1962 Ford Falcon: Pro-Touring Lite

[neongreen]

Hi guys. I've been lurking here for a while, and draw a ton of inspiration from you guys and your builds so I figured I probably ought to share. I'll just give you the quick rundown because the full story is on my blog, ironhydroxide.blogspot.com

I bought Grace for $600 with no engine or transmission about a year and a half ago. This project is a Happy Graduation to ME! present. During Highschool and College I built a turbo ranger which was also my daily driver. It was fast, but only in a straight line, and made people start to pray hard by the time I shifted into fourth gear at 96 mph. I wanted to build a driver's car that had confident, direct feel in all aspects.

This car has a TCI mustang II and 4-link rear suspension, adjustable coilovers on all 4 corners, full disc brakes, 8.8 LSD with 3.73 gears, a t5 tranny, and....

A ford 2.3 turbo.

I find that my car doesn't quite fit in with any crowd, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Grace and I probably fit in here best, I really like the pro-touring nothing is impossible attitude.
That's a little bit of background, but if you want more, start here: http://ironhydroxide.blogspot.com/20...g-for-you.html


My highschool/college project/DD


Grace on the day I picked her up


getting started with the blue wrench


much better


original suspension in it's proper place



installing the good stuff


much better


Third world vise


4-link brackets installed


rear end reassembly


On her own feet


new bundle-o-snakes



positioning engine


building motor mounts


heart transplant


heart transplant pt. 2


engine in place


looks just right


Subframe connectors


Well that's the quick and dirty of the past year and a half. I'll post links as I update my blog, since that's where all my real writing and details take place, though I'm certainly open to have discussion here as well.

[Gil]

Very nice sleeper !
I like where you are going with it.
Will you keep the rat look rusty '"patina" ?
Gil

[Josh@Ridetech]

Cool project man!

[hectore3]

Very nice. I like more of these buck down builds.

[neongreen]

Very nice sleeper !
I like where you are going with it.
Will you keep the rat look rusty '"patina" ?
Gil

I plan to keep the patina, I figure the paint is good for at least another 15 years. No need to spend any unnecessary money ;)

[chevyz240]

Cool and differrent project! I like alternative engines. Not every car has to have a V8. Nice welds on the 4-link brackets! Nice patina also!

[Bryce]

cool project

[turboclevor]

Sub'd I have been searching for a falcon for this exact build I've got a burnt up svo mustang behind my shop for this

[xpander343]

The complete write-up on your blog is a pretty awesome read

[RIDES BY DESIGN]

interesting build...

[injcted]

Keep the updates coming. Cool build!

[nitroracer]

Unsuspecting four door with power and suspension upgrades - I like it.

[impala65maniac]

Cool build, very interesting.

[Munssey]

YES!!! I feel like i've built a version of this Falcon in my head every time I see one on CL for cheap!

Keep up the good work (and the updates)

[R32Jordie]

Nice to see more turbo cars on here.

[neongreen]

http://ironhydroxide.blogspot.com/20...ong-about.html

Very minor update, finished up the subframe connector install.

[Munssey]

Good progress comes in bite size pieces some times!

[Mycarsmettle]

Pretty epic sleeper! Well thought out too.

[Dave B]

Wow, being the Ford guy that I am, I gotta say, this is pretty freaking sweet! I don't know how I missed it before, nice work!

[neongreen]

http://ironhydroxide.blogspot.com/20...to-dougie.html

transmission mount and random adventures