1963 Falcon Phase 2 [Archive]

craig510

01-14-2013, 09:20 PM

I have been lurking here for a while I thought I might as well post my build. I have a 1963-1/2 Falcon Futura. It is my first car I have had since 1995. It came with a 170 and at three speed on the column. In '09 I started collecting parts and swapped in a 1989 5.0, T5, and 8.8. I built a bunch of cool parts and a custom big brake kit for the front. I covered all the details on a falcon forum (tffn.net). I got the car running in time to run all three Pleasanton autoX events in 2012, and have been working on the upgrades to someday be competitive. Phase 1 basically took the car as far as I could with stock type components. 225/50-16 General UHP tires and 16x7 wheels in stock wheel wells.

Phase 2: 255/40-17 Dunlop Star Specs on 17x9's (2003 SVT 14 spoke cobra), fully adjustable upper and lower control arms, custom drop spindles, Torque Arm, Mini-tubs, upgraded fuel tank. Future plans call for a Roll cage, fire system, splined sway bars and a paint job (not necessarily in that order).

Here are some highlights from Phase 1:

Fitting RX7 brakes
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/WheelAssem_zpsb2fd66cb.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/BigBrakesSmall1_zps05c03e77.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/BigBrakesSmall3_zps36241823.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/WheelSpacers001_zps84cb2b68.jpg

Catching a big fish with my Dad
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Pullingthe170001_zps025adc57.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/50MotorInstall014small_zps26bae100.jpg

Big Radiator
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Radiator080s_zpsefd96d2a.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Radiator116s_zps8f8b3f1a.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/ColdAirIntake_0008_zpsfc18e9c0.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Radiator144_zpsef86c055.jpg

Panhard Bar
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/PanhardBar_0125_zpsf5cf2723.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/PanhardBar_0129_zps01afa754.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/PanhardBar_0116_zpse579544e.jpg

Exhaust
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/ExhaustInstall_0007_zpse6b94728.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/ExhaustInstall_0011_zpsf9b92d94.jpg

Enjoy - Craig

Bryce

01-14-2013, 09:39 PM

glad to see you posting over here!

But its not a falcon, HAHA!

67zo6Camaro

01-14-2013, 09:51 PM

That's my kind of stuff you are doing right there. Very cool.

waynieZ

01-15-2013, 08:13 PM

Nice project.

FETorino

01-15-2013, 10:47 PM

:wow: great work and doing things yourself is always so rewarding.:thumbsup:

Falcon explosion on Lat-g. I'm liking it:cool:

Throw some more highlights up.

:cheers:

craig510

01-16-2013, 09:17 AM

Thanks guys. I'll post some more pics up tonight. The falcon will be heading back into the garage tonight to start the upgrades.

GregWeld

01-16-2013, 01:23 PM

I love these bodies! Amazingly - it's probably the only car out there that If I told my wife I bought -- she'd be happy!

Nice work! Love the DIY building -- and you seem to be very capable! Good for you.

:thumbsup:

craig510

01-16-2013, 08:23 PM

Here are a few pics from the November Good Guys in Pleasanton. Liz Miles was nice enough to send them to me.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/AutoX/IMG_9733_zpsf4532c2b.jpg
Turning in, and looking ahead

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/AutoX/IMG_9734_zpsb4c4b66f.jpg
Mid turn, starting to come off line, the car is kind of flopped over on itself.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/AutoX/IMG_9736_zps4d49ed72.jpg
Is that tire smoke?

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/AutoX/IMG_9796_zps8eb9429b.jpg
The Pits

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/AutoX/CorbeauSeats_0001_zps31ea0763.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/AutoX/CorbeauSeats_0004_zps371ee885.jpg
Little stainless carpet protectors I fab'd up.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/AutoX/LimitStraps_0002_zps535cd77d.jpg
Custom "light" duty limit straps (9000# breaking strenght rock climbing webbing)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/AutoX/CenterCaps-Cobra_0003_zpsd8a9ad46.jpg
Spent some quality time on the lathe making "GT-350" center caps for the -05 mustang wheels. Got the machine time down to 20 min each.

Grant GT steering wheel got the same treatment.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/CobraWheel_0010_zps0484a364.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/CobraWheel_0007_zps40f56fdf.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/CobraWheel_0001_zps5231af87.jpg

Custom Export/Monte Carlo Bar
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/ExportBrace_0013_zpsa09d217f.jpg

Proud Father
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_0100_zpscffa1b75.jpg

FETorino

01-16-2013, 09:29 PM

Between copying Bryce and you I should be able to dial my wagon in.:unibrow:

Love your car.:thumbsup:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/falcon.jpg

craig510

01-17-2013, 06:17 PM

Between copying Bryce and you I should be able to dial my wagon in.:unibrow:

Love your car.:thumbsup:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/falcon.jpg

2 door wagon. Nice:thumbsup:

Karl Buchka

01-17-2013, 06:40 PM

Always love seeing builds where people aren't afraid to pick up the tools and build it themselves. Great job so far. Looking forward to seeing where this goes!

craig510

01-17-2013, 09:00 PM

Always love seeing builds where people aren't afraid to pick up the tools and build it themselves. Great job so far. Looking forward to seeing where this goes!

Thanks for the encouragement. I have a lot of fun building the parts, and I don't have the budget to pay to have it done. I am a mechanical engineer by trade so building parts just helps improve my skills. I have a great job with a full machine and sheet metal shop that I can use after work when I need to do some heavy work that I can't do in the garage.

Not worrying about re-doing work is one thing I have learned. Sometimes revision is the only way to find the solution.

Serpentine belt setup Evolution:

Rev 1: Junk bracket from Ebay
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/895_0Motor023_zps05e646c0.jpg
This blocked the timing pointer, and had junk hardware.

Rev 2: Custom Bracket
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/895_0MotorAlternatorbkt002_zps336e9d13.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/895_0MotorAlternatorbkt001_zpse107f5bc.jpg
Test fitting mockup

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/895_0MotorAlternatorbkt009_zps33dbcd94.jpg
Getto Break

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/895_0Motor024_zps6f031226.jpg
Custom offset pulley, turned from 2 and welded.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/895_0Motor029_zps826f5d35.jpg
.004" runout, at least as good as OEM

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/895_0MotorAlternatorbkt022_zpsc3261450.jpg
Dialed, 3 pulley setup.

Rev 3: Power steering added
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/Power_Steering_0031_zps18139b8a.jpg
Epic Fail, not enough crack pulley wrap = belt slippage and awful noise.

Rev 4: Added idler for 180 deg+ wrap = all good now
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/Power_Steering_0008_zpsd399be89.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/Power_Steering_0011_zps8c347d93.jpg
Stock 5.0 tensioner used for stock

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon%20Pics/Power_Steering_0003_zps242e75f1.jpg
Final setup works great

Don't forget to vent the KRC power steering reservoir if you are going to use a stock box. Otherwise the pressure will build and you will push a seal out of something.

-Craig

craig510

01-19-2013, 08:27 PM

Ok Phase 2 officially begins.

I got one spindle cut down and tacked up to test for fit. Tomorrow I will modify the second one and finish blowing apart the front suspension.

With stock spindles and 1.25" spacer the wheel will physically bolt up to the car, but they sick out past the fenders and the rim hits the control arm well before lock.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0011_zpsf532df6c.jpg

I bought a spare set of '68 spindles back in August for this swap. I already had a 3D model from the first go around, so I modified it until it would tuck inside the wheel.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0015_zpsa30725f1.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0017_zpsd1d31c80.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0018_zpsae7e0015.jpg

Upper ball joint clearance
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0019_zps23430abf.jpg

Tie Rod clearance
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0024_zps831b4160.jpg

17x9's with 255/40-17's on a Falcon.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0026_zpse96d3bef.jpg

I mocked up the rear a couple weeks ago. It rubs the leaf and has minimal tub clearance.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/image_zps54057498.jpg

Bryce

01-19-2013, 11:48 PM

whats your plan to correct the geometry after cutting down the spindle?

craig510

01-20-2013, 07:00 AM

whats your plan to correct the geometry after cutting down the spindle?

I am planning on lowering the pickup points for the lower control arms and making a drop cross shaft for the upper arms. I am going to add offset slugs in the cross shaft and make offset drilled plates for the lower so I can adjust the roll center. My starting values will be to lower the upper shaft an additional inch. I already did a 1.375 "shelby drop" and moved them back .25.

The lower arm mount will get a vertical slots with some shoulders milled into it. I will make some offset plates, similar to the 67+ mustang eccentric eliminators, but turned vertical. Starting value will be down .75"

Overall, the arms will be about .75" longer to get the tires right to the edge of the fender.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0027_zps636adb8c.jpg

Bryce

01-20-2013, 08:36 AM

right on! I figures you had a plan.

Post up some suspension graphs when you get done.

Since I lowered my car a little bit more I have to remeasure all my pick up points and re adjsut everything if necessary.

Karl Buchka

01-20-2013, 02:30 PM

craig510

01-20-2013, 02:50 PM

I assume that you're working with a forged spindle. Looks like you could chamfer those two cut pieces a bit more to make sure you get good penetration on the weld.

That spacer you've got for the tie rod looks a little sketchy. Have you considered bracing that back toward the center of the spindle?

I will definitely chamfer for good penetration. I'll have one of the pros at work tig it and may add some fish plates. I think the tie rod spacer will be ok. Bear and tcp sell kits that are very similar.

craig510

02-02-2013, 10:16 PM

Making painfully slow progress.

Upper Control arm mounts:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_0560_zps66306d33.jpg

craig510

04-09-2013, 09:23 PM

I actually got the car done in time for the Pleasanton Goodguys in March. I was still assembling on Saturday so I only got 3 runs in on Sunday. The car has so much more grip and better manners, I have some more tweeks to do but at least its back on the road.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/LookingGood_0008_zps41af7a1c.jpg

The I did more mockup and took more measurements than I would like to think about to get it all to fit.

Rear fit better with no spacers, but the rim was making contact with the leaf, and my old 225's rubbed on both inner and outer fender wells. These wheels have about an inch more front space and back space than the old wheels. This puts them .400" more front space after removing the wheel spacer in the rear.

I spent several hours under the car with a square, plumb bob and string pulled taught to get all of the chassis suspension pick up points to use as a baseline.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/ChassisLayout_zps386caa20.jpg

I had picked up some extra spindles at a swap meet last August that were earmarked for this project. They were another set of 1968 mustang drum spindles so my big brake package would bolt up. A bunch of time on SolidWorks and I got the geometry back where I wanted and the ball joints to tuck inside the wheel to allow for 6.19” of backspace. The mockup can be seen in the earlier posts.

Then I started cutting and making parts:

Tires stuffed up in the fender:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0051_zpsccc005d4.jpg

Adjustable upper and lower arms:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Arms_0021_zps6c79ddc9.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Arms_0042_zps6b58ec2d.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Arms_0056_zpscae45c74.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Arms_0058_zpsfa5d796a.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Arms_0053_zpsa98eb604.jpg

I built some trick strut rods too, but they don't have enough clearance at the rod ends, so I had to put the stock ones back in. The mods to make them fit are in the works.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Arms_0083_zps15f1cfc4.jpg

Hubcentric ring for the Rotor and wheels.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Spindles_0081_zps6d99b2a7.jpg

Spindles cut, fixtured, chamferd and ready to weld:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Spindles_0078_zps76e995d4.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Spindles_0077_zps1a37668b.jpg

My buddy Bill welded them up for me. It took about an hour each.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Spindles_0076_zpsab575965.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Spindles_0101_zpsd4a026ee.jpg
I ground the welds smooth and painted them black for a stock look.

I'll post more about the mini-tub next time.

-Craig

FETorino

04-09-2013, 10:42 PM

The Falcon looks great. I wish I had your time and ingenuity, this is a great owner build. :thumbsup:

GrabberGT

04-10-2013, 08:24 AM

Subscribed.

Really cool stuff. I was considering posting an update thread on my Ford here but that would be like me trying out for a pro football team. Just not gonna happen. You home builders are way out of my league.

coolwelder62

04-10-2013, 05:34 PM

Wow!!!!! What an awesome build thread.!!!I really Dig this DIY Stuff.:welder:

66fury

04-10-2013, 06:17 PM

Home builds are the best cuz great ideas can come from using what you got . Love ur car also cuz its different

craig510

04-10-2013, 06:34 PM

Thanks for the complements. I am lucky enough to have access to all of the big boy toys at work so I can build my own parts. My boss also lets me raid the drops bin so I can get most of my stock for free. I am too cheap to buy parts from the DSE or TCP so I just build them myself. I also like to make my own parts because I get to decide what the engineering compromises are. Metal working is one of the most challenging and rewarding activities that I do. The more I learn in the shop, the better and cheaper my designs get. I feel like it helps my driving also. You have to be really smooth when you are cutting on the lathe, never force it and feel the tool feedback in your hand, just like the autocross.

I consider all of my part prototypes at this point. I am not thrilled with my lower arms so a rev 3 will likely be in the works.

This is my zero dollar mini-tub (not really true, i bought a body saw and used at least $50 in wire, gas, blades and cutoff wheels):

It all starts with some careful mesurments. I figured I should start with the rearend, that way I couldn't chicken out and not cut up the car. I used my layout and mockups to learn that if I moved the springs in .5" per side I would still be able to use my leaves and not have to modify my Panhard bar or exhaust. On the axle, I simply welded up the center pin hole on my perches and welded some 1/4 thick strips to the side, ground smooth, then drilled holes for the u-bolts. It saved me from having to do any major cutting on my rearend.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0108_zpse6d14a62.jpg
You can see how one u-bolt passes through the perch, and the other touches it on the inside.

I reworked my shock mount to match by welding up the outer set of holes, re-drilling, and sloting the center pin hole, then I cut off the excess material and painted black.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0107_zpsd2f05c10.jpg

I also moved the driver's side brake line mount because it was nearly rubbing the rim.

I cut the front mount to match the new width (with an additional .134" per side for spring toe) and welded in some 3/16 plate I sheared up at work. I just love having a big shear at my disposal.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0103_zps42a27eeb.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0105_zpsb5dbb2d0.jpg
It was all welded in and ground smooth.

Now for the big cuts.

I made a cardboard template and marked the line, I was originally going to use a second set of wheel tubs so that I didn't need to add a strip, but they were a little too rusty. After looking at the DSE booth, I think the mustang tubs might be the same, it would save a bunch of extra welding, but cost about $300, so I probably wouldn't, even if I could.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0072_zps32331a89.jpg

I also bulged the other houses:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0067_zpsa54f776d.jpg
clearanced, gained 7/8"
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0069_zps88e03b83.jpg
Ever so slighly bulged

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0064_zps1f4faea8.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0061_zps7bc65760.jpg
2" wide 48" long 16 ga. I welded it in with about 1/8" per side overlap. I took it as far as I could without cutting the frame, gained about 1.75 inside and .875 outside.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0093_zps305e9c05.jpg
Don't worry, I seam sealed it inside and out.

I took it as far as I could without cutting the frame, gained about 1.75 inside and .875 outside.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0091_zpsde317a06.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0086_zps36761e67.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MiniTub_0084_zpsfb71a3a1.jpg

I also enlarged the rear of the tunnel where I was having some drive shaft clearanc issues
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Tunnle_0099_zps8afd248e.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Tunnle_0089_zps694ed62d.jpg

Enjoy.

craig510

04-24-2013, 09:12 PM

Got the car out to the SCCA autocross this last Sunday after a hard thrash session to get the front suspension better sorted. I had a lot of fun, but double running and spending all day in the sun took its toll on me. I played around with my GoPro and I think it will really help as a learning tool. Especially after watching some fast runs on the same track on Youtube. I am not linking the elements very well and I need to get comfortable braking hard. The star spec tires have so much more traction than the Generals I can really get on the brakes and gas hard without swapping ends. I need to learn how to use the traction. Next run will be on 5/12

Here are some of the videos I took. The sound is not too good with the solid back cover.

ROEVv9U8o-Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROEVv9U8o-Q
Z8wR7aOJlgE
1f5L_vAcWv4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f5L_vAcWv4

In the grid
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SCCAOakland4-21-2013_0001_zpsd91bc208.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SCCAOakland4-21-2013_0001_zpsd91bc208.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SCCAOakland4-21-2013_0003_zps7259971f.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SCCAOakland4-21-2013_0003_zps7259971f.jpg.html)

I had some clearance issues even after cutting down the shock tower supports:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0112_zps7df38cb8.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SVTWheels_0112_zps7df38cb8.jpg.html)

Turned some "low misalignment spacers" out of 316SST and clearanced the my strut rod brackets. I ordered some 7075 and will build another set now that I got the design right. I am a little uncomfortable with a the safety factor (1.6) on the current design with 6061. 7075 is almost twice as strong and I needed to order some for some bike parts I was making so I got some more 2.25" rounds.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0114_zpsa3938838.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SVTWheels_0114_zpsa3938838.jpg.html)

I have not had bump stops for the last month. So I spent some quality time on the lathe making some bungs to weld into 1.25x.120 wall tube and made some round top caps.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0116_zps6a9489d6.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SVTWheels_0116_zps6a9489d6.jpg.html)
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0115_zps4234953f.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SVTWheels_0115_zps4234953f.jpg.html)

And added the Boss style shock tower gussets:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0121_zpse8b6cd81.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SVTWheels_0121_zpse8b6cd81.jpg.html)

and some load spreaders:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0120_zps8446a02d.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SVTWheels_0120_zps8446a02d.jpg.html)

and welded it all in:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0123_zps34ab6915.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SVTWheels_0123_zps34ab6915.jpg.html)

"Finshed" Suspension:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0124_zps6a3e8950.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SVTWheels_0124_zps6a3e8950.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0125_zps198d574a.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SVTWheels_0125_zps198d574a.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0127_zpsee474fdb.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SVTWheels_0127_zpsee474fdb.jpg.html)

GrabberGT

04-25-2013, 05:56 AM

I just noticed the belly bar/frame cross member you have. Have any more pictures of it and how its connected. I've been looking at beefing mine up a little. I just have the stack belly bar.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SVTWheels_0127_zpsee474fdb.jpg

Felt like I was on a boat watching that helmet cam vid LOL. I like the comments your rider made at the end. "Fun as hell" Those guys dont get to ride in older cars much and seem to really get a kick out of riding with us.

craig510

04-25-2013, 09:27 PM

Chris,

I had to go way back in the archive, but here is the skid plate build:

I got the basic design from the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally Falcon
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Falcon1964MonteCarloRally_zpsfd555545.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/Falcon1964MonteCarloRally_zpsfd555545.jpg.html)

And after watching the GT Racer episode of the La Carrera Panamericana where the Mustang rips the sump off the oil pan on a topes I had to have one.

It always starts with some templates
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild004s_zps264f45ef.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild004s_zps264f45ef.jpg.html)

Frame Brackets
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild002s_zpsc7005414.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild002s_zpsc7005414.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild012s_zpsb7e79a4b.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild012s_zpsb7e79a4b.jpg.html)

Insert for core support
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild021s_zps23d8e819.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild021s_zps23d8e819.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild022s_zps9633f8ee.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild022s_zps9633f8ee.jpg.html)
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild026s_zps0285b567.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild026s_zps0285b567.jpg.html)
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild027s_zps85fe21be.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild027s_zps85fe21be.jpg.html)

Completed Frame work
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild033s_zps59429d27.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild033s_zps59429d27.jpg.html)
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild036_zps8e9efc35.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild036_zps8e9efc35.jpg.html)

Final cut on the skin, 1/8" 6061-T6
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild_0040_zps89f11647.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild_0040_zps89f11647.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild_0041_zpsb611d118.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild_0041_zpsb611d118.jpg.html)

The finished skid plate is a great place to jack the car. And yes, it gets used!
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild_0038_zps9ac9b85b.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild_0038_zps9ac9b85b.jpg.html)
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/SkidPlateBuild_0039_zpsaed7f89b.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/SkidPlateBuild_0039_zpsaed7f89b.jpg.html)

Flash68

04-25-2013, 11:35 PM

That skid plate is fantastic. Very very cool!

GrabberGT

04-26-2013, 05:04 AM

Just as expected. More Awesomeness! :cheering:

dug

04-26-2013, 07:24 AM

I dig that skid plate. I might have to incorporate something like that into my chevelle. :popcorn2:

craig510

04-26-2013, 07:09 PM

Thanks everyone for reading my thread and the positive feedback. The skid plate is one of the coolest features that almost nobody ever notices.

We are in the process of buying the house were renting, so no new parts for awhile (unless I can build them for free). Wish me luck as I really don't want to have to move my shop 2 more times if the sale falls though.

I have all the stock for an upgraded fuel system with Jag filler cap and a torque arm to keep my leafs inline.

-Craig

craig510

05-27-2013, 09:10 PM

Rev limiter installed, alignment set to 9.5 deg caster, -2.25 camber, 1/16 toe out. Oil changed and registration in hand. Can't wait for Good Guys Pleasanton this weekend. See you all bright and early on Saturday ready to run.

67XR7

05-28-2013, 10:25 AM

love this build! look forward to seeing it saturday!

waynieZ

05-28-2013, 07:20 PM

Nice work Craig, you made some great improvements.

GrabberGT

05-29-2013, 06:11 AM

craig510

05-29-2013, 10:44 AM

Thanks guys. I hope I have better luck this weekend with the gopro. At the last goodguys I got a couple of really good videos of diving in the pits, but no racing. I was out of sinc with my remote and stopped recording right when I got to the line. I also need to change the back cover to get some better sound.

craig510

06-01-2013, 08:16 PM

I got a nice shady spot in the pits and some good GoPro videos.

Everything fell together in the afternoon. The car was working well, and I was doing my best driving to date. This is hands down the tightest coarse I have ever driven, and it has a drainage dip in the middle (that you cross 3 times and then brake through after the finish). It scared off a lot of competitors early on so I ended up getting about 10 runs. I will post some videos tomorrow or Monday, but I don't want to share my lines just yet as I am currently sitting in first place in Street Machine and .020 seconds ahead of Mike Maier overall! Maier only drove in the afternoon so he will only get faster tomorrow. There are also some other great drivers and fast cars in SM so it is still anyone's race. I am super excited as this is the first time I am even in the top ten yet alone sitting with the fastest overall time.

-Craig

67XR7

06-01-2013, 10:48 PM

The course layout was horrible, and having it where they did forced everyone into the little shaded area. Pleasanton GG needs to get their sh!t together. seen your car in the pits but you were no where near, looking good. congrats on 1st place, so far.

GregWeld

06-02-2013, 08:19 AM

FETorino

06-02-2013, 10:53 AM

craig510

06-02-2013, 12:29 PM

It's official. First place in Street Machine. Unreal!

Flash68

06-02-2013, 01:43 PM

It's official. First place in Street Machine. Unreal!

Congrats! There's always stiff competition at Pleasanton GG -- that is quite an achievement. Was hoping to make it down there and see your car. Wish I had.

Again, great job. :thumbsup:

Post some vids when you can.

craig510

06-02-2013, 06:24 PM

Here are some stills and the video of my fast run. Thanks for all the support guys. Hard work and practice really paid off. I surprised a lot of the pro builders with my plan Jane looking falcon and I surprised myself with how much my driving and car control has improved. The spherical bearings in the strut rods probably make the single biggest difference in the handling of the car. They let you stand on the brakes and turn in at the same time, roll on the throttle and the car rotates exactly where you want it.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/GoodGuysJune1-22013_0005_zps4bc114af.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/GoodGuysJune1-22013_0005_zps4bc114af.jpg.html)
I didn't think I would get here for a couple of more years.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/GoodGuysJune1-22013_0013_zps32a26630.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/GoodGuysJune1-22013_0013_zps32a26630.jpg.html)
Winners Circle (Not a single street rod (that was legal) entered the Autocross. All they would have had to do was drive around the track and they would have gotten about $1500 worth of goodies).

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/GoodGuysJune1-22013_0015_zps5f30662f.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/GoodGuysJune1-22013_0015_zps5f30662f.jpg.html)
I copied Maier's setup for his car, and it flat works. Look at how similar the cars sit.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/GoodGuysJune1-22013_0018_zpsc8ac2806.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/GoodGuysJune1-22013_0018_zpsc8ac2806.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/GoodGuysJune1-22013_0026_zpsc073466c.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/GoodGuysJune1-22013_0026_zpsc073466c.jpg.html)

This was my fastest clean run of the weekend, I ran .091 faster, but tickled a cone and it fell over, I think that one was shot in wide screen, I will upload it later and post the link.

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Sorry for the long lead in and exit, I thought it was fun to hear the announcer so I did not cut it down.

craig510

06-02-2013, 06:30 PM

Personally -- I think this is THE MOST INTERESTING build on Lat G.... I absolutely love that you are using this build to improve not only the car - but also your chosen profession.

I'm going to have to make a plan to get to GG's Pleasanton just to meet you and see your car. I used to go all the time -- then gave it up for doing other shows etc... but I have to get back down there.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Greg,

Thanks, I thought you were the most interesting guy on Lat G. I envy your shop. I thought about asking if you had any single sisters (after seeing that build you did with your brother-in-law), but then I remembered that I love my wife.

If you come out to Pleasanton, just make sure it is not in August as they do not run an AutoX so I skip that show.

-Craig

Ron in SoCal

06-02-2013, 07:10 PM

Craig man that is so impressive! I juat re-read the whole thread. Congrats on the build and autox success :cheers:

Flash68

06-02-2013, 08:54 PM

Man those tires were a squealin!

Greg,

Thanks, I thought you were the most interesting guy on Lat G.

He likes to save the disappointment for when you meet him in person.

DaleTx

06-02-2013, 09:08 PM

It's official. First place in Street Machine. Unreal!

Congratulations on the win :thumbsup:

Very impressive that you designed the parts... made the parts... built the car, and then did so well driving.... nice job!

FETorino

06-02-2013, 09:43 PM

Congratulations on the win :thumbsup:

Very impressive that you designed the parts... made the parts... built the car, and then did so well driving.... nice job!

:trophy-1302: Can't say it any better than that. :trophy-1302:

What's next? :popcorn2:

GregWeld

06-02-2013, 09:55 PM

Greg,

Thanks, I thought you were the most interesting guy on Lat G. I envy your shop. I thought about asking if you had any single sisters (after seeing that build you did with your brother-in-law), but then I remembered that I love my wife.

If you come out to Pleasanton, just make sure it is not in August as they do not run an AutoX so I skip that show.

-Craig

Craig --- those were all bolt on parts! LOL

Okay -- No August! I don't leave the Pacific NorthWET much in August anyway.... that's the one month we live for! It's usually nice!

I'll have to come down this fall and hope it doesn't rain!

GrabberGT

06-03-2013, 07:29 AM

craig510

06-03-2013, 12:33 PM

Thanks again guys. Here is my other fast run. Chad from BangShift does a great job with the announcing.

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craig510

06-03-2013, 07:33 PM

Holy.... Wow!. 1st. Thats just too awesome. Did this qualify you for the Shootout this fall in Scottsdale? That would be sick. Home built amateur ingenuity beats pro builders/drivers with an out-of-the-box ProTouring selection. Love it.

That would have been cool, but unfortunately, only the "National" Events get a ticket to the shoot out and none of the Pleasanton events with an autocross are considered national. Maier is still gunning for a seat even though he got fast times at 2 events this year.

Craig man that is so impressive! I juat re-read the whole thread. Congrats on the build and autox success :cheers:

Thanks Ron, luckily it is a short thread with lots of pictures :lmao:

Craig --- those were all bolt on parts! LOL

I'll have to come down this fall and hope it doesn't rain!

Well technically, all of the parts do bolt on. November is usually nice weather still. March is a crap shoot.

:trophy-1302: Can't say it any better than that. :trophy-1302:

What's next? :popcorn2:

Optima???

In all honesty I don't know what's next. My goal for the car was to win an Good Guys Autocross, so now I guess I am done. We are just now buying a house. Our appraisal was today, so I should know soon if our loan will go through. It has a nice size 2 car garage (that could fit a lift), enough room for side yard access and is in pretty nice shape. I'll be looking for a nice little TIG and a tube bender. Once I have those, all bets are off.

Tomswheels

06-03-2013, 10:04 PM

Awesome, awesome job. Great lines on your runs. Did I miss it what's the weight and HP on this beast?

craig510

06-04-2013, 08:24 AM

Awesome, awesome job. Great lines on your runs. Did I miss it what's the weight and HP on this beast?

It weighs 3027 lb w/o driver. I'm about 180. It has a very mild 1989 5.0 HO motor with 1.7 roller rockers. I'm making maybe 250-275 hp.

craig510

06-17-2013, 08:02 PM

I got some Ink in the local San Francisco region SCCA June issue of "the wheel"

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Baileigh%20Contest/WheelArticlePic_zpsd70040e0.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/Baileigh%20Contest/WheelArticlePic_zpsd70040e0.jpg.html)
This was a 1/4 page pic for the April Autocross in Oakland

and I got a little write up:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Baileigh%20Contest/WheelArticle2_zpsa6a1fed9.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/Baileigh%20Contest/WheelArticle2_zpsa6a1fed9.jpg.html)

It's not much, but I have to start somewhere.

We will also be getting keys to our "new" used house tomorrow. I will finally have a shop to call my own.

-Craig

GregWeld

06-17-2013, 08:10 PM

It's not much!?!?!? It's awesome dude!

FETorino

06-17-2013, 11:56 PM

I got some Ink in the local San Francisco region SCCA June issue of "the wheel"
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It's not much, but I have to start somewhere.

We will also be getting keys to our "new" used house tomorrow. I will finally have a shop to call my own.

-Craig

Ding ding. Double jackpot. :king:

Rick D

06-18-2013, 04:10 AM

Nice write up, ink is very cool!! :relax: :relax: :relax:

craig510

07-21-2013, 06:30 PM

Here are a couple of videos from the SCCA AutoX in Oakland today. I did OK, still working on my driving. I have a few more suspension mods to make, and need to work on linking elements in the course better. You can see how I am not making a smooth arc around the sweepers. Overall, I am getting better, I can actually feel what is going on, and my current alignment is working killer.

Mike Maier got me by 6 seconds and Brain and Steve Hobaugh got me by about 5. I was right there with another setup 67 mustang and a built Impala.

This was run 3. Still learning the braking zones
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Run 4 my Dad rode along and had a lot of fun.
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-Craig

jarhead

07-31-2013, 10:58 PM

dang this has been an interesting read! You have skills!

Congrats on the autocross:trophy-1302:

Love old Falcon's, had two myself.

craig510

08-01-2013, 05:44 PM

dang this has been an interesting read! You have skills!

Congrats on the autocross:trophy-1302:

Love old Falcon's, had two myself.

Thanks.

I have some new parts that will be going on in the next couple weeks / months:
+ 1.25" Ridetech hollow swaybar
+ Modified Bilstein shocks with adjustable Penske canisters (On loan from Mike Maier)
+ Optima Battery
+ 20 gallon fuel tank with Jag filler cap mounted passengers side behind the rear window.

coolwelder62

08-01-2013, 08:05 PM

Just Awesome.:thumbsup:

wiedemab

08-01-2013, 08:18 PM

Very cool build. If I'm ever at a show you are at, I gotta check this thing out!

craig510

08-12-2013, 09:32 PM

The Ridetech bar was a small diameter than described (basic 1.125" mustang swaybar). The posi links only have a 2500# load rating, but it should be ok, hopefully they get loose or crack before failure. I can always install larger ones or 1/2" heim joints at a later date.

I am going to cut off the end of the swaybar and add some collars to make it adjustable and increase the rate. By mounting the link to the upper arm it looks like I can get at least a .64 motion ratio and about a 440lb/in wheel rate.

If this bar is not stiff enough, I am going to cut up my 1" bar and weld or braze in a 1.375 x .188" wall chromemoly tube to replace the center.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Swaybar0001_zps97458869.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/Swaybar0001_zps97458869.jpg.html)

craig510

09-02-2013, 09:13 PM

This is a little late in coming, but home ownership and a new puppy have been getting the best of me. Spent 5 hours this weekend breaking up a 7'x7'x5" wire renforced concrete spa pad the hard way with a 10lb sledge. (It is all to make way for my new shed)

These are from last weekend. Torqued up the wheels at 9:30 PM Saturday night and was at the track 8:00 AM on Sunday, then went to a wedding at 3:00 PM.

It took a couple tries to find a spot to mount the Mikes special Penske canister shocks.

Even on setting 1, the shocks feel stiffer, but they have a more plush feel. I think that it has to do with the slower ramp up of the nitrogen pressure with the larger remote reservoir. I also mounted my RideTech bar (using my old end links). I must say, I am dissapointed with the Ford "Muscle Bar." It is just a run of the mill 1-1/8" Mustang bar, came with lower quality mounting hardware, and would not fit the "Posi-Link" adapter without quite a bit of filing (which is no fun on spring steel). RideTech makes some excellent product, but this is not one, more of a fair quality product at a premium price.

I played quite a bit with tire pressure, working on getting good front and rear temps. I got my front pretty close, but I still had a hot center on my rears. At least I have a better starting point.

Some good videos showing the wheels. The geometry looks pretty good, but I think I am going to lower my roll center a little more and add some more front bar.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/RideTechMuscleBar_0001_zps53287a8d.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/RideTechMuscleBar_0001_zps53287a8d.jpg.html)
RideTech vs Grab a Tracks bar.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/RideTechMuscleBar_0003_zps0034629a.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/RideTechMuscleBar_0003_zps0034629a.jpg.html)
Normal crush bends, and not too round at the bushings.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/RideTechMuscleBar_0006_zpsbf2c3d40.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/RideTechMuscleBar_0006_zpsbf2c3d40.jpg.html)
At least now, I could use the Posi-Links

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/RideTechMuscleBar_0005_zpscfe9a6f3.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/RideTechMuscleBar_0005_zpscfe9a6f3.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/RideTechMuscleBar_0008_zps4a2c2471.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/RideTechMuscleBar_0008_zps4a2c2471.jpg.html)
Had to work on the brackets to get them flat and not pinching the bushings.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MaierShocks_0005_zps2a6e9bd5.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/MaierShocks_0005_zps2a6e9bd5.jpg.html)
The canister shock had to go in from the bottom, and I had to shorten my adjuster so that the TEE at the top would fit.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MaierShocks_0010_zpsfc0ffb1e.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/MaierShocks_0010_zpsfc0ffb1e.jpg.html)
Old vs New style mount, I modified my mount so that it can mount on either side (this let me point both shock canisters forward).

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MaierShocks_0003_zpse322b9c7.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/MaierShocks_0003_zpse322b9c7.jpg.html)
This one rubbed the tire at bump and full lock.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MaierShocks_0009_zps73664c9c.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/MaierShocks_0009_zps73664c9c.jpg.html)
Finally got it.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/MaierShocks_0012_zpsaf00b082.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/MaierShocks_0012_zpsaf00b082.jpg.html)
Street vs Race vs Race Special

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craig510

11-14-2013, 09:30 PM

The falcon made the 750 mile drive with no issues. Ready for the big show tomorrow.

FETorino

11-14-2013, 10:21 PM

The falcon made the 750 mile drive with no issues. Ready for the big show tomorrow.

Good Luck:thumbsup:

GregWeld

11-15-2013, 05:35 AM

The falcon made the 750 mile drive with no issues. Ready for the big show tomorrow.

Passed you and Maier yesterday in my hauler. Honked but you couldn't look up high enough to see me waving.

See ya today!

craig510

11-15-2013, 05:57 AM

Cool. They won't let me in for another hour hoping to get a pit stall

Sieg

11-15-2013, 06:35 AM

Be very cautious of who you park next too!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-F5c3jSf/0/L/i-F5c3jSf-L.jpg

GrabberGT

11-15-2013, 09:09 AM

Good luck and wave that Ford banner high.

craig510

11-15-2013, 08:33 PM

Well at the end of the day I just wasn't fast enough. Now I just get to sit back and enjoy the show. And hang out with some new friends.

craig510

02-23-2014, 09:29 PM

I got a nice picture in the Scottsdale event coverage in the latest issue of Popular Hot Rodding. Its way back on pg 72.

rustomatic

05-02-2014, 08:51 AM

Hey Craig,

How's the engine going? I saw they're doing a big autocross at whatever they're calling Sears Point these days near the end of May, via TrackMasters. They're advertising tons of track time, like on the level of USCA at Laguna Seca. Post up your next event, and maybe we could finally compare bad paint--I may enhance mine a bit at Thunderhill this weekend (my first track day).

On a weird note, I think we might even have the same distributor now...

craig510

05-02-2014, 02:18 PM

Hey Rusto, bringing my thread back from the dead. It looks like the Sears Point event is the same weekend as Goodguys so I will have to miss it.

The new suspension design is almost ready for the first couple of prototypes and the falcon is at Maier's shop right now getting a cage (or whatever you want to call a 4 point bar with door bars.)

I plan to drive up to the USCA event at PIR this August.

craig510

05-02-2014, 04:03 PM

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This should stiffen up the chassis quite a bit and allow me to mount some harnesses for track days.

coolwelder62

05-02-2014, 04:07 PM

Comig along very nice.I like it.

rustomatic

05-07-2014, 10:59 PM

Sweet--I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with. I noticed that Maier is no longer pushing that pushrod thing for the rear...

PIR should be interesting--that's a long haul, but hey, for Portland, the Falcon's just got some hipster magnetism that just may teleport you there. My brother still seems to think it's a "goth" car...

If the water that wound up on my intake manifold after Saturday's sessions at Thunderhill doesn't signal something much worse than the heater hose that I think it is, I'll be hitting more autocrosses in the near future, beginning with an SCCA deal on the 17th in Sacramento. Or not...

Oddly (or not), we'll have very similar roll bar structures (mine's nearing three years old or so now). The front four points (main hoop + door bars) land on 2x3 outriggers (sfcs to rockers), and the rear down bars land on the shock crossmember. Had I realized the flex that leaf springs create in the rear, I would have landed the rear down bars far further back (I haven't the will for pictures here, but there's an anonymous blog out there)...

Check out gotbluemilk.com for track pictures. Look for the (only) Falcon for last Saturday at Thunderhill; yes, the passenger's side looks like it participated in hammer-throwing practice. Everything actually worked pretty darn well!

Hey Rusto, bringing my thread back from the dead. It looks like the Sears Point event is the same weekend as Goodguys so I will have to miss it.

The new suspension design is almost ready for the first couple of prototypes and the falcon is at Maier's shop right now getting a cage (or whatever you want to call a 4 point bar with door bars.)

I plan to drive up to the USCA event at PIR this August.

Mpcoluv

05-08-2014, 03:16 AM

Why is Maier dumping the pushrod and bellcrank system?
Do they have a simpler setup waiting in the wings?

craig510

05-08-2014, 05:54 AM

Maier is not dumping the push rod rear setup. They just took it off their web site for some reason. You can still call up and order it.

Rusto. Sounds like you had fun at T-hill. Driving up to Portland shouldn't be much worse than Scottsdale. My big concern is braking something at the track and getting screwed with a big tow bill. I might chicken out and barrow a trailer.

rustomatic

05-09-2014, 09:59 PM

Maybe if we can get Bryce to go, I'll head up there, too. I start law school in August (a bit late, yes), so motivation for things car-related is a bit weird now...

I figure if I didn't damage anything seriously at T-Hill, I've now got to at least hit the all of the big three NorCal tracks...

The track day has made me like autocross events a lot more...

As a final point, the best food in Portland is in a taco truck, preferably within viewing distance of VooDoo Donuts...

gnx7

05-11-2014, 10:44 PM

great build! Like the use of RX-7 brakes ;)

Flash68

05-11-2014, 10:53 PM

I start law school in August

Congrats. Which school?

The track day has made me like autocross events a lot more...

Curious to hear more of your thoughts on this. I typically hear or read of it being the other way around.

craig510

05-16-2014, 08:05 PM

I got rear ended last night. I was stopped at a read light and got hit by a 2012 Corolla. They were going about 5 mph. If I did not have my high back racing seats I would likely be in the hospital, not just real sore. Very disappointed that my car banged up good, but I think it will be savable as long as I can win the fight with the insurance company. It will need some time on the frame rack to pull her back out. My custom fuel tank is all but destroyed. If I still had a stock filler, there would have been gas everywhere.

I am going to go look at some replacement part tomorrow and it will be off to Brian's shop and onto the frame rack next week. Hopefully they can get it pulled in time for GoodGuys.

CURVES

05-16-2014, 08:13 PM

Wow that sucks....

Let me guess......
Texting:snapout:

GregWeld

05-16-2014, 08:22 PM

Wow -- sorry to see/hear that!

Brian can work magic!

Vince@Meanstreets

05-16-2014, 11:12 PM

bastards!!!!

rustomatic

05-17-2014, 04:55 PM

I hate to be redundant, but that really sucks. On the plus side, I get the sense that your brand-new roll bar down-tubes probably saved some frame (and collateral damage) with the stretched-out landing points.

On the side of the bumper tap, you've immediately won, since you were in front. You'll get paid, and they will of course try to screw you. That said, you've undoubtedly got buckets of receipts (if not, make some) for stuff you've done to the car, so as to prove value. If not, we'll all sign affidavits confirming the value of the Falcon...

Gas savings by Jaguar: Who'da thunk?

Hope to see you recovered and at an event by the summer!

rustomatic

05-17-2014, 05:12 PM

Hey Flash,

I'll try not to hijack Craig's thread too horribly, but I think your new signature is perfect for Craig's predicament. Drinking is definitely in order, and it's what I'm doing (New Belgium Pluot) with the remainder of my long-awaited Saturday.

Law School: Lincoln Law School in Sacramento. It's small, and I'm 38, with no delusion of being corporate, and no need for $200k in bills--they really didn't need this disclaimer, as Sacramento's former/outgoing D.A. is a grad. I simply need to learn something new.

As for autocross vs. track, I've only been to a couple of open track events in my life, for bikes and cars. They just seem a bit more exclusive (monied/supplied vs. driver-built and greased) than autocrosses, for as social as either event can be. My experience is very limited in either environment, however, and I'm a lousy judge of either; I've been into cars for my whole life, however, and my views are messed up with grease and dents. People have been awesome at every racing-type event I've been to, and I look forward to attending more (as a driver). I'll definitely commit to the USCA if it comes back to Laguna Seca, and maybe I'll even spring for good tires...

I still have a thing about being able to drive my car on the street (I live and own property on one of the most awesome roads in the world--just ask Gaetano), which is more likely to be possible after an autocross. A track day, while more awesome in many ways, is potentially (considerably) more expensive and destructive; it likely makes the car's usage more exclusive. That said, I don't drive the Falcon to work or the store...

I hope to make the American Autocross thing in Marina at the end of May, and maybe even the Goodguys thing on the 31st (hopefully Craig's car will make it). I'll be renting a trailer...

Congrats. Which school?

Curious to hear more of your thoughts on this. I typically hear or read of it being the other way around.

craig510

05-21-2014, 08:21 PM

The frame got pulled out today. I should be able to pick the car up on Friday or Saturday. Brian and his guys really pulled (no pun intended) this one off. Feeling better both physically (neck finally stopped hurting and back only aches) and mentally that my Falcon will live to race again.

jarhead

05-21-2014, 08:28 PM

another one saved :thumbsup:

Vince@Meanstreets

05-21-2014, 08:53 PM

Good to hear everyone is recovering well.

craig510

05-30-2014, 09:37 PM

Mad thrash nearly complete. New fuel tank done and installed. Interior reinstalled. Battery hooked up and bolted down. Just need to put in the seat belts in, hose it off and top up the oil.

Goodguys autocross here we come.

GregWeld

05-31-2014, 05:52 AM

Good to hear Craig!

Is that the coolest body shop in the Universe or what?!?!?!

FLYNAVY53

06-01-2014, 10:22 PM

Congrats, glad you and the car are feeling better. As an aside, having just read through this whole thread for the second time, please don't ever paint that car!! It just looks too cool and perfect the way it is. I think the stance, and the wheels perfectly compliment the faded turquoise!

craig510

06-02-2014, 12:11 PM

Here are a couple of my best runs from this weekend. Always a great time at GoodGuys. Ed put together a great course, nice flowy and easy to follow, but still very challenging to get right.

XCoq3on3Ero

Zl9y9qQ1bRc
This was my fastest clean run of the weekend.

cla5675

06-02-2014, 08:08 PM

Very Cool!! Nice runs, Craig!!

Troy.

jarhead

07-17-2014, 05:05 PM

Congrats on your recent publication in PHR!

Flash68

07-17-2014, 08:38 PM

Congrats on your recent publication in PHR!

Saw that! Congrats! The final issue... pretty cool cover to be on.

waynieZ

07-17-2014, 08:54 PM

Just now saw the you got hit. I'm glad your feeling better and the car is going to be saved.

craig510

07-17-2014, 09:05 PM

Thanks Guys. I am really pumped. I had no idea it was going to be in this issue. JarHead broke the news to me as I had not gotten my issue yet.

We shot the feature back in November. It was suppose to come out in April, but got pushed back a couple of times. After I heard about all the magazines getting canceled I thought the article was never going to come out.

What a great article, Johnny and Chris did a great job and I am glad to hear Johnny got picked up by MM.

waynieZ

07-17-2014, 09:32 PM

Congratulation's ! It looks good in there.

tubbed69

07-17-2014, 09:45 PM

Congrats on making the mag,car is very cool:thumbsup:

jarhead

07-18-2014, 05:52 AM

Woops, sorry if I spilled the beans. I pulled over to the mail box (live out in the sticks) I saw it on the cover and started looking for it in the magazine on the county road, lol.

Had to run in read the article, and report :military:

Love this car!

Joe

rustomatic

07-18-2014, 02:03 PM

Congrats, Craig! You still planning to drive up to Portland next month?

DBasher

07-18-2014, 02:26 PM

Portland! Portland! Portland!

Good to see the car back together, I'd love to see it run in person.

Portland! Portland! Portland!

craig510

07-18-2014, 02:42 PM

Not going to make it. I really wanted to go, but life got in the way. We are doing a major remodel of the front of our house and I wore my tires out at the Crow's Landing SCCA event (car did 27 runs including practice). No time for new tires and prep for a long road trip with the house work going.

rustomatic

07-21-2014, 11:20 AM

Wow, that's like a million runs in SCCA autocross terms--nice work! Without Portland, there's Sonoma on the 2nd...

I tiled my kitchen in January, and even though it didn't turn out too badly, I'd like to never do it again. Best of luck with the renovation!

craig510

08-03-2014, 09:30 PM

I pretty much made up my mind to paint the car. Once it is painted it will be "finished" for all intents and purposes and I can move on to a blank canvas.

It will loose a little character but having nice paint will turn it into a nice car that I can drive and enjoy while I cook up something really wild.

I just picked up my next project car. Full out no compromises 1929 Model A hotrod. It will be set up with a 60's salt flat look (think oversized T-Bucket) with 18x11" wheels all around, fully adjustable independent front and rear suspension, fire system, roll cage, hand built body and chassis .... I am thinking 4.6L 4 cam motor from a 90's Linclon Mark VIII and a T-56 five speed.

tom091074

08-04-2014, 01:58 AM

craig510

01-18-2015, 09:45 PM

A couple quick updates: Getting the car ready for USCA at Thunder Hill next month. I finally got my roll bar painted. And who ever told you you can't build your own leaf springs?

Mike built the cage for me several months back. He did a great job and it is a very tight fit in the interior. I finally got ahead on my "Honey Do" list and pulled the interior back out to spray it before it got too rusty.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150116_180811_resized_zpsac69a630.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150116_180811_resized_zpsac69a630.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150116_181811_resized_zpscdb9502e.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150116_181811_resized_zpscdb9502e.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150116_180530_resized_zpsdfd928dc.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150116_180530_resized_zpsdfd928dc.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150116_162908_resized_zps87728d11.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150116_162908_resized_zps87728d11.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150116_180121_resized_zpsd6e647ab.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150116_180121_resized_zpsd6e647ab.jpg.html)

I actually modified my leaf packs before the November GoodGuys, but I figured you guys would like to see them anyways. Went from a 155# to about 185#. Really keeps the nose down better (no longer lifts the inside front), but my tires are too shot to get a good idea if it will be any faster.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20141102_150814_resized_zps0dedea8a.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20141102_150814_resized_zps0dedea8a.jpg.html)
I added an extra leaf below the main, flipped the old #2, and added a new #3, and an anti-wrap leaf to the front half of the pack.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20141101_125755_resized_zpsfcfdc243.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20141101_125755_resized_zpsfcfdc243.jpg.html)
Formed up a bunch of leaf straps

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20141101_124002_resized_zps18eb0c03.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20141101_124002_resized_zps18eb0c03.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20141026_203757_resized_zpsdfaa554e.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20141026_203757_resized_zpsdfaa554e.jpg.html)
And had to make a custom aching tool...with adjustable stop.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20141026_145757_resized_zpsf557272e.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20141026_145757_resized_zpsf557272e.jpg.html)
FYI, McMaster-Carr sells a bunch of thicknesses and widths of 5160 spring stock. As long as you use sharp drills bits, keep it cool and use lots of lube, this stuff drills great.

Vince@Meanstreets

01-18-2015, 09:50 PM

nice work....

DBasher

01-19-2015, 12:06 AM

Nice work man! Just curious on how you figure out the spring rate? I've got a set of Maeco springs that are rated at 300lbs and would like to reduce them.
Looking forward to seeing the car at Thunderhill.

:thumbsup:
Dan

GregWeld

01-19-2015, 07:01 AM

In all the years I've been doing this..... I've never seen a guy willing (or able) to arch his own springs. I bow in your direction.

Looks really good Craig!

SSLance

01-19-2015, 07:22 AM

More pics of the roll bar please... And kudos for the home grown leaf spring mods, nice work.

MeanMike

01-19-2015, 07:46 AM

This is a great build. It's amazing what you can build when no one makes parts for your car and you have more time than money. :lol:

jarhead

01-19-2015, 05:46 PM

nice work, love this build!

joemac

01-22-2015, 05:30 PM

Subbing to what is one of the most creative builds on the internet IMO.

I've got a '95 Ranger as a daily/project and aftermarket parts availability is limited at best. After seeing some of the creative stuff in this thread, I am inspired to make the parts I'd like to have. Keep at it.

craig510

01-22-2015, 09:29 PM

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

Nice work man! Just curious on how you figure out the spring rate? I've got a set of Maeco springs that are rated at 300lbs and would like to reduce them.
Looking forward to seeing the car at Thunderhill.

:thumbsup:
Dan

Dan,

I use a combination of an excel sheet and this online calculator:
http://www.auto-ware.com/calcs/leaf.htm
Leaf are a little funny because of all the 3rd and 4th order effects of friction between the leafs and when they start twisting with body roll (which are nearly impossible to calculate). I didn't actually measure the rates, so everything is approximate.

In college we messed around a bunch mixing and matching leaf packs for 4X4's and hot rods. The most important thing if you start modifying them is to keep the stagger between the ends of the leafs nearly evenly spaced. If you stack them too close together or put thicker leafs below thinner ones you can cause the spring to bend into an "S" which will can cause the main leaf to fail.

Here are a few more roll bar pics: The main hoop and bars are 1.75 x .120 1018 DOM, the harness bar is 1.5 x .120 1018 DOM. Tabs are 7 gage (.177 thick steel). The car looked like a Dexter kill room but I did't get any overspary on my interior.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150115_190927_resized_zps6e0ec2fd.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150115_190927_resized_zps6e0ec2fd.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150116_145041_resized_zpsf6fa2c3b.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150116_145041_resized_zpsf6fa2c3b.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150116_145022_resized_zps26277bdf.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150116_145022_resized_zps26277bdf.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150119_175857_resized_zps2dbde4e0.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150119_175857_resized_zps2dbde4e0.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150119_175757_resized_zps080b3845.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150119_175757_resized_zps080b3845.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150119_175809_resized_zpsacb0ef36.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150119_175809_resized_zpsacb0ef36.jpg.html)

Oh and this should be here in a few days:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/fire3879a_thumbnail_zps7bfc5fdf.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/fire3879a_thumbnail_zps7bfc5fdf.jpg.html)

Panteracer

01-22-2015, 09:37 PM

Craig,
Now I remember you and your car at
The Ggod Guys. You were trying to decide whether
to paint or not. My vote is to leave the Patina but
it's your car. Cool job on the springs

I had the winged Pantera next to you guys
Look forward to seeing you again at Thunderhill

Bob

waynieZ

01-23-2015, 06:08 AM

Wow impressive! Great job.

Justin@EntropyRad

01-23-2015, 06:29 AM

Those anniversary Cobra wheels look great on there, and the RX-7 Turbo Calipers are a killer bang for your buck setup:weld:

craig510

02-11-2015, 09:57 PM

Big old stack of new Falkens mounted and balanced. They look a little small compared to the 315's.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150211_183533_resized_zps79b2b89d.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150211_183533_resized_zps79b2b89d.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150211_183648_resized_zps565479a8.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150211_183648_resized_zps565479a8.jpg.html)

Little bit of restoration and crash repair.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150208_170750_resized_zpsf773b9a5.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150208_170750_resized_zpsf773b9a5.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150125_162243_resized_zps3fd7748b.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150125_162243_resized_zps3fd7748b.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150205_191612_resized_zps90c71eb3.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150205_191612_resized_zps90c71eb3.jpg.html)

And some new upper control arm cross shafts.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150204_171654_resized_zpse2805146.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150204_171654_resized_zpse2805146.jpg.html)

DBasher

02-11-2015, 11:45 PM

Falken sweet!
:thumbsup:

glassman

02-12-2015, 07:25 AM

Where'd you get the Falcon's at?

I got em at Big'O Dublin, had to wait a week, 315's and 275's, (18's), but nobody seems to have these protouring sizes...."Im over by the airport, part of town u in?

Panteracer

02-12-2015, 08:44 AM

Looks like someone is getting ready for paint?
Before Optima??

Bob

craig510

02-12-2015, 10:31 AM

Where'd you get the Falcon's at?

I got em at Big'O Dublin, had to wait a week, 315's and 275's, (18's), but nobody seems to have these protouring sizes...."Im over by the airport, part of town u in?

I picked them up from discount tires direct took 4 days for processing and shipping. I'm off of El Caminito so not too far from you.

Looks like someone is getting ready for paint?
Before Optima??

Bob

How could I forget Pantera Bob? Good to put a face with a car. No paint before Optima. Hoping to get it back to the body shop next month to finish having the rear tail light panel pulled Then paint in April.

Panteracer

02-12-2015, 01:16 PM

I still love the Patina maybe they
can mix you up a batch:)
Look forward to seeing you again at
Thunderhill

Bob

craig510

02-19-2015, 10:55 PM

Finally got it back on the scales. Got pretty lucky, don't need to add any ballast, just a tick over 3200 with 5 gallons of fuel. 20 gallon tank so no worries.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150217_203537_resized_zps402eaba8.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150217_203537_resized_zps402eaba8.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150219_154325_resized_zpsbbcf1d82.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150219_154325_resized_zpsbbcf1d82.jpg.html)
50.4% cross weight was as close as I was willing to get with me in it.

I am a thermostate housing gasket away from being ready to race. See you guys next weekend.

Oh, and Bangshift did an article on my build: http://bangshift.com/bangshiftapex/pro-touring-tuesdays-home-built-1963-ford-falcon-bangshifty-perfection/
It was a total shock, never contacted me, but hey any press is good press.

-Craig

GregWeld

02-20-2015, 06:22 AM

All good stuff Craig!!

Great article by Chad! Now maybe you'll get the respect you deserve in the pits as people begin to realize what you've accomplished.

Panteracer

02-20-2015, 08:39 AM

Craig,
Looks good... see you next week
your scales?? need to get a set

Bob

craig510

02-20-2015, 10:18 AM

Craig,
Looks good... see you next week
your scales?? need to get a set

Bob

I'm not nearly cool enough to own scales. They were on loan from Mike Maier.

DNut

02-23-2015, 06:20 PM

All good stuff Craig!!

Great article by Chad! Now maybe you'll get the respect you deserve in the pits as people begin to realize what you've accomplished.

Hey, there's more guys that work at BangShift than just Chad, you know... :poke:

Craig, love the build, which is why I did a quick write-up for the "Pro-Touring Tuesdays" blog item that I started a few weeks back. We spend a ton of time trolling the internet for cool stuff and as the resident Pro Touring guy I like to showcase cool builds that I find along the way.

If I wasn't on the wrong coast and buried in 3+ feet of snow at the moment I'd be all over doing a real feature, photos and all. Keep up the good work!

Dave Nutting

GregWeld

02-23-2015, 06:23 PM

Sorry Dave -- I made an ASSumption.... because I know Chad has seen the car run a couple times. Never bothered to check for an author. Just shoot me! LOL

Hey, there's more guys that work at BangShift than just Chad, you know... :poke:

Craig, love the build, which is why I did a quick write-up for the "Pro-Touring Tuesdays" blog item that I started a few weeks back. We spend a ton of time trolling the internet for cool stuff and as the resident Pro Touring guy I like to showcase cool builds that I find along the way.

If I wasn't on the wrong coast and buried in 3+ feet of snow at the moment I'd be all over doing a real feature, photos and all. Keep up the good work!

Dave Nutting

craig510

03-24-2015, 11:12 PM

They are still warm. First set of Mike Maier Inc Falcon control arms. Not sure if they will be a stocked item.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150324_210913_resized_zpsqdnbroxj.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150324_210913_resized_zpsqdnbroxj.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150324_221340_resized_zpskjitoaym.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150324_221340_resized_zpskjitoaym.jpg.html)

DBasher

03-25-2015, 12:54 AM

:thumbsup:

They look great! Are you running GG this weekend.

Lowfast

03-25-2015, 04:40 AM

Very cool, throw up some pics once you get them installed.

Graham08

03-25-2015, 06:01 AM

This build is way too cool! My hat is off to you for building your own springs. Do you start with a purchased main leaf, or are you also forming the eyes yourself?

Nice work.

GregWeld

03-25-2015, 06:12 AM

Awesome Craig!! Should be much faster now!! LOL

Those are some good looking parts....

rustomatic

03-25-2015, 08:07 AM

Nice arms, Craig--they should avoid possible buckling issues. How far did the lower coilover mount wind up being below the actual arm? When I was mounting my RideTechs, it wound up being kind of a ridiculous challenge trying to figure out how to get optimum travel (on a relatively short-stroke shock), a 30% or so sag quantity, and a mount for the t-bar lower that wouldn't break. I think the lower mount wound up being about 1.5 inches or so below the arm. They took the beating at Thunderhill pretty well, I think...

One of us definitely needs some good paint--it's good that you'll be the one to take responsibility for cosmetics...

craig510

03-26-2015, 09:12 AM

I got the rest of the parts last night, so I should be in good shape to have it together for autoX action this weekend.

Panteracer

03-27-2015, 09:05 AM

Craig,
good to hear you are going to be ready
Save me a spot by the Trees

Bob

GregWeld

03-27-2015, 09:16 AM

Craig,
good to hear you are going to be ready
Save me a spot by the Trees

Bob

I bring my own shade..... LOL

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-113.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Toterhome/file-113.jpg.html)

Justin@EntropyRad

03-27-2015, 12:30 PM

GregWeld

03-27-2015, 12:34 PM

Does yours get tied down as well, Greg? We had a trailer with similar setup, only it had verticals into buckets of concrete...the winds at Road Atlanta ripped it off, with myself and another guy holding onto it, and it landed on an M5...ouch

Nothing holding it -- it's purely hanging out there. It is self retracting in a wind. Has a mercury type "windy O'gauge" set up on it end of it. When it moves too much she rolls herself back up.

Justin@EntropyRad

03-27-2015, 01:13 PM

That would save a lot of apologies. Luckily the guy with the M5 was someone we were doing track prep for, and saw us get lifted off the ground before the awning tore...a pdr and a buff and he was good

Helped that we works for Firefly Vodka, and we all "forgot about it' later on

craig510

03-30-2015, 09:48 PM

The car worked excellent at Goodguys this weekend. It took me 4 runs to figure out it was better to leave it in first and bounce off the rev limiter than bog in second, and I never found the limit of grip. It was nice having a car that I felt like I could have won with. I finally started feeling the tire again on Sunday. If I can get more seat time this season I will be right there, cranked out a 62.377 on my last run which is 3 seconds faster than I was at the last show. I couldn't believe how much better the car was. Mike's quote for the day was "its amazing what good shocks and a little geometry can do"

I can't share the exact numbers, but the shock mounts a little over 1" below the center line of the UCA (just enough room for a craftsman deep socket) and as far out as possible. We are using custom JRi shocks with 4.75" of stroke. The motion ratio is 74%. The old Maier racing arms were closer to 65%, and a stock 65 mustang is about 54%. We did a lot of work with JRi on the shocks to optimize packaging and performance.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150330_210637_resized_zpsh0it8viz.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150330_210637_resized_zpsh0it8viz.jpg.html)
Engine bay view. Double adjustable require a remote canister to keep the nitrogen volume happy at full compression.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150327_105654_resized_zpslxw21zhh.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150327_105654_resized_zpslxw21zhh.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150327_113552_resized_zps4mbsvpae.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150327_113552_resized_zps4mbsvpae.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150327_075917_resized_zpso9tpehgk.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150327_075917_resized_zpso9tpehgk.jpg.html)
I did a couple of special things to the reinforcement plates because I know I will be playing with the shocks a lot. I welded the nuts to the bottom side so I don't need 2 wrenches, and I added two 10-32 tapped holes so I could screw the plates to the body.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150327_080025_resized_zpszdnlfo9z.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150327_080025_resized_zpszdnlfo9z.jpg.html)
I countersunk some existing holes so the hardware is hidden by the mounts when installed.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150327_190632_resized_zpsw6mzla0m.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150327_190632_resized_zpsw6mzla0m.jpg.html)
All done and ready for autocross action. I will remove the lower bump stops when I install the new lower arms. Right now, the strut rod would bottom out on the frame before the shock shaft bump stop hits.

jarhead

03-31-2015, 06:20 AM

this is awesome!

GregWeld

03-31-2015, 06:36 AM

Busts me up Craig! It's SHOCKING to know what good geometry and some JRi's do for handling. We're all learning a fairly steep curve now that Pro Touring is evolving into pro racing. Just buying brand name parts and bolting them together isn't nearly the same as getting people involved that actually know suspension.

Good for you!!! Love this build... and love the way you're continuing to go about your business.

waynieZ

03-31-2015, 07:26 AM

Slick setup! Do you think Ford could imagine when they built the economy minded Falcon that in the future someone would be mounting a shock canister in that strut tower brace for road and auto cross racing? Nice job.

Panteracer

04-01-2015, 06:44 PM

craig510

04-04-2015, 09:55 AM

fpyr-6iegYY

1320 addiction posted up a video of my fast run. I didn't want to mess with my GoPro last weekend, so it was cool to get a video. I just can't believe how much better the car gripped on turn 2 with the new rubber and suspension.

craig510

04-04-2015, 10:15 AM

Good to see you are getting it sorted out
I guess the 18 hour thrashing really paid off
I really felt bad for you at thunderhill but another
event and you heading to the top

Still love the patina look

Bob

Thanks Bob, just part of racing I guess. I'm just glad I didn't wrap my car up and was still able to drive it home.

Well, the patina will be going away soon. I just can't take the ugly car anymore. I think I will run one more event this month at Crow's Landing and then strip the car. Probably miss the June GG's and have it back out in November.

It looked pretty tough in this Falken promo:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/21689_10153081896360804_4300632046202230025_n_zpsu sik8x4i.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/21689_10153081896360804_4300632046202230025_n_zpsu sik8x4i.jpg.html)

But not so great in this one:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/10428127_10153054168570804_2795203223144774886_n_z pspf5ikfg2.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/10428127_10153054168570804_2795203223144774886_n_z pspf5ikfg2.jpg.html)

glassman

04-04-2015, 01:09 PM

I'm not much of a patina person, but i think yours looks good as is imo. In that lower pic, i'd like to see the front bout 3/8 lower and the rear up just a smidge (less than a 1/4). The 64/65 chevelle's do this to me as well, the rear fender covering part of the wheel just throw's the lines of just a touch. Same thing with my 2nd gen, i've got to adjust for aesthetics, but i think i should learn how to drive first.....

Where you spraying it at? "bootho caminito"? lol....

your doing the prep, someone else spraying? curious as i look forward to your progress as i dig your car....

GregWeld

04-04-2015, 04:00 PM

Wow -- great video Craig! Solid smooth driving!

So - now that you've teased -- what's the paint going to be!?!?!

craig510

04-05-2015, 12:52 PM

I'm planning on using Dupont Nason line products. Sand it down to metal and start over fresh. Hopefully I don't find any surprises. There can't be anything too bad or it would have shown up over the last 19 years that I have had the car.

I will be keeping the car the original "D" code "Ming Green" basically a turquoise color with a small metal flake. It is a very 60s vintage color so the car will still look right, but won't look like a barn find anymore. I'm going to start stripping on April 19 or 20th. My goal is to have it back together for the August Good Guys show.

craig510

04-05-2015, 12:55 PM

Zoomin

04-05-2015, 06:23 PM

I dunno man, I think the 2nd pic looks good too.

There's something about that Wolves in sheep's clothing I really love.

WSSix

04-05-2015, 06:27 PM

I dunno man, I think the 2nd pic looks good too.

There's something about that Wolves in sheep's clothing I really love.

x2 2nd pic looks good.

Glad you're keeping it the stock color. That's going to look good. Hope the repaint goes smoothly.

Panteracer

04-06-2015, 05:23 PM

So where are we gonna see the
Promo shots?? Hot Rod, car craft or ??

Pretty cool deal

Bob

craig510

04-06-2015, 05:33 PM

So where are we gonna see the
Promo shots?? Hot Rod, car craft or ??

Pretty cool deal

Bob

Where ever they want to use them. So far just on the Falken Tires Web site home page and there Facebook feed. They add a new picture about every 4 hours so they need a ton of cars to keep it interesting. Mike Maier arranged for several of his shop and customer cars to be models at and around the Crows Landing CAM event last month.

craig510

08-02-2015, 06:57 PM

Been making some good progress on the bird. Finally finished the metal work from getting rear ended last May. Falcon is stripped down to the OE red oxide primer. Got my JRi's for the pending Mike Maier Inc MOD 2 Rear suspension. My garage paint booth is just about done.

The old girl had 2 full re sprays and at least 3 trips to the body shop. It is time for some new paint and weather stripping.

Repo and NOS trim
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150502_184651_resized_1_zps2jyiztsj.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150502_184651_resized_1_zps2jyiztsj.jpg.html)

Got the body to line up fairly well with the 90's re-chromed bumper.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150710_202838_resized_zpsypytbrhd.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150710_202838_resized_zpsypytbrhd.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150710_202851_resized_zpssgk6hdvb.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150710_202851_resized_zpssgk6hdvb.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150710_202820_resized_zpsnysvguer.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150710_202820_resized_zpsnysvguer.jpg.html)

A gallon of Jaco took it down almost to metal.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150718_091222_resized_zpsuy59iu9r.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150718_091222_resized_zpsuy59iu9r.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150718_180340_resized_zpslcelreja.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150718_180340_resized_zpslcelreja.jpg.html)

JRi's in the front
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150629_175932_resized_zpszyuakl9m.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150629_175932_resized_zpszyuakl9m.jpg.html)

JRi's for the rear
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20150718_202648_resized_zpsmkvcpngx.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20150718_202648_resized_zpsmkvcpngx.jpg.html)

I just hope I can get it done before the last Optima qualifier in October.

Zoomin

08-02-2015, 07:04 PM

Gonna be a killer ride, man.

October is going to be here before you know it.

GregWeld

08-02-2015, 07:22 PM

You are the god of Falcon's! You CAN do it!

Looking really good Craig!

jarhead

08-03-2015, 09:07 AM

it is amazing how strong factory primer is. I stripped some 69 sport mirrors and it was allot of effort to get the primer off.

Falcon is going to look sharp with a new coat of paint!

DBasher

08-03-2015, 09:46 PM

craig510

08-04-2015, 08:33 AM

Craig I just re read the thread....there is so much badassery with this car! You've come a long way baby!

I spoke with Mike last week about the Falcon I bought and he mentioned you might have some drawing/ideas....is it to soon to call you the Godfather of Falcons?

Nice work! :thumbsup:

Thanks Dan. That falcon you got looks like a nice clean slate to start from. Working with Mike has been pretty good for my car. We work out the geometry and test every think on old blue or one of the other shop cars. Then I tweak the parts just enough to fit my car and design the fixtures to work with both sets of parts.

The new bolt in front suspension he sells is really sweet and we took 20# out of the rear rocker arm set up and made it look a lot better (I am not a fan of billet unless it makes sense).

Panteracer

08-04-2015, 08:46 AM

Craig,
New paint but I see you have some new shocks
Not messing around with just making it pretty
Love it.. would like to get some feedback on
the shocks once you get a chance to test them out

Bob

rustomatic

08-04-2015, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the tease, Craig--stay safe (or just a bit happy) with all those fumes!

rjardy

09-19-2015, 10:11 PM

DBasher

01-11-2016, 06:53 PM

:bump:

Just checking in Craig, looking forward to hearing about all the newness!

:thumbsup:

glassman

01-11-2016, 07:05 PM

:popcorn2:

ocejo

02-16-2016, 09:48 AM

Craig, was it ok with autox when you ran the stock gas tank? Just picked up a 62 falcon that needs a new tank.

flomofo

02-16-2016, 09:55 AM

Nice progress, always liked these more than the notch back mustang that came later.

craig510

02-16-2016, 12:11 PM

Craig, was it ok with autox when you ran the stock gas tank? Just picked up a 62 falcon that needs a new tank.

I always had issues with gas leaking out of the cap, it was not too bad, but you would have a stain on the car after a couple of runs. You see it on all the mustangs as well. I never noticed any issue with leaking out of the vent with the stock tank.

The worse part about the stock tank on Falcons is trying to fill the car at the gas station. The shape of the filler causes them to back up and spill out. I never in 16+ years of ownership filled without spilling at least a little on the paint.

ocejo

02-16-2016, 12:20 PM

great. that may be why the falcon has the vent port next to the filler. the Mustang tank does not.

awesome car by the way!!!

craig510

03-16-2016, 06:39 PM

I finished the kitchen remodel, got the garage mostly organized and a bunch of lights up. The unistrut solved the age old problem of how to mount lights under the garage door. It will also help anchor the walls for my spray booth.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160314_185734_resized_zpsb67umcvh.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160314_185734_resized_zpsb67umcvh.jpg.html)

Time to get to work!

Sonar Chief

03-16-2016, 07:15 PM

craig510

03-17-2016, 09:17 AM

That's a great idea there with the unistrut system, where did you get the brackets for the fluorescent lights? I may have to copy this idea!

Michael

Thanks, I just use the thin unistrut and unistrut nuts and washers to make the brackets. I welded spacers to some of them so they would all be the same height. To attach the lights I used fender washers and sheet metal screws.

gnx7

03-18-2016, 09:51 PM

I have a weak spot for Falcons! Great build. Mike Maier is an excellent fabricator as well. I've known him for over 10 years. They made the carbon fiber rear race hatch on my car that is only 6.6lbs without lexan window.

How are the JRi shocks on the street? What spring rates are you running? I'm doing a custom set of them on my Chevelle project. Filip over at Cortex Racing is hooking me up on them.

craig510

03-24-2016, 12:29 PM

Sometimes you have too go backwards to move forward.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160318_172806_resized_zps0sgfhcof.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160318_172806_resized_zps0sgfhcof.jpg.html)
Pulled the 8.8.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160319_173504_resized_zpshf9jcvgk.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160319_173504_resized_zpshf9jcvgk.jpg.html)
Stripped all the hardware and pulled the axles

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160319_190125_resized_zpsujegmzdp.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160319_190125_resized_zpsujegmzdp.jpg.html)
6 cutoff wheels later

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160319_190805_resized_zpslfe1exhj.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160319_190805_resized_zpslfe1exhj.jpg.html)
Ready for some new brackets

DBasher

03-24-2016, 12:47 PM

I think I know where you're going with this and am looking forward to seeing and hearing all about it!
:thumbsup:

craig510

03-25-2016, 08:09 AM

Time to turn this into metal.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160325_075935_resized_zpss3aui76s.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160325_075935_resized_zpss3aui76s.jpg.html)

jarhead

03-25-2016, 10:41 AM

^^^ this is going to be sweet

rustomatic

03-25-2016, 12:56 PM

Someone finally decided leaf springs are evil . . .:superhack:

tweet66

03-25-2016, 06:45 PM

I'm interested....

craig510

03-25-2016, 07:19 PM

Spent the rest of the day programming and cutting on the Plasma table...

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160325_171828_resized_zps3pc8rvun.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160325_171828_resized_zps3pc8rvun.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160325_165259_resized_zpsf2p8mu73.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160325_165259_resized_zpsf2p8mu73.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160325_184109_resized_zpsorg8hnlh.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160325_184109_resized_zpsorg8hnlh.jpg.html)

fpvmustang

03-31-2016, 05:51 PM

This build has got me thinking of getting crazy with my 65 Ranchero's suspension. Just did electric power steering. So i'm making upper control arm with 6 degrees caster built in. then I was planing to build spindles using 2010 crown vic wheel hubs.
But now I realize I need to stop and make a plan.
So thank you.

craig510

04-01-2016, 10:42 AM

I got a new toy yesterday. Now I can finally get good at TIG.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Mobile%20Uploads/20160331_204816_zpscwamoapv.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160331_204816_zpscwamoapv.jpg.html)

Not bad for the very first bead
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Mobile%20Uploads/20160331_210624_zps3lpl9ssc.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160331_210624_zps3lpl9ssc.jpg.html)

jarhead

04-01-2016, 05:51 PM

Nice toy!

craig510

04-02-2016, 09:48 PM

Making good progress. Finished a fixture and bent up all the brackets. I started tacking them together late this afternoon. I need to practice inside corner joints and learn how to tell how much heat to use.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160401_142550_resized_zpsydqhqsfd.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160401_142550_resized_zpsydqhqsfd.jpg.html)
Turned up a ton of spacers. No CNC here.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160401_144652_resized_zps75owbtnh.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160401_144652_resized_zps75owbtnh.jpg.html)
Don't try this at home kids. Hanging it way off the mill.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160401_144704_resized_zpslykpe8td.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160401_144704_resized_zpslykpe8td.jpg.html)
Added some extra roll center adjustment to a down rev part.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160402_122250_resized_zpsuxebxslw.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160402_122250_resized_zpsuxebxslw.jpg.html)
I love my vintage Di-Acro brake. I saved it from the scrap metal guys and restored it several years back.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160402_122303_resized_zpsxvwzk2of.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160402_122303_resized_zpsxvwzk2of.jpg.html)
Its little details like this you could never get in a modern piece.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160402_122311_resized_zps7c56tvxy.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160402_122311_resized_zps7c56tvxy.jpg.html)
The dowel pins fit into reamed holes every 15 degrees. There is an additional adjuster screw on the hard stop that will bridge the gap. The result is very repeatable bends. You understand their name, Die Accuracy.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160402_122659_resized_zpsldlzsqlu.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160402_122659_resized_zpsldlzsqlu.jpg.html)

Sometimes you have to get more creative.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160402_135434_resized_zps8wsdzz0n.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160402_135434_resized_zps8wsdzz0n.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160402_135511_resized_zpsyo1kga7b.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160402_135511_resized_zpsyo1kga7b.jpg.html)
Is that 3.5" exhaust tubing for the Falcon?

Table full of parts ready for welding.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160402_180828_resized_zpsylypsy9b.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160402_180828_resized_zpsylypsy9b.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160402_180815_resized_zpsljigu7c8.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160402_180815_resized_zpsljigu7c8.jpg.html)

DBasher

04-03-2016, 09:04 AM

Looks great, Craig!
:thumbsup:

craig510

04-12-2016, 09:54 PM

Been making steady progress.

Working on the TIG, I am getting better, most of my early issues were due to contamination from poor surface prep.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160404_134634_resized_zps1ocxvlr6.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160404_134634_resized_zps1ocxvlr6.jpg.html)

How's that go... Do your best, Grind the rest?
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160405_092343_resized_zpsgpaobnc6.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160405_092343_resized_zpsgpaobnc6.jpg.html)

The MOD2 Kit comes with an awesome bolt kit.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/8b8da596-20e0-431f-b83c-750df1b7002a_zpsrbwnbmtc.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/8b8da596-20e0-431f-b83c-750df1b7002a_zpsrbwnbmtc.jpg.html)

Careful marking, drilling and cutting go a long way toward a clean installation.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160410_140144_resized_zpsxlhe11gt.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160410_140144_resized_zpsxlhe11gt.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160410_142453_resized_zps4k7ogoz5.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160410_142453_resized_zps4k7ogoz5.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160410_150752_resized_zpsqvqpng5f.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160410_150752_resized_zpsqvqpng5f.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160410_151657_resized_zpsxghcpkm6.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160410_151657_resized_zpsxghcpkm6.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160410_151104_resized_zpshupwsbus.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160410_151104_resized_zpshupwsbus.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160410_111741_resized_zpsn00d2zjb.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160410_111741_resized_zpsn00d2zjb.jpg.html)
Not quite laying dimes yet, but improving.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160412_201842_resized_zpsb5jmidts.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160412_201842_resized_zpsb5jmidts.jpg.html)
Everything just clears.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160412_201446_resized_zps4ixmexe3.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160412_201446_resized_zps4ixmexe3.jpg.html)
Its all starting to make sense.

If I don't get the links anodized I may have a roller this weekend.

SSLance

04-13-2016, 04:51 AM

Very nice work!

Graham08

04-13-2016, 06:44 AM

All that work looks great! Love the mill setup with the torque arm hanging waaaayyyy off the table. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

I've never used a DiAcro brake. That looks like a really nice piece. I love my old equipment, you're right that the detail, fit and finish exceed any of the new stuff.

A couple things that really helped improve my TIG welding (beyond practice) were to switch over to a gas lens setup and to go to smaller diameter rod. The gas lens allows for much better gas coverage than a standard cup, which really helps the appearance of the welds. Smaller rod, like dropping from 1/16" to 0.045" diameter will allow you to better control your heat because you're not overheating the material trying to melt big filler rod. For me it makes the difference between bright, shiny welds and dull gray ones.

Outstanding work, I'm looking forward to the next update!

GregWeld

04-13-2016, 07:18 AM

Looks great Craig -- WOW! That's a LOT of work. People don't realize how much effort making everything from scratch like that takes.

RE TIG:

What happens to beginner welders is their travel speed is too slow - so with the machine "set" - the heat builds because of the slower travel speeds... as you get better there will be less HAZ. It's something to work on.

jarhead

04-13-2016, 06:04 PM

great progress!

Amazing skills:thumbsup:

WSSix

04-13-2016, 06:13 PM

Nice work, Craig! Keep it up.

craig510

04-18-2016, 09:57 PM

Keep making slow progress. Finished up some extra special lower control arms, checked the pattern of the gear set (before welding on the housing and installing the locker). Made some aluminum rods shiny, added some style to the hex rods and added the grooves to indicate the LH heims.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160416_124156_resized_zps9xsroanz.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160416_124156_resized_zps9xsroanz.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160416_170119_resized_zpsgmnlhvxl.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160416_170119_resized_zpsgmnlhvxl.jpg.html)
The gas lens definitely helps with seeing the weld and keeping it clean.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160417_155721_resized_zpsrvrj8bdb.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160417_155721_resized_zpsrvrj8bdb.jpg.html)
No real geometry change, but they look a lot better than my garage built ones.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160417_155728_resized_zpstxid6hqz.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160417_155728_resized_zpstxid6hqz.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160417_165037_resized_zpsrnei2zh5.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160417_165037_resized_zpsrnei2zh5.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160415_092228_resized_zpseau8elb2.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160415_092228_resized_zpseau8elb2.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160413_172124_resized_zpsxdyyzaci.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160413_172124_resized_zpsxdyyzaci.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160413_173032_resized_zps3ddqjd8f.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160413_173032_resized_zps3ddqjd8f.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160416_174358_resized_zps7fmpblet.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160416_174358_resized_zps7fmpblet.jpg.html)
Just need to match this. Most of the time with 8.8's the factory shims drop back in and you are good to go.

rustomatic

04-19-2016, 09:45 AM

The new stuff looks great, Craig! Has thought been given to tying that rear cantilever mounting setup to the roll bar down tubes, for a bit more anti-twist in the rear? It seems like there's opportunity, without damaging your theoretically usable trunk space.

Part of the logic comes from how much rigidity the dash bar seems to provide the front section of a roll cage (I've seen several cages without dash bars that actually dance around under car movement--not good). I figure some of the same in the rear may add a bit of substantial improvement . . .

craig510

07-09-2016, 07:36 PM

Well, I gave up on both my skill and time and had to hire some professionals to help finish painting my car.

It is getting color on the body right now and the hood, fenders and decklid tomorrow. Three weeks to assemble the car before I need to be on the way to Texas.

I still did a bunch of work stripping the car and the first round of primer and body work. The thing to remember when painting a car is to just take out your credit card and make sure you have a good limit... and a bunch of cash so you can get guys to work on the weekend!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160616_203944_resized_zps9mtvobeb.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160616_203944_resized_zps9mtvobeb.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160704_170408_resized_zps7i4aduh7.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160704_170408_resized_zps7i4aduh7.jpg.html)

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http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160708_163645_resized_zpslb7xsneq.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160708_163645_resized_zpslb7xsneq.jpg.html)

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http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160709_154731_resized_zpsert5eeqn.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160709_154731_resized_zpsert5eeqn.jpg.html)

craig510

07-09-2016, 07:43 PM

Finally got pretty good at TIG welding steel also.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160518_183537_resized_zpshsefdbk9.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160518_183537_resized_zpshsefdbk9.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160518_185512_resized_zpsx7klw1pm.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160518_185512_resized_zpsx7klw1pm.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160521_084031_resized_zpsouuweer2.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160521_084031_resized_zpsouuweer2.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160521_111701_resized_zpshocai8uj.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160521_111701_resized_zpshocai8uj.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160521_111716_resized_zpsxl2dozqb.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160521_111716_resized_zpsxl2dozqb.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160522_153801_resized_zps4ddqzv0r.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160522_153801_resized_zps4ddqzv0r.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160610_090626_resized_zpszwkzgkep.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160610_090626_resized_zpszwkzgkep.jpg.html)
Special Ron Sutton locker springs

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160527_091521_resized_zpsityhv0g0.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160527_091521_resized_zpsityhv0g0.jpg.html)

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http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160513_135250_resized_zpsyzig3s1m.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160513_135250_resized_zpsyzig3s1m.jpg.html)

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http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160515_110705_resized_zpsuupuf1j5.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160515_110705_resized_zpsuupuf1j5.jpg.html)

SSLance

07-10-2016, 05:19 AM

Nice update!!!

fpvmustang

07-10-2016, 10:06 PM

nice wish I was at paint stage

DBasher

07-10-2016, 10:14 PM

craig510

07-10-2016, 10:14 PM

In and out of the body shop in 2 days! Going to have to pay a couple hundred bucks extra for a cut and buff to clean out some debris, but overall very happy with how it looks and the fact that they got it done for me to still make Texas. The original color Ford "D" Ming Green looks awesome.

A few shoots from the painter at 11:45 PM:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG951237_zpsrwoscidj.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG951237_zpsrwoscidj.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG951240_zpsg2jje1fv.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG951240_zpsg2jje1fv.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG951239_zpsgryvbgms.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG951239_zpsgryvbgms.jpg.html)

Pulling it back onto Mikes trailer at 6:30 AM this morning.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160710_065058_resized_zpsmj8mrog9.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160710_065058_resized_zpsmj8mrog9.jpg.html)

Clear going on the removable body panels at 8:30 AM.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160710_093917_resized_zps7hlrllua.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160710_093917_resized_zps7hlrllua.jpg.html)

Body back home and on jacks for a baseline alignment by noon.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160710_193820_resized_zpspk5pcuv9.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160710_193820_resized_zpspk5pcuv9.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160710_151612_resized_zpsnhwfpole.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160710_151612_resized_zpsnhwfpole.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160710_151552_resized_zps9tt9kjw1.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160710_151552_resized_zps9tt9kjw1.jpg.html)

Second trip out to pick up the body panels at 6:00 PM. They all made it home safely and will get to dry for another day.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/20160710_193752_resized_zpswvtccaqd.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20160710_193752_resized_zpswvtccaqd.jpg.html)

craig510

07-10-2016, 10:33 PM

Looks great, Craig. I think I know but I've got to ask...The insulation on the housing, have you got it on a hot plate preheating before welding? What temp were you able to get it up to?

Love the work you're doing and the thought put into the entire build!
:thumbsup:
Thanks Dan,

Yes, that is a hot plate I borrowed from my day job. I got the entire center up to 450*F, I then locally pre-heated with a mapp gas torch to 550, then would weld about an inch at a time, let it cool down to 475, then heat and weld again. The housing is cast steel, but it has a high carbon content so I used Ni99 rod as a precaution. I did some test welds (on some heavy plate steel) with the Ni99 and the 309 rod. The Ni was softer and broke rather than pulling out base metal like the 309, both were able to bend over 180 degrees before failing. With the amount of weld area I feel pretty good that I won't have any issues. I was checking temps with an IR temp gun which I think was giving good readings as the housing was almost black. I post heated the housing for about 6 hours (slowly turning down the temp) before turning off the hot plate and letting it cool overnight. Took a solid 6 or 7 hours to add 3 brackets and weld the tubes to the housing.... I should have just bought a floater... and a new driveshaft... and new brakes... and a new center section... but now I have the only 8.8 like this.

FaBrycation

07-11-2016, 06:48 AM

Nice lookin Falcon, love the color choice

craig510

08-10-2016, 07:28 AM

Well. We made it out to COTA. No issues with the falcon. Ran hard all weekend.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1470687033459_zpsjvaahumf.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1470687033459_zpsjvaahumf.jpg.html)

I'll post some videos when I get back to town.

Zoomin

08-10-2016, 07:31 AM

Great pic! Looks like tons of fun, and really neat to see the Falcon in flight.

mad68rs

08-10-2016, 08:09 AM

Awesome! I really enjoy this thread.

66novass

08-11-2016, 04:33 AM

Awesome! I really enjoy this thread.

X2 this thread is sooo full of win :thumbsup: :hail:

Munssey

08-11-2016, 06:26 AM

Great build, sir! Love seeing these Falcons getting back out there on the track.

craig510

08-12-2016, 01:15 PM

Thanks Guys. Here are a couple more pics. Racing videos will be up this weekend.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Mobile%20Uploads/20160802_212710_resized_zpskzl51vd5.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160802_212710_resized_zpskzl51vd5.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Mobile%20Uploads/20160802_182611_resized_zpsv8ivnomj.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160802_182611_resized_zpsv8ivnomj.jpg.html)

glassman

08-12-2016, 07:02 PM

Wow Craig, great job with everything!!! Congrats on gettin 'er done and makin COTA...and nothing breaking!!

Cheers from across the creek!!

craig510

08-14-2016, 09:55 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq8mK2tu6Uw
dq8mK2tu6Uw
Walk Around the Pits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUSrct7NA7w
KUSrct7NA7w
Hot Laps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myARMF2uFYQ
myARMF2uFYQ
Speed Stop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dnj9_0l5is
5Dnj9_0l5is
AutoX
I don't know why the embedded videos don't work on some browsers, so I added the links to the youtube videos.

Panteracer

08-15-2016, 08:28 PM

Way to go Craig
Car and the fab work look awesome

See you at goodguys this fall

Bob

rustomatic

08-16-2016, 04:44 PM

The car is way pretty now, Craig--you're brave!

65 347

08-28-2016, 07:34 PM

Craig
Saw the falcon on display this weekend in Pleasanton, looks great.

Mike

craig510

08-28-2016, 08:58 PM

Craig
Saw the falcon on display this weekend in Pleasanton, looks great.

Mike

Thanks. People liked it before when it was patina, but they really liked it now. I can't wait to get some more seat time!

craig510

10-01-2016, 09:40 AM

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Having fun with the Lotus Club at Marina CA Airport. I finally got the SoloStorm data logger figured out....Well almost. You can see my G-Meter is upside down.

Off to the garage to swap my clutch and build a little mount for the Nexus 7 tablet that runs the logger.

craig510

10-11-2016, 06:05 AM

If anyone is still reading these posts I have to say that the locker + autox = awesome.

I ran an EVO school on Saturday and finally feel confident with the new setup. If you have any chance of saving it after you go too deep you just point the wheel and roll on the gas. It will pull the car out of a slide and keep the momentum up.
Very fun.

I put another 200 street miles on it and it is pretty much unnoticeable. You just have to be very smooth. I think the Lucas 80-90 semisynthetic oil helps as well.

syborg tt

10-11-2016, 07:21 AM

I know I am still reading these posts as my goal is to have my car ready next summer for AutoX.

If anyone is still reading these posts I have to say that the locker + autox = awesome.

I ran an EVO school on Saturday and finally feel confident with the new setup. If you have any chance of saving it after you go too deep you just point the wheel and roll on the gas. It will pull the car out of a slide and keep the momentum up.
Very fun.

I put another 200 street miles on it and it is pretty much in noticeable. You just have to be very smooth. I think the Lucas 80-90 semisynthetic oil helps as well.

fpvmustang

10-11-2016, 07:12 PM

I watch like a hawk lol

Sieg

10-11-2016, 07:30 PM

If anyone is still reading these posts I have to say that the locker + autox = awesome.

I ran an EVO school on Saturday and finally feel confident with the new setup. If you have any chance of saving it after you go too deep you just point the wheel and roll on the gas. It will pull the car out of a slide and keep the momentum up.
Very fun.

I put another 200 street miles on it and it is pretty much in noticeable. You just have to be very smooth. I think the Lucas 80-90 semisynthetic oil helps as well.

Still reading, keep posting.........it's an election year, naturally everything is off axis. :thumbsup:

Air-bender

10-11-2016, 09:22 PM

Nice meeting you on Saturday. Fun day for sure and it was nice watching the vintage cars run with the late model guys. It's pretty impressive what these old cars can do with the right parts combo.

LuxurySportCoupe

10-12-2016, 08:31 AM

Looks and sounds good! I've definately been reading

67XR7

10-12-2016, 03:20 PM

SSLance

10-13-2016, 05:32 AM

Welcome to the RSRT equipped Soft Locker autocross club! It is great on course...isn't it!!

craig510

10-13-2016, 07:22 PM

Here is my old pressure plate, a "new" press and some random undercarriage shots:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_2755_zpseikhoutu.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_2755_zpseikhoutu.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_2726_zps950ezzsa.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_2726_zps950ezzsa.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_2740_zps2cuy8hmp.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_2740_zps2cuy8hmp.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_2742_zpsxesur8ax.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_2742_zpsxesur8ax.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_2735_zpsiieohtcn.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_2735_zpsiieohtcn.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_2738_zpsbfveez7i.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_2738_zpsbfveez7i.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2736_zpspfr2ntw8.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2736_zpspfr2ntw8.jpg.html)

The exhaust is a 2.5" dual to 3.5" single with a side exit oval tip that fits flush with the rear tire.

syborg tt

10-14-2016, 07:08 AM

The exhaust is a 2.5" dual to 3.5" single with a side exit oval tip that fits flush with the rear tire.

Love the exhaust and the pics as well.

Beechy

10-14-2016, 08:17 PM

Another vote for the exhaust, combo crossmember and pics!!!!!!!nice work.
Jim

craig510

11-11-2016, 09:28 PM

All loaded up. New tires installed and some 700# front springs. Ready for some Good Guys AutoX action.

Try2paz

11-17-2016, 06:33 AM

How did you do at Goodguys? :trophy-1302:

craig510

11-17-2016, 10:14 AM

How did you do at Goodguys? :trophy-1302:

I finished a ways down in 11 or 12th place. The car had more in it than the driver this weekend.

craig510

03-07-2017, 09:09 PM

This was my best run from this weekends American AutoX....good enough for last place (1.7 seconds off the winner). The car is as good as ever and very easy to drive with the current shock and spring package. I feel like the car had more in it than I did, tightening up on the slalom cones and connecting the dots on the last turn around would have probably pulled me into the chase. I'll be driving the bird to Vegas for round one of this year Optima series. Wish me luck.

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Try2paz

03-08-2017, 08:52 AM

Good luck in Vegas! What are you doing for your gopro setup? I've always done in car and want to move out out of car seems to give a better view.

craig510

03-08-2017, 12:52 PM

I just use the GoPro suction cup mount. I'm going to get an external mic in the near future. I like this view the best as it show where I am looking and what I am doing with the wheel.

craig510

03-08-2017, 10:38 PM

I almost forgot to show off my power steering cooler, it mounts off of the hood latch, 18 ga steel.

Started with some cardboard templates and flat layouts:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3179_zpskbxk8tcm.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3179_zpskbxk8tcm.jpg.html)

All formed up:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3191_zpscxgl9zqf.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3191_zpscxgl9zqf.jpg.html)

Basic Shape:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3192_zpsdjexjrsv.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3192_zpsdjexjrsv.jpg.html)

Getting fancy:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3193_zpsj1exclxr.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3193_zpsj1exclxr.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3194_zps51le5wcc.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3194_zps51le5wcc.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3195_zpsg30yio8q.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3195_zpsg30yio8q.jpg.html)

Might as well add some dimples to improve the "air flow"
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3198_zpsvc7e7zil.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3198_zpsvc7e7zil.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3199_zps8cegoxap.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3199_zps8cegoxap.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3208_zps9rxup95q.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3208_zps9rxup95q.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3207_zpsntf6gsbg.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3207_zpsntf6gsbg.jpg.html)

Also added a nice little cutout to run the lines:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3209_zpsn0mcju5l.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3209_zpsn0mcju5l.jpg.html)

Helper springs got added to the rear coilovers so I could go up my driveway at an angle:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/craig510/IMG_3216_zpsioleyts8.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/IMG_3216_zpsioleyts8.jpg.html)

Panteracer

03-09-2017, 08:41 AM

Craig great work as always
I finally bought a Mig and hoping
I can maybe do somethings close
to what you are fabbing.. in the past
I have just bolted everything.. trying
to get past that

Bob

Try2paz

03-10-2017, 10:38 AM

are you still using the canister mounted to the PS pump? or have you gone to a remote canister?

craig510

03-10-2017, 03:36 PM

I am using the integrated reservoir with my KRC pump but I added a vent tube that is tied into my catch can to avoid over pressurizing the system. I have an older Borgesen box and pushed the lower seal out of it after several back to back autox runs. After replacing the seal I decided to add a vent. I still had some issues wth heat at Good Guys and while parallel parking so the cooler went in.

Try2paz

03-10-2017, 10:42 PM

craig510

03-12-2017, 10:05 AM

Issues as the pump not turning the wheels at low speed? Or overheating? Have you tried any different pump valves? I went up one size in mine to increase flow at low rpn. It helped with parking / tight turns like laguna 7/8.

The steering would start to feel notchy. I have not tried the different flow restrictors. I don't want any additional assist, if anything a less would be better. I have thought about getting another Isuzu Rodeo box (the one Borgesen used) and build a stiffer torsion bar for the spool valve and then swap out the internals with my box.

I also got a couple of the GM "J-car" (Barretta) CTO racks that I looked into using but have put on the back burner. At this point I just want to keep the Falcon running and reliable so I can work on my driving while I design the chassis for the Model A.