1960 Falcon

[LowFast]

Good idea on the swaybar. I might have to steal the idea if I find my current front bar to be too soft.

[MichaelUser]

Good idea on the swaybar. I might have to steal the idea if I find my current front bar to be too soft.

I like the sway bar too. Have you thought about going through the frame and using round stock to locate the bar? It can also serve as the front frame connector.

[Restomod]

Really diggin it! Cant wait for body on pics.

[Walther]

I like the sway bar too. Have you thought about going through the frame and using round stock to locate the bar? It can also serve as the front frame connector.

I did think of that, but I'm using a 2x3 frame. Drilling through the frame would probably weaken it too much, IMO. Once complete, the car will have a front halo, circle track style, with the crossover point near the radiator core support. From that halo I plan to extend tubes downward to reinforce the frame at the suspension crossmember and the swaybar mount points. The chassis should be pretty stiff, so I opted not to go with 2x4 frame rails to save weight

[Walther]

Thanks Restomod.

[Peter Mc Mahon]

no worries about the crank pulley around the sway bar? Have you test fit a motor yet?

[Walther]

no worries about the crank pulley around the sway bar? Have you test fit a motor yet?

Peter, I'm using dimensional drawings for a Coyote engine to make the determination. I haven't purchased the engine yet. I am 75% sure I am going with a Coyote, but I may go with a 3.5L Ecoboost. Either way. there should be a 8-10" gap between the bar and the front of the engine. I measured numerous times and always come up with what appears to be plenty of room because the engine will be set back substantially. But thank you for pointing it out. I am always looking for advice and opinions.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Very kool project !!!

[linkstar69]

Super cool rendering to get the ball rolling, looking forward to following along with the progress

[Jerems]

Very cool, great job so far on the fab.

[Walther]

Well it's been almost a year. I've been busy building a house. The good news is all the boxes and furniture that were cluttering up the shop are now moved into the basement of the new house.


With the extra room in the shop, I got busy pulling the motor and cutting more of the floor and firewall away. I now have unlimited time to dedicate to this project and it should move along rapidly now.

[Motown 454]

Damn nice hose good luck in it. If you do anything close to the way the hose looks you'll be golden! I like the early Falcons. My buddy had a 2 door wagon.

[Boosted Falcon]

What a awesome build and great to see you back at it.
Beautiful house BTW

[Walther]

I had to move the body and chassis out into the yard to make room for a 2-post lift install. I anticipate the body, once fully gutted, coming on and off the chassis a few times. It will be easier to finish weld the roll cage and paint it with the body off. Since I am doing most all of this alone, a lift became necessary. I just thought this was a neat picture.

[Walther]

I got the 2-post lift installed, making it substantially easier to work on the car. First order of business was to cut the fender openings to accommodate the 315/30/18's that protrude 4.5" past the body. I made a template out of poster board and measured numerous times.

[Walther]

After grinding away what was left of the floor pan, trunk, and most of the firewall, I realized that I had done enough to lower the body onto the frame. I encountered a few unanticipated issues, but over all it was a success. I figure the body will be off and on several times, so the lift has been a good investment so far.

[rustomatic]

Nice progress!

[wfo guy]

I would name the yard pic "anticipation!"
Great house.

[Protour_Pinto]

If you have instagram look up @mustangkyle

[Michaels 69]

This is going to be an interesting build.