Brambles 1963 Falcon Convertible

[Brambles]

[Brambles]

Im currently in the process of strengthening the unibody, being that it's both a uni, and a convertible, I'm a little concerned about twisting it into a pretzel and poor handling.

So along with the weld in SFC, I also welded in Jack Rails to tie the SFC to the outer rocker torque box

[Godbolt]

Very nice work. What driveline is planned?

Looks like a nice part of the world you live in.

[Brambles]

Engine will be a 351w or stroker variant based on it...likely a 408w
I have a 4r70w automatic here but part of me still wants a stick..TKO600...I still have a bit of time to decide but not much...I'm in the process of raising funds by selling off some other projects and parts.

The biggest hurdle right now is finding a long tube 351w 1 3/4 header that will fit an overdrive automatic.
Might have to go shorty headers..

[Godbolt]

Go the stick. Can't help with header suggestions for the auto I'm afraid. Looks like some mountain roads in your area so a manual would be fun.

[rustomatic]

It's always good to see another Falcon on here! Before I got mine five years ago, it had spent the entire previous decade sitting in somebody's driveway, collecting pine needles and dust. Oddly, the 260/Fordomatic still ran pretty good . . . keep at it!

[Brambles]

Well lets try an update....

Got the 351w block in place with the 4r70w and welded in the motor mounts

[Brambles]

I after all the rest of the frame strengthening upgrades, the only weak link was the front frame rails..so I build inserts to reinforce the front frame rails from the inside.

[Brambles]

Factory trans crossmember removed, new one build and moved rearward for the 4r70w. Front frame inserts installed minus plug welding .

[Brambles]

Front floors started

[Brambles]

Rear frame has to be sectioned 1/4 " to allow clearance for the fuel tank

[Brambles]

Rear backrest removed and ready for building more floor pans

[Brambles]

My little buddy giving me a hand...

[Brambles]

Where I finished off last night, the raised rear foot wells are to allow the mufflers to tuck up under the floor and utilize the exhaust cutouts in the rear frame.

[Brambles]

Thought fabbing the trans tunnel was gonna be a bugger with only a 36" cheap Chinese brake..but it went smooth

[windows]

Very nice fabrication work. Definitely a good project to follow.

[BADA22D]

Your project looks great! You might want to try Crites Restorations in Ohio regarding big tube headers for the Falcon. They do all sorts of Maverick, Falcon, and Fairlane headers. I have a set on my 66 Mustang with a Windsor stroker and they fit and work really well.

[Brambles]

Your project looks great! You might want to try Crites Restorations in Ohio regarding big tube headers for the Falcon. They do all sorts of Maverick, Falcon, and Fairlane headers. I have a set on my 66 Mustang with a Windsor stroker and they fit and work really well.

Thanks for the reference. As well Doug's also makes a longtube header now for this mii front suspension and a 351w in a round body.