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Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« on: October 07, 2020, 10:04:02 AM »
What's everyone's opinion on putting my 352 project into something like a 67-68 Mustang coupe?  I'm not in a hurry to find something.  I'd like to do quite a bit of dyno testing first, but eventually it needs to go in something.  I'm thinking a light weight car would compliment the 352's personality. 
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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2020, 10:22:30 AM »
Either that or a Maverick.  Lots of mustangs out there, but not so many Mavericks.

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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2020, 10:59:01 AM »
55 or 56 Ford 2 door sedan...That would be cool.

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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2020, 11:18:33 AM »
You won't find anything lighter than a '60-'63 Falcon.

They are cheap and plentiful, at least on my side of the US.
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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2020, 11:22:26 AM »
You might want to look at at a 67 or up Falcon.  They're a little heavier than the earlier ones, but an FE is a bolt-in swap, which would make the project a lot easier/quicker.

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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2020, 11:47:36 AM »
62 Corvette with straight axle , tilt front end and a mail box hood scoop :) then name the car " mouse trap "

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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2020, 12:06:24 PM »
Never thought about a Falcon.  Just scoping around the internet, a 66-67 isn't a bad looking ride.  What do they weigh?
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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2020, 12:18:33 PM »
Falcon is a great idea but ‘65.
Not as easy but damn cool looking. IMHO  :)
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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2020, 12:19:50 PM »
So an FE is a drop in on a 66-67?  Did any of them come setup for a manual trans?
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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2020, 12:56:38 PM »
Yes, the '66 Falcon used the same front end architecture as the Fairlane.  FE will bolt in with Fairlane mounts, etc.  Joe-JDC
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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2020, 01:36:25 PM »
The '66-'70 Falcon is a nice car, too. But, about 300 lb heavier than the early ones. The '66-70 have std trans, too.

Curiously, in '78 I had a '67 Cortina (English Ford) the front end of the Cortina, is a scaled down '66 Falcon. Makes me like the '66 Falcon more.


'66-70 Falcon
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4681 mm / 184.3 in, width: 1859 mm / 73.2 in, wheelbase: 2819 mm / 111 in
reference weights: shipping weight 1143 kg / 2519 lbs base curb weight: 1195 kg / 2634 lbs

reference weights: shipping weight 1242 kg / 2738 lbs base curb weight: 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (heaviest 2 door)

'60-'63 Falcon
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4602 mm / 181.2 in, width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in, wheelbase: 2781 mm / 109.5 in
reference weights: shipping weight 1035 kg / 2282 lbs base curb weight: 1084 kg / 2390 lbs

reference weights: shipping weight 1114 kg / 2455 lbs base curb weight: 1160 kg / 2557 lbs (heaviest 2 door)

You should probably add at least 350 lb to these numbers for a FE and 9" rear.
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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2020, 02:24:12 PM »
The '66-'70 Falcon is a nice car, too. But, about 300 lb heavier than the early ones. The '66-70 have std trans, too.

Curiously, in '78 I had a '67 Cortina (English Ford) the front end of the Cortina, is a scaled down '66 Falcon. Makes me like the '66 Falcon more.


'66-70 Falcon
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4681 mm / 184.3 in, width: 1859 mm / 73.2 in, wheelbase: 2819 mm / 111 in
reference weights: shipping weight 1143 kg / 2519 lbs base curb weight: 1195 kg / 2634 lbs

reference weights: shipping weight 1242 kg / 2738 lbs base curb weight: 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (heaviest 2 door)

'60-'63 Falcon
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4602 mm / 181.2 in, width: 1781 mm / 70.1 in, wheelbase: 2781 mm / 109.5 in
reference weights: shipping weight 1035 kg / 2282 lbs base curb weight: 1084 kg / 2390 lbs

reference weights: shipping weight 1114 kg / 2455 lbs base curb weight: 1160 kg / 2557 lbs (heaviest 2 door)

You should probably add at least 350 lb to these numbers for a FE and 9" rear.

Yep, would still be a pretty light ride and even looks a little Fairlane-ish.   I'm liking this idea better and better.   

Which 4-speed did they have?  3-speed Toploader?
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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2020, 02:44:53 PM »
The 4 speed was an option, so that should also be pretty easy if you're looking to put a 4 speed behind it.

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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2020, 03:24:21 PM »
Here's one that I found online. 66 Falcon Futura Sport Coupe. I've got one in the garage I hope to have this badass someday!
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Re: Been thinking about what I'd like to put the 352 in....
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2020, 03:36:17 PM »
One vote for crappy pickup truck