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Bryce

02-03-2010, 11:26 AM

I guess I never started a build thread.

here are some pics

here some more pics!! All pics taken with my wifes new canon eos XS

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698fb2ead1d/tn_full_test_lab_pics_011jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490044)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698fb561a6a/tn_full_test_lab_pics_010jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490043)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698fc4e7937/tn_full_test_lab_pics_014jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490047)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698fc228b25/tn_full_test_lab_pics_015jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490048)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698fca36286/tn_full_test_lab_pics_016jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490049)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698fdb42145/tn_full_test_lab_pics_018jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490051)
That was a good shot of my custom made aluminum radiator core support.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698fdb8f3cd/tn_full_test_lab_pics_017jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490050)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698fe41a856/tn_full_test_lab_pics_020jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490053)
backside of valance to show stiffening.

Pics from the charity car show last weekend
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698ff22136f/tn_full_test_lab_pics_022jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490055)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698ff77e8e2/tn_full_test_lab_pics_023jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490056)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698ffde6a75/tn_full_test_lab_pics_025jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490058)

Bryce

02-03-2010, 11:27 AM

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b698ffcf3aaf/tn_full_test_lab_pics_026jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490059)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b699007bfbcb/tn_full_test_lab_pics_027jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490060)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b69901944f35/tn_full_test_lab_pics_031jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490064)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b69901c24173/tn_full_test_lab_pics_033jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490066)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b69901dd397a/tn_full_test_lab_pics_032jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490065)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b69907d237d3/tn_full_test_lab_pics_053jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490086)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b699082eef01/tn_full_test_lab_pics_054jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490087)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b69908c9e894/tn_full_test_lab_pics_055jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490088)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b699091073b2/tn_full_test_lab_pics_056jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490089)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b69909571bdc/tn_full_test_lab_pics_057jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490090)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b6990992793c/tn_full_test_lab_pics_058jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490091)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2310_new_pics/4b69909cdc4c1/tn_full_test_lab_pics_059jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/490092)

Bryce

02-03-2010, 11:28 AM

HISTORY:
Purchased in 2000 and essentially the 2nd owner at 47,000 original miles. As a forever work-in-progress and home, design/build
it now has an odometer close to zero. With a fiberglass front end, it currently weighs 2750 lbs. with a weight distribution of 54/46.

ENGINE:
* 293 cu in, blueprinted and studded block
* built using hipo rotating assembly
* forged lightweight pistons
* solid flat tappet cam assembly with billet double roller timing set
* 1.90"/1.60" aluminum heads, port matched w/ roller rockers
* MDS distributor and 6AL box
* 1-5/8"x3" full length headers w/ O2 sensors

TRANS:
C-4 built with red alto frictions, Kolene steels, 6 gear planetary and reverse manual valve body.
2200 stall converter.

REAREND:
9 inch housing with 4.11 open center section. I fabricated it to facilitate transition to a planned 3-link design

FRONT SUSPENSION:
* I engineered and fabricated to be fully adjustable with rod ends and tubular upper and lower control arms.
* Avco 2-way adjustable coil-overs with 325 lb springs.
* 1-1/8" sway bar

REAR SUSPENSION:
* Currently standard 3-leaf lowered 1", with clamp-on leaf pads to accomodate pinion angle and transition to 3-link.
* KYB gas shocks and clamp-on slapper bars.

BRAKES:
* Wildwood 11-3/4" disc in fronts and standard drum rears
* Small piston aluminum master cylinder with line-lock.
* Proportioning control in driver's compartment

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)

asifnyc

02-03-2010, 12:24 PM

awesome car :thumbsup:

aussiebj

02-03-2010, 08:28 PM

me likey...:thumbsup:

LowchevyII

02-03-2010, 08:48 PM

looks great man. love the progress. a nice change of pace to see something different and out of the box. keep us posted

Bryce

02-04-2010, 09:04 AM

thanks guys!

Bryce

02-12-2010, 10:32 AM

So I finished the valance fiberglass and everything is smooth and filled. I also primed it in gray to match the front end. HAHA. the LED turn signals are going in this weekend. and its ready to be installed. I cant wait to take some pics.

55Sedan

02-12-2010, 11:26 AM

I've always liked "the poor man's mustang" because it is kind of the underdog. I had been watching a cherry little 62 (or 63?) hardtop near me for a long time. It went up for sale for $3,500 and I did not have the space because of my '55. I had to make a choice, so I kept the Chevy. (Not enough room for wife, three daughters, AND TWO PROJECTS. Kids are hard to sell! Wifes cost too much to get rid of, I've heard. :lol: )

I also used to know a guy who made a hard-core vintage racer '65 Falcon and it was beautiful.

I REALLY like your car! Keep us posted.

E.rodz

02-12-2010, 11:34 AM

love the build so far keep the out of the box thinking and keep up the creative ideas flowing.can't get enough of the be diffrent attitude.:D

rjsjea

02-12-2010, 11:52 AM

:cool: ....good lookin ride

WILWAXU

02-12-2010, 10:36 PM

The car is coming along nicely!

waynieZ

02-13-2010, 04:06 PM

The car looks great, nice work.

dolf

02-15-2010, 04:26 AM

Where do you live? From the looks of one of those pics I would say you live right down the way from me. Merritt Island Fl? Bad build bro

GPR

02-15-2010, 09:31 PM

I like the way you fit the Mustang fiberglass front apron to your Falcon.

Bryce

02-16-2010, 06:39 AM

Some new pics no paticular order. Engine, Valance, Radiator core support and suspension.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9bf15ff52/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_027jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493453)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9be7363bd/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_026jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493452)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9be546fe8/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_025jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493451)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9bdeb698d/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_024jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493450)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9bd7e50be/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_023jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493449)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9bcdb657f/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_021jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493447)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9bcc580a4/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_022jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493448)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9bbbe89dd/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_019jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493445)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9bba8af1c/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_018jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493444)

Bryce

02-16-2010, 06:41 AM

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9baac5674/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_014jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493440)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9ba85e5fd/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_015jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493441)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9ba5f154a/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_013jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493439)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9ba30ad04/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_012jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493438)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9b9de4840/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_011jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493437)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9b92dba70/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_009jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493435)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9b83962f0/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_007jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493433)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9b7306b77/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_005jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493431)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9b69056b8/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_003jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493429)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b7a9b5cb6309/tn_full_new_falcon_pics_21610_002jpg_Thumbnail1.jp g (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/493428)

Bryce

02-16-2010, 06:42 AM

I like the way you fit the Mustang fiberglass front apron to your Falcon.

Thank you, here are some completed valance pictures.

radrambler

02-16-2010, 07:14 AM

Hi

I must ask one question and please dont think im picking at the car ..I like the car and what youve done.thanks for posting the pics ..
Im wondering if you are gonna build an aluminum ? filler to go between the lower grille and the top of the bumper to fill that space in and kinda connect the bumper/grill area....Looks like your very creative and i was wondering.

Tom

Bryce

02-16-2010, 07:41 AM

radrambler

02-16-2010, 08:07 AM

Bryce

02-16-2010, 04:58 PM

GPR

02-16-2010, 05:10 PM

I havent decided what to do there yet. The valance is as high as it can go to line up with the body line on the fenders. But I want to do something with that gap. I will see what it all looks like once I get my intercooler in the valance opening.

I would make it out of fiberglass and attach to the front valance. Make a mold of thin aluminum and than tape in on your front valance. Use fiberglass mat and than when it is set up trim to the shape you want.

Bryce

02-17-2010, 06:43 AM

good idea, I am a pro at fiberglass now. HAHA

Jim Nilsen

02-17-2010, 10:12 AM

5280/4

Thanks .:thumbsup: . i see what your saying about the line. Thats the fun part "customizing"...I would take some light gauge aluminum and bend it and tape it up there on the backside and break out the lawn chair and just look at the front of the car....but thats me
Keep up the good work and im interested to see what you do..

Tom

Lawn chair ? You can see your lawn?:lol:

Don't forget the beer, when you can see your lawn you have to have a beer, even if it's non alcoholic. Otherwise how do you get to the point that you only care about what you think instead of everyone else :rofl:

I can't wait to see my lawn.

:cheers:

legend

02-18-2010, 04:22 AM

there used to be one of these raced in the UK,

http://www.touringcartimes.com/news/other09082901-a.jpg

http://www.classictouringcars.com/images/andy%20betson/images/IMGP25021_jpg.jpg

and a good friend of mine raced a 1L

http://www.bmsad.co.uk/admin/CMS/HTMLImages/S023-0.jpg in the same circuit race series, he said he could hear the falcon coming on the straights :bow:

syborg tt

02-18-2010, 10:58 AM

I havent decided what to do there yet. The valance is as high as it can go to line up with the body line on the fenders. But I want to do something with that gap. I will see what it all looks like once I get my intercooler in the valance opening.

First off - this car Rocks. I don't know what it is but I love it. Maybe it's the simplicity that makes it so freaking cool.

As for the gap - make a nice filer piece that you can ad to the front end but make it removeable. The other thing I would consider is some sort of mesh behind the front bumper opening ( which looks awesome BTW ).

Keep us posted with the update and thank you for posting the pics. :thumbsup:

Bryce

02-19-2010, 07:23 AM

Where do you live? From the looks of one of those pics I would say you live right down the way from me. Merritt Island Fl? Bad build bro

actually San Diego. Thanks!!

Bryce

02-19-2010, 12:54 PM

Lawn chair ? You can see your lawn?:lol:

Don't forget the beer, when you can see your lawn you have to have a beer, even if it's non alcoholic. Otherwise how do you get to the point that you only care about what you think instead of everyone else :rofl:

I can't wait to see my lawn.

:cheers:

HAHA. san diego is an awesome place! And you can never forget the beer.

Bryce

02-22-2010, 07:32 AM

First off - this car Rocks. I don't know what it is but I love it. Maybe it's the simplicity that makes it so freaking cool.

As for the gap - make a nice filer piece that you can ad to the front end but make it removeable. The other thing I would consider is some sort of mesh behind the front bumper opening ( which looks awesome BTW ).

Keep us posted with the update and thank you for posting the pics. :thumbsup:

Thanks man. Everything on the car has a purpose. NO FLUFF.

I think the bumper opening will be perfect for an intercooler.

syborg tt

02-22-2010, 07:59 AM

Thanks man. Everything on the car has a purpose. NO FLUFF.

I think the bumper opening will be perfect for an intercooler.

Your welcome - so do i smell forced induction

Bryce

02-22-2010, 02:17 PM

YEP:)

going with the small procharger C2, it will be perfect match for my small 289 at 8.5:1 compression ratio.

Bryce

02-23-2010, 08:23 AM

Im painting my subframes connectors tonight with some self etching weld through primer.

I will be bolting them in while I plan the rest of the car around them. My front drive shaft loop and rear third link crossmember will be tying into them. But I will need to take them in and out a few time before I can final weld them to the car. The weld through primer will ensure that the back side of the SFCs will be protected.

Bryce

02-24-2010, 08:38 AM

I painted the subframe connectors and got the blinkers all wired up and the horn mounted and wired.

Pictures:

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b8544ceb2a25/tn_full_IMG_0814JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/495778)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b8544cd735eb/tn_full_IMG_0815JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/495779)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b8544e3d30a1/tn_full_IMG_0818JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/495782)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_2162010_new_pics/4b8544d804303/tn_full_IMG_0817JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/495781)

Bryce

03-01-2010, 09:40 AM

I got one SFC installed late thursday night. Damn rain in san diego ruined my weekend. The big 3 swap meet was rained out saturday but I went for a hlf day on friday and didnt find anything to buy.

Bryce

07-22-2010, 10:26 AM

Long time since any updates. I bought a house, so I have been busy with that no time to work on the car.

Here are some garage pics of my new place!

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c436bfbe4da2/tn_full_IMG_1164.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/547584)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c436c0f72e21/tn_full_IMG_1173.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/547585)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c436c374594c/tn_full_IMG_1171.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/547588)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c436c232fcc0/tn_full_IMG_1166.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/547587)

Bryce

07-22-2010, 10:27 AM

I keep changing my mind on wheels. Here is what I am currently thinking.

http://www.tswalloywheels.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

Its a TSW wheel.

http://www.tiresdirect.net/TOYO_Proxes_R888_245_40ZR17_91_P5093.cfm

Also I found this seller for R888s at really good prices. I would like to have this combo.

245s on the front

http://www.tiresdirect.net/TOYO_Proxes_R888_275_40ZR17_98_P4744C789.cfm

http://www.tiresdirect.net/TOYO_Proxes_R888_315_35ZR17_10_P5094C789.cfm

And one of those on the rear. Obviously after I do my minitub and 3-link.

Bryce

09-08-2010, 03:42 PM

Here are some updated pics. I got my new tires. Big thanks to Drivers Inc. they got me a great price. The fronts are falken azenis 245/45/17.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c86f15b0bc7a/tn_full_DSC03248.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/564679)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c86efd42740c/tn_full_DSC03244.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/564677)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c86efcd58057/tn_full_DSC03245.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/564676)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c86efc67f064/tn_full_DSC03246.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/564675)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c86efbfabe22/tn_full_DSC03247.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/564674)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c86efb87decf/tn_full_DSC03243.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/564673)

Bryce

09-08-2010, 03:43 PM

and i ordered these wheels frm centerline. Polishe dhood and satin face.

http://centerlinewheels.com/images/wheels/medium/20100422151003_crs1.jpg

17x8 in the front and 17 x 9.5 in the back.

syborg tt

09-09-2010, 08:39 AM

love the wheel choice

Bryce

09-09-2010, 09:31 AM

love the wheel choice

Thanks! I went with a polished hoop and satin face I cant wait to get them.

syborg tt

09-09-2010, 09:38 AM

Thanks! I went with a polished hoop and satin face I cant wait to get them.

that is going to look sick

Bryce

09-09-2010, 10:11 AM

that is going to look sick

Marty,

I should have pics in a few weeks.

Bryce

09-23-2010, 10:16 PM

So the secret that I have been working on with TCI, I will be using their 4-link cradle as a starting point for my 3-link suspension. It will save me a lot of fabrication time. It will still be heavily modified. Here are some quick mockup pictures. Including some of my other parts for the 3-link.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c1fcb9e07c/tn_full_falcon_3.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570154)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c1fefb21b2/tn_full_falcon_5.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570156)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c2233ec7c6/tn_full_IMG_1400.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570161)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c221075f91/tn_full_falcon_8.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570159)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c222210955/tn_full_IMG_1399.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570160)

Bryce

09-23-2010, 10:17 PM

Here are some updates. I made it to fedex today to pick up all my stuff. New wheels!!

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c1fb604617/tn_full_falcon_2.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570153)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c1fdd31e53/tn_full_falcon_4.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570155)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c21fd940f9/tn_full_falcon_7.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570158)

centerline wheels. 17 x 8 in the front and 17 x 9.5 in the back. Brushed face and polished hoop. they look awesome!

torino420

09-24-2010, 08:43 AM

those are gonna looks awesome, great choice! Look forward to seeing more of the suspension setup. :thumbsup:

Josh69

09-24-2010, 11:14 AM

Wow. Those wheels are way, way cool. :thumbsup:

syborg tt

09-24-2010, 11:38 AM

looking awesome

Bryce

09-24-2010, 12:02 PM

Thanks guys!

ja.stoner63

09-24-2010, 03:23 PM

Can't wait to see your cool wheels mounted on the Falcon.

Bryce

09-25-2010, 09:43 PM

The fronts will bolt right on. The rears will fit after the 3-link and minitub. But monday I am driving up to driverz inc to get the tires mounted. So I will mock up both fronts on one side for the visual.

GHOSTDANCER

09-26-2010, 09:10 AM

:thumbsup: Great choice on the rims. Looking forward to more pics:thumbsup:

Here are some updates. I made it to fedex today to pick up all my stuff. New wheels!!

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c1fb604617/tn_full_falcon_2.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570153)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c1fdd31e53/tn_full_falcon_4.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570155)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4c9c21fd940f9/tn_full_falcon_7.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/570158)

centerline wheels. 17 x 8 in the front and 17 x 9.5 in the back. Brushed face and polished hoop. they look awesome!

Bryce

10-04-2010, 08:30 PM

Here are some mounted pics, no tires yet.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4caa6cb50404c/tn_full_DSC03349.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/573581)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4caa6cbc71813/tn_full_DSC03350.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/573582)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4caa6cc3302d0/tn_full_DSC03351.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/573583)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falconinnewgarage/4caa6cca035b4/tn_full_DSC03352.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/573584)

So I modified the valve stems to fit. Now I just need to drive back up to corona and have Jon at driverzinc mount/balance the tires.

syborg tt

10-04-2010, 08:57 PM

Perfect Choice

Bryce

10-05-2010, 08:35 AM

Here are the rod ends I will be using for my watts links.

http://aurora.thomasnet.com/keyword/browse-all-products-aircraft-male-rod-ends/m-xalb-series-male-rod-ends-ptfe-liners-available-?plpver=10&keyword=XALM-8&key=product&keycateg=1077&keyprod=3001114&SchType=1

http://www.cantrellstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8160_8173_8174&products_id=1188

http://www.cantrellstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8160_8173_8174&products_id=1189

and these threaded tubes

http://www.allstarperformance.com/product.htm?prod=861

I am also building my own aluminum watts cradle and prop.

tones2SS

10-05-2010, 10:30 AM

Perfect Choice

^^What Marty said. Those wheels looks great on that car.:thumbsup:

Bryce

10-07-2010, 10:49 AM

So I am working on my TCI cradle modifications and the watts link mount.

The blue piece is the modded TCI cradle.
Gray will be all aluminum.
Light yellow is stock trunk floor.
yellow is steel.

Its not complete yet. But starting to get ideas on paper is the hardest part.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_rearsuspension/4cadf6707e4aa/tn_full_watts2JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/574143)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_rearsuspension/4cadf673d955f/tn_full_watts3JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/574144)

Bryce

10-11-2010, 01:08 AM

Here is the pics of the installed craddle. Tomorrow I will pull it out and chop it all up. I need to make a few mods to work with my 3-link design.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cb257f90c06f/tn_full_101010_004.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/575063)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cb2581e0b5e1/tn_full_101010_003.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/575065)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cb2580bd07a1/tn_full_101010_002.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/575064)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cb2582fd0c94/tn_full_101010_005.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/575067)

Bryce

10-12-2010, 11:03 AM

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4cb4946739f25/tn_full_watts4JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/575427)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4cb4946ac1a66/tn_full_watts5JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/575428)

Bryce

10-12-2010, 03:16 PM

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4cb4cf7cd54f6/tn_full_watts6JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/575464)

tones2SS

10-12-2010, 05:37 PM

Very nice.:thumbsup:

Bryce

10-13-2010, 08:41 AM

Very nice.:thumbsup:

Thanks!

I cut the center out of the TCI crossmember, it was nice .156" wall DOM. I got all my datum points laid out and measured yesterday. Since the rear end is currently in the location I want it (correct ride height and centered) I didn't want to change that. Next step is start cutting aluminum for the watts link cradle and bellcrank. This should start coming together quickly now.

Bryce

10-13-2010, 10:55 PM

I got my watts links rod ends. Aurora blue anodized aluminum. They look awesome and will worke well with the AFCO blue anodized coilovers. All four under 1 lb

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cb68c84892af/tn_full_DSC03359.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/576011)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cb68c8ca58ef/tn_full_DSC03360.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/576012)

I am thinking I may switch all rod ends and link to aluminum. And keep the stronger chromoly ones for drag racing.

Bryce

10-24-2010, 04:57 PM

Here is the progress.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cc4b8a5117ec/tn_full_DSC03371.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/579944)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cc4b8abd1f1e/tn_full_DSC03375.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/579945)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cc4b8b2a12eb/tn_full_DSC03376.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/579946)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cc4b8b9512b1/tn_full_DSC03377.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/579947)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cc4b8c016a3e/tn_full_DSC03381.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/579948)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cc4b9264c28c/tn_full_DSC03378.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/579950)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cc4b92e18822/tn_full_DSC03379.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/579951)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cc4b934c18bc/tn_full_DSC03380.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/579952)

Bryce

11-21-2010, 05:52 PM

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.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4ce9b84a45330/tn_full_DSC03446.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/585499)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4ce9b8517eee7/tn_full_DSC03447.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/585500)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4ce9b858e68d4/tn_full_DSC03448.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/585501)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4ce9b85fd9f5e/tn_full_DSC03449.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/585502)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4ce9b86698a1f/tn_full_DSC03450.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/585503)

Bryce

11-21-2010, 05:52 PM

watts cradle welded:

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4ce7e5a5f18c1/tn_full_DSC03443.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/585372)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4ce7e5add0743/tn_full_DSC03444.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/585373)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4ce7e5b4a97c8/tn_full_DSC03445.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/585374)

6spdcamaro

11-21-2010, 06:11 PM

Those wheels look great on there. Good work :thumbsup:

tones2SS

11-21-2010, 06:12 PM

Looks lean and mean. Nice to see a Falcon getting some pro-tour love!:thumbsup:

camcojb

11-21-2010, 07:08 PM

love that car!

Jody

Flash68

11-21-2010, 10:06 PM

Yeah baby that thing is lookin bad ass. Getting closer!

awr68

11-21-2010, 11:12 PM

Very cool! Looks great!! Nice work Bryce! :thumbsup:

Bryce

11-22-2010, 08:25 AM

Thanks guys!

BDAZSVT

11-22-2010, 05:55 PM

Love the car and what you are doing with it! I am a fellow 65 Falcon owner and yours is an insperation to get to work on mine.

Bryce

11-27-2010, 08:06 AM

The Falcon on four wheels.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cf0a3f0eb41f/tn_full_DSC03451.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/586411)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cf0a3f84940a/tn_full_DSC03452.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/586412)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cf0a400d7f45/tn_full_DSC03453.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/586413)

Those shocks might give a rough ride.

67ragtp

11-27-2010, 08:53 AM

Bryce- very cool project, looking good!!:thumbsup:

Rich

tones2SS

11-27-2010, 09:57 AM

Very nice Bryce. Looks awesome.:thumbsup:

jack67rs

11-27-2010, 04:47 PM

killer project!! impressive fab skills, cad and welding :hail: lookin forward to seeing more progress.

waynieZ

11-27-2010, 06:34 PM

Looking good!

Bryce

11-28-2010, 10:46 AM

Thanks guys!

Bryce

12-06-2010, 01:24 PM

more watts pictures and pictures of the TCI cradle mods. I will also be cutting the shock mounts off.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cfc30db2a1a7/tn_full_DSC03454.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/587457)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cfc30e53faf9/tn_full_DSC03455.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/587458)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cfc30ed2a47a/tn_full_DSC03456.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/587459)

[url=http://www.motortopia.com/photos/587460][img]http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4cfc30f9cc83a

tones2SS

12-06-2010, 05:14 PM

Looks awesome Bryce.
You make it look easy.:thumbsup:

Bryce

12-13-2010, 06:45 AM

So today was really productive.

Went to a christmas car show with my dad, we took his ranchero.

I set the pinion angle.

Finalized the geoemtry.

Finsihed the design of the upper link chassis mount. Now I need to cut it out of steel and weld it on.

And I even got some yard work done.

So the project is nearing the end. WOOHOO.

mexMan

12-21-2010, 01:30 PM

End? Remember, there's no end. Awesome build.

Bryce

12-24-2010, 01:54 PM

Thanks, you are right. They are NEVER done.

So I got a really good deal on double adjustable coilovers from TCI and springs from afco.

Next week should be a good week. The entire week off from work.

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope everyone has a wonderful time with their family.

Bryce

12-30-2010, 06:26 PM

Spent some time making brackets today. These are the chassis side of the upper link. They have an arced slot and will be welded to the frame cradle. Not too bad for a bandswaw, drill press and an array of tools for the die grinder.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d1d2fdd8986a/tn_full_DSC03508JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/591478)

Bryce

12-30-2010, 06:28 PM

Also here is the christmas present I bought myself.

Here are the TCI double adjustable shocks with the afco springs.
http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d193eac9fa2e/tn_full_DSC03507.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/590889)

The look nice in the box, hopefully they will look nice on the car.

Monotube, double adjustable shocks.

waynieZ

12-30-2010, 07:37 PM

I'm sure they will.:thumbsup:

tones2SS

12-31-2010, 08:56 AM

Nice Christmas present.:yes:

Sandbagger

12-31-2010, 09:48 AM

Ran accross this the other day , thought of your car .

Bryce

01-17-2011, 08:17 PM

Here are the pics of my boxed in third link mount, before welding.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d35029e57810/tn_full_DSC03602JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/594126)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d35029a3f080/tn_full_DSC03601JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/594125)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d3502955c0ab/tn_full_DSC03600JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/594124)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d35028dcf36c/tn_full_DSC03599JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/594123)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d350288cf2b0/tn_full_DSC03598JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/594121)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d3502832217e/tn_full_DSC03597JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/594120)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d35027746ccc/tn_full_DSC03596JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/594119)

64pontiac

01-23-2011, 12:45 PM

Love the build!!!!!

Would love to throw some ideas around with you for a project I will be working on....

I am on the side of the fence that says you need a filler above the front valance, I just can't visualize a great solution yet, I will keep thinking!

Subscribed!

Bryce

01-23-2011, 01:59 PM

Tyler,

Thanks for the compliments.

I will answer your questions here. I dont want to hyjack your thread.

Yes, its a mustang front valance that I widened 3/4". I plan on completely redesigning the front valance. I was going to put a intercooler there but now I dont think I will procharge the car.

I really like the black rims too. But I like the new centerlines better. The wheels completly change the look of the car. It will eventually be grabber blue.

My watts link with bellcrank only weighs 8.4 pounds.

I am always willing to talk cars!

Bryce

02-17-2011, 08:10 AM

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d3a2197a3eb0/tn_full_DSC03603JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/594898)

64pontiac

02-17-2011, 09:50 AM

More goodies!!! Hey why did you stop working???? We want to see more

Bryce

02-17-2011, 01:23 PM

More goodies!!! Hey why did you stop working???? We want to see more

Its been slow progress, I have been painting all the pieces so that has taken time. The main reason I have been slow is that my wife and I found out that she is about 2 months pregnant. I am super excited!!

I think the car will be back on the ground in a few weeks. I need to have the car driving this summer!

tones2SS

02-17-2011, 05:59 PM

Nice goodies Bryce. Car should handle like nobody's business.:yes:

Bryce

02-23-2011, 06:01 PM

Here are some updated pictures. All the pieces are that bolt on to the car are painted.

Here are the frame saddles with shock mounts
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d65abccc997a/tn_full_DSC03824JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/599153)

here are the grabber blue subframe sonnectors
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d65abd9c3ea9/tn_full_DSC03825JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/599154)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d65ac007612d/tn_full_DSC03831JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/599160)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d65ac0c28a47/tn_full_DSC03832JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/599161)

here is the front UCA mount for the 3-link
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d65abdfe708d/tn_full_DSC03826JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/599155)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d65abe533669/tn_full_DSC03827JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/599156)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d65abe9e339e/tn_full_DSC03828JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/599157)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d65abf021ee5/tn_full_DSC03829JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/599158)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d65abf7d262e/tn_full_DSC03830JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/599159)

The lighting was not very good in my garage tonight. The pictures look washed out.

Flash68

02-23-2011, 06:03 PM

Love the grabber blue SFC's!

64pontiac

02-23-2011, 06:06 PM

congrats on the pregnancy! I have a little one in two more months,(no hijacking intended) so it will be a totally different learning experience!!!

Bryce

02-23-2011, 06:10 PM

Love the grabber blue SFC's!

Thanks!

waynieZ

02-23-2011, 09:46 PM

Congratulation's to you and your wife, Bryce . The parts look great, nice work.

DEIGuy38

02-23-2011, 09:49 PM

Congrats on growing your family. You got 6 months to get your car done so you better hurry. I have a 3 yr old son and 3 month old daughter its tough to get time in the garage.

tones2SS

02-24-2011, 05:36 PM

Nice parts Bryce. Congrats to you and your wife.:cheers:

coolwelder62

02-24-2011, 06:42 PM

Bryce,Congrat's on the new little one on the way.And Wow!!:hail: this is an awesome build,over the top fab skill's.:thumbsup: Scott

Bryce

03-10-2011, 12:23 AM

Finally some progress. The under body is primed and ready for some blue paint.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d787194737a2/tn_full_DSC03845JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601035)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d78718fdfc36/tn_full_DSC03844JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601034)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d787185e8d13/tn_full_DSC03843JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601033)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d78717be8adc/tn_full_DSC03842JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601032)

And I made a mod to my air compressor. Do you think two breathers is too much?

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d787176acc54/tn_full_DSC03841JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601031)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_3link/4d787160a4eb7/tn_full_DSC03840JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601030)

coolwelder62

03-10-2011, 07:09 AM

mrgm

03-10-2011, 02:54 PM

nice build. like the rear system you put together. :thumbsup:

Bryce

03-11-2011, 08:25 AM

Cool,Bryce those air cleaner's are a must for the folk's who live in the LA,socal area.:lol: Scott

HAHA, thanks Scott. The air in san diego is not that smoggy, nothing like LA

Bryce

03-11-2011, 08:26 AM

nice build. like the rear system you put together. :thumbsup:

Thanks!

Bryce

03-11-2011, 08:27 AM

Congratulation's to you and your wife, Bryce . The parts look great, nice work.

Congrats on growing your family. You got 6 months to get your car done so you better hurry. I have a 3 yr old son and 3 month old daughter its tough to get time in the garage.

Nice parts Bryce. Congrats to you and your wife.:cheers:

Bryce,Congrat's on the new little one on the way.And Wow!!:hail: this is an awesome build,over the top fab skill's.:thumbsup: Scott

Thanks Guys!

I hope to have the car driving, so I can focus on smaller projects!

Bryce

03-14-2011, 10:20 PM

I got all my fasteners and started the assembly. One SFC done and one LCA mount and link done.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d7ee6ebedc8c/tn_full_DSC03869.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601887)

One of the perks of having a second job at a hardware store!

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d7ee52f7bfb8/tn_full_DSC03870.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601871)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d7ee53aabffc/tn_full_DSC03871.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601873)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d7ee541e3c49/tn_full_DSC03872.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601874)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d7ee54980438/tn_full_DSC03873.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/601875)

mrgm

03-14-2011, 10:54 PM

where you get you fasteners from?

coolwelder62

03-15-2011, 06:28 AM

Bryce I really love this build.Top hotch fabrication work.This is car going togather real nice.:thumbsup: Please keep posting.Scott

waynieZ

03-15-2011, 09:53 AM

It loks great Bryce, nice progress.

tones2SS

03-15-2011, 06:04 PM

Keep up the great work Bryce. Looking awesome.

Bryce

03-18-2011, 08:53 PM

The car is on the ground with the suspension under it. The coilovers are actually holding up my car. Im super stoked right now. It was a long evening but I made great progress. Obviously not complete, but here are the pictures.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d82eac9ca7da/tn_full_DSC03875.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/602788)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d82ead1d26a8/tn_full_DSC03876.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/602789)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d82ead933578/tn_full_DSC03878.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/602790)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d82eae011416/tn_full_DSC03879.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/602791)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d82eae6ec1a1/tn_full_DSC03880.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/602792)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d82eb0fa7eca/tn_full_DSC03882.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/602794)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d82eb169190a/tn_full_DSC03883.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/602795)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d82eb1d85f34/tn_full_DSC03885.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/602796)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_3link/4d82eb247285b/tn_full_DSC03886.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/602797)

There is more work to do, dial in ride height, link lengths, watts geometry, UCA angle. I still need to modify my fuel system it used to be where the watts cradle currently mounts.

waynieZ

03-18-2011, 11:16 PM

It looks great in there. Nice set up.

64pontiac

03-19-2011, 07:11 PM

good job bryce! Now you just need to pilage a plumbing store to get rid of that pipe cap!!! (just jokes)

rogue

03-19-2011, 08:16 PM

cool car...

for inspiration:

http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_0807_63_ford_falcon/index.html
:hail:

tones2SS

03-20-2011, 09:29 AM

Great car Bryce. Very nice work.:thumbsup:

Bryce

03-21-2011, 10:28 AM

It looks great in there. Nice set up.

Thank you

good job bryce! Now you just need to pilage a plumbing store to get rid of that pipe cap!!! (just jokes)

I actually have a side job at my local hardware store! HAHA. The pipe cap is the return for my fuel system, so it just temporary.

cool car...

for inspiration:

http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_0807_63_ford_falcon/index.html
:hail:

That is an awesome falcon, under 2500lbs. I see it run at the nostalgia races here in coronado.

Great car Bryce. Very nice work.:thumbsup:

Thanks!

mrgm

04-04-2011, 01:25 AM

updates? :_paranoid

rixtrix1

04-05-2011, 12:16 AM

Looks fantastic, Bryce. Good to see it finally coming together. Are you planning on putting a washer on the single shear bolts on the watts links to capture the heim end, in the off chance a ball comes loose? Betcha can hardly wait to take it around the block.

Ric

fireflash

04-05-2011, 06:03 AM

Brother in law has a falcon cant wait to show him your build, he's going to stroke. Keep up those pics car look great!!!!!!!:woot:

Bryce

04-14-2011, 08:12 AM

updates? :_paranoid

Nope, I have been busy trying to buy another car. That task was completed last weekend so now I can focus on the falcon this weekend!

Bryce

04-14-2011, 08:13 AM

Bryce

04-14-2011, 08:13 AM

Brother in law has a falcon cant wait to show him your build, he's going to stroke. Keep up those pics car look great!!!!!!!:woot:

Thanks fireflash. Let your BIL know he can ask me anything if he wants to know.

Bryce

06-12-2011, 10:34 AM

The falcon runs!

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falcon2011june/4deedb3a77c90/tn_full_IMG_19661.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/619774)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21357/album_falcon2011june/4deedb4ed2cfd/tn_full_IMG_19671.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/619775)

I took it for a quick spin this evening. It feels good to drive this car again! I will upload more video this evening after my hockey game.

Here are some links to my videos on you tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0TJizsz9og&feature=youtu.be

tones2SS

06-13-2011, 06:22 PM

Car looks great Bryce. Glad you were able to take it out for a quick scoot. Keep up the great work.

Bryce

08-09-2011, 06:40 PM

updates.

I mades some more room for the rear tires and took it for a drive, no more rubbing. I mounted my flip camera under the car and drove, the video has teh flip camera upside down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDkQU5CVTmY&feature=player_profilepage

Flash68

08-09-2011, 06:42 PM

Bryce, bring that sucker out to Buttonwillow next month and join a bunch of us for a fun weekend. :unibrow:

coolwelder62

08-09-2011, 06:45 PM

Cool video.:thumbsup: In china you don't have to turn over the PC.:lol:

Bryce

08-09-2011, 06:46 PM

Bryce, bring that sucker out to Buttonwillow next month and join a bunch of us for a fun weekend. :unibrow:

I cant make any commitments for next month. My wife is due september 15th.

I think I will do a local autocross to shake the car down.

Flash68

08-09-2011, 07:00 PM

I cant make any commitments for next month. My wife is due september 15th.

I think I will do a local autocross to shake the car down.

Yeah I'd say that's a slightly higher priority! :D

waynieZ

08-10-2011, 10:15 AM

It looks good under there Bryce. The car sounds great too. Good luck in September too.

Bryce

11-13-2011, 03:33 PM

Well SEMA was awesome, and I got to meet and talk to a lot of good guys and Mary! LOL.

There was a few great things that happened.

Addco is interested in developing a splined sway bar, not the Carbon Fiber one they had on display, and they may use my cars as the R&D cars. I am using their mustang 1 1/8" bar on my falcon right now. It would be a bolt in to my mustang that has my custom coilover conversion on. So it would make for some good pics for them.

American online imports http://americanonlineimports.com/ has developed a GREAT rack for all rear steer cars. It has 8" of travel fits in a similar size package as other racks out there. It is a center take off and they will custom make a center link to your specs so you can design out the bumpsteer from the start. They made the unit out of billet aluminum except for the rack of course, so it is actually quite light. its a power rack and everything about it is adjustable. I looked and talked with the designs for about 45 minutes. I think this is the end all rack for rear steer cars. All you need to do is build your own brackets, but that is the easy part. The only down side is the $2500 price tag. But I think it is worth it. I may talk to them about using my car as a vehicle to display their rack.

The other cool thing was talking with performance automatic, they have a new valve body that will help my falcon be a little better setup for autocross.

I still need to post up my pictures.

Bryce

01-22-2012, 05:05 PM

updates...

Detroit locker
31 spline moser axles
Custom axle retainer plates
fiberglass trunk lid
stock ford trunk release
aluminum tow hook
aluminum firewall/trunk separator

Pictures:

My daughter has been helping me in the garage:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4efaafa336cb1/tn_full_IMG_3287JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/657819)

Christmas was good:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4efaafabcd52d/tn_full_IMG_3292JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/657820)

Custom retainers:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1a23b66bb84/tn_full_IMG_3429JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660634)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1a22ee99abd/tn_full_IMG_3428JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660633)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1a22c562c5a/tn_full_IMG_3434JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660632)

Trunk release, the fiber glass trunk lid saved 23lbs and no more key hole:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4efd0d92b1aee/tn_full_388794_10151090849130005_881945004_2206013 2_1101571532_njpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/657875)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1c99d53142b/tn_full_IMG_3441JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660917)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1c9aa7a5b64/tn_full_IMG_3438JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660914)

Bryce

01-22-2012, 05:10 PM

Tow hook bolts to the stock bumper bolts:

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1ca01a14ea3/tn_full_408856_10151154068165005_881945004_2234356 1_742710158_njpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660933)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1ca0a6d4361/tn_full_405404_10151154062190005_881945004_2234354 5_951452423_njpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660932)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1ca0efc034d/tn_full_01122012205jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660928)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1ca0f3e5d1c/tn_full_378510_10151154064745005_881945004_2234355 1_1738807447_njpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660929)

Car shows:

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1ca0f73af63/tn_full_383911_10151029211415005_881945004_2179537 5_1181413549_njpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660930)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1ca0fa31d46/tn_full_392082_10151152855740005_881945004_2233655 9_302173188_njpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660931)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1ca136df067/tn_full_390872_10151153086015005_881945004_2233785 0_1851797778_njpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660934)

Firewall:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1c9a4111d67/tn_full_IMG_3436JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660912)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1c9a4e43236/tn_full_IMG_3437JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660913)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_newpictures/4f1c99ebc1610/tn_full_IMG_3440JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/660916)

coolwelder62

01-22-2012, 07:05 PM

Nice.:thumbsup:

waynieZ

01-22-2012, 07:13 PM

It looks good! She's a doll...

FETorino

01-22-2012, 08:34 PM

Like it a lot. :hail:

wellis77

01-22-2012, 10:39 PM

Hey Bryce,
Where is the trunk release from? I am going with a fiberglass decklid myself and hadn't thought about a cable release. I'm doing an electric release but it would seem wise to have a backup.

Bryce

01-23-2012, 07:45 AM

I bought it from C&G ford. They are actually about 15 minutes away from me so I was able to stop in and confirm the quality before I bought it. I paid 60 out the door.

The quality is great and work great. The lever is not modern more original.

McMaster has a bunch under control cables.

Bryce

01-23-2012, 07:48 AM

Nice.:thumbsup:

It looks good! She's a doll...

Like it a lot. :hail:

Thanks guys! it is now autocross ready!

Flash68

01-24-2012, 12:51 AM

Car and girl looking great dude! Really like the trunk release. Simple and looks great.:thumbsup:

Bryce

01-29-2012, 06:03 PM

I autocrossed my falcon today! WooHoo.

It was my first time on an autocross I ran a 77.569. I ran X but they said I was SM class.
Corvettes were running 75-80 a 63 BP corvette ran a 69.xx a super modified sprite ran 64.xx.

I will post up a video after I upload it.

I had a blast, the car is driver limited, of course... I need a quicker ratio steering setup, that is my next big project. I was chasing the steering.....I think my tires rubbed a little. Brakes were great. The rear shocks seemed to get softer as teh warmed up. I think I need to something a little different with my oil pan baffleing. I think I was getting some slosh as my dad noticed that i was burning some oil after a hard turn. Motor was warming up in the staging lanes, so I an electric water pump to keep things circulating while the motor is shut off would be helpful. The automatic held up fine, I started in first and ran second the rest of the course. The trans temps were climbing at the end of my 3rd run I was seeing 200*F. I would like to keep that a little cooler. I really could have pushed the car harder. But that is a respectable time I think. The detroit locker was awesome. My tires were doing their job. The announcer said "that car is very flat through the turns for such a big car" He was talking about me, HAHA. I guess when you see miatas and S2000s all day my car is big.

Bryce

01-29-2012, 06:18 PM

SCCA autocross, the falcon can dodge cones.

jO_6P8UGpNo

Skip to about 2:50, I cannot edit videos...Yet!

FETorino

01-29-2012, 06:31 PM

SCCA autocross, the falcon can dodge cones.

http://youtu.be/jO_6P8UGpNo
Skip to about 2:50, I cannot edit videos...Yet!

So it runs and rives as good as it looks. That awesome.

TheBradshaw

01-29-2012, 09:13 PM

SCCA autocross, the falcon can dodge cones.

Skip to about 2:50, I cannot edit videos...Yet!

That looked great. You even got a little smoke.

Bryce

01-30-2012, 11:25 AM

So it runs and rives as good as it looks. That awesome.

Thanks

That looked great. You even got a little smoke.

Thanks, I guess my 11.75" brakes in the front can lock up the tire, HAHA!

Bryce

03-11-2012, 05:57 PM

Here are some pictures of the steering column I built about 8 years ago. It started out as a full length column, now its about a foot long. It is an aluminum tube with 1.5" OD and has a flange welded to it to mount the stock horn and blinker and the upper bearing for the steering shaft.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5904846dddc/tn_full_Dawson_Clair_090JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/667234)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f59048e84bd8/tn_full_Dawson_Clair_093JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/667237)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f5d1ff89/tn_full_falcon_steering_13JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668077)

Here is my 5 bolt to 3 bolt adapter. I like aluminum and I did not like the grant piece and how far it extended the steering wheel.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f606478f/tn_full_falcon_steering_15JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668078)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f633bb4a/tn_full_falcon_steering_16JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668079)

Bryce

03-11-2012, 05:58 PM

This is the modified column; it has a bearing in the end of it to support the lower part of the stock shaft.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f76a3518/tn_full_falcon_steering_28JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668085)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f7f0a607/tn_full_falcon_steering_30JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668088)

The pillow block mounts to the stock steering column support. The shaft collars are there for extra support.

I also cut down the blinker switch because I actually hit it while autocrossing.

Bryce

03-11-2012, 05:58 PM

The car had to come apart to get the stock box out. I even cut the shaft in half to help facilitate the removal.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f85a2a68/tn_full_falcon_steering_32JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668090)

I had to lift the motor up and move it over to get the headers out.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f56648f6/tn_full_falcon_steering_10JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668075)

Not bad for 10 years in the car. The hooker super comps fit great but even with my solid motor mounts I was making contact with the old steering box.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f5a82b4a/tn_full_falcon_steering_12JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668076)

Because I pulled the headers I had to get new inserts for my earls header gaskets. These carbon inserts work great!
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f675ebe4/tn_full_falcon_steering_17JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668080)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f69de494/tn_full_falcon_steering_18JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668081)

Bryce

03-11-2012, 05:59 PM

After lots of research and some luck at the Big 3 swap meet, I found my new steering box. I could have used my original since it only has 50K miles on it, but it was 19:1 and I have a 65 mustang box that is 16:1 ratio and in good condition, but I would have had to spline the shaft and really did not want to disassemble the box. So I found a rebuilt 67 mustang box 16:1 ratio and it has a 3/4-36 spline. This is the same as my steering quickener and will make this install a lot easier. I will put a u-joint right on the input to the box.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f6d0e47e/tn_full_falcon_steering_2JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668082)

The box is exactly the same case as my 65 falcon box. Since I had header to box contact I decided to take the opportunity to modify the box for extra clearance. I rounded the area where it hit the headers.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f7c1f782/tn_full_falcon_steering_3JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668087)

I then painted it with my favorite, hammer tone gold! All of my suspension is painted this color so why not.

Its hard to get a picture of the box installed.
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f91459c2/tn_full_falcon_steering_4JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668094)
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f93e700d/tn_full_falcon_steering_7JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668095)
I will be changing out the fasteners to something more visually appealing.

Bryce

03-11-2012, 05:59 PM

Here you can see the stock hole in the firewall.
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f96d8d13/tn_full_falcon_steering_9JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668096)

This plate will cover the hole and mount the intermediate shaft support.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f797703b/tn_full_falcon_steering_29JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668086)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f824c672/tn_full_falcon_steering_31JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668089)

The steering shaft support has a spherical bearing with 25* of misalignment. I bent the plate slightly to accomodate the contours in the firewall. I will get some final pictures later.

Here are the pictures of my bracket for the quickener. It will mount the quickener and two pillow blocks for the steering column. This should end up have very little flex.

It started out as 4x4x1/4 square tube. I love the IMS scrap pile.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f7072193/tn_full_falcon_steering_26JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668083)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f738a460/tn_full_falcon_steering_27JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668084)

Its amazing what you can do with a wood cutting bandsaw and an aluminum blade.

Here are some installed pictures. I only have one of the pillow blocks installed. And the quickener is not installed either. I still need to cut and spline the original steering shaft.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f88cb753/tn_full_falcon_steering_33JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668091)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f8ec9ffe/tn_full_falcon_steering_35JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668093)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f5d2f8bb4943/tn_full_falcon_steering_34JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/668092)

Ron in SoCal

03-11-2012, 06:37 PM

Impressive Bryce! Making your own steering column set-up is very cool. 3/4" x 36 is a standard size, too...:thumbsup:

waynieZ

03-11-2012, 09:32 PM

Nice work Bryce, Very ingenious.

Bryce

03-12-2012, 10:03 AM

Thanks guys.

Bryce

03-23-2012, 05:50 PM

updated pictures from the steering install:

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06ca20256/tn_full_IMG_3932JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669870)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06cd0297b/tn_full_IMG_3934JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669871)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06cfebbb8/tn_full_IMG_3935JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669872)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06d32a7f3/tn_full_IMG_3936JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669873)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06d60e232/tn_full_IMG_3937JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669874)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06dc4074c/tn_full_IMG_3939JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669876)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06df2f6f2/tn_full_IMG_3940JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669877)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06e1ca63f/tn_full_IMG_3941JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669878)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06e48f7f6/tn_full_IMG_3942JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669879)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06e7db921/tn_full_IMG_3943JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669880)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_falconsteering/4f6d06eb457a3/tn_full_IMG_3944JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/669881)

waynieZ

03-23-2012, 06:22 PM

It looks good all installed. Nice work.

coolwelder62

03-23-2012, 09:07 PM

Very,Very Cool Bryce.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

03-25-2012, 09:20 AM

Bryce- I like what you are doing with column on the Falcon.. It's pretty cool when you put alot of thought into something & make it into a reality!

Hope to see you in Delmar this weekend..

Bryce

03-26-2012, 09:40 AM

Its like driving a power steering car with the engine off. HAHA. I should be at delmar with the car.

At least not too many other people can drive my car, its also a great forearm workout!

speedzone

03-27-2012, 06:12 PM

Hey Bryce. I was looking at this thread and thought this was too much of a coincidence. Arent you the guy that came in to my shop in santee last week? Car looks cool! Let me know if you wanna bring it by for us to have a look. Brad. www.speedzonepaint.com

Bryce

03-27-2012, 07:20 PM

It wasnt me.... weird. is there another falcon out there like mine?

speedzone

03-27-2012, 10:28 PM

It wasnt me.... weird. is there another falcon out there like mine?

Oh thats weird. Yeah, a guy came in to my shop last week inquiring about paint on his 65 Falcon. He's doing the exact same thing to his car as yours. He's supposed to bring it in for me to have a look. Thought it must be you because its all so similiar.

Bryce

05-30-2012, 10:59 PM

I have not been on in a while. busy working and buying parts.

After a long delay I finally recieved my KRC power steering pump.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_waterpump/4fc029ff6c552/tn_full_05232012324jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/680050)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_waterpump/4fc020b64716d/tn_full_05252012329jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/680044)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_waterpump/4fc020b17095d/tn_full_05252012328jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/680043)

I also am switching over to a electric water pump.

BEFORE:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_waterpump/4fc029f25f543/tn_full_05192012313jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/680045)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_waterpump/4fc029f536908/tn_full_05192012314jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/680046)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_waterpump/4fc029f7dfe6a/tn_full_05192012317jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/680047)

During:

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_waterpump/4fc029fd832ca/tn_full_05192012319jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/680049)

After:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_waterpump/4fc029fadb4fe/tn_full_05192012318jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/680048)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_waterpump/4fc02a06c57e0/tn_full_05252012327jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/680052)
I blocked off the bypass by cutting off the hose barb and tapping it to 1/8 npt.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_waterpump/4fc02a0205ced/tn_full_05252012326jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/680051)

I am now working on the wiring. Im putting a new fuse block and relay in the glove box.

The altenator will be switching sides. My canton crank pulley is on order. Its a double v-groove pulley.

Bryce

05-30-2012, 11:01 PM

My car is on the hotchkis del mar good guys video. See the 20 second mark.

6Dw61009Ux0

Cole

05-30-2012, 11:12 PM

Right on!! Super cool video.

FETorino

05-31-2012, 10:36 PM

Cool stuff. :thumbsup: Those are some nice upgrades. Nice catch on your 5 sec of fame on the video. Keep sorting that Falcon out so I can copy your set up on my wagon.:D

I wish Meziere made a high flow pump for my motor.:(

Bryce

06-01-2012, 01:17 PM

Tomswheels

06-09-2012, 09:59 PM

Bryce, have you done any more racing since Del Mar?

Bryce

06-10-2012, 10:59 PM

Bryce, have you done any more racing since Del Mar?

Nope, I am in the middle of adding power steering. My power steering pump and crank pulley finally showed up. I recently added a electric water pump. And just today determined the mounting locations for the new alternator (just ordered it) and PS pump. I will be doing a few more SCCA events at the Q this summer. I will let you know when I go.

Bryce

06-15-2012, 10:18 PM

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire1969/index-htm/pg80phr.jpg[/QUOTE]

Some PHR love

camcojb

06-15-2012, 10:37 PM

Nice!!!!!!

waynieZ

06-16-2012, 11:05 AM

Congrats!

tones2SS

06-19-2012, 06:07 PM

Congrats!

FETorino

06-19-2012, 08:31 PM

Very cool. Keep sorting out that suspension recipe so I can copy it for my wagon:D

Bryce

07-31-2012, 09:41 PM

a few updates....

I am adding power steering. I have the KRC pump mounted, with custom aluminum brackets. I added an electric water pump and a smaller alternator. I finished all of this the night before a work car show. I made the car show and won first in show. I was voted by a bunch of engineers.

Then I broke the trans the next day. I pulled the motor and trans last weekend and will figure out whats broken.

Bryce

08-28-2012, 01:24 PM

Ordering some new stuff today.

After lots of research, I determined I only broke the torque converter. I am still going to buy a 1000hp PA C4 with a lifetime warranty. I am also going to send them my valvebody so that they can modify it to a tranny brake this will give me a first gear lockup on decel. Since my old trans is good I will order a new input shaft and keep it as a spare or maybe sell it. The internals are all PA parts.

Hughes is going to build me a 9" torque converter that they spec as a road race converter. It will produce less heat and less parasitic drag and faster reving.

I will also be adding an auxillary fan to my trans cooler, maybe even a secondary cooler.

FETorino

10-22-2012, 08:53 PM

Where is this bird hiding?:_paranoid

:cheers:

Bryce

10-23-2012, 01:04 PM

waiting on trans parts. I sent the valvebody back to Performance Automatic. Also the six gear planetary got sent back too. I took the trans apart and found a few more issues. UGGH!!!!!!!!

I also broke the AOD in my daily driver mustang. NOt a good summer for me.

67XR7

10-23-2012, 10:00 PM

what R&P did you put in the falcon?

Bryce

10-24-2012, 04:29 PM

what R&P did you put in the falcon?

It still has modified stock steering. It has a 16:1 box from a 67 mustang and a 2:1 inline quickener.

I am adding power steering now with a KRC pump.

64pontiac

10-25-2012, 08:15 PM

Congrats on the magazine spot!! Buy a few extra copies to stuff in the drawer!!

Still love this project!

Bryce

10-25-2012, 09:55 PM

Congrats on the magazine spot!! Buy a few extra copies to stuff in the drawer!!

Still love this project!

THanks tyler. not bad for a home build. Hopefully I will finish it someday. I have two copies that the wife is going to put in a frame so I can put it in the garage.

Hope to run into you at SEMA.

chetly

10-28-2012, 10:50 AM

Bryce

10-28-2012, 11:20 AM

Random question, but I'm having this discussion with Mike Maier and were trying to figure outa couple things

1) Does the 65 Falcon have the same shock tower height at the 65-66 Mustang?

2) The lower control arms are the same, but how about the uppers?

3) Is the wheel base 109.5 inches or is it shorter?

THanks

Mike is good people!

1) same shock towers, but different lateral seperation. THe shock towers are closer to the fire wall and the hood sits higher relative to the shock towers as well. The upper shock mounts are different too.

2) all suspension is the same except for the centerlink.

3) yep, 109.5.

BTW, I have a 65 mustang and 65 ranchero in the stable if you have other questions. THe cars a really different, even though they are based on teh same 1960 falcon chassis.

chetly

10-28-2012, 12:55 PM

Mike is good people, more people shoud be running his equipment. He's making strides in the coolness factor when it comes to parts. Im lucky enough to be a close friend as well as living within 1/2 mile of him...

When you say different shock mounts, how so? bolt spacing/configuration?

Hes trying to talk me into a Mustang where I want a Falcon. Were trying to figure out how much of his stuff will fit on the front end.

Bryce

10-28-2012, 01:26 PM

Are you or mike going to be at SEMA?

If so call me, I would like to chat with you guys. 858 472 3873.

Basically all your mustang suspension will bolt on to a falcon. Steering is a different story. However, the geometry will need to be adjusted do the frame rails being closer together on a falcon.

chetly

10-28-2012, 01:57 PM

No, neither of us are going to SEMA.

You can always call Mike at the shop though.

510-581-7600

Bryce

10-29-2012, 09:51 PM

I will give you guys a call next week after SEMA. There are a lot of suttle differences.

Are either of you coming down to del mar goodguys.

chetly

10-29-2012, 10:29 PM

I dont know if Mike is going to del mar or not, im not. I know he'll be at pleasanton so will i.

I know that if i do get a falcon were going to do a torque arm with a panhard bar in the rear and all of his coil over stuff in the front sitting as low as possible. 17x8 in the front 17x10 in the rear. SBF 331 c.i. and either a top loader or a 5 speed g force...

Flash68

10-29-2012, 10:46 PM

GrabberGT

11-08-2012, 08:48 AM

Hey Bryce and other Ford/Falcon guys. Can you tell me whether a Granada Spindle and disc brake set up will just bolt in to the Falcon. Im doing a disc swap on a 64 and would like to use my old Granada/Maverick front brake setup. Will I have to swap out tie rod ends or anything else?

Thanks

craig510

11-08-2012, 02:26 PM

I'll have my '63 out in Pleasanton this weekend getting another driving lesson from Mike :willy:

Bryce

11-19-2012, 03:20 PM

My trans parts shipped last week. I might get to drive the car before 2013

Bryce

11-19-2012, 03:21 PM

I'll have my '63 out in Pleasanton this weekend getting another driving lesson from Mike :willy:

Awesome! how did you do? Any good tips from Maier?

Bryce

11-19-2012, 03:22 PM

FETorino

11-19-2012, 11:08 PM

My trans parts shipped last week. I might get to drive the car before 2013

I hope so one of us has to have a running car this year:D

:cheers:

Bryce

12-02-2012, 08:06 AM

Time for some updates.

PA finally got my vavlebody sent back and the trans went back together. While I had the trans out of the car I decided to go through the entire thing make sure nothing else was wrong. I thought I had a little too much clutch wear and was seeing too much debris in the oil. I was right, the trans shop that put this together 10 years ago but 6 clutches in the front drum. That would have been okay if there were thinner steels, but they didnt think that far ahead. So the clutches were always slightly engaged and excess wear and thrust load were the results.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6ce4ab3d9/tn_full_11292012161jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707733)

I also bought a STEFS fabricated pan to help with cooling, it holds one extra quart. But the pan didnt fit over the valvebody, UGGH. So I filed down all the inside welds and woohoo success. They had welded boths sides so I didnt break any seals.

I had also decided to change everything I could to make pulling the engine and trans easier. I installed rivenuts and studs everywhere I could. Just to make life easier.

The pan is one example.
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6ce176074/tn_full_11292012160jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707732)

The bellhousing will get studs as well.

I am still waiting for some info from some guys I talked with at SEMA. If their parts will work on my car I will be installing before the engine goes back in. I wont say anything else until I have made the purchase. Except that this is my current hold up.

I reassembled the motor

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6a87d5a91/tn_full_Dawson_1yrold_075JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707722)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6a8ae63b6/tn_full_Dawson_1yrold_076JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707723)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6a8da985c/tn_full_Dawson_1yrold_077JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707724)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6a90996d9/tn_full_Dawson_1yrold_078JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707725)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6a93821b5/tn_full_Dawson_1yrold_079JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707726)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6a968b6c4/tn_full_Dawson_1yrold_080JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707727)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6a9d437c6/tn_full_Dawson_1yrold_081JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707728)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6cd45c719/tn_full_11252012153jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707729)

I also added a bulkhead fitting to the engine oil pan to monitor engine oil temps. Currently it has a plug until I decide the the gauge I want.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6cdadde67/tn_full_11292012157jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707730)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6cdd4e3ac/tn_full_11292012158jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707731)

FETorino

12-02-2012, 09:50 AM

Time for some updates.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6ce4ab3d9/tn_full_11292012161jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707733)

I am still waiting for some info from some guys I talked with at SEMA. If their parts will work on my car I will be installing before the engine goes back in. I wont say anything else until I have made the purchase. Except that this is my current hold up.

I reassembled the motor

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50bb6a87d5a91/tn_full_Dawson_1yrold_075JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/707722)

You secretive little Biatch:unibrow: I hope those guys hurry thier :censored: up so you can spill the beans.

The motor looks very sano. Did you build your PS/alt bracket or was that something you bought? It's nice of you to provide this blueprint for my wagon so when I get to it I can just copy you.:rofl:

:cheers:

Bryce

12-02-2012, 09:56 AM

You secretive little Biatch:unibrow: I hope those guys hurry thier :censored: up so you can spill the beans.

The motor looks very sano. Did you build your PS/alt bracket or was that something you bought? It's nice of you to provide this blueprint for my wagon so when I get to it I can just copy you.:rofl:

:cheers:

I have about 50-60 hours in that power stereing alt bracket. It just clears everywhere. HAHA. the pulleys overlap and clear by .100". Those nuts were about 4 dollars each. Good thing I work part time at a hardware store. nothing off the shelf fits a falcon. THe wagons are even worse, HAHAHA!

I really want a wagon as a DD.

FETorino

12-02-2012, 10:00 AM

I have about 50-60 hours in that power stereing alt bracket. It just clears everywhere. HAHA. the pulleys overlap and clear by .100". Those nuts were about 4 dollars each. Good thing I work part time at a hardware store. nothing off the shelf fits a falcon. THe wagons are even worse, HAHAHA!

I really want a wagon as a DD.

Time well spent very nice.:thumbsup:

Bryce

12-02-2012, 10:03 AM

Thanks Rob.

waynieZ

12-02-2012, 10:03 PM

Its all looking sweet Bryce. Nice work.

tones2SS

12-03-2012, 05:38 PM

Nice updates Bryce.

coolwelder62

12-04-2012, 06:23 AM

I really like this project.It is so cool when I see home built stuff.:thumbsup:

Bryce

12-15-2012, 04:15 PM

thanks guys!

I am making some progress. WOOHOO.

Motor and trans are bolted together and will be going in tomorrow.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50cd05e321674/tn_full_12132012177jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/708420)

My dad made me a vented access panel for the torque converter. Trying to do anything to keep this auto cool and happy.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50cd05dfc3abf/tn_full_12132012176jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/708419)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50cd05dce3c32/tn_full_12132012175jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/708418)

Matt@BOS

12-15-2012, 06:04 PM

Bryce, if you get stuck and need a hand on something, I'm always happy to help. I'm pretty good at holding parts... And beer. :lol:

EBMC

12-15-2012, 10:03 PM

Lookin good,Kudos to your Dad on the torque converter cover, nice touch!:thumbsup:

waynieZ

12-16-2012, 02:02 PM

Lookin good,Kudos to your Dad on the torque converter cover, nice touch!:thumbsup:

I agree great idea. Nice!

Cris@JCG

12-16-2012, 05:33 PM

Very nice work Bryce! looking forward to attending some Auto-X events down near you & seeing you drive this Falcon..:thumbsup:

syborg tt

12-17-2012, 01:29 PM

Pretty cool idea - I like

thanks guys!

My dad made me a vented access panel for the torque converter. Trying to do anything to keep this auto cool and happy.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50cd05dfc3abf/tn_full_12132012176jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/708419)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50cd05dce3c32/tn_full_12132012175jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/708418)

Bryce

12-28-2012, 11:48 AM

motor is back in:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50ddd25fb767d/tn_full_12172012181jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/708915)

Santa must like falcons:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50ddd26231d3c/tn_full_12252012194jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/708916)

Rocker girdles installed:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_c4transmission/50ddd26413cdd/tn_full_12272012199jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/708917)

Tomswheels

12-28-2012, 12:02 PM

Cant wait to see it on track Bryce!

67XR7

12-28-2012, 12:53 PM

looking good! what thermo. housing is that? custom?

Bryce

12-28-2012, 02:12 PM

custom, with a csr srew in fitting. I do not run a thermostat.

FETorino

12-28-2012, 05:50 PM

custom, with a csr srew in fitting. I do not run a thermostat.

WHy is that Bryce?:(

Car is looking good. :thumbsup:

Boss 5.0

12-28-2012, 05:57 PM

I love your car.

Flash68

12-29-2012, 02:56 PM

You making RTTC Bryce?

Bryce

12-30-2012, 04:33 PM

WHy is that Bryce?:(

Car is looking good. :thumbsup:

The thermostat added a lot of restriction. It runs about 170 175 on the freeway and doesnt climb at idle. I run an elctric water pump and fan. So i leave the fans off until it warms up. Which is rather quickly.

I love your car.

thanks

You making RTTC Bryce?

I did not buy a ticket, so the falcon is not going. What day again? BTW every weekend in feb is busy for me. SCCA on the 2/3 then drag racing with the mustang on the 16/17.

Bryce

12-31-2012, 12:01 PM

I plan to start the motor today, I will post video this afternoon.

FETorino

12-31-2012, 12:04 PM

I plan to start the motor today, I will post video this afternoon.
:woot: :woot:

YeHaaaaaaa

:cheers:

Bryce

12-31-2012, 09:27 PM

:woot: :woot:

YeHaaaaaaa

:cheers:

I started it and didnt get a chance to record it, the wife came out and told me I woke up my daughter. Oh well, I will record it tomorrow.

Happy new years everyone. At least I started my car one last time in 2012.

Bryce

01-08-2013, 08:12 AM

I posted some video of the car running with open headers. Its on my youtube page. I will add it here tonight.

It was too loud for the mic on my flip camera and it clipped the sound.

I also updated the steering a little, rod ends for the outer tierods and roller bearings for the idler arm. I will post pics tonight.

Bryce

01-09-2013, 10:55 PM

0luys767u7s

FETorino

01-10-2013, 12:10 AM

:thumbsup: Sounds pretty nice. You may make Bruce consider a v8 instead of a turbo 4 in his Falcon.:D

Ripped

01-10-2013, 12:29 AM

Definitely sounds nice! :D

Bryce

01-12-2013, 08:01 AM

:thumbsup: Sounds pretty nice. You may make Bruce consider a v8 instead of a turbo 4 in his Falcon.:D

HAHA, I have never owned anything but V8s, everything else is just a commuter car.

Definitely sounds nice! :D

Thanks!

Two quotes in one reply, something GW cannot do.

Flash68

01-12-2013, 11:52 AM

Yeah boy! :thumbsup: Sounds sweet. :cheers:

Bryce

01-13-2013, 05:24 PM

ub33-JnCEL4

H9EoLBmvjF4

the other car

Bryce

01-20-2013, 12:50 AM

dialed in the car today, trying to get ready for a SCCA event on Feb2.

It weighed in at 2715 without me and had a 50.4% crossweight with me in it.

Tomswheels

01-20-2013, 11:56 AM

Does it run and shift?

Bryce

01-20-2013, 04:17 PM

Does it run and shift?

I still have to mount the hood, I am going full pin on, and mount the grille then test drive. nut and bolt check everything. adjust the valve lash then drive it and drive to get comfortable

FETorino

01-21-2013, 03:42 PM

dialed in the car today, trying to get ready for a SCCA event on Feb2.

It weighed in at 2715 without me and had a 50.4% crossweight with me in it.

Pretty impressive weight and weight balance. I can only dream of getting near 3000lbs with my car.:thumbsup:

I'm still enamored with your PS and Alt bracket you built. Did you do a CAD drawing of it first or just go freestlye on the bandsaw with some manilla templates. I'm publicly admitting right now I plan on copying it.:D Please forgive me for the patent infringement in advance.:lol:

Do you have any details of the fab process on it? It's a pretty sweet piece of fabrication.

Bryce

01-22-2013, 11:33 AM

Pretty impressive weight and weight balance. I can only dream of getting near 3000lbs with my car.:thumbsup:

I'm still enamored with your PS and Alt bracket you built. Did you do a CAD drawing of it first or just go freestlye on the bandsaw with some manilla templates. I'm publicly admitting right now I plan on copying it.:D Please forgive me for the patent infringement in advance.:lol:

Do you have any details of the fab process on it? It's a pretty sweet piece of fabrication.

thanks Rob, I bet you would be excited to see the front end less than 3000lbs. haha

No CAD on that one. I built templates then cut it out on the band saw. I will add some more pictures later.

Bryce

02-03-2013, 09:49 AM

I had a blast yesterday, I think I am more hooked than before.

The car did pretty good. I got 7 laps.

Lap 1 68.990
Lap 2 66.987
Lap 3 66.017
Lap 4 65.820
Lap 5 65.472
Lap 6 65.745
Lap 7 65.499

The transmission was getting a little to hot so I had to skip a few laps and let it cool down. But it was not slipping so no damage! The steering was great and on a bigger course there was no need for power steering. The falcon loves the slaloms and was pushing on the long left hand sweepers. On the last run I stiffened up the front shocks compression and rebound 4 clicks and the rear two clicks on comp and rebound. The car was completly different. Stiffing up the suspension helped control body roll and remove the tendancy to push in the long sweepers. If I had a few more runs I could have really dialed in the car. I am uploading the videos now. I will post them later today.
here are some pics that my wife took.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e9256a3193/tn_full_IMG_9328JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711458)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e9280aaa80/tn_full_IMG_9333JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711462)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e929526773/tn_full_IMG_9335JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711464)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e930695626/tn_full_IMG_9359JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711476)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e9320af69b/tn_full_IMG_9363JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711479)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e93283d516/tn_full_IMG_9364JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711480)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e93449f3bf/tn_full_IMG_9368JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711484)
Didnt hit those cones!

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e934aa5dea/tn_full_IMG_9369JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711485)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e93505370d/tn_full_IMG_9370JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711486)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e93649b8bf/tn_full_IMG_9373JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711489)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e9398b4c44/tn_full_IMG_9385JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711495)

http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e93aad1d0a/tn_full_IMG_9388JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711497)

Bryce

02-03-2013, 10:18 AM

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lhkustoms

02-03-2013, 11:11 AM

here are some pics that my wife took.
http://media.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_scca2213/510e93aad1d0a/tn_full_IMG_9388JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/711497)

Car is looking good Bryce and what a great way to spend the day with the fam. Love the pics but This is the best pic the wifey took. :thumbsup:

waynieZ

02-03-2013, 12:00 PM

it looks like it was a fun day.

Flash68

02-03-2013, 01:51 PM

Great to see you gettin that thing out Bryce. That thing scoots!

GrabberGT

02-04-2013, 08:55 AM

Awesome. Glad you finally got that thing out there. Looks like you need to dial in the camera mount a little now. LOL I may have to try that. Did you mount it to the dome light fixture holes?

Bryce

02-04-2013, 10:49 AM

Car is looking good Bryce and what a great way to spend the day with the fam. Love the pics but This is the best pic the wifey took. :thumbsup:

Thanks Luke, it was my Bday so the fam had to come out. But it was great. My wife even said she wanted to ride along next time! I will have to corner weight the car now with her in it. AHHA.

Bryce

02-04-2013, 10:50 AM

it looks like it was a fun day.

Great to see you gettin that thing out Bryce. That thing scoots!

I really enjoyed driving the car. Thanks guys.

Bryce

02-04-2013, 10:51 AM

Awesome. Glad you finally got that thing out there. Looks like you need to dial in the camera mount a little now. LOL I may have to try that. Did you mount it to the dome light fixture holes?

Yep, I removed the dome light!

67goatman455

02-04-2013, 07:48 PM

Awesome! Glad to see you made it to the first SCCA event of the year! Cant wait till our region starts.

FETorino

02-04-2013, 08:16 PM

Still one of my favorite builds. :thumbsup: Looks like a great way to spend a birthday.

What are you running for a trans cooler?:headscratch:

Bryce

02-05-2013, 09:05 AM

Awesome! Glad to see you made it to the first SCCA event of the year! Cant wait till our region starts.

It was fun.

Still one of my favorite builds. :thumbsup: Looks like a great way to spend a birthday.

What are you running for a trans cooler?:headscratch:

Thanks Rob, I have an external 10" x 12" trans cooler. I do not remeber the brand. I put it in 10 years ago when I built the aluminum radiator core support. I am adding a fan soon though.

Bryce

02-10-2013, 05:07 PM

So here is my list of stuff to complete before the next event.

The trans cooler needs a fan: installed and wired. Moves some air!
Remove local trans temp gauge and move to the dash: ordered and ready to install
Install 400 lbs/in springs: ordered and all the coilovers are removed.
Install gauge into the engine oil pan to monitor temp.
Notch and reweld the outer shock tower supports. This is needed due to some tire rub. Falcons dont like being lowered or have anything wider that a 215 tire in the front.
Install a breather catch can: ordered waiting for delivery.
Dial in the steering and remove as much bumpsteer as possible. I order high misalignment rod ends. The mustang with a similar set up is down to .015" toe change over 6" of droop.