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1962 Ford Falcon Build Thread (sorta)
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Hey guys. My current project is a 62 Falcon 4 dr sedan. It's a bit of an odd build, but what do you expect on turboford? I'm putting the 2.3t and t5 from my ranger in it, and doing a Mustang II front conversion with a 4-link rear and narrowed 31 spline 8.8.

I really like the patina, so I don't plan to paint it. The exteerior will be a little bit rat-rod or clunker style, what ever they are calling it these days. But in reality, it's a sort of oddball pro-touring build.

I've decided not to do an actual build thread on here due to the no direct links to pictures policy, but I am writing a blog about the process of building a car. Feel free to follow that blog or just watch this thread because I'll post links to my updates here.

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1962 Falcon
MII Front Suspension, 4-Link Rear, 8.8, 5.0 V8 (Formerly 2.3T )

88 Ranger 2wd RB20DET (Formerly 2.3T, sold)
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I'm lovin' the Falcon buildup, <font color=navy>Jesse</font>! :thumbup: My grandparents had one of those in white with a red interior. It had a 144-inch six and "three-on-the-tree".

Very "stealthy" with the 4-dr sleeper body style.....and will probably surprise quite a few unwary weekend cruisers, lol! Smile

C'ya - RAY
Placerville, California
(former)  '78 2.3T Courier w/blow-thru Autolite 2bbl carb ~ (current)  '87 2.3T Ranger w/PiMP’d EFI
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I have a 1965 Ranchero I built. There are a few pic's if you do a search. I will be glad to share info as far as what I did. The only regret I have is leaving the original steering.
B Edwards
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thats awesome!
gonna clear over the patina to keep it where its at?
keep the pics and updates coming
xr,69 SC/Rambler clone,68 Rebel LSA swap,71 XJ6 LS swap, 66 Lincoln, FXR, Tundra SC, 66 F100 460/c6
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I can dig it!
Want to make the Turboford Gods laugh? Tell them your plans. -Jedneck
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Love it! Post pics when you can.

Lon
'78 Zephyr Z7
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Awesome project keep us updated!
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Thanks guys.

motorhead_1, I'm not sure if I want to clear coat it or not.
1962 Falcon
MII Front Suspension, 4-Link Rear, 8.8, 5.0 V8 (Formerly 2.3T )

88 Ranger 2wd RB20DET (Formerly 2.3T, sold)
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If you're in LA why bother? Bring that bad boy back east and it'll cease to exist in a couple years, lol. I wish we could drive cars with patina around here. Sadly, patina around here is missing the lower couple of inches of your car.

Lon
'78 Zephyr Z7
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Some call it patina, others call it rust!
One you can charge more for, one has a hard sell
xr,69 SC/Rambler clone,68 Rebel LSA swap,71 XJ6 LS swap, 66 Lincoln, FXR, Tundra SC, 66 F100 460/c6
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