- #1963 FORD FALCON TRANSMISSION MOD#
- #1963 FORD FALCON TRANSMISSION LICENSE#
- #1963 FORD FALCON TRANSMISSION CRACK#
For the ultimate road race look, a set of 16×7 Konig Rewind wheels wear BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW rubber, sized P205/50ZR16. When it’s time to stop, a Wilwood dual master cylinder moves fluid through stainless brake lines to matching 11-inch drilled-and-slotted discs with four-piston calipers anchored at each corner.
#1963 FORD FALCON TRANSMISSION MOD#
For razor-sharp handling, a Classic Performance Products mini subframe kit featuring their exclusive upper and lower tubular control arms and stock spindles combines with single-adjustable JRi coilovers wearing PAC Racing springs, Maier Racing billet shock mounts and MOD shock tower brace. It’s suspended in place by a TCI Engineering triangulated 4-link and sway bar deftly matched to single-adjustable JRi coilover s with PAC Racing springs. Out back, a Ford 8-inch rear end and Eaton Detroit Truetrac spinning 3.00 gears linked to 28-spline Moser engineering axles. The rear sub rails were then boxed with custom subframe connectors tied into the floors. To get started, adding strength to the factory Unibody structure began with removing the rusted floor pans, replacing them with fresh bead-rolled steel panels, transmission tunnel, inner rockers, and custom roll cage. The pair shared the same vision of what it would take to infuse the perfect combination of road race performance while also adding subtle changes to accent its classic lines. Unfortunately, the old car sat for a few years until Brett met with good friend Mike Champagne of Stafford, Connecticut, to spearhead the project and bring it back to life.
Once the car was home, however, it proved to have plenty of issues once he started to look deeper into its layers, discovering its needs for plenty of fabrication to repair rust issues. After months of searching, he located what appeared to be a clean 1963 model with a six cylinder engine and a bagged stance, so he made the deal. Finally, it was time to start the search for another Futura hardtop envisioning the build of a street car with enough zest to take on local track days, hill climbs, and autocross events. Per Brett, “There’s nothing better than going out driving, exploring backroads where you’ve never been, and seeking out classic architecture to appreciate.” As the years passed, he continued with his passion for Falcons with a slammed 1963 Country Squire wagon with enough room to haul swap meet finds and kayaks for recreation. It gave him the opportunity of rebuilding his first engine, lowering the suspension, and even laying down his very first paint job.
#1963 FORD FALCON TRANSMISSION LICENSE#
Read More: Triple Crown of Rodding: 1971 Ford Maverick wins Best Street Machineīy the time he earned his license it wasn’t long till he located a 1961 Ford Falcon Futura project car. From that point on he became consumed with the model, focusing on saving as much as he could, mowing local lawns till he had enough to find one of his own. Turning to face the powerful V8, he saw a small white car with a fender script that read Falcon. There’s always one fateful day that sets a path for the future and for Brett it was at a swap meet where he was startled by the sounds of a vintage V8 firing up. It was there that he learned the importance of history and design while combing through endless aisles packed with everything from vintage cars and snowmobiles to outboard motors and even chainsaws.
#1963 FORD FALCON TRANSMISSION CRACK#
Its lightweight made it a perfect base to hop up for competition on both road racing and drag racing.įor Brett, his indoctrination into discovering a world of cool started on his dad’s shoulders while visiting local swap meets at the crack of dawn. Top-of-the-line luxury was the fashionable Futura package while the performance Sprint option packed a 260ci V8 engine power from the Ford Fairlane as the first generation evolved. When launched to the public, the Ford Falcon was basic cheap transportation for up to six adults, showcasing eight models available in various trim packages to suit your individual needs. The stunning 1963 Ford Falcon Futura laid out across these pages is owned by Brett Parker of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and blends a perfect combination of performance and vintage road race style, making it a standout in any crowd.
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