Project BLUEprint, 1965 Falcon

[LowFast]

I watched whats eating gilbert grape last night and couldnt help but think how much that car looked like yours. Other than the fact that it was a 62 i think http://imcdb.org/images/060/944.jpg . The watts link looks super slick btw

Now that is a sleeper.

[Bjkadron]

Did you happen to check your axle tubes on the Mustang? Because if the Mustang has 3" tubes I might be able to use one of those instead of the Explorer rear. But the great thing about the explorers is most have A limited slip, 28 spline axles, and 3.55's or 3.73's and I can get them for $200 all day long. Pretty good value if you ask me, and they are pretty much the perfect width.

[LowFast]

Did you happen to check your axle tubes on the Mustang? Because if the Mustang has 3" tubes I might be able to use one of those instead of the Explorer rear. But the great thing about the explorers is most have A limited slip, 28 spline axles, and 3.55's or 3.73's and I can get them for $200 all day long. Pretty good value if you ask me, and they are pretty much the perfect width.

Explorer tubes are same as all 8.8, they are just over 3", 3.3 I believe. They are also 31 spline. I picked one up with LSD and disk brakes for $200. Only issue is the pumpkin is offset 3" to once side but you can shorten one tube and use an extra short axle to even it up.

[Bjkadron]

Explorer tubes are same as all 8.8, they are just over 3", 3.3 I believe. They are also 31 spline. I picked one up with LSD and disk brakes for $200. Only issue is the pumpkin is offset 3" to once side but you can shorten one tube and use an extra short axle to even it up.

Yes, I meant they are Not The 28 spline. Thanks for the correction. I know about the offset. My main concern is the oversize tubes. I wanted to use the clamp on components, but they are all for 3" tubes. At least the stuff I can find.

[LowFast]

Yep, just went out and verified with calipers, just under 3.3" for the 8.8. Could you not slot out the clamp on components and then get some new u-bolts from ford that are a direct fit for the 8.8. Heck, I have 3 ubolts that came with my 8.8 (one must have slipped off when loading on the truck at the yard)

[Bryce]

I did not measure my mustang as it is too low to get underneath easily. But I did put on my 3" clamp on bracket and it felt loose as if the 8.8 diameter was 2.7 or something. I will check tomorrow.

[Bryce]

The Falcon on four wheels.







Those shocks might give a rough ride.

I will have a more descriptive write up about the status tomorrow.

[LowFast]

The Falcon on four wheels.







Those shocks might give a rough ride.

I will have a more descriptive write up about the status tomorrow.

Looks great, I am jealous, so is this the anticipated final ride height or do you expect it to settle a bit?

[LeighP]

Nice! Got a soft spot for 60's Falcons...I've owned a couple over the years, including my first car.

[Bjkadron]

Looks Great!

That would be great if you could see if the clamps work!

[srh3trinity]

Looks nice sitting there. I like how the wheel tucks in with the line of the rear fender.

[DynoDon]

The Falcon on four wheels.



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FINALLY! Thanks for posting, looks Cool :

[67redrocket]

Those wheels look very good on your car Bryce!

[Bryce]

Nice! Got a soft spot for 60's Falcons...I've owned a couple over the years, including my first car.

Thats cool. THis was my first car!

[Bryce]

Looks great, I am jealous, so is this the anticipated final ride height or do you expect it to settle a bit?

The front will settle between .5" and 1".

And thank you! Hopefully you will have your falcon done soon!

[Bryce]

Looks Great!

That would be great if you could see if the clamps work!

The clamps seem to work, I will go see if I can get my calipers on the axle tubes to get an exact measurment.

[Bryce]

Looks nice sitting there. I like how the wheel tucks in with the line of the rear fender.

thanks, it makes it really hard to take the wheels off. I have to lift the car then put jack stands under the body so the rear end will droop. I hope I wont have to take the shocks loose to get enough droop.

[Bryce]

FINALLY! Thanks for posting, looks Cool :

I know seriously!!!!!!!! HAHA. Thanks Don! When will yours be done?

[Bryce]

Those wheels look very good on your car Bryce!

Thank you. Your first post was in my thread! woohoo!

[Bryce]

Pictures are nice but here is the update:

The front end is on the ground but needs to settle about one more inch. The back end is fitting the 275 wide tires. But I only have a 1/4" clearance on the inside wheel well. Some mods will need to be made to make room, minitub in to the frame rails will give me plenty. i made all the spacers for the LCA to spring eye attachment. With the car on the ground I verified all my previous measurments and re-ran my rear suspension calculations. The Axle mount for the LCA needs to be drilled so the LCA is horizontal at ride height, I was already expecting this. The UCA chassis mount will be modified so it can be adjustable. I will order the AFCO T2s today. I have a 14" shock at ride height. there is alot more work but its coming along. ( I should have spent more time on the car last week, but i did get my house decorated for christmas and my tree up so I cant complain.)