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Topic: My Falcon in Car Craft Magazine.
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Just Jim
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: So Cal
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 10-29-2001 09:55 PM
  
Check out page 51 of the December 2001 Car Craft for a pic of my Falcon.It was taken on a hot August day when the old bird was running off it's normal 12 second times,but I'm glad they put it in the mag anyway.It was faster with the old paint,however.------------------
"Just Falcon Around"
1962 Falcon 351W
1958 Morris Minor 289
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cpmaverick
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From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 10-29-2001 11:41 PM
I saw it Jim!! Congrats  They had some good words for you.
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-02-2001 04:42 PM
I saw it, Jim! Very Cool!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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Just Jim
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: So Cal
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 11-02-2001 07:21 PM
Thanks guys,
I'm still waiting for the mailman to bring my copy. I bought one a few days ago from the newsstand tho. Not a big pic or article on the car,but I was happy they printed it.------------------
"Just Falcon Around"
1962 Falcon 351W
1958 Morris Minor 289
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mustangs68
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From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-04-2001 01:19 PM
Great Jim..!!!!only photo I got published hangs on the post office wall...
sam
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine USA
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posted 11-04-2001 05:30 PM
Here, for those who don't have the magazine yet:  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
My Photo Page
My goal is to stop being such a pessimist... but that probably won't happen...
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cpmaverick
Moderator Posts: 1181
From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 11-04-2001 05:55 PM
Thanks Steve
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 2544
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-05-2001 01:48 AM
Nice car Jim,I have always liked those little falcons.You run a 351w I did not know that would fit.
Ron------------------
65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty 1-5/8 headers,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,Black Magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish.
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Just Jim
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: So Cal
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 11-05-2001 10:44 PM
Thanks guys. My copy finally arived in the mail today.The mailman must be a slow reader.Fastymz: I noticed your car has a 351W also.The Falcon and early Mustang have almost the same engine compartments so what fits a Mustang fits a Falcon also. I used tubular Automotive swap headers but I just purchased some 1 3/4 primary Hookers which I hope will fit.They should as they work on a '65 Mustang.Maybe a little hit with a hammer here and there will be required. ------------------
"Just Falcon Around"
1962 Falcon 351W
1958 Morris Minor 289
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 2544
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-07-2001 12:44 AM
When I was young and did know any better.I had a 64 falcon,but sold to after 1 mo.My stang dose not have any dash pad at all it looks just like the falcon dash.I have had a few people tell me that the 1-3/4 headers will fit.What gears and trans do you run.
Ron.------------------
65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty 1-5/8 headers,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,Black Magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish.
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Just Jim
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: So Cal
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 11-07-2001 08:47 PM
Fastmz, You have a cool car,looks like fun.
My Falcon is running a homebuilt C4 with 3500 stall TCI converter and 9inch with 4.11's and Detroit locker. I'm thinking of going to 3.70's as it's a bit much on the freeway.I don't drive it much so might just leave it as is.------------------
"Just Falcon Around"
1962 Falcon 351W
1958 Morris Minor 289
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-08-2001 01:10 AM
Thanks Jim,are the 4:11 to much around town or just on the freeway.I'd like to get the 3.80 or 4:11 not sure which one yet.
Ron------------------
65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty 1-5/8 headers,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,Black Magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Just Jim
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: So Cal
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 11-08-2001 06:46 PM
The 4.11's are fine around town,but if you do much freeway driving then they aren't much fun.I'd go with the 3.80's for a good compromise or 3.50's for alot of freeway driving. Either one would be an impovement on those Bonneville Speed Week gears you have now.Maybe you're going to run that Silver State speed run out in the Nevada desert?Ha.------------------
"Just Falcon Around"
1962 Falcon 351W
1958 Morris Minor 289
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cpmaverick
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From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 11-08-2001 10:32 PM
3.70s are nice, I can do 120 MPH pulls on the interstate occasionally  (when there's good reason) 
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 2544
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-09-2001 12:11 AM
No way on the Silver state run,just some stop light to stop light runs.And some strip runs a few times a year.Thanks guys I'm looking at the power trax locker do you guys know anything about them.
Ron"Bonneville Speed Week gears you have now.Maybe you're going to run that Silver State speed run out in the Nevada desert?Ha." "3.70s are nice, I can do 120 MPH pulls on the interstate occasionally (when there's good reason)"
Like to pass you mean. ------------------
65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty 1-5/8 headers,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,Black Magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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fordfan
Gearhead Posts: 2446
From: Walla Walla, Wa, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-05-2002 05:57 AM
theres a poor abused '61 Falcon sedan in the Jan '02 car craft..... it has a 350 Chevy in it 
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Just Jim
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: So Cal
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 02-05-2002 05:55 PM
Yeah,I saw that car. Looks like he's got a fun ,low cost 12 second ride there.Better to have that old Falcon,even with a Chevy in it ,seeing some track time instead of rusting away or being crushed."On a quiet night you can hear a Chevy rust" ------------------
"Just Falcon Around"
1962 Falcon 351W
1958 Morris Minor 289
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Larry Jennings
Gearhead Posts: 220
From: Redwood City, Ca. USA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 02-08-2002 03:36 AM
Congrats on the ink Jim! Hey if ya wanna see a cool Morris semi check out http://rbwyman.com/ it aint fast, but it is a cool piece.
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Just Jim
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: So Cal
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 02-08-2002 06:05 PM
Thanks Larry. I checked out that Morris semi,and it looks like just what I need to haul the Morris and Falcon to the races.Better not be in a hurry though.I'm not sure it would make it over the Grapevine to get up your way.------------------
"Just Falcon Around"
1962 Falcon 351W
1958 Morris Minor 289
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Larry Jennings
Gearhead Posts: 220
From: Redwood City, Ca. USA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 02-08-2002 07:46 PM
The sad part is he sold the semi to a guy that parked it on the coast and it's just sitting in the salt air now. It would be a good tow outfit if you put a 460 in it .
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2233
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-12-2002 06:18 PM
My first car (in 77 was a 61 2door falcon. powered by a 144.4 cid Monster motor lol got me around pretty good . Not much with the ladies ------------------
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Moneymaker
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Registered: May 99
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posted 02-12-2002 06:27 PM
I thought that it would have been more....................yellow. ------------------
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