Call me crazy - Ranchero's (again)

**Luva65wagon** · December 19th, 2011, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by BadBird

This is really looking fantastic. I am so amazed, (don't know why) at your ability to take something and turn it into such a beatiful vehicle in such a short period of time. Congratulations, Badbird,Larry

Thanks Larry. Same could be said of you, I think. Mine's a 20-footer, and was intended as such, whereas yours is a 1-incher. Flawless.

Originally Posted by Doghows

Boy you would think that putting 2 fuel filters on there would have stopped all that junk.. Guess I should have just junked that tank??
Anyway looks awesome as usual. Got the parts from Gene thanks for that, and hope that bed trim is what you need.
Can't wait to see it out on the road. Toady maybe?? Off to alignment..

I tried to clean that tank, but it was beyond the capability of the methods supplied to do the job of cleaning out the rust, so it is just coated. We'll see how long it takes before I have to break down and spend the $300 for a new tank. I may add back in a pre-filter filter.

Sent a PM about the parts. I'm going to shoot for a test drive sometime this week, though I really ought to spend an hour, at least, and get some Christmas shopping done. How long does it take to buy gift cards?

I may choose a more local place to get the front-end aligned. Driving it to Renton with unknown alignment may not be wise. I could probably sell-off my "free" front-end alignment I won at the Bowen Skarff car show and apply that to the cost of a more local service.

Then off to Rhino-liners for the bed coating.

**BillP 98201** · December 20th, 2011, 07:17 AM

You are almost there...........

Question is....... what are you going to do with yourself after flarechero is finished?

**doghows** · December 20th, 2011, 08:16 AM

I think he is going to start on a sedan delivery?

But only if there is a pile of cash in place of where the glove box should be.

**Luva65wagon** · December 20th, 2011, 11:03 AM

Considering I've let just about everything else in my life fall by the wayside, I think I'll have plenty to occupy my time. But I also plan to help a certain other member get another Ranchero done.

Come spring, when the sedan delivery is back from paint, you can set up a cot in the garage, feed me, and I'll spend an entire weekend out in Sequim to move that forward too.

And I also have a lot of "stuff waiting for me to list on ebay, so I think I will be busy.

**doghows** · December 20th, 2011, 12:11 PM

If you didn't flaunt your talents so much we wouldn't be requesting your skills.
Just kidding, it is great to have someone with the talent and the willingness to help out us less talented people. Your contributions to the club, web site and others is greatly appreciated.

**Luva65wagon** · December 20th, 2011, 12:33 PM

Ah shucks. Thanks dude, man.

**Luva65wagon** · December 20th, 2011, 12:43 PM

Maybe this should be my next project. Got the link out of the SCFF chapter newsletter. Heck, he seems to be where I was only a few weeks ago.

Only $20K

http://www.Photobucket.com/1963FalconRanchero

**BillP 98201** · December 21st, 2011, 07:18 AM

Hope Gene doesnt get any ideas now.......lol

**Luva65wagon** · December 23rd, 2011, 11:50 PM

I got it done in time for Christmas. Whew-hoo! Next week I'll take it down to get the bed liner shot and call it good.

Merry Christmas.

**BillP 98201** · December 24th, 2011, 09:46 AM

Nothin says the holidays like a "Flarechero" Christmas card! SAWEEEET!

**Jeff W** · December 24th, 2011, 10:46 AM

It looks like you used the clip on door mirrors meant for window frame installation and mounted to the front of the door. How do you like that? Can you post a closer shot of that... I am still struggling on my mirror location. I don't like any of the places I have tried.

**SmithKid** · December 24th, 2011, 11:07 AM

VERY nice, Roger!

**Luva65wagon** · December 24th, 2011, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jeff W

It looks like you used the clip on door mirrors meant for window frame installation and mounted to the front of the door. How do you like that? Can you post a closer shot of that... I am still struggling on my mirror location. I don't like any of the places I have tried.

I took closer picture of it, but didn't post it. You can't see the passenger side mirror at all. I don't like these mirrors at all and will be ordering a set - of something - after the holiday. Probably the stock Falcon mirror. For this week, so I can take it out for a test drive and get the bed liner done, these are fine.

**redfalken** · December 24th, 2011, 04:08 PM

Looks great Roger! I've never been in a Falcon that had useful side mirrors. I'd say point them so you can crane your neck to see if you're going to hit something when you back up. For switching lanes while driving, I would just rely on the rear view mirror with a quick glance over your shoulder!

If I ever paint my Falcon again, I'll probably just weld over the old holes (mine are on the door near the front of the wing window) and get some vintage tear drops to clamp on the door window frame.

**Luva65wagon** · December 25th, 2011, 12:46 PM

Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for a great year of Falcon antics. My year was clearly a Falcon driven year, but not exactly a drive my Falcon year.

Kenny - I agree with you about the mirrors. There is just not a good place if you want to use your wing windows as air pushers (full swing - grab the wind). You really have to mount them aft -behind the wing. Not a pretty spot. I did wander the bone-yard on Friday to get ideas, maybe find something different, but 99% of all mirrors are now in-place-of wing windows. Oh well. Will use the peep mirrors in their funky placement until I get an epiphany.

Ho Ho Ho.