Build 105.. Most of it anyway..

Blue70 · 02-04-2019, 10:38 AM

I have been itching to build a gasser style ride for a while now. I resisted the urge with my 56 Chevy, however I picked up most of a 1960 Falcon this weekend, and will finally give in.

I picked up the shell, came with all the body, doors, fenders, hood, trunk, grille, lights, glass, etc.. Everything but a floor, suspension, and drivetrain... Perfect place to start, lol.
I plan on a speedway front end, homemade frame, trying to decide on a cheap 8" rear out of a 66 Mustang, or pulling a more expensive 8.8 Explorer out of the local pick and pull.

I also picked up a set of wheels I wanted to run on the rear... It was not until I got home that I realized that you can not find a tall wide 14" tire any longer... Might become coffee tables now

Stay tuned.. hope to start ordering parts next month. (need to get my wifes 56 drivable first!)

**Snowman** · 02-05-2019, 08:48 AM

Knowing you, it will be finished in two weeks!

Blue70 · 02-08-2019, 05:40 AM

Lol, not quite 2 weeks. I still need to get me wifes 56 running.

I did order my front end kit this morning though.. and thinking of hitting the pick-n-pull for an 8.8 this weekend.

Blue70 · 02-18-2019, 08:20 AM

So I went and grabbed and 8.8 from Pick-n-Pull..
I also ordered the steel for my frame.

This weekend I also took a look at the rocker panels I ordered.
The profile was NOT even remotely close..

I only needed the back 2ft, so I cut it off

and reshaped it.

Blue70 · 02-18-2019, 08:27 AM

Sunday I also took a look at the old radiator core support.
They do not reproduce them for a 60-61 Falcon so I had to rework the one I had.

When the guy cut the front end out of the Falcon, he cut the frame rails at the firewall, and then right down the center of the core support and rolled the 2 halves out.

I went and cut the inner fenders / frame to get the core support off the scrap he had.

stuck it back together but the bottom was rotted out

so I cut it free

and replaced it with some steel I had kicking around

Needs a lot of cleaning up, but should work now.

Blue70 · 02-18-2019, 10:27 AM

Steel was just delivered.
Looks like a frame to me...

Blue70 · 02-26-2019, 08:35 AM

Just now another piece of the puzzle showed up in my office.

Blue70 · 04-02-2019, 06:34 AM

Well, STILL waiting on that front end to ship.
I have been ordering parts, and stacking them up in my office at work.
I got the wheels and tires mounted, got my 4 link for the rear, a Vega box for steering, I have my mock up motor ready, got my real motor broken down, picked up an intake, some new carbs, etc..
Started cutting some tubing for my frame.. I am almost stuck now until I get that front end.. I ordered it on 2/8 and it has been pushed back a few times, and is now showing a 5/31 ship date

Mwilson · 04-04-2019, 09:11 PM

nice

Blue70 · 04-14-2019, 11:41 AM

Scored a great deal on a 400 longblock.
Forged internals, Eagle Rods, Custom ground hydraulic roller cam, Dart Pro 1 230cc heads, etc... This one should be fun!!

rcktpwrd · 04-14-2019, 06:55 PM

nice!

Mwilson · 04-15-2019, 04:06 AM

400 chevy!

Hotwire · 04-15-2019, 05:51 AM

Sub'd for updates, sorry I'm late to the party!!

Mr. E · 04-16-2019, 06:35 AM

I haven't been on the junk in probably a year. Glad I wandered in. I love round falcons and just happened to pick up a 63 over the winter.

Would you mind sharing some details/dimensions of those frame rails you made? Mine have through rust pretty much all along the bottom.

Blue70 · 04-22-2019, 07:41 AM

Mr.E
I can give you some measurements, however if you look at the pics, I have NO floor, and no suspension, so it is a blank canvas, and does not have to match up with anything you have stock, so I am not sure if it will help you at all.

I wanted to go with a manual in this, but the whole thing was balanced, and the pressure plate was matched, so I am afraid to throw it out of balance if I use a flywheel.
I picked up a 2400-2800 stall converter and a shift kit for the trans I have, so we shall see how it does..
I also picked up a set of fenderwell headers. Have to see how they fit. I am hoping since I have not built a floor or firewall yet, and can place the engine where ever I want, that I can make them work without having to chop them up much.

This weekend since I still am waiting on the front end, I got started on the rear 8.8.
Cut off the spring perches, and welded on the 4 link brackets. Tacked the axle tubes in a few places as well just for the fun of it.

Blue70 · 05-26-2019, 12:44 PM

Still waiting on front axle and roll cage to ship.(ordered a 10pt cage)
Wile waiting I started welding up the frame rails. Got from the fire wall back.
Still need to cap 4 link drop, and add fishplates on my seams, but progress.

Blue70 · 05-27-2019, 07:15 AM

This morning I capped the open holes and added gussets.

rcktpwrd · 05-27-2019, 12:04 PM

very nice welds!

Blue70 · 06-08-2019, 01:16 PM

Last night at 5PM... Had a pile of parts.
This morning at 6AM... Had a roller!!!

Blue70 · 06-10-2019, 05:30 AM

Few more photos before loading it up to take home.

Blue70 · 06-19-2019, 11:34 AM

Put the water pump, pulleys, alt, etc on the front of the engine and started on the 12 point cage. Also got a dimple die and started making some cage to body braces.

Blue70 · 06-20-2019, 04:03 PM

Started on the cage.. bracing upper part of main hoop to body

Blue70 · 06-23-2019, 12:19 PM

Ok... Cage still going in. Welder died. Bought a new Millermatic 211. Sweet machine!
Better put down the dimple die before I get carried away

**Tubbed440** · 07-24-2019, 09:39 AM

Daaaaaam dude! Sweet project!

Mwilson · 07-25-2019, 09:29 PM

that is awesome!!!

02-04-2019, 10:38 AM	#1
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Build 105.. Most of it anyway.. I have been itching to build a gasser style ride for a while now. I resisted the urge with my 56 Chevy, however I picked up most of a 1960 Falcon this weekend, and will finally give in. I picked up the shell, came with all the body, doors, fenders, hood, trunk, grille, lights, glass, etc.. Everything but a floor, suspension, and drivetrain... Perfect place to start, lol. I plan on a speedway front end, homemade frame, trying to decide on a cheap 8" rear out of a 66 Mustang, or pulling a more expensive 8.8 Explorer out of the local pick and pull. I also picked up a set of wheels I wanted to run on the rear... It was not until I got home that I realized that you can not find a tall wide 14" tire any longer... Might become coffee tables now Stay tuned.. hope to start ordering parts next month. (need to get my wifes 56 drivable first!)

02-05-2019, 08:48 AM	#2
Snowman ZL1 of thirdgens Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hillsborough Posts: 6,861	Knowing you, it will be finished in two weeks! __________________ 1985 Iroc 1986 Iroc 2009 G8 GT

04-04-2019, 09:11 PM	#9
Mwilson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Duncan Posts: 15,411	nice __________________ 1979 CAMARO 383ci, 3.42 gear 10.96 @ 122 footbraking through the mufflers

04-14-2019, 06:55 PM	#11
rcktpwrd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 624	nice! __________________ Joel his: 1976 Olds Cutlass S hers: 1990 Chevy 454SS

04-15-2019, 04:06 AM	#12
Mwilson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Duncan Posts: 15,411	400 chevy! __________________ 1979 CAMARO 383ci, 3.42 gear 10.96 @ 122 footbraking through the mufflers

02-08-2019, 05:40 AM	#3
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Lol, not quite 2 weeks. I still need to get me wifes 56 running. I did order my front end kit this morning though.. and thinking of hitting the pick-n-pull for an 8.8 this weekend.

02-18-2019, 08:20 AM	#4
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	So I went and grabbed and 8.8 from Pick-n-Pull.. I also ordered the steel for my frame. This weekend I also took a look at the rocker panels I ordered. The profile was NOT even remotely close.. I only needed the back 2ft, so I cut it off and reshaped it.

02-18-2019, 08:27 AM	#5
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Sunday I also took a look at the old radiator core support. They do not reproduce them for a 60-61 Falcon so I had to rework the one I had. When the guy cut the front end out of the Falcon, he cut the frame rails at the firewall, and then right down the center of the core support and rolled the 2 halves out. I went and cut the inner fenders / frame to get the core support off the scrap he had. stuck it back together but the bottom was rotted out so I cut it free and replaced it with some steel I had kicking around Needs a lot of cleaning up, but should work now.

02-18-2019, 10:27 AM	#6
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Steel was just delivered. Looks like a frame to me...

02-26-2019, 08:35 AM	#7
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Just now another piece of the puzzle showed up in my office.

04-02-2019, 06:34 AM	#8
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Well, STILL waiting on that front end to ship. I have been ordering parts, and stacking them up in my office at work. I got the wheels and tires mounted, got my 4 link for the rear, a Vega box for steering, I have my mock up motor ready, got my real motor broken down, picked up an intake, some new carbs, etc.. Started cutting some tubing for my frame.. I am almost stuck now until I get that front end.. I ordered it on 2/8 and it has been pushed back a few times, and is now showing a 5/31 ship date

04-14-2019, 11:41 AM	#10
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Scored a great deal on a 400 longblock. Forged internals, Eagle Rods, Custom ground hydraulic roller cam, Dart Pro 1 230cc heads, etc... This one should be fun!!

04-15-2019, 05:51 AM	#13
Hotwire Resail Red Hater Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greensboring Posts: 1,263	Sub'd for updates, sorry I'm late to the party!! __________________ Jeff 02 s10 blazer 2wd, 4dr - L33 5.3L, Z06 cam/springs, 8.5" rear, 3.73s, built 4L60-E, 02 Z28 SS rims - SOLD Click here for build thread 64 Chevelle mordoor Malibu, red headed step foster child LQ4/T56 swap Click here for build thread

04-16-2019, 06:35 AM	#14
Mr. E Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 1,694	I haven't been on the junk in probably a year. Glad I wandered in. I love round falcons and just happened to pick up a 63 over the winter. Would you mind sharing some details/dimensions of those frame rails you made? Mine have through rust pretty much all along the bottom. __________________

04-22-2019, 07:41 AM	#15
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Mr.E I can give you some measurements, however if you look at the pics, I have NO floor, and no suspension, so it is a blank canvas, and does not have to match up with anything you have stock, so I am not sure if it will help you at all. I wanted to go with a manual in this, but the whole thing was balanced, and the pressure plate was matched, so I am afraid to throw it out of balance if I use a flywheel. I picked up a 2400-2800 stall converter and a shift kit for the trans I have, so we shall see how it does.. I also picked up a set of fenderwell headers. Have to see how they fit. I am hoping since I have not built a floor or firewall yet, and can place the engine where ever I want, that I can make them work without having to chop them up much. This weekend since I still am waiting on the front end, I got started on the rear 8.8. Cut off the spring perches, and welded on the 4 link brackets. Tacked the axle tubes in a few places as well just for the fun of it.

05-26-2019, 12:44 PM	#16
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Still waiting on front axle and roll cage to ship.(ordered a 10pt cage) Wile waiting I started welding up the frame rails. Got from the fire wall back. Still need to cap 4 link drop, and add fishplates on my seams, but progress.

05-27-2019, 07:15 AM	#17
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	This morning I capped the open holes and added gussets.

05-27-2019, 12:04 PM	#18
rcktpwrd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 624	very nice welds! __________________ Joel his: 1976 Olds Cutlass S hers: 1990 Chevy 454SS

06-08-2019, 01:16 PM	#19
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Last night at 5PM... Had a pile of parts. This morning at 6AM... Had a roller!!!

06-10-2019, 05:30 AM	#20
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Few more photos before loading it up to take home.

06-19-2019, 11:34 AM	#21
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Put the water pump, pulleys, alt, etc on the front of the engine and started on the 12 point cage. Also got a dimple die and started making some cage to body braces.

06-20-2019, 04:03 PM	#22
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Started on the cage.. bracing upper part of main hoop to body

06-23-2019, 12:19 PM	#23
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,990	Ok... Cage still going in. Welder died. Bought a new Millermatic 211. Sweet machine! Better put down the dimple die before I get carried away

07-24-2019, 09:39 AM	#24
Tubbed440 Back Yard Engineer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Archdale, NC Posts: 9,027	Daaaaaam dude! Sweet project! __________________ 74 Dodge Challenger 500 inch stroker - CAM ONLY 4L80E, ladder bars, 325-50 MT DR's - Full cage - Street Car! http://horsepowerjunkies.com/forums/...hlight=mock-up

07-25-2019, 09:29 PM	#25
Mwilson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Duncan Posts: 15,411	that is awesome!!! __________________ 1979 CAMARO 383ci, 3.42 gear 10.96 @ 122 footbraking through the mufflers

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