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Post by afx on Apr 14, 2019 13:53:47 GMT -5
I think '66 still is TRaK eligible if not please let me know. Bought this built up several years back, the body was never painted but the wheels were cut and the B pillars removed. Rather than try to restore it I think I'll go the drag car route. The plan is a fuel injected 289 which would place it in the B class if I'm not mistaken. The chassis, engine, interior etc. will come from the Revell Shelby Mustang.
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Post by FordRodnKustom on Apr 14, 2019 14:38:34 GMT -5
Nice survivor! The cut off is '68 so you should be good to go here with your plan. Looks like a fun project.
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Post by Mr409 on Apr 14, 2019 15:08:08 GMT -5
Oh yes, another very interesting Drag Racer on your bench! I've always liked Ford Falcons and this '66 is something we don't see built very often. With your ultra clean building style and your skills I know this is going to be a cool project. I like the idea of a Ford Small Block instead of the more commonly seen Big Blocks.
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Post by Ranchwagon on Apr 14, 2019 19:55:34 GMT -5
Nice survivor! The cut off is '68 so you should be good to go here with your plan. Looks like a fun project. Isn’t it 1969, Ron?
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Apr 15, 2019 8:10:52 GMT -5
I love 60-63 Falcons, but 64-65's less so. But I'm starting to warm up to 66 and laters lately, so seeing this hit your bench is exciting. I'll be following along.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Apr 15, 2019 16:57:27 GMT -5
Nice survivor! The cut off is '68 so you should be good to go here with your plan. Looks like a fun project. 1969 , anything available up until 1969 including ideas and styling. :-)
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Post by FordRodnKustom on Apr 15, 2019 18:45:59 GMT -5
Geez thanx for those swift corrections! Effing up will wake up a quiet forum fast!
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Post by Plowboy on Apr 16, 2019 10:17:21 GMT -5
Cool project! I think it looks better without the B pillar. I used the same chassis under a '61 a few years ago. It fit like a glove except at the very rear. I didn't fill that area in and really wish that I did.
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Post by afx on Apr 17, 2019 5:20:09 GMT -5
Appreciate the comments and the interest gentlemen. I agree Roger it looks better without the B pillars. It will have a roll hoop positioned where the B pillar would have been. I do plan to fill in the open area at the rear. I've got some more work done, I'll try to post and update this afternoon.
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Post by stingray on Apr 17, 2019 9:23:23 GMT -5
Beauty. I like falcons.
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Post by afx on Apr 17, 2019 12:37:16 GMT -5
Thanks Ray. I'm rather fond of Falcons too. A fellow modeler helped me out with this bumper/grille. I believe it to be for a '69 but I like the split bumper so I'll be using it. As received: After some work and a coat of primer:
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Post by afx on Apr 17, 2019 19:45:32 GMT -5
I sectioned the floor pan ahead of the rear axle 3 mm or approx. 3 scale inches. Shaved the lip off the rear wheel wells and radisued them for the slicks, they will need a little more clearance.
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Post by Dennis on Apr 17, 2019 20:38:07 GMT -5
The stance is perfect. Level and tough! I’ve never given ‘66+ Falcons much of a look but I know coming from your bench it’s going to be bad ass.
Wouldn’t by ‘66 the hard pie crust slicks be out and the softer ones the hot ticket?
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Post by afx on Apr 18, 2019 5:57:24 GMT -5
Thanks Dennis. You are likely correct that by '66 the Good-Year Dragway Specials (and others) were starting to take over. They were in use in '65 as well as I'm using them on my '65 Falcon A/FX. The piecrust slicks were still going in '65 at least as this picture shows. The back story is this is a privateer racer with a limited budget as very few '66 Falcon were competing . He could likely pickup the piecrust slicks a little cheaper. Budget is also the reason for the steel wheels/street tires being used up front and the absence of a 427 (wedge or SOHC) in the engine bay.
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Post by Dennis on Apr 18, 2019 23:20:38 GMT -5
Sounds good to me! I actually really dig the low budget approach with the steelies and injected 289. Very weekend warrior like.
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