'65 falcon 2 dr wagon resto

damn that is someone who is truly passionate about his work! I guess my little roof problem is nothing compared to that....the only thing my welding is not even close to that

 

OK, here's my Bodyman Guru:

http://www.hotrod.com/howto/hrdp_0607_dents/index.html

Don't skip the story, but here's the pics to give you a taste:
http://www.hotrod.com/howto/hrdp_0607_dents/photo_06.html

 

I got the old battery tray out or what was left of it....the area around it isn't that bad which is surprising....everything was going ok until the bronco wouldn't crank over....I spent the rest of the afternoon trying to diagnose why it won't run now

 

Been there, done that. Start with the solenoid. Change to another you does work. Once running, check if the voltage is over 12 on a voltmeter - should be around 12.5 to 13.4 volts or more. If that's fine, and the starter works fine, then you're done. If the starter sounds whimpy, get a rebuilt. If your starter has the solenoid right on the starter (likely), then you can start by replacing the starter.

 

Gotta a little treat for ya. Early Mustangs and Falcons shared a lot of the body structure and here's more than you'd usually expect about the dimensions and info to keep them straight:
http://www.midcomustang.com/frameandfloor.shtml

This too:
http://www.globalwest.net/index.html

 

I wish I still had a line on a once very good friend. He was all about the 60's Falcons and had oodles of parts. He had been collecting them for years and then up and moved to Missouri. If you're ever there start asking about Bill and Sandy with all the Falcon parts. I know that probably doesn't help, but it was a good peice of random information. And also, I just saw your post about the roof repair, good luck skinning it, spotting it in, in my opinion would be a lot easier, little bit-o-heat, .023 wire and a whole lot of patience and you can do anything with a welder. I just shaved a drip rail off a rusted out 64 Chev P/U and it turned out pretty sweet. Patience and persistance

 

Dan, the guy to pester (and PM) is the Rev. He's up in Whiterock, BC, and he's got Falcon/Comet parts up the wazoo. Don't know why he hasn't seen this thread.

 

got some good news on the horizon......found a 3 spd manual tranny for the wagon out of an original '65 falcon 289/3 spd car....paid $150 for it but it is up in North Carolina....I so like road trips!

 

You've got a strangle hold on that goodluck charm, don't ya! On the tree or Floorshift?

 

yeah man 3 on the tree....this one is going to be a stocker....now I just have to get r done!

 

Sweet! take some pics on you're way up and down. Especially one or two of those famous pecan roadsigns.

 

the more I thought about the road trip I think I can get it shipped down a little bit cheaper rather than spending gas

 

I have a serious attraction to 60's era small wagons. I love the early Falcons. Good luck with the project!

 

Happy Labor Day everyone! thought I would post some pics of the evil rust that I will be tending to on this bad boy! The body is in pretty good shape except for the roof, spare tire well by the rear quarter, and floor pans

 

Ok I admit I am not camera shy!