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Door-Lock-Rod-Retainer-Clips-C3AZ-6221952
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Originally Posted by
BadBird
Dennis, I do have a Hardtop, but it's a 64 which is different for some odd reason.
I can't find a clip that is specifically labeled as being for for a 1963 Falcon hardtop. This pair of "1964-65 Ford Fairlane Door Lock Rod Retainer Clips C3AZ-6221952-A, Pair" is $8.95 with free postage from e-bay and they sure look like they would work.
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See: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-65-Ford...xU6T5l&vxp=mtr
The number C3AZ indicates 1963. It fits a 1964 Falcon Sprint which is rather similar to a 1963 1/2 Sprint (which is a hardtop).
"This part is compatible with 82 vehicle(s).
Year Make Model Trim Engine
1964 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint 4.3L 260Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated"
These also have the little plastic insert. Mine has a (probably broken) black plastic insert.
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Test Flight Tomorow Morning
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Originally Posted by
Luva65wagon
Dennis, I suspect the center-back of this vent will want to lift up and may tear the thing to pieces.
Hello, Roger.
My cowl vent air scoop prototype is complete (I think) and I will drive the car to work tomorrow morning and see what happens.
I considered anchoring it along it along the back side, but it looks to me that the wind will push the scoop with a clockwise torque (when viewed from the driver's side). That means that it would push the trailing edge of the scoop down, not lift it up.
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Originally Posted by
Luva65wagon
Wind drag is a powerful force than increases exponentially with speed. It may go POOF! Just a thought.
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Agreed. I will keep the vent doors and a vent window open to give a clear flow path for the air and minimize stress on the scoop. I will accelerate slowly and watch the scoop for shaking, flapping, or bowing and hope that the quarter-turn anchors do not pull loose. My top speed in tomorrow morning's traffic will probably be around 45 mph and I will keep a screw driver handy in case I need to pull over and take the thing off.