Project BLUEprint, 1965 Falcon

[David Sloan]

Very Nice! That is a sick looking part!

[chunger]

Almost seems a shame to hide something this nice under the car.

[Bjkadron]

Dang that's slick! Very nice!

[srh3trinity]

I know panhards and watts both work pretty well, but let's face it, the Watts link just looks so cool and mechanical. They make more sense to me too. Very nice piece.

[Bryce]

That set-up should work pretty good. the only thing you have to worry about is overheating the fluid under extended heavy use, like a road course. I would just wait on the swap if you already have that nice of an auto.. Mine is a cruddy stock one so I am changing it so I don't grenade it.

I have a trans cooler with a temp gauge in my aluminum core support. If needed I can always add a fan. It shouldnt be an issue if I can keep my speed up!

[Bryce]

It will be cool to see it sitting on the ground with the wheels.

If everything works out good it will be on the ground tomorrow.

[Bryce]

Almost seems a shame to hide something this nice under the car.

My dad said the same thing. Do you think my roll center will be too high if I mount it in the trunk! haha.

[Bryce]

I know panhards and watts both work pretty well, but let's face it, the Watts link just looks so cool and mechanical. They make more sense to me too. Very nice piece.

Watts can work better. They usually have a higher roll center. In my case I was more concerned about the tires rubbing with lateral movement.

[chunger]

My dad said the same thing. Do you think my roll center will be too high if I mount it in the trunk! haha.

Nah, you just need to install plexiglass in the trunk so you can show it off!

[Bjkadron]

Nah, you just need to install plexiglass in the trunk so you can show it off!

Uh.. That would be getting a little Blingy.. But how about a quick release access cover like the old NASCAR racers had! That would be awesome! Then if you ever went to a show, Pop it off and Ta-Da! haha

[Bryce]

I dont think so guys. Actually I am using the floor for structure. SO i cant weaken certain areas. I will have a bolt in access were the axle side third link mount will penetrates the floor.

[Bryce]

I now have three links but not a 3-link.........YET.

I made the two lower control arms yesterday, removed all the old suspension. Today I will mount the LCA mounts and the coilover mounts, the LCAs and I will make some cheap shocks/springs; they will be very stiff tho. HAHA.

I ordered my aluminum threaded tube for my watts links yesterday, it should be here on wednesday. It looks like I will have a lot of work to do over the long weekend.

[torino420]

look forward to seeing more, awesome work!!

[Bryce]

look forward to seeing more, awesome work!!

Thanks man,

updates should be coming pretty quickly now.

[Bryce]

I got the three link in and the wheels on. I need to massage the inner fender to get more clearance. But I nailed the back space and max width!

All pics are at droop maybe 1.5" to 2" lower than previous ride height. Im still thinking about changing the chassis third link mount.

[srh3trinity]

Looks like you nailed the tire size too. Looks like it maximizes your wheel tub space.

[Bryce]

Looks like you nailed the tire size too. Looks like it maximizes your wheel tub space.

Yep, its maximized. 275 is the biggest. I think these are a 10.8 section width on a 9.5 wide wheel.

[johnny68]

lookin great bryce cant wait to see it in person
john

[csx4766]

I agree big improvement Bryce!

[batstang]

Oh, HECK YEAH!!