1963.5 Ford Falcon: How much dumb can I do?

Hooray, Falcon!

I'm more a fan of the 64-65 square bodies, but a 63.5 (first "fastback" roof on a falcon) is mighty sweet! Can't wait for more.

I like those. Especially the early ones. Didn't Ford race those in Europe back in the day.

Falcons raced in a lot of classes! The 60 to 62 were a bit too plain looking, since I grew up around my Grandma's 64. The 66-69 were OK, but the 70 1/2 was a Torino. And then, the Falcon was no more. (except Aussie's! Mad Max!)

Aaron Kaufman built a really nice one a few years back. I'd love to have one similar.

63 has always been my favorite falcon

1963.5 Falcons are the best Falcons!

Anything you can do to a Mustang you can do to a Falcon.

In reply to rustomatic :

Good to see your car pop up again! I remember seeing it on Lat-G, and yes it fits well here.

Floating Doc (Forum Supporter) said:

63 has always been my favorite falcon

Being an old ford detail nut, the 1963 Falcon only came with a 6 cyl, and the "T-Bird" roof line (on a 2 dr) with door posts (sedan)

1963.5 came out with the 260 V8 option, and the "fastback" roof line option on a 2dr Hardtop (no doorposts)

I'm going to go out on a limb, and assume the 63.5 is your favorite?

Awesome. I passed up a 62? falcon wagon a couple years ago and still regret it. 

Many years ago I had a shell of a 64 sedan delivery... 2 dr wagon with panels instead of windows from the factory. Had been lusting after that exact car since I was 12!! Was too far gone for my skills/location at the time. If I still had it... sadly left 25 years ago, and rare enough, I’ll prolly never find another. I want a Fairlane 4dr wagon now!

Chassis swap.

rustomatic said:

I've had this car for ten years.  In that time, it has possessed four engines, four transmissions (auto and manual), four sets of wheels, three sets of seats, three steering wheels, three brake systems, three steering systems, at least three suspensions, two differentials, two roll cages, two floors, four shifters, four radiators, several carburetors, and one fuel injection.  The windows are original.

Well that seems like a nice inexpensive hobby to get into. )

Love that body style.

sweeeeeeet. 

Awesome......I spy a fancy IRS......awaiting more details !!!!!

rustomatic said:

Thanks for the interest, guys!  I was into Mustangs for years, and then I wasn't.  The Falcon stole my attention . . .

So, let's discuss numbers:

I've had this car for ten years.  In that time, it has possessed four engines, four transmissions (auto and manual), four sets of wheels, three sets of seats, three steering wheels, three brake systems, three steering systems, at least three suspensions, two differentials, two roll cages, two floors, four shifters, four radiators, several carburetors, and one fuel injection.  The windows are original.

That is kind of how I describe my project to others that have never seen it: The door skins are original!!!!

Continue.....

some of the best looking fords ever.  carry on good sir!

Your car is awesome!  I was going to say, "cars", but you get what I mean.  You are also making me feel really lazy.  

Is that a wrech welded on as a handle? What does it do?

In reply to Opti :

Barking brake handle replacement, I think.

rustomatic said:

Thanks for the interest, guys!  I was into Mustangs for years, and then I wasn't.  The Falcon stole my attention . . .

I high school, as I started driving, all the cool cars were mustangs ,camaros,and chevelles. So, always being an odd-ball, my first car was a 64 Merc. Comet, and 2nd was a 71 El Camino

Keep the stories comming!

Yes, moar Falcon content!  I'm stoked! Don't feel like you need to hold back, I will happily soak up every stupid detail...

In reply to 03Panther :

My first high school car was a '53 Stude coupe, then a Beetle, THEN a '62 409 Impala convertible. 

FINALLY wised up . . .