'66 Falcon B/FX

[mk11]

1 hour ago, Snake45 said:

It's not inconceivable that Ford could have added a Weber setup to the parts list and given it a Ford part number, thereby making it legal for FX class. Who knows, maybe they actually did! 

yup

 

[afx]

https://www.conceptcarz.com/z25185/mercury-comet-cyclone-bfx.aspx

"The first batch of lightweight racing cars by Mercury was offered in 1964. They were race prepared from the get-go. Mercury produced around 11 A/FX cars in 1964, which went to famous race car drivers like Arnie Beswick, Eddie Shartman, and Dyno Don Nicholson among others. The B/FX Comets of 1965 were built off a 289 engine with 271 horsepower, and used four Webbers. Building up the 289, horsepower on these cars could approach 450. Since these cars weighed in at around 2,600 pounds, the performance was outstanding."

[afx]

Edited April 17, 2019 by afx

[chris chabre]

as others have stated, you could get the dual quads, and the webers on the 289, and you are correct that it would be a B/FX class car. The previous year Comet were very similar in visuals for both A and B/fx classes so if you look at those youll have an idea on what mods were done. Only 2 A/FX falcons were built. All of this Im sure youre aware of haha

[afx]

I sectioned approx. 3mm or 3" scale inches out of the floor pan ahead of the rear axle.  

 

I shaved the lip off the rear wheel wells and radiused them to fit the slicks, they will need a little more clearance.  My camera angle isn't quite level the actual stance is just slightly nose down.

 

 

Edited April 18, 2019 by afx

[Scott8950]

looking good... this is very similar to what i have in mind for mine.

[disabled modeler]

21 hours ago, afx said:

Missing Link offers a '71 Grabber.

http://www.missinglinkrc.com/71_Grabber_Maverick.htm

id LOVE to have that but sadly I cant afford it even with out asking the price...bummer..!

[afx]

 

[1930fordpickup]

I like your work  on these falcons. 

[dragcarz]

Could you be more specific on which Shelby Mustang kit your using? Thanks.

[afx]

1 hour ago, dragcarz said:

Could you be more specific on which Shelby Mustang kit your using? Thanks.

Any version of the Revell/Monogram '66 Shelby Mustang GT350 or GT350R as they share nearly all the same parts.

Edited April 19, 2019 by afx

[Scott8950]

39 minutes ago, afx said:

Any version of the Revell/Monogram '66 Shelby Mustang GT350 or GT350R as they share nearly all the same parts.

did the chassis require cutting or was that personal choice? i have a stocker chassis and a 70 mustang chassis that fits almost perfect but wouldn't be correct.

[afx]

1 hour ago, Scott8950 said:

did the chassis require cutting or was that personal choice? i have a stocker chassis and a 70 mustang chassis that fits almost perfect but wouldn't be correct.

The chassis is just slightly too long.  If you wanted to go with a pushed forward front wheel position and modify the front wheel opening accordingly you might not need to section the chassis.

[Scott8950]

16 minutes ago, afx said:

The chassis is just slightly too long.  If you wanted to go with a pushed forward front wheel position and modify the front wheel opening accordingly you might not need to section the chassis.

thanks for the info. im gonna pick up a shelby today

[afx]

The Shelby GT350 kit bash works nicely on the Trumpeter '64 Falcon as well. 

Edited April 19, 2019 by afx

[Speedfreak]

That looks glorious JC.

[Snake45]

On 4/17/2019 at 8:24 PM, afx said:

I shaved the lip off the rear wheel wells and radiused them to fit the slicks, they will need a little more clearance.  My camera angle isn't quite level the actual stance is just slightly nose down.

 

Great stance! And you're giving me an idea for how I want to build a chassis for that Paul Sable '65 Mustang I'm restoring. Since it didn't come with its original chassis, I have a bit of a free hand in creating one. I think I'll build up a Weber-carbed B/FX 289 something like yours, using all correct period parts. Drive on! 

[dragcarz]

Thanks for the info, I can’t wait to see more!

[afx]

Decided to go with a dual quad setup in lieu of the Webers.  Not aware of 2-4V setup for a SBF in scale so I modified the unit from the Revell 427 Cobra SC.

[vamach1]

Glad to help out with the intake  parts from my Cobra parts warehouse.

Edited April 21, 2019 by vamach1
Found hood

[afx]

On 4/21/2019 at 2:48 PM, vamach1 said:

Glad to help out with the intake  parts from my Cobra parts warehouse.

 

Thanks again Rex. Lots'a goodies in that box!

Edited April 23, 2019 by afx

[afx]

Opened the back of the scope to take in air off the base of the windshield.

 

Added a filler panel at the rear of the chassis.

Edited April 22, 2019 by afx

[afx]

Stripped the valve covers and painted them along with the intake manifold Tamiya TS-30 Silver Leaf, my new favorite silver.

Edited April 23, 2019 by afx

[Hmann68]

Nice work so far, and the Tamiya silver leaf looks great, will have to get some for my paint stash.

[Scott8950]

its looking good... the silver leaf actually looks dead on for the aluminum valve cover. the stance of the car is perfect!!!!