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[Love the Falcon.]

Here are some other photos I have of that Falcon at Riverside, I think these were up on forum 1 ?

Is that Bondurant ? in the chair, and is that the same guy in his lap as on the trunk in my first image of the Falcon in the thread.

If it is Bondurant maybe he can answer the question about the rear suspension ?

I don't know if you can tell from the shot of the car on track anything about the rear suspension, some is visible ?

Is that Miles in the King Cobra in the colour shot ?

Mike

(photos: Dave Friedman I think)

Great stuff!   Love the Falcon. Side exhaust,  air intakes under the front bumper, and big a$$ antenna and a go pro on the windshield. 

I'd say the same guy is on the lap and on the falcon.

As the OP, just a source of photos, discuss what you want.  No rules here...

Royce, I couldn't find the photo you are talking about, but is it this one that I have in my files ? I "believe" ? ? this is the  chassis
test mule for the GT350, was talked about here before, maybe on forum 1. I have more pics of it.

Mike
(photo: Dave friedman)

Is this possibly the Falcon that was fitted with IRS as part of the evaluation of leaf spring suspension vs IRS?
I was under the impression besides the Tour de France red HiPo notchback (Alan Mann) car that was retrofitted with IRS there was also a Falcon with "Cragar" style AL wheels??
I know the original intent was Ford was considering releasing the fastback body with IRS or at least a RPO IRS,
but the testing done by Miles / SAI at Riverside showed they could accomplish nearly the same track performance with production leaf spring suspension.

just looking for clarity on various different story threads

jim p

That would be some interesting info to discover.

The wheels on the original Falcon picture caught my attention.

Royce, I couldn't find the photo you are talking about, but is it this one that I have in my files ? I "believe" ? ? this is the  chassis

test mule for the GT350, was talked about here before, maybe on forum 1. I have more pics of it.

Mike

(photo: Dave friedman)

Back to the Falcon. What a cool picture.  More Falcon history.

As a preproduction car, Ford tested this Falcon extensively with different tweaks and components, like the Monroe adjustable race-inspired shock absorbers the car retains today. The Falcon was also fitted with lightweight fiberglass doors, (with roll-up windows) front fenders, hood and deck lid

Falcon was prepped for Trans-Am racing to SCCA FIA-GT homologation standards in 1967 and piloted by Shelby hired gun Bob Johnson. By this time, Johnson was no stranger to road racing Fords and had plenty of seat time in Cobras and Shelby Mustangs. He and his crew chief Tom Greatorex, snagged all the speed parts they could from Shelby's R-model program for the Falcon, including the HiPo 289 and the rest of the driveline, steering and suspension components, and a Smiths speedometer from a Cobra. The car wore Johnson's signature No. 33 on the doors and raced at Sebring, Mid-Ohio and national events throughout the Midwest. After the 1967 Trans-Am race, Carroll Shelby called Johnson to his office and proclaimed, "We're trying to sell Mustangs, not Falcons! Get rid of that car or you can find another team to drive for!"

https://www.rcnmag.com/blog/bob-johnson-ford-falcon-races-again-after-30-years

[Acapulco Blue, saddle interior,]

I know this is kind of an asinine question.  Because I know the answer is, "it depends".  And I have done no research yet. But I think guys here do have a good idea about real life values of their cars.  I want to sell my car to a friend.  I want to give him a good deal, but not give the car away.  So, here are the facts: I've owned it since 2010. 56,000 original miles, original drive train, top loader rebuilt by David Key, no work to engine though runs well, Acapulco Blue, saddle interior, interior is all original & in nice shape except the front seats have been recovered and new carpet.  Lot's of stuff done to breaks, suspension and car has been repainted - very nicely.  Original owner owned it up till 2000, so have a lot of original documentation plus Marti.  If you just take my word for it that the car, condition wise, is 2 to 2-.
I'm interested in your feedback.  Thanks.

Bill in Ohio

Sounds like a great car with a lot going for it making it better than average.  Good luck.

Make an offer. 

I don't think that is CS either.  And not exactly napping, or was just woken up (he's flipping someone off....)

Sure is!   Exactly how I feel today.

That's the photo I was talking about. Very cool Falcon especially if it has that sort of history. I wonder if it still exists?

Amazing photo and what a cool car if it still exists. 

Beautiful car......   

http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=13050.0

Lots of photos here.  Just use the search feature.

https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections

https://youtu.be/FbUf0K4EZm4

I just bought a 68 GT 350 that's been sitting since the 70's.

Might this spark plug wire be original.  I have a set of them.

Anxious to hear/see more about this car.

RIP.

Did he always have that stand inside one of the Carlisle buildings?

Thank you Bob.  The attached picture shows what mine look like installed.  I have not removed them yet to clean them up.  Does this look like they are installed correctly?

Corey

Yes . They were galvanized originally and installed after painting process. Hammertone silver in a spray can is the easiest faux finish .The are more convincing but more labor intensive ones too.

I forget....what was the purpose of these?

Beautiful!

And my owners manual is still being held hostage....

I have seen a number of cars, original and restored that the rear end is lower than the front.  Were they like that from the factory or the result of springs loosing some curve?

From the factory....