I was under the impression from Jay Baker (who had a Mustang sway bar he was selling) that the Mustang bar was too wide for the Falcon (drag link is, for instance).
But you can't argue with experience.
I was under the impression from Jay Baker (who had a Mustang sway bar he was selling) that the Mustang bar was too wide for the Falcon (drag link is, for instance).
But you can't argue with experience.
Roger Moore
63 "Flarechero"
powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear
I have a Mustang sway bar (1") on my '65.
Gene Smith
Fredrickson, WA
'65 Ranchero Deluxe
302, EFI, 4-Spd
Granada Discs
I think I'll end up giving the Grab-a-Trak a try. I couldn't find a website for the manufacturer but I emailed Mustangs Plus to see if they had any feedback on the fit. Hope I get a reply tomorrow.
If you search through TFFN, there are so many conflicting opinions. Some say they're running this exact sway bar on a `62 and they fit fine, some say they stress the end links, and some say they won't fit and suggest the Falcon Enterprise bar that says it's for the Falcon.
I'll post back when I find out for sure. Pat - I'll call this weekend and see how it fits in yours.
Kenny Likins
Ballard, Seattle, WA
www.redfalken.com
`62 Tudor Sedan (`69 200, C4, 8-inch 4-lug 2.79 rearend, Duraspark II, MSD, Weber 32/36 DGEV)
Hello, Kenny.
Check out this article on the difference between a 1962 and a 1965 Ford Falcon front suspension. Interesting stuff.
See: http://www.cometeastcarclub.org/PDFs...ingUpgrade.pdf
Nicely done article. It's great that someone took all the time to put it together. It says the comparison is between the `63-64 and the `65. I'd have to go crawl under the car to see if my `62 is different.
Kenny Likins
Ballard, Seattle, WA
www.redfalken.com
`62 Tudor Sedan (`69 200, C4, 8-inch 4-lug 2.79 rearend, Duraspark II, MSD, Weber 32/36 DGEV)
'65 bits install on all years (60-65) as far as I know. I have 65 V8 parts in the Ranchero. The 63/64 years were the first in a Falcon with a v8 and they did a different front end on these than the 65, which got more the Mustang style.
Falconparts.com do a good write-up too on this and suggest to do a full updaye to 65 parts - since the 63/64 are all but impossible to find for one, and expensive if you do.
http://www.falconparts.com/ford-falc...ersion-d19.htm
Roger Moore
63 "Flarechero"
powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear
I ran all 65 V8 manual steering parts in mine until I switched to the RRS stuff.
Patrick Brown
331 Stroker / T5 / 8" / Wilwood Disks / RRS R&P Steering / Megasquirt EFI
I've got a few projects done but this crappy weather has slowed down my progress!
The Monte Carlo bar is installed and looks great. The powder coating Steve used matches my engine bay perfectly. The curve goes around my stock air breather and seems sturdy.
I took the steering box out and brought it to Red Head to have a look at. They rebuilt it originally and over the last year or more it seems like it has been getting sloppy. The one year warranty was up 2-1/2 years ago but they only charged me for the parts. They installed a brand new sector and ball rack, free labor. And it came back with another fresh paint job!
Spent a few hours this morning removing the headers. I've a lot of the bolts out and things removed that are in the way but have a few more hours to go. Headers are nice but a PITA to install or remove. I'll drop them off at Performance Coatings in Auburn for some ceramic coating. My POR-15 hasn't held up and they're getting a light coat of rust already. Should have done this from the git go but now I know!
And as to comply with the "every new project is an excuse to buy a new tool" rule, I got a floor jack. 2-ton, goes from 2-3/4" to 19-5/8" and has the quick pump feature. Love it! I was always having to stack a couple of 2x4s on my old one to get the Falcon tires off the ground and it barely fit under my Accord. This solved both of those problems!
Kenny Likins
Ballard, Seattle, WA
www.redfalken.com
`62 Tudor Sedan (`69 200, C4, 8-inch 4-lug 2.79 rearend, Duraspark II, MSD, Weber 32/36 DGEV)
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