It might take me 2-3 years to build the car!
It might take me 2-3 years to build the car!
Since I am bringing a Falcon for you on the 10th Bruce, can I have the coke and hookers................
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
Last edited by Paul B; 11-30-2017 at 10:01 AM.
So you need a spade and rope as well to help get out of the kitty litter....?
You will have to get in line...!Originally Posted by John McKechnie
And the winch too!!, plus 2 spare wheels to change my tyres on the side of the track
If you share....
Its not as if I am bringing a Chevvy............
Last edited by John McKechnie; 11-30-2017 at 08:54 AM.
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.
Last edited by Paul B; 12-04-2017 at 05:49 AM.
Great clip from 1969 NASCAR
Last edited by Paul B; 01-11-2018 at 09:59 AM.
Those are very nice, mine are ready for paint and new 'water slide' decals.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.
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
Last edited by Paul B; 12-13-2017 at 09:49 AM.
What weight are they Paul ? They look super light weight.
B
Wow, where did you find these?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.
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...shock-rear-573
Or your specialist GM aftermarket supplier may have them
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
Last edited by Paul B; 03-31-2018 at 09:26 PM. Reason: additional text
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)
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
Now here is some real racing, back in the day when saloon cars were actual cars. Have a look at the track! Yes Early Bathust
https://www.facebook.com/ClassicDriv...type=3&theater
Last edited by Paul B; 01-11-2018 at 09:57 AM.
The doors and fenders are all fitted up now and the left side doors and fenders are all gapped, I am just finishing the right side fender and door gapping. Doors, fenders & hood fitment always take longer than you think and fiberglass panels nearly always have so much deflection that they don't fit in certain places. Fitting the door skins like I have done earlier (post #151) and the front fender to cowl strip (post #184 & #212) on the car ensures the best fit.
when the car is painted there will be some deflection showing on some panels in the form of some low spots particularly in the hood and the trunk lid I am doing the best job on the fenders and doors so that should be minimal, but still visible... if you look for it. That is how the "period" look of the car will be and it would have been back in the day. So that's how it will be built, complete with the leather strap on the front hood.
Last edited by Paul B; 06-15-2018 at 11:44 PM. Reason: reload pics
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