Looking very good. Congratulations and thanks for the pictures. What a beautiful car. I have one rear window handle that comes off every once in awhile. Larry
Looking very good. Congratulations and thanks for the pictures. What a beautiful car. I have one rear window handle that comes off every once in awhile. Larry
Larry Smith
1964 Futura
347 stroker
WOW! Looks great, Don. Can't wait to hear the result when you enter it in a show or two.
Gene Smith
Fredrickson, WA
'65 Ranchero Deluxe
302, EFI, 4-Spd
Granada Discs
Awesome to see it in final form and so happy to hear you got to drive it too! I enjoyed being involved in your project.
Phil
Thanks guys. I was looking to see if I can plan a trip back to enter the falcon in a car show or two? I see the Bowen Scarff show is August 20th. Any other recommendations?
Roger, the rear handles did "click" when I put em on the last time. I think there was just still too much pressure.
Don Bartlett
Federal Way, WA
61 Four Door Sedan
144-6, 3 on the tree
Oops, that date was for last year's all Ford show.
Don Bartlett
Federal Way, WA
61 Four Door Sedan
144-6, 3 on the tree
2017 Early Ford and All Makes Picnic June 4th
Bellevue College
We usually get to this one.
Jeff Watson
Seattle, WA
'63 Tudor Wagon (170 - 3 spd.)
Is that show only for V8's Jeff?
By the way, just fyi, at the last meeting Roger gave me the email about the writer that is doing stories on old Fords...I did email him last week, but haven't heard back yet.
Don Bartlett
Federal Way, WA
61 Four Door Sedan
144-6, 3 on the tree
The show is actually for all makes and models. It used to be only Ford's but several years ago they opened it up. It is s Ford heavy.
Sadly I just checked the calendar and it is the same weekend as the Girl scouts Father/Daughter camping trip. Looks like I will miss it for the second year. I had gone the previous eight.
Jeff Watson
Seattle, WA
'63 Tudor Wagon (170 - 3 spd.)
Wow! Your car looks really nice. It is an extremely cute little Falcon. You are going to have a lot of fun driving it.
Dennis Pierson
Tampa, FL
"The Wonder Falcon"
'63 Futura Hardtop (260, Ford-O-Matic, bench seat)
Thanks a Dennis!
Guys...any of you ever done a steering wheel restore? (Mine has 21 cracks)
I've seen the Eastwood kit, watched the YouTube videos....my open question: after the cracks are filled in and everything is sanded, then sprayed with adhesion promoter and ready to go, when you get to paint stage what is the right primer and paint to use?
And do you use clear coat? If so, Which one?
Don Bartlett
Federal Way, WA
61 Four Door Sedan
144-6, 3 on the tree
I have done two, both white.
First one I used "Appliance Paint" in a rattle can bought at Home Depot.
The second Kenny painted for me when he was shooting the white on his motorcycle tin. He used a tap part base/clear with a hardened.
I haven't installed the base/clear wheel yet but they both still look great after 5 or so years.
I should say the paint looks great, there are a few micro-cracks going on where I repaired with epoxy putty.
Jeff Watson
Seattle, WA
'63 Tudor Wagon (170 - 3 spd.)
Guys, here is the video from the first drive with Jason.
https://youtu.be/o5scQ13bUXU
Don Bartlett
Federal Way, WA
61 Four Door Sedan
144-6, 3 on the tree
Good video. Car is amazing and looks like it is running well. Now all you need is some time to take it to the shows. Great job. That being said, you know me. It needs a large V8, open headers and slicks. Just kidding. I am sure your family is all proud of you for restoring your granddads car. Beautiful story and car. Larry
Larry Smith
1964 Futura
347 stroker
That might be the retirement project some day Larry...
Don Bartlett
Federal Way, WA
61 Four Door Sedan
144-6, 3 on the tree
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