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  1. Thread: Window Stuff

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    I recently ran into a stainless steel trim roof...

    I recently ran into a stainless steel trim roof rail trim issue when I was putting my 64 comet cyclone back together that has the same roof line as the falcon hardtop.

    Roger is right about the...
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    Portland Swap Meet

    Just a note that a few of us California Falcon guys will be at Portland Swap Meet on April 9th - 12th. This is mostly a buying expedition for my Comet, but we'll have an inside space at the Expo...
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    2009 FCA Pacific Regional Report

    The 2009 FCA Pacific Regional was held at the Marriott Hotel in Rancho Cordova (near Sacramento) on 9/26/09. There were 62 Falcons registered at the show. That's a pretty good turnout considering...
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    A bit off topic

    Roger-

    John did relate your story...and I think I read about your carb problem here. The grade I am talking about is the one south of Grants Pass...the one past Ashland just before you cross...
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    Roger---I was hoping to hear a story about your...

    Roger---I was hoping to hear a story about your Wagon and how it breezed up the grade at Ashland. There is always next year, but not sure where it will be yet.

    Al Aiello
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    FCA Pacific Regional

    It is not too late to send in your registration and make your hotel reservations. It's quite a distance from Washington or Oregon, but it is a straight shot down Highway 5. There will be some folks...
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    I too installed the Ignitor I in my Falcon Wagon...

    I too installed the Ignitor I in my Falcon Wagon with 200 six...that was about 3 years ago. I keep the stock points in the glove compartment just in case...I used the stock coil and it was one of...
  8. Thread: C4 question

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    c-4 trannys

    The original C-4 on my 65 Falcon had the "green-dot" drive selection on it that let you start out in 1st gear, and it also has a second drive selection that lets you start out in 2nd gear. I prefer...
  9. Thread: Carb Question

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    I did a bit more checking on the carbs...the ones...

    I did a bit more checking on the carbs...the ones I posted photos of are model 1940 types that came later than the original carb (motorcraft 1100) that came on my Falcon.
  10. Thread: Carb Question

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    Yes--we don't want the wife mad...I will do some...

    Yes--we don't want the wife mad...I will do some checking on shipping and a rebuild kit and get back to you with a private message.
  11. Thread: Carb Question

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    Carburetors for a 200 Six

    Zoran-

    Attached are some photos of two carburetors that will fit a 200 six.

    The one on the left has an AUTOMATIC choke and is a HOLLY type. I just pulled this one off my '65 Falcon Wagon...
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    2009 FCA Pacific Regional

    I received news that the 2009 FCA Pacific Regional will be held on September 26th at the Marriot Hotel in Rancho Cordova, California. Rancho Cordova is near Sacramento. The Regional will be held...
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    Leaky Falcon Window

    I thought I fixed the water leak at the RH rear seat window on my two door wagon. The first good rain of the season indicates I still have a problem. The water enters the wagon through the window...
  14. Thread: Build Sheets

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    Build Sheets

    Here are a couple photos...this Build Sheet that I found on the 65 Convertible is pretty beat up..but you get the idea. I was lucky to find one for my 65 Sprint Hardtop years ago...and it's in much...
  15. Thread: Build Sheets

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    Build Sheets

    I'm currently taking apart a '65 Falcon Convertible that is a real "original" car. It's too bad the frame rails and floor pans are rusted...Anyway, as I was taking the front door panels off I found...
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    Caravan heading North

    I am coordinating a Northern Migration to the 2008 FCA Pacific Regional in Salem, Oregon. Below is the schedule for the Falcon Migration:

    On Thursday afternoon (8/14), a group of us will be...
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    Kenny's Honda

    Hey Kenny,

    Your Honda looks great. It reminds me of the 350 Honda I had in high school...except mine was not a scrambler---it had the down-swept pipes...I think it was referred to as a CB 350. ...
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    FCA Pacific Regional - Hotel Reservations

    This is a reminder to make your hotel reservations if you a planning to attend the FCA Regional in Salem. There are a limited number of rooms at the Red Lion Hotel in Salem at a special rate. The...
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    Poll: The Show will held on August 15th - 16th in...

    The Show will held on August 15th - 16th in Salem, Oregon. The host hotel in the Salem area will soon be selected. The Regional Show will be held on Saturday, August 16th at Antique Powerland in...
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    Ford Fever Show - August 19th, 2007

    A few of us from the Sonoma County Falcons will be attending the Ford Fever Car Show on August 19th, in Woodburn, Oregon. The show is held at the drag strip in Woodburn. We had a great time at the...
  21. Thread: Grille repair

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    Grille Repair

    The breaks can be repaired by welding. The problem with welding aluminum is that if the grill is reanodized, the portion of the grill that is welded will not anodize properly and show as a flaw. ...
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    Naming of the Falcon

    I recently wrote a short article for our Sonoma Chapter newsletter regarding the naming of the Falcon. It's posted on the web at:

    http://westcoastfalcons.com/scff/histriv/namegame.pdf
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    1965 Falcon Sprints

    Hey Thor,

    I was not really looking too hard for the 65 Sprint Convertible, but then one day it just happened...so hang in there. They are a limited quantity you know...with only 300 converts and...
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    Thanks Kenny...and Introduction

    Thanks for the welcome and offer...I think this site is great!

    In way of an intro, I should say a few things about my Falcons. When Kenny was down in these parts, we had a 64 Futura Convertible,...
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    Falcon Name

    I was doing some research on the Falcon Name and came up with the following:


    The Falcon name was used on early design models for the new-sized Ford, but it was not officially designated the...
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