started cutting on the 64

[LMDGUY]

Well I got up ealry this morning to start cuttin on my falcon. Im try to get the axle measurement so Currie can make the housing and i can pick it up the day after fabulous ford show. So Im tryin to get 18x10 Boyd F01's to fit in the rear, I didnt have to cut asmuch as I thought, all the inner fenders up to the rear sub-frame. i will also have to c-notch the subframe to get the car to sit where i want it. Here are a few pics. Let me know what you guys think. :)
this is my first attempt @ getting my mock up tire to fit..no cutting done yet
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Inner fenders removed.. looking better
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this should be pretty close to the driving height.
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goin to have to notch the rear frame
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[79_GBody]

Looks similar to what i have sitting on my car shelf... :cool:

[muthstryker]

what tire sizes are you using

[LMDGUY]

Looks similar to what i have sitting on my car shelf... :cool:

Iv been lookin for one of those..but cant find one.. I will try Ebay.

[LMDGUY]

what tire sizes are you using

285/30/18 Hankooks. hee is a funny pic comparing the stock tires to the hankooks..
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[LMDGUY]

Well I got all my cuts done in the rear, removed all the front factory suspension in preperation for the mustang II suspension install. I couldnt help but put the car down where i would want it to sit at driving height. :woot:

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[kmcanally]

Dam that's sweet...so what are the plans for the drivetrain and who's MII are you installing? Color? Interior?

[LMDGUY]

Dam that's sweet...so what are the plans for the drivetrain and who's MII are you installing? Color? Interior?

Heidt's front suspesion with airbags. Drivetrain will be smallblock EFI engine with a supercharger mostlikely (turbo if money allows), 5speed manual trans. Not really sure about the rest.. still looking to get a rendering done to give me some direction.

[79_GBody]

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[sprbxr]

That looks nice. The stance is perfect.
Justin

[bobbaganoosh]

Looks awesome! I'm planning on doing something similar with my '64 wagon, using 17x7 (narrowed) and 18x10 Bullitt wheels. I have the car in storage right now, so I havent started cutting yet.

[LMDGUY]

I looked for a wagon but could find a decent one. I cant wait to see your project.

[LMDGUY]

Not having a plasma cutter at home sucks!! But I ot the shock towers cut out.
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[novanutcase]

Nice....

[gearheads78]

Sweet project...

[LMDGUY]

It seems like its taking forever to move foward.... been waiting on parts. But got the suspesion all tacked to take some measurements.
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[gearheads78]

Keep them comming. I don't have anything against the pro shop builds but its nice to see what people can do in thier own garage without 100,000 tool budget.

[67velle]

I agree with gearhead. cooool car

[LMDGUY]

Thx 67Velle & gearheads78. Im a fan of big dollar builds but I just cant afford one. With most local hotrod shop charging $80.+ an hour in labor just installing the mustang II front end would cut into my budget big time.
Well I ran into an issue with the front spindles and the Baer brake kit but it getting resolved.
I was out in SoCal this weekend which allowed me to go by Currie and pick up my axle housing and axles. So i decide to dry assemble everything so we could make sure everything fits and take measurements for the 4 link.
Its a 8" with Torino ends from Currie with 31 spline axles, Aluminum center, Richmond gears, with a posi.
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[Turbo T]

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Dang that looks nice! I'd drive it looking just like that.

[cubes]

Nice falcon, just ordered a set of 18" and 19" Budniks for my Falcon just wondering what the specs are on your front wheels and what backspacing you have on those ?

[LMDGUY]

FRONTS 18X8 4.75BS

REAR 18X10 4.50BS

But im running narrowed front control arms, mustang II suspension.
narrowed Currie rear end.

[camarorider]

It is great and encouraging to see home garage projects at this caliber. I can't wait to see the end result.

[LMDGUY]

It is great and encouraging to see home garage projects at this caliber. I can't wait to see the end result.


Thanks hopefully I can finish it.. but i ran into alittle snag with getting the title for the car. . . .

[MZ 500]

What problem are you having with the title? I know of a guy that could help. Sweet project by the way I have been following along it has some things in comen with mine.

[LMDGUY]

What problem are you having with the title? I know of a guy that could help. Sweet project by the way I have been following along it has some things in comen with mine.


Thanks guys! well the 115 degree temps have kept me out the garage for the last few months. Along with me waiting on getting a title. I dont wana install anything I can take off if I have to bail on the car.

MZ500 how can your guy help? maybe pm some info when you get a chance

[hechtrod]

Dang! Hope you get the title thing figured out. I love Falcons/Comets. I have never seen that "Big Muscle" toy Falcon. I gotta get one of those. Anyway, lovin' the stance and wheels. The rear looks great. I'll be watching this one.
Chris

[cubes]

FRONTS 18X8 4.75BS

REAR 18X10 4.50BS

But im running narrowed front control arms, mustang II suspension.
narrowed Currie rear end.

I too have a custom mustang II setup as can be seen in the link in my sig. shown with the old 17x7 witha 4.5" backspacing and am going with a 5.5" B.S. on the new 18x8 and a 6" B.S.. on the 19x10. I was just worried about clearing the gaurds with a a B.S. less than 5" but they seem to work fine in yor application.

[StRacerDuke]

Keep the updates coming. Looks like a fun project!

[LMDGUY]

I too have a custom mustang II setup as can be seen in the link in my sig. shown with the old 17x7 witha 4.5" backspacing and am going with a 5.5" B.S. on the new 18x8 and a 6" B.S.. on the 19x10. I was just worried about clearing the gaurds with a a B.S. less than 5" but they seem to work fine in yor application.

WOW.. Cubes that is a sweet falcon! you seem to be farther along then me.. you need to keep us posted on your progress.

[mu347stang]

I've got a 65 falcon convertible that I'm planning on running 18x8 front and 20x10 rear. I was wondering what kind of rear suspension are you running. Mini tub or full back half? Also what kind of width are you running for the rear axle.

[LMDGUY]

I've got a 65 falcon convertible that I'm planning on running 18x8 front and 20x10 rear. I was wondering what kind of rear suspension are you running. Mini tub or full back half? Also what kind of width are you running for the rear axle.

4 link, mini tubs, new rear frame rails.

[baggins]

how much of a challenge was the m2 setup?

[cubes]

WOW.. Cubes that is a sweet falcon! you seem to be farther along then me.. you need to keep us posted on your progress.
Thanks LMDGUY, its a 65-66 Australian Falcon which is the ******* offspring of a 63 Falcon an 63 Mercury Comet, I am way more behind than it looks,trying to get as much parts ready to preasemble fore pant, ordered some Budniks from PRRC a few more weeks to go, got some wilwood 6 spots and 13" superlite rear kit for a ford 9" from Autofab chassis a couple of months back still got paint and body and inerior and back to the chasis shop for a cage, hook up steering plub brakes and fabricate pipes for the engine which is been held up by a custom oil pan 20 weeks late long story... should start a thread bt been a bit lazy getting all the pics.

Any way back to your thread your Falcon is shaping up to be killer ride, good to see ore ford getting the PT treatment even though 67-69 camaros and 70-74 Cudas are some of thebest shapes out there.

[ROCKY1423]

:worship: sick ride.

[LMDGUY]

:worship: sick ride.


thanks Rocky. well I still have no title and have started looking for other options =(

[onestopcustoms]

WOW!!! Exactly what I want to do to my dads falcon. Do you have anymore progress pics?

[Nitrospud]

wow ! that's awesome... just given me a whole new direction with my '64 sedan.
Hope you sort out your title niggles ?!

[Bryce]

any updates?

[796spdbu]

LMD, You have any pics of your 73 c-10 finished? never seen it painted yet! O and the falcon is bada$$..Love those wheels..