Falcon Wagon owner from Mason, Oh

Just picked up a 66' Falcon wagon to use as a daily driver. This is my retirement project.

 

Welcome to the forum Puddin!! Congrats on the retirement project!

 

That should be a fun project for you, and welcome! Once you get started, be sure to take photos and share your progress in a new thread. There is a "Station Wagon Projects" sub-forum section under the "Cosmetic & Restoration" section.

 

Welcome puddin head!

 

Welcome to the forums puddin head!

 

Welcome aboard! What's the plans for the wagon?

 

to the wagon train!!
Congratulations on the wagon purchase and your retirement.

 

Plans are to basicly make it reliable mechanically and then work the body. Only have 2 rotten spots, one on the tailgate and one in the lower rear quarter. All the rest is surface rust and small dents. 289 runs great but the trans woun't shift, so I got a new modulator and go from there. Interior is real nice, no tears in the seats or anywhere for that matter. The dash pad is the biggest suprise with no cracks what so ever. Need to start right now treating it so it remains plyable. A few people have suggested leaving the body as is (patina) and satin clear. That won't fly with the little lady. We'll see.

 

Welcome to the forum from another Falcon Wagon owner. I too have contemplated the patina with clear coat idea and it was also frowned upon by the old lady. Would love to see some pics when you get them up. Good luck with the retirement project.

 

See if this works.

 

See if this works

 

Looks like you have a pretty good start for your project. Enjoy.

 

Changing the wheels. I got 2 Painted Magnum 500 rims and tires last week and just got another set. Need to blast and paint, then tires. The Magnums look much better.

 

puddinhead. Great looking project you got there, did you start a thread in the project section?



There was a thread started about peoples on line names, it would be interesting to hear the story behind yours.

 

Welcome, Puddin' head. GREAT wagon you have there. Falcon wagons with 289s are not common. Never were for that matter. I have no idea how many, but quite a number of solid V-8 Falcons have given their lives that rusted put Mustangs could live on. Makes it more important to save the solid ones that are left. I love that generation of Falcon wagon in particular. Great lines. It is also neat because it is the same car behind the A-pillar as the Fairlane. Just the front clip and brake lamp assemblies are different. Of course mechanical parts are a dime a dozen because of the Mustang connection.

If the transmission is toasted, think about substituting a mechanical AOD from a late 80s Ford/Mercury/Lincoln. Mustang, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Continental Mark and Town Cars all used the same transmission behind the 302. They are plentiful, easy to rebuild, durable, and are an almost direct bolt up to the 289. You will need an adapter because the counter weights are different, but that is not an expensive item, and the fuel savings on the highway will pay for any up-charge quite quickly.

be sure to start a project thread. I, for one, really want to see how this one comes along.