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My427stang

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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2014, 11:28:33 PM »
Quote from: falcon428 on November 14, 2014, 09:13:34 PM
First round of test fitting of the F2 and gear drive. Went well, need to make a few small changes but won't know exactly until I get the crank and balancer in.


Wow, that's cool

However it clearly won't work with my air conditioning :)
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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2014, 07:07:53 AM »
Quote from: My427stang on November 14, 2014, 11:28:33 PM
Quote from: falcon428 on November 14, 2014, 09:13:34 PM
First round of test fitting of the F2 and gear drive. Went well, need to make a few small changes but won't know exactly until I get the crank and balancer in.


Wow, that's cool

However it clearly won't work with my air conditioning :)
Who needs air conditioning at 150+ mph?  ;)
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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2014, 07:51:09 AM »
Sorry about so many separate post. iOS 8 and photobucket are not playing together nicely.


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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2014, 10:27:21 AM »
Off to a good start it looks like you are definitely on your way. I can appreciate the piece by piece build, I am definitely on the same program.
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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #19 on: January 18, 2015, 09:05:59 PM »
New rear quarter lips welded on and working on ride height and tire fitment.


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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #20 on: February 17, 2015, 09:20:27 PM »



Here are a few pics of progress on the Falcon. Starting to get some chassis mocked up and layed out.
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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2015, 09:27:12 PM »
Here are a few more pics. Mocking up driveline fit. Figuring out crank centerline and driveline angle. Looks like we will have to move engine back just a little. Not much maybe an inch.





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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #22 on: February 18, 2015, 08:58:25 PM »
More pick from the chassis shop. Getting a few more bars in. Coming along nicely.

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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #23 on: February 18, 2015, 09:47:00 PM »
Looks great.  That's quite the chassis jig they've got...
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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #24 on: February 21, 2015, 04:03:42 PM »
So I'm guessing the 2015 FE Reunion is probably out of the equation right now? :)
Projects always take (at least) twice as long as expected. And cost (at least) twice as much >:(
Looking good though. That looks like a pretty serious chassis and should handle that 1200hp ok. Are you planning on carbs or injection?
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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #25 on: February 22, 2015, 10:35:32 AM »
It's going to be EFI.

My goal is to get it to all fit under a stock hood.  (Fingers crossed)  :)
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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #26 on: March 16, 2015, 02:09:06 PM »
Here are a few more pics. Getting closer everyday. It's coming along well. I am extremely pleased with how it's looking.





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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #27 on: March 17, 2015, 09:25:31 AM »
Where is the radiator going to go?
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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #28 on: March 17, 2015, 11:39:38 PM »
Quote from: lovehamr on March 17, 2015, 09:25:31 AM
Where is the radiator going to go?

There will be two radiators. One each side of supercharger intake. Have also thought about putting radiator underneath in back of car. Leaning towards two up front though.
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'40 Ford Tudor Sedan all original

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Re: My '68 FE Falcon build....
« Reply #29 on: March 18, 2015, 07:49:30 AM »
Quote from: falcon428 on March 17, 2015, 11:39:38 PM
Quote from: lovehamr on March 17, 2015, 09:25:31 AM
Where is the radiator going to go?

There will be two radiators. One each side of supercharger intake. Have also thought about putting radiator underneath in back of car. Leaning towards two up front though.

Cool! I like the idea of the rads in back, simply to avoid visual obstruction of all those great engine parts in the bay. JMO!
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