falconfred's 1966 Ford Falcon

1966

Ford

Falcon

Wimbledon White

Bought the car new in 1966 to commute to college. Originally a six cylinder 3 speed manual car. Drove it on the street until 1972 when I converted it to a drag car with a variety of 289's and 302W's. Raced it until 1988 when I parked it due to career responsibilities. Been sitting in my garage ever since. Finally decided to put it back on the street with a 347 stroker. Hope to have it finished for its 50th birthday in 2016.

347 stroker short block by Coast High Performance. Other components being spec'd now. Will run an ATI C-4.

Original red factory interior with bench seat. 6 point roll cage and subframe connectors by S&W Race Cars.

Wimbledon White paint redone by Denny's Custom Car shop in the mid 80's. Rear wheel openings re-arched to accept 29" diameter tires. Otherwise dead stock and original.

None. Car was a stripper and did not even come with a factory radio.

Rearched rear springs with Lakewood slapper bars. 9" rear. Currently has a 5.43 gear and Mark Williams spool and axles, but they will obviously be replaced for the street. 6 point cage and subframe connectors by S&W Race Cars.

Centerline Draglites all around.