1964 Project Daily Driver [Archive]

DC-69

12-17-2013, 12:08 PM

I bought this 1964 falcon over 9 years ago from a guy out in Arizona, and did nothing with it till now. I just wanted a nice little daily driver that I could enjoy running back and forth to work in. I hope to have it going by spring will see !!!!! not going to be a beast just a fun driver, had to have a little more tire under it so I tubed it pulled the leaf springs going back with 3 or 4 link not sure yet. Will be using a 5 speed and a late model 302 or 351.... Sooooooo I thought I would post it up, see what you guy's think plus it will help me keep up with my progress.....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/Picture202_zpscc9826d1-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/Picture202_zpscc9826d1.jpg.html)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo59_zps7d77bb50-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo59_zps7d77bb50.jpg.html)

DC-69

12-17-2013, 01:08 PM

little slice and dice on the rear tubs

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo55_zps7eddf58a-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo55_zps7eddf58a.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo56_zps19f39040-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo56_zps19f39040.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo53_zpscaea7a0a-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo53_zpscaea7a0a.jpg.html)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo49_zps2509a3cd-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo49_zps2509a3cd.jpg.html)

Munssey

12-17-2013, 01:36 PM

I think you're off to an AWESOME start on a platform with tons of resources (and yes, I am a bit bias). There are a few of us Falcon owners here and i'm sure a quick google search will find you another site with a bit more Ford Falcon peeps.

Welcome aboard and three thumbs up for the Falcon. Keep us posted on the progress.

btw... they ALL start out as 'nothing big, just a daily driver' ;)

windsor

12-18-2013, 06:55 AM

Nice job on that mini tub! Keep em coming!

Jetfixr320

12-18-2013, 08:36 PM

Very nice! Falcons are taking over.

DC-69

12-19-2013, 02:14 PM

waiting on suspension parts figured I would start getting the old paint and primer off,

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo60_zps71a1a2b8-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo60_zps71a1a2b8.jpg.html)

AusMarty

12-21-2013, 08:17 AM

Fuuuu, that looks heaps clean under there!

DC-69

12-23-2013, 08:24 AM

Had a little more time and got some more or the paint off and also got the floor boards cleaned up and painted. Still waiting on suspension parts :(

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo61_zps77f7de24-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo61_zps77f7de24.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo63_zps4bd9655f-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo63_zps4bd9655f.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo62_zps0effd0a4-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo62_zps0effd0a4.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo65_zpsb7623081-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo65_zpsb7623081.jpg.html)

DC-69

12-26-2013, 06:27 AM

Just about ready for etching primer ....... hope to get started on the rear suspension first of next week

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/photo66_zpsf6ef03a4-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo66_zpsf6ef03a4.jpg.html)

Buryingthesun

12-26-2013, 07:31 AM

good progress! Im looking for a solid 60's car for a DD . . . Impossible here in the North East

DC-69

12-26-2013, 10:16 AM

Thanks ...... I hope to really make some head way over the next few weeks..... will see ;)

DC-69

01-08-2014, 06:22 AM

Okay I got the rear end brackets taken off and the axels tubes welded in.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/photo58_zps335806c6-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo58_zps335806c6.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/photo57_zpsad92db79-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo57_zpsad92db79.jpg.html)

Also got the the brackets tacked welded on the axle housing for the new suspension.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/mounts5_zps2a5d01ce-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/mounts5_zps2a5d01ce.jpg.html)

The Coil over Shocks I was going to use ended up being to long had to order a new set should be here this Friday.
While waiting on shocks I made up the brackets to mount the Falcon on the rotisserie and I also made the frame bracket
for the pan hard bar :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/photo22_zps4b6cc0eb-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo22_zps4b6cc0eb.jpg.html)

windsor

01-08-2014, 06:23 AM

Sweet. What did you use to get all of the old paint and primer off?

Yellow66

01-08-2014, 08:12 AM

Subscribing. Love the build. Are you using a kit for the rear suspension or fabbing it yourself?

GrabberGT

01-08-2014, 08:36 AM

Falcons are really getting popular around here. Nice work.

DC-69

01-08-2014, 08:37 AM

windsor,

this is the best thing I have found to remove paint ..... of course blasting is faster and better I guess, but this pad will remove paint and primer pretty fast. http://www.eastwood.com/cleaning-disc-7.html?srccode=ga220010&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=zzproduct_ads&adtype=pla&kw=&matchtype=&network=g&creativeid=27631092927&placement=&producttargetid=54067442967&gclid=CJOci4SB77sCFeJF7AodhXgAOg

acegto

01-08-2014, 08:57 AM

Looking good. Any other mods besides tub?

DC-69

01-08-2014, 09:40 AM

Subscribing. Love the build. Are you using a kit for the rear suspension or fabbing it yourself?

THANKS !!!! it's all being fabricated no kit. :)

DC-69

01-08-2014, 09:43 AM

Looking good. Any other mods besides tub?

Asa, going to put the Mustang II coil over set up on the front ..... of course dump the leaf springs

DC-69

01-12-2014, 10:37 AM

got the suspension mounts all welled up :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/shocks_zpscc922c62-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/shocks_zpscc922c62.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/welded_zps6242043c-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/welded_zps6242043c.jpg.html)

headed to the rotisserie next

DC-69

01-12-2014, 04:32 PM

got it up on the rotisserie got a lot clean up to do

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/rotis1_zpsbbd12b48-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/rotis1_zpsbbd12b48.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/rotis4_zps90e37799-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/rotis4_zps90e37799.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/rotis3_zps9e317b67-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/rotis3_zps9e317b67.jpg.html)

DC-69

01-15-2014, 06:44 AM

Yellow66

01-15-2014, 07:45 AM

I have got to get me a rotisserie! Like the SFC's, especially the tie in to the rockers. I have to make a set for my 65 sedan.

DC-69

01-18-2014, 04:41 PM

had a pretty good day got my sub frame connectors in and outer wheel well lips cleaned up

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/tub1_zps8fcf4f64-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/tub1_zps8fcf4f64.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/tub4_zps85abfe9f-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/tub4_zps85abfe9f.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/tub2_zpsc0146c3c-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/tub2_zpsc0146c3c.jpg.html)

Think I might get the car media blasted not sure yet

MichaelUser

01-21-2014, 03:56 PM

ok I did a little looking and readying about sub frame connectors this is what i came up with what do you guys think ?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/photo75_zps14b51253-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo75_zps14b51253.jpg.html)

Looks good. Have you looked at a convertible Falcon. I had no idea, but the torque box bracing and the under-seat bracing was crazy compared to a sedan or coupe. My buddy brought his over to work on and I was impressed how much better it was then a comparative mustang.

Look at this: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=740025

It might be a good idea to incorporate those features.

Thanks

rustomatic

01-22-2014, 03:25 PM

DC-69

01-23-2014, 07:33 PM

That looks like a nice hunk of metal to start with--the outer parts look amazing! When I started on my Falcon three years ago, I thought I was going for a very mild daily driver . . . oops! The crappy paint's the only thing that stayed true to my original idea...

Rustomatic,

Thanks !!! yea she has a solid body for sure .... nice to start with some good metal and not a bucket of rust ........... I was lucky to get this one from the south west .... my other project is a southern Cali car also ..........

DC-69

01-24-2014, 05:56 AM

Looks good. Have you looked at a convertible Falcon. I had no idea, but the torque box bracing and the under-seat bracing was crazy compared to a sedan or coupe. My buddy brought his over to work on and I was impressed how much better it was then a comparative mustang.

Look at this: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=740025

It might be a good idea to incorporate those features.

Thanks

Michael,

thanks for the link and the information..... I would have imagined that a convertible would have a lot more bracing in the floor seeing how it does not have any support from the roof.

DC-69

01-24-2014, 06:08 AM

It was not as bad as I thought it was going to be to get the front end cleaned up and ready for the Mustang II crossmember.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/photo76_zps0010fcc0-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo76_zps0010fcc0.jpg.html)

I got this pile :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/photo_zps75c5ba9d-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo_zps75c5ba9d.jpg.html)

to get to this

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/photo3_zpsce8de76f-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo3_zpsce8de76f.jpg.html)

MichaelUser

01-24-2014, 09:10 AM

Nice pile of old goodies. This will be a great ride. Keep it going...

DC-69

01-25-2014, 06:06 PM

Had to share this pic, got my wheels in. I like them the Wife picked them out :) Old school look for sure :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/photo5_zps4c4b560e-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo5_zps4c4b560e.jpg.html)

Munssey

01-25-2014, 08:57 PM

Those are way old school. Funny enough, my wife picked out the wheels on my Falcon too. I guess the ladies are good at shoe shopping, no matter if it's for them or a car.

DC-69

01-31-2014, 06:55 AM

small update I managed to squeeze in some time to get the frame rails beefed up so I would have a good
strong frame to mount the mustang ii crossmember to. Hope to get it all welded up this weekend.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/photo79_zps2731037f-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo79_zps2731037f.jpg.html)

modmotor46

01-31-2014, 07:20 AM

Cool build! Really like the subframe connectors! I'm curious to see the direction the Falcon goes. These Falcons seem to be getting more and more popular...you guys are making me want to find a Falcon project...which means my wife would kill me since I'm still too deep in my current project ;-)

DC-69

02-05-2014, 06:14 AM

I know it does not look like much but is sure took longer than I thought it would to just reinforce the front frame
rails. I received my crossmember from the guy's up north :) hope to have it welded up and install this weekend :woot:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/photo84_zpsde3d931c-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo84_zpsde3d931c.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/photo81_zps7b8be74b-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo81_zps7b8be74b.jpg.html)

Motown 454

02-05-2014, 10:34 AM

Great project and your doing a nice job on it.

injcted

02-05-2014, 04:27 PM

Great work! Glad to see some old school Fords!!!

wfo guy

02-05-2014, 06:11 PM

I'm not the master and I don't know everything. If you have it media blasted or do it yourself, you will find all kinds of things and in the end, it will be as good as it can be.

DC-69

02-06-2014, 06:40 AM

DC-69

02-06-2014, 06:42 AM

Great work! Glad to see some old school Fords!!!

Thanks .... I don't bleed blue but I do like some of the old fords :)

DC-69

02-06-2014, 07:14 AM

Crossmember welded up need to get the car mocked up at ride hight do a little measuring and weld it in

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/photo86_zpse71ea5a5-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo86_zpse71ea5a5.jpg.html)

DC-69

02-17-2014, 06:01 PM

took a little longer than i thought it would but I got it done !!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/photo9_zps78ead949-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo9_zps78ead949.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/photo8_zps24c27834-1.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/donconrad/media/64%20Falcon/photo8_zps24c27834.jpg.html)

Now all i have to do is weld on the coil over mounts and i will be ready to bolt on some suspension parts !!!