afx Posted January 3, 2018 Author Posted January 3, 2018 Thanks Kerry & Mitch. Looks like a great project Dave, your body is in much nicer shape than what I started with.
Dave Toups Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, afx said: Thanks Kerry & Mitch. Looks like a great project Dave, your body is in much nicer shape than what I started with. Well JC, Thanks for the kind words, but I wouldn't say it started out in good shape, LOL. It actually started out as this: I grafted on a Ranchero front end to fix it.
afx Posted January 3, 2018 Author Posted January 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Dave Toups said: Well JC, Thanks for the kind words, but I wouldn't say it started out in good shape, LOL. It actually started out as this: I grafted on a Ranchero front end to fix it. I stand corrected, great save!
Ron Hamilton Posted January 5, 2018 Posted January 5, 2018 On 1/1/2018 at 11:21 PM, Dave Toups said: That's looking great JC! One of my (many) stalled projects is a 60 Falcon gasser. I never thought of using the Trumpeter chassis, but I really like the way it fits! I widened a 67 Mustang chassis and got it to fit decent, but the Trumpeter has the advantage of wider wheel tubs which would be nice. If you want to use a 60 grille, I made one that will work without a front bumper. Removing the bumper leaves a "notch" in the grille which I fixed by grafting a piece in from another grille. I also removed the molded in headlights and replaced them with headlight buckets. Norman cast it for me so he probably still has the mold. Are you coming to the next MAMA meeting? If so, please bring it along and I'll bring mine. I dare ya!
afx Posted January 6, 2018 Author Posted January 6, 2018 Think I found a rear wheel I like. Installed mounting pins on the springs and front axle.
cobraman Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Looking good. Happy to see you kept the front end from being too high.
Gramps46 Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Looking good and I agree with your choice of rear wheels. Very appropriate for the time.
afx Posted January 6, 2018 Author Posted January 6, 2018 Thanks Ray & Gary. Not installing inner fenders so I fabricated a core support to hold up the front fenders.
afx Posted January 10, 2018 Author Posted January 10, 2018 Fabricated a front valance and added some stamping detail to the core support.
willieman Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 Where did you get front wheels ? Lookin' real good !
afx Posted January 10, 2018 Author Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, willieman said: Where did you get front wheels ? Lookin' real good ! Thanks Willie. The wheels are available in the AMT '56 Ford kit but you can also get them in resin from R&M.
shucky Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 This is fantastic. Love what you’ve done so far.
Sledsel Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 Love Falcons an love this build. I need to add one suggestion..... 427...
afx Posted January 15, 2018 Author Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Thanks Andy and yes a 427 will be the lump. Disregard the earlier photos showing a 289. Kicking around some other wheel choices. Edited January 15, 2018 by afx
cobraman Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 I like the steel style wheels for the rear myself.
Ron Hamilton Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 Have you considered the Radirs from the Thunderbolt kit for the rears?
afx Posted January 18, 2018 Author Posted January 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Ron Hamilton said: Have you considered the Radirs from the Thunderbolt kit for the rears? I really like the Radir wheels (the steelies above came from the T-Bolt kit) however I haven't seen any period photos with them installed on a gasser.
noname Posted January 20, 2018 Posted January 20, 2018 This is looking very good. I am a sucker for steelies myself.
D. Battista Posted January 20, 2018 Posted January 20, 2018 On 1/6/2018 at 11:03 AM, afx said: Think I found a rear wheel I like. In my opinion this is a good wheel choice.... I really like what you're doing with this.....It will be nice to see it when its finished..!
PARTSMARTY Posted January 20, 2018 Posted January 20, 2018 WOW-Amazing-can't wait to follow this one !!!
afx Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 Thanks for the comments and input on the wheels gentlemen. They are easily interchangeable so I don't have to make a finally choice yet.
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