Fast Floyd 2 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Wow Love it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks Floyd Okay, I have come up with the final wheel choice and build direction. Shelby wheel from AMT's '67 GT350 stripped of chrome, slots opened and the grease cap drilled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Very cool build!! My first car was a 1964 Falcon Sprint. White with red interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Always a pleasure to watch your clean and precise builds JC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin boy Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Good, much nicer than plain steel wheels JC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thanks Floyd Okay, I have come up with the final wheel choice and build direction. Shelby wheel from AMT's '67 GT350 stripped of chrome, slots opened and the grease cap drilled out. Where are the tires from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 That would have been a stunning color combination Raul. Thanks Bruce & Shay. The wheels are from this kit Maxx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 That would have been a stunning color combination Raul. Thanks Bruce & Shay. The wheels are from this kit Maxx. Are the rubber tires from this kit as well, or are they aftermarket items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Maxx, they are Goodyear Polyglas GT tires - solid vinyl. I sanded off "Polyglas GT". Not sure of the kit origin, I picked them up when I bought a tire lot on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Wheels looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Floyd 2 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Very cool build!! My first car was a 1964 Falcon Sprint. White with red interior.Awesome Build !! And I love the wheels JC. Raul_Rerez, I had a 64 Falcon Sprint it was Red with White interior. I drag raced my Falcon for about 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thanks Fabrizio and Floyd. Made up some patch panels where I removed the molded in battery. Before: After: Also modified the Trumpeter core support to fit. Might add some more detail as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Rules required the battery to be carried in the stock location. Scratched up a simple tray, battery is from the Trumpeter kit. Deepened the recess in the inner fender and added some angle for support. Battery in place. Shot a bit of primer on the wheels to get a better idea of the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 That has to be one of the best looking builds of the Trumpeter Falcon I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Now those wheels...........................I like!!!! Is that one of those pre-drilled distributors that I've seen here and there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 That has to be one of the best looking builds of the Trumpeter Falcon I have seen. It has to be; I'm sure JC will have it no other way I was under the impression that the batteries were mounted longitudinally in '66 and crossways prior to that but the ol' memory ain't what it used to be... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks Ron. I am anxious the get some primer on the body to really see what it looks like.Yea Joe, pre-drilled distributor from R&M. Your are correct Mike - nice catch! Never occurred to me they would mount the battery in that orientation. I just checked and not sure I can turn it without rebuilding the inner fender. If that is the case I may leave it as is but I'll study it some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Yes, Mike is correct. In fact "in the real world" the battery probably wouldn't fit the other way, given the angle of the inner fender apron and the proximity of the shock towers. Side note: when Ford started installing the V8 in the Falcon in late '63, they had to hammer a big dent in the shock tower for generator clearance. It's tight in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 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. Finally got some primer on the body. I think it compares favorably to the AMT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 As you said...'not replica stock accurate but it will work for a race car' Works for me mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) Works for me too Mike-thanks. Made up a set of dump pipes. Cleaned up and shortened the drive shaft due to the forward position of the rear axle. I think the chassis is ready for paint. Edited May 30, 2017 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Lots of great info in this thread ! I really like your mods to the wheels , they look great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryR Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Very impressive work! HOW exactly did you modify the sides of the body?Every time I open the box of the Trumpeter i cringe, obviously this is the body's biggest problem, the slab sided look.So , how'd ya do it?Again, very impressive COOL work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) Thanks Bob. I'll try to explain what I did Gary. If you have any questions just ask. Trumpeter Falcon Body Mods Set the body on a flat surface you will notice the top line of the fender slopes upwards. Sand the bottom edge of the body to bring the top line of the fender down to a more parallel position. Aggressively sanded the outer bottom edge of the body to give the appearance of more curvature top to bottom. The bottom line of rear fender, behind the wheel should slope upwards. The front edge of the front wheel opening is too vertical. Remove a wedge of material in the rear valance and pull the lower edge of the fenders inward. Carefully bend the lower edge of the front fenders inward. Soften all edges of the body lines. Edited May 27, 2017 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks for the info JC! You sure make it look and sound easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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