Codi Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) Just a mock-up. Need to re-chop it and open doors and trunk. Most of the Henry parts will fit this I believe. Not sure on the engine yet though. If the turbo motor doesn't fit, (it's very tight) then a naturally aspirated 800+ cube mountain motor Ford would go in it.......bracket car perhaps? comments welcome, tim Edited August 12, 2016 by Codi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 If you do lettering on the side I would suggest naming this project "phoenix". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Looking forward to watching this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Looks Pretty cool already Tim! and for my 2cents worth...I think raise the front roof line....to low takes away the still looks like a street car look to me....but thats just me..Cant wait to follow along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnycar521 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 VERY nice man cant wait to see this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Tim, I'm going to stick to my opinion in your Henry thread about "raising the roof" on your Falcon project. I think to take it the other way, i.e., chopping the rear of the roof would make it a bit too cartoonish for my taste. Addressing the roof situation will keep the proportions pretty well in line. I'm looking forward to seeing where you take this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Tim... I am super stoked to see you are already getting back to the bench. I will be following along on this build to the end. I know you are going to knock it out of the park with your skills and talents. I am really looking forward to see what you are going to surprise us with on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Wow guys, that was fast. Just to clarify, I was planning on raising the roof only at the FRONT pillars. 1/16" , no more than 3/32" will do the trick. I like the height of the roof at the back and want to keep that. It should have a slight forward lean no matter how subtle in my opinion. One thing I've learned from chopping roofs is that a little bit goes a long way and I obviously took this one a little to far initially. Bob, like the "Phoenix" idea....was already thinking about a nickname for it. "Son of Henry" just doesn't do it though. Thanks again everyone. The next step is to take the new kit that I ordered and get the roof re-profiled and the doors / trunk open. That will surely change it's character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chernecki Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Looking good! Sorry to hear about the Henry J.Here is some ideas and inspiration.. a bunch of cool looking Falcons.https://m.facebook.com/Just-Falconing-Around-378891782198035/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snacktruck67 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I like it the way you are going with it. BTW where did you get the wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Way cool, glad your back at it, this is going to be fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) Hey Tim... Just thought I would share this Falcon... I took pics of this back at one of the Goodguys shows I saw In Pleasanton California Probably back around 1996 when I was showing my El Camino there. If you would like me to remove the pics just let me know. Don't want to take away from your killer build. Edited April 28, 2016 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Glad to see you back at the bench Tim. I'm sure that you are going to be blowing our minds again with this one. The mock up looks good, but I agree that the roof needs to be raised a little in the front. Happy building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Thanks for the pics Chris......this is my favorite as an fyi. I'm not going to try to replicate this car exactly, but I like the cars dimensions etc. alot. And to everyone that is following, thank you for the interest and comments. I'm going to take time to do some drawings that need finished on the Mustang funny build so I can get it moving forward in a meaningful way. In the meantime, I'll be cutting this one up as noted to get it right for designing the chassis. cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 The '64 Falcon Sprint has Always been my favorite Ford. If you're not going to replicate that Car, I sure hope you at least keep the Candy Red!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Tim.... I love that Falcon. I smell a candy apple red paint job on your falcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 MAN! I just read about the Henry. Terrible man, just terrible.What got goin on here is gonna be great. If you decide to stick with the Henry motor, I suggest doin a Outlaw 10.5 car. In the Candy Red. I'm lookin forward to following this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Liking what I see Tim, Would like to see what your jig looks like sometime without the car on it. Looks like a kool little set up and what I see of your bench, looks like your loaded for bear!!!!!! LOL, great stuff!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdad Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 To be honest, I dont like the chopped roof. It might be the hood blisters, or the scoop, but the roof doesnt do it for me. I will follow though, because I was so impressed with the work on the J. And that red falcon you posted is amazing. I prefer stock body lines, with subtle tweaks. But this isnt my build, so good luck. Also, sorry about the J. That has to be hard to stomach. I have been following you and a few of other guys here, and trying to learn a few tricks. I guess this helped me too. I wont be putting any frames on a mobile jig. Im also getting ready to try some brass soldering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Dwayne, the "mobile jig" you reference was in no way a contributing factor to what occurred. But certainly you should do what you think is best on YOUR build.tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdad Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I have a sheet of metal taped down to my desk. It wont move. The pain is, if I switch projects for any reason, I have to move all the parts from the jig. Im still working on a system that will work for my situation. The magnets work, once I get them placed, but switching projects stinks. Maybe itll keep me from switching back and forth so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Dwayne... you could always have a couple of jigs so you could have multiple builds going on, just a thought.Tim... I will have to show you a couple of chassis Jigs that I am drawing up which I will have machined for me. I just received my Mic-6 Aluminum today for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Chris, always interested in something new. I'll be sure to check out your jig when you're ready to share. Re-chopped the top. No clean-up as I'm opening the trunk and doors next, but it represents a scale 2" chop at the front and rear pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Much better roofline. Yeah baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I agree ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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