'64 Ford Falcon T/A

[afx]

Like sculptors always say Mike, just remove what doesn't belong.

Finished wheels.

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[cobraman]

Wheels look fantastic !  Great work.

[afx]

Thanks Ray, I'm real happy with how the wheels turned out.

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[afx]

Fabricated an oil cooler and Monte Carlo bar.  Detailed the gauge insert.

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[Zoom]

You are doing a great job on this. Very nice!

[afx]

Thanks Bo.  I've picked the exterior color: Testors MM-Sand Beige.  My best guess is the car was "Prairie Tan"

I've painted the interior tub "Wimbledon White" - at least for now.  May paint it body color.  I haven't found any interior shots but it looks fairly light in color.

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[Gramps46]

I've painted the interior tub "Wimbledon White" - at least for now.  May paint it body color.  I haven't found any interior shots but it looks fairly light in color.

This is the only color photo I have and I hope it helps.

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duplicate photos

[Gramps46]

Well that was dumb on my part.  Sorry guys for the duplicate pictures.

[afx]

This is the only color photo I have and I hope it helps.

Gary. the color picture isn't showing up - can you please try posting it again?

[Gramps46]

JC,

Let me try this again with the color photos.

Gary

 

Ford_Falcon_Sprint_1967_#33_MidOhio_Johnson.bmp

[afx]

Great pictures Gary-thank you!  I need to re-think my color choice, looks more like "Navajo Beige" with black interior.   Any idea what the orange panel at the back is?

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[mecklm]

Orange = fuel cell? 

[afx]

Fuel Cells were not allowed in '67.

[Mike Chernecki]

The Falcon looks great. My guess is the color is Chantilly Beige Poly.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1964_Ford_Falcon_Futura_Sedan_(15279238270).jpg

http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/ford/205002-1964-thunderbird-coupe.html

http://mustangattitude.com/cgi-bin/showcarm.cgi?pic=/1964/1964_00005_02

 

 

[Xingu]

I wonder if that is some sort of protection for the fuel tank that was added because the rear bumper was removed.

[afx]

Thanks Mike C and if your guess is right Sand Beige isn't miles off.

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[afx]

You could be right Mike H. it may be protection or just to draw attention to the fact a stock gas tank is right there in harm's way.

[Mark IV]

I doubt that as the fuel filler is in direct opposition to the SCCA GCR regs, note the "quick-fill" cap on the decklid as opposed to the stock filler dead center in the rear fascia. If I recall (and my mind is well wasted) "safety" upgrades would trump (but not Donald) the stated GCR regulations so a fuel cell would likely have been "OK" and obviously is being filled from above the stock filler location.

I do believe the regulations you posted are not the SCCA "GCR"s but an international (i.e. not "Murican" like God intended) version and therefor may vary.

[Mike Chernecki]

Btw, the Chantilly Beige is a metallic not solid beige. The color photos do look like a metallic paint.

[afx]

Thanks for checking in Rick.  Here is the link I pulled the page from: http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=7850.0

The race car looks metallic to me as well Mike but the 4-door Falcon above looks solid(?!).  Tamiya makes "Light Sand Metallic".  Might be the way to go if I can find it.

[RancheroSteve]

MCW carries a Chantilly Beige Metallic - # 6441.

http://www.mcwautomotivefinishes.com/paint/ford.html

And so does Scale Finishes: http://www.scalefinishes.com/1964Ford.html

[afx]

Thanks Steve.  I don't have a spray booth to allow me to shot solvent base paints so I have to stick with rattle cans I can spray outside. 

[mecklm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/64_Ford-Falcon-num17_DV-14-MH-02.jpg.cf_zpsysgygibb.jpg

This is about the only rear view I could find but it shows the stock tank and filler nicely. I'm going to have to stay with my original comment that the earlier photo shows a fuel cell. Minor technicality, overall, since your cars always turn out looking like the real deal. Either way will look awesome. 

[mustang1989]

Can't rotate the battery without rebuilding the inner fender so I am going to leave it as is.  Remember to deduct for this if your scoring at home.  

 

Now that's funny right there!!!!!!!!!!

You sure know how to put on a good show JC! Really whippin' this one into shape. Looks terrific man.

[afx]

Great picture Mike-thanks.

Glad you are enjoying the show Joe - I'm here all week, try the veal.