The Falconator!

[falconator]

I wanted to build something a little different from the norm, something other than the well known muscle cars you see everywhere you go. I decided on the 63 Falcon Convertible. I didn't love the front end of the 63 so I decided to do what Foose does, "take the ugly out". I decided to take the aggressive look of the 64 Falcon front end and graft on to my 63. I wanted to improve the look but still stay true to the Falcon look. I'm also upgrading the engine to a 351C 2V with a FB Performance 4STB transmission. 9" inch rear with 4:11's. The rims are going to be Budnick Pentacle, 20x11's in the rear and 18x9 in the front. I plan on painting the car a deep orange with a tinted clear coat and gold base. I'm working with lots of great people and shops that are within driving distance of my house to make this car come together. I hope to have it ready by early spring next year.

Heres a before and Hopefully after.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/beforeafter-1.jpg


I got the car soda blasted and set a ride height.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/IMG_4905-1.jpg

Then we got to work on trying to figure out how to make the front end look like the way I wanted.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/fender-1.jpg

After one side was done the other came together a little easier.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/IMG_4966-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/IMG_5213-1.jpg

Then we went to work on the hood. I wanted the false intake cutout and raised, then I wanted it to taper out into a raised cowl, this gives my bird a beak. I also wanted an airdam and side skirts manufactured to work with the car.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/f7-1.jpg

Here's where the body is at.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/communtiyI-1.jpg

[derekf]

Nice, welcome to the site. This is at your shop, or you're working closely with a shop?

[falconator]

Thanks! I'm not capable of this level of metal work. It's being done at a shop in Long Island, New York called Island Classic. A very meticulous German guy named Helmut is the metal fabricator. I just designed it and help where I can. If your interested in contacting them call 631-991-8774, ask for Mike or Helmut, very nice guys.

[derekf]

Nah - I can't afford to pay people (I can barely pay attention), but you'd said "we" a lot when talking about it, made me wonder if you owned the shop or what.

Got more pics? I think I speak for everyone when I say that we love in-progress pics.

[WS6]

very different. I like the plan though. Keep us updated for sure.

[onestopcustoms]

WOW!!! Do you have any more progress pics?

[Bryce]

I like it, updates would be nice.

[CptKlutz]

Cool! New and different. Looking forward to this one.

[Motown 454]

Very nice I like the changes.

[1971CHEVELLE]

Welcome to the site......I like :) awesome project

[hechtrod]

Any updates on this ride man? Diggin' Falcons right now!

[LSXZ28]

Awesome project!!

[CruizinKev]

very nice :twothumbs

[Bryce]

This guy hasnt logged on in awhile.

[hivewax]

a Falcon with more bite... maybe had money issues... metalwork can be quite ex$pen$ive!

[gracin7]

That shop is up the block from me,project has stalled last I saw it,$$$$ I think

[John Wright]

project has stalled last I saw it,$$$$ I think
Boy, do I know how he feels....so I completely understand if $$$ is the reason for the slow progress.

[windsor]

Oh man, just noticed this thread...hope we get some updates soon!

[fordsbyjay]

I always wondered what a 64 would look like without the V in it. I guess now I know. Cool looking.

[windsor]

yeah, looks like a relatively easy mod, too. I like it! Hope he gets to continue.

[James OLC]

Very cool looking build - I've been considering doing a '63 and there is a lot of good ideas and work in this one... hopefully he can see it through.