I have to start somewhere

**BadBird** · October 22nd, 2020, 11:41 PM

I am looking for a 63 2 door hardtop as some of you already know. I want to get started on the build but can't seem to find a round body that either isn't costing an arm and a leg or they are more rust that metal. So, if someone knows of one, or for that matter an earlier model I am going to start building the engine.
Yeah, I know, cart before the horse but I need a winter project.
Just like my last Falcon I know exactly what I want to build. This car will be a gasser and the engine I am going to build ia a 351/427 stroker. I loved the 347 I built for the first car, but I want more HP in this one. Probably going to go for another DSS Racing Short Block with forged internals. They do great quality work so, that fits.
I will let you all know where the process is going soon I hope. Have a great fall and stay warm. Larry

**Gitanesteel** · October 23rd, 2020, 09:14 PM

Here's the 63 2 door we pulled out of a shed two weeks ago. Was sitting on concrete so it's pretty solid.

63 2 door.jpg

**Luva65wagon** · October 24th, 2020, 12:33 PM

Larry,

I know it's not a hardtop, but for the gasser look it would be an awesome with the t-bird style roof it has. I saw it when it was still buried in the garage.

**pbrown** · October 24th, 2020, 02:04 PM

That 63 would work well as a gasser. It really needs a big block though. Maybe a 427 with a blower on top and dual quads. No hood.

**BadBird** · October 24th, 2020, 11:31 PM

There are multiple engines that can work but I am looking at the 347/427 stroker. Attached is a car that I have fallen in love with. Even the color. I doubt if I can make one look this good, but who knows. Larry

https://siamagazin.com/custom-built-...n-gasser-2020/

**BadBird** · November 21st, 2020, 11:49 PM

Anyone hear anymore on the 63 mentioned above? I am needing a car.
I was originally going to buy a short block from DSS Racing and then add all the parts to complete the engine I want. BUT, I have been talking to Prestige Motorsports and have found that I don't think I can build the engine for much less than they provide a turn key. They tune it, dyno it and it has a three year warranty with a 80% drive and 20% drag race usage. You can see the engine they are going to put together for me on this you tube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=rRlKrWxqJZ8
The engine they will build will be a little different. The one in the video is a 408 stroker and I am getting a 427 stroker. The video engine has 225 heads and I am getting AFR 205 heads for better streetability. Not sure if the cam is different, but it will have all forged crank, rods and pistons. The same intake and same carbs. The engine they dyno on the video has 602 HP. Mine will be a little less because of the different heads. But not much. I will let you know more next week. Larry

**gtaroger** · December 23rd, 2020, 01:08 PM

In 1973 my cousin had a 63 Falcon that looked like a gasser. It had the stright front axle. The axle was from a econoline that was cut in half and a section removed. It had a 9 inch rear axle with a 4.56 gear.Rear wheel wells were opened up and ran L-60-15 tires on the rear and front runners on the front.The engine was a early 289 warmed over a bit and a T10 trans. That was his daily driver . He even drove it through the winters.I drove it once,that was the scariest driving car I have ever driven.It had a very small steering wheel and it was all over the road. When he drove it ,you would never have known. I've had very good luck with DDS parts. I have a SVT Boss 302 block with DSS forged crank,rods and pistons.Spin it up to 6500 rpms ,never a problem.Roger

**BadBird** · December 23rd, 2020, 07:38 PM

Thanks to our president Roger, in locating a good 63 2 door hardtop, I am now the proud owner of this little Falcon. It is in Michigan and will be shipping it to me after the first of the year. Thanks Roger. Hope these couple of photos work. Larry63 .jpg 63 falcon.jpg

**Luva65wagon** · December 23rd, 2020, 08:16 PM

Lord, I pray Larry is still thankful when this little Falcon arrives. Amen

**BadBird** · December 23rd, 2020, 09:05 PM

Now that is funny. LOL. Roger, this car is definitely in better shape then the 64 I built. I just never got to post all the BEFORE pictures of it. The seller tells me that this car is in very good condition. It has a 289, (not running) 4 speed transmission, (not installed). Mustang bucket seats and original Falcon bucket seats with the car. It has the console. It was a vinyl roof car, vinyl removed upon storage to prevent rust. Windshield is cracked. It comes with the windshield and back window trim along with roof rail trim. He sent other pictures that shows minimal rust in trunk area. Doesn't look bad. It was stored in his garage for 26 years. There will be lots and lots of work but am anxious to get it and get started. The one thing the seller told me that is NOT good is the rear wheel wells were cut out and flaired. They do look bad when the picture is expanded. That will be fun. I have looked for months at 63 hardtops and almost all were worse than this one. Soooooo We'll see. Keep praying Roger Larry

**beerbelly** · December 28th, 2020, 04:28 AM

Something like this might be nice for the rear wheel wells. Fronts repurposed?

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**BadBird** · December 28th, 2020, 11:49 AM

Beerbelly, what is your name. Feels weird saying Beerbelly. I agree and have thought about putting the front wheel well sections on the rear. I have seen that before in other pictures. Thanks and that is definitely an option. Larry