65 falcon pro touring/pro street

[Bryce]

i am new to the site.

http://65falconengineer.blogspot.com/

Here is a link to my project. I am building a 65 falcon. I am building the suspension myself with the intent to make it adjustable enough to be a good car for prostreet and pro touring.

i just finished the front suspension. Double a-arm with Fully adjustable UCA and LCA with AFCO double adjustable coilovers. the front tire has a max size of 245 but that is plenty for a 2700lb car. The rear will be a three link with watts link.

The motor is a 289 with close to 400hp.

let me know what you think

[70rs]

Nice car and also nice work with the front end. I have always liked those Falcons.
Welcome to the site! There are alot of great people here. (seems to be alot of 69 Camaros too:lol: ) I am pretty new here too but already feel "at home".
Do you have any pics of the engine bay or the rear suspension set up?

[Bryce]

here is a shot of the engine, but im still working on the rear suspension desing.

[XcYZ]

Cool, welcome aboard. :cheers:

[66LS7]

I always liked those 65 Falcons. Looks like it will be a killer car.

Randy(D&Z Customs LLC.)
1-262-347-9741:lateral:

[WILWAXU]

Yup, that's a good looking body style. Great little cars. Should be a fun project.

[Bryce]

i was able to fit my 95 stang wheels and tires on the front of my falcon, a 245 tire is plenty for the 2700lb car.

[two68s]

65 Falcons FTW! I want one. I like the wheels and the thunderbolt hood.

[Bryce]

thank you, its been a long project its all finally coming together.

next is steering then three link, then paint. even building everything myself this has been an expensive project. But i couldnt imagine paying someone else to be creative for me. i am somewhat limited in my designs by the tools i have, but i manage.

[Bryce]

the car went to its first show with the new suspension (just a monthly show at a local restraunt). The drive there was great, im really happy with the suspension and handling characteristics. I got many compliments. The car got a once over from a local race shop that competes in the american iron series. He liked the car and the attention to detail. so that makes you feel good!

[Bryce]

done with all calculations. camber curves and all. ask me if you want to see something and i can attach a screen shot.

camber gain is -0.63* per inch of compression. roll center at 2.59"

also if interested i can compare this with the shelby drop.

i also ran the numbers for the 3link rear im going to build. 146% anitsquat
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[Bryce]

i havent been on here recently, Ive been over on PT.com.

here are some updates. i put in a ford 9" with 4.11 gears. im keeping the stock suspension for now. but i lowered it 2.5" and put bolt on traction bars. what a difference switching from 2.80 gears.

when i put in the housing i welded the upper third link on, with the new lower ride height i had to cut the trunk a little to get some bump travel. the leaf pads are clamp on with 1/2-20 shear bolts threaded into the housing. this way when i switch to the 3link i dont need to cut the pads off.

i have just been driving it and having fun. its rolling on 245 tires on all corners. thats the widest you can fit in that car.

It won a trophy at the monthly car show "best under construction" WOOHOO. that was rewarding.

[Bryce]

i finally have a way to host pics

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_engine/4ab2466365d58/tn_full_191JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/455816)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_front_suspension/4ab172f983d04/tn_full_4-26-09_0182jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/455696)


http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_front_suspension/4ab172e9e14b8/tn_full_4-26-09_011jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/455692)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_front_suspension/4ab172eec3215/tn_full_4-26-09_012jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/455693)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_rear_suspension/4ab24d51e4ec8/tn_full_72909_011jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/455843)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_front_suspension/4ab17337c22ce/tn_full_saftey_wirejpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/455709)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_exterior/4ab17423b3e69/tn_full_72909_015jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/455725)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_exterior/4ab174323a5a5/tn_full_72909_018jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/455728)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_exterior/4ab1743ccc3b8/tn_full_969_falcon_trophyjpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/455731)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_exterior/4ab1746a79b0b/tn_full_pics_013jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/455740)

[unrulyprocuda]

so coll to see other brands and makes other than camaros awesome project ive always wanted one of these

[Flash68]

Glad this thread got bumped -- great pics here Bryce. I love the business look of the engine compartment. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

That does look killer Bryce.
Good job.:cheers:

[Bryce]

Thanks guys!