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

[Paul B]

Update:
The Falcon is now away getting the roll cage fitted, It will be a homologated 6 point, period, bolt in cage, a much more expensive option but something I felt fitted the period of the car I am trying to build.
The 1964 Monte Carlo Rallye Falcons did not race with a roll cage fitted - As you see in many early pictures, safety in pre 65 cars and tracks was rather minimal to non existent.
This 64 Mercury Caliente had a roll cage. not sure what happen to the wheel!.. Rim failure?

Driver was lucky to be thrown out of the car!

[Paul B]

I also had a look at the firewall sound deadening. The original was Bituminous board and under felt.
This was what it looked like when I removed it... seen better days (a bit like my hair follicles)


So, I made a pattern from this and fitted it into the firewall to ensure all the holes were in the right place. Then I got some Bituminous board and cut to suit. I use a Maun hole punch set to make all the holes, It helps to get a nice look, Then some 23mm under felt was cut out to the same size and glued together with contact adhesive. Same as it was done in the day.

Probably would have been easier buying it ready made, But its much cooler making it