BUILD THREAD For 1964 Falcon Sprint to Monte Carlo Rallye FIA spec'

[Spgeti]

You bring the car, i'll bring the coke and hookers....

Your showing your age there Bruce....book me a seat !

[Bruce302]

Your showing your age there Bruce....book me a seat !

sounds like we have the makings of a looong boys weekend away

[Paul B]

It might take me 2-3 years to build the car!

[John McKechnie]

Since I am bringing a Falcon for you on the 10th Bruce, can I have the coke and hookers................

[Paul B]

The Monte Carlo cars came with twin fuel tanks the main tank which was about 60 liters and a auxiliary tank around 42 liters, mounted in the boot directly above the diff.
This is a picture of a 1963 Monte carlo car. I have seen a picture of a 1964 they had a round tank But I have since misplaced it - Check out the ballast in the boot!

This system had a Stewart Warner Fuel pump that pumped fuel from the main tank

I have a round 42 liter tank coming for the car

[Spgeti]

So you need a spade and rope as well to help get out of the kitty litter....?

[Spgeti]

Since I am bringing a Falcon for you on the 10th Bruce, can I have the coke and hookers................

You will have to get in line...!

[Paul B]

So you need a spade and rope as well to help get out of the kitty litter....?

And the winch too!!, plus 2 spare wheels to change my tyres on the side of the track

[Bruce302]

Since I am bringing a Falcon for you on the 10th Bruce, can I have the coke and hookers................

If you share....

[John McKechnie]

Its not as if I am bringing a Chevvy............

[Paul B]

Well Christmas comes early in our house, (just about all year round!) the first of the xmas pressies are here.
1 set of Koni classic shocks

These are the same fit as mustang but the front shock top mount is pressed out and is replaced with a bolt & nut. These are correct for the 1964 Monte Carlo Falcon

These go with heavy duty front and rear springs, which are still a work in progress, Front springs should arrive in January.

[Paul B]

Great clip from 1969 NASCAR


[video=youtube;78q5hnkK9fg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78q5hnkK9fg[/video]

[Bruce302]

Well Christmas comes early in our house, (just about all year round!) the first of the xmas pressies are here.
1 set of Koni classic shocks
[ATTACH=CONFIG]48122[/ATTACH]

These are the same fit as mustang but the front shock top mount is pressed out and is replaced with a bolt & nut. These are correct for the 1964 Monte Carlo Falcon

These go with heavy duty front and rear springs, which are still a work in progress, Front springs should arrive in January.

Those are very nice, mine are ready for paint and new 'water slide' decals.

[Paul B]

Mr fussy strikes again!
I was not happy with the structure of the front fenders, I just had to do it right. So they have now been reinforced with a flexible structural fiberglass mesh. This has maintained a good race weight but increased the flexible strength of the fender significantly.
This is a shot from the inside

So now this has all been correctly fitted up and 80% of the door and front fender gapping is complete

[Bruce302]

What weight are they Paul ? They look super light weight.

B

[Steve Holmes]

Well Christmas comes early in our house, (just about all year round!) the first of the xmas pressies are here.
1 set of Koni classic shocks
[ATTACH=CONFIG]48122[/ATTACH]

These are the same fit as mustang but the front shock top mount is pressed out and is replaced with a bolt & nut. These are correct for the 1964 Monte Carlo Falcon

These go with heavy duty front and rear springs, which are still a work in progress, Front springs should arrive in January.

Wow, where did you find these?

[Paul B]

Hi Steve,
These are still available as a brand new item, and manufactured (in Holland) to the same specification as they were.
They come with 3 period stickers, Including the classic sticker, as shown. Not cheap, once you pay freight, land them & GST
I needed these as they are correct for the Rally Sprint

https://konimarket.com/products/1968-1969-chevrolet-camaro-with-multi-leaf-spring-koni-classic-shock-rear-573

Or your specialist GM aftermarket supplier may have them

[Paul B]

What weight are they Paul ? They look super light weight.

B

The steel fenders are 22 lb and the fiber are 11.5lb,with the extra fiberglass structure added and had to make the new reinforcing panel. Paint preparation with polyester filler & paint on the fenders which may add another 1lb

[khyndart in CA]

Paul,
When I came to work today I saw this fine 1964 Falcon 260 Auto Station Wagon sitting in the parking lot. Although the roof has a slight rust issue I thought you could have something like this as your tow / support vehicle. What do you think ?

(Ken H)

[Paul B]

That's cool Ken, Thanks for posting it.
Funny, I have been looking at a few Falcon woody wagons lately. It looks fairly rust free apart from the roof, as you mentioned.
It looks like it has a set of early American racing rims fitted. Guess it has a 2 speed auto.
Is it for sale?
Cheers
Paul