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1960 Ford Falcon============================================ =
" Mounted on a wheelbase of 109.5 inches, total length of 1960 Ford Falcon sedans was just 181.2 inches, while the wagons stretched out to 189. The compact Falcon was just 70.3 inches wide -- nearly a foot narrower than a standard-size Ford -- and stood 54.5 inches high.
Curb weight was kept as low as possible, topping out at 2,422 pounds, just 22 pounds over the package target.
At $1,974 to start, the Falcon four-door sedan was only slightly less popular than the two-door.
Falcon's body and chassis employed "Single-Unit" construction, and had been engineered to provide maximum strength with minimal weight. Surprisingly, the new compact car was solid and relatively quiet.
Although the frame was considered part of the body, its design was sturdy and rugged. Using two box-section outer rails held together with five complete cross members and two partial rails, a solid base for the body was established. The rocker panels and all of the main structural underbody members, such as the floor side members and front side-member extensions, were galvanized and zinc-coated prior to being assembled to inhibit rust. Underbody sheetmetal was developed so it would not be as likely to collect dirt and water.
Falcon's body panels were designed to fit with close tolerances, which helped keep out wind, weather, and noise.
A totally new engine was a part of the Falcon project. An overhead-valve inline six, it used a bore of 3.5 inches with a 2.5-inch stroke for a total displacement of 144 cubic inches. With a compression ratio of 8.7:1, this little six was rated for 90 horsepower at 4,200 rpm, and delivered peak torque of 138 pound-feet at 2,000 rpm.
Equipped with a single-barrel Holley carburetor, gas mileage was touted to be in the range of a little under 30 miles per gallon for city driving and a little over 30 for highway cruising. "
-----------------------------------------------------Source: "Affordable Classics"
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Here's a nice example of what can still be found:
Question:
Would you leave it as-is...or leave the sleeper-look (w/upgrade to 14" wheels etc.)
and add a screaming hi-rpm SBF...or a silent 408 torquemeister...or...? -- ;)
" Mounted on a wheelbase of 109.5 inches, total length of 1960 Ford Falcon sedans was just 181.2 inches, while the wagons stretched out to 189. The compact Falcon was just 70.3 inches wide -- nearly a foot narrower than a standard-size Ford -- and stood 54.5 inches high.
Curb weight was kept as low as possible, topping out at 2,422 pounds, just 22 pounds over the package target.
At $1,974 to start, the Falcon four-door sedan was only slightly less popular than the two-door.
Falcon's body and chassis employed "Single-Unit" construction, and had been engineered to provide maximum strength with minimal weight. Surprisingly, the new compact car was solid and relatively quiet.
Although the frame was considered part of the body, its design was sturdy and rugged. Using two box-section outer rails held together with five complete cross members and two partial rails, a solid base for the body was established. The rocker panels and all of the main structural underbody members, such as the floor side members and front side-member extensions, were galvanized and zinc-coated prior to being assembled to inhibit rust. Underbody sheetmetal was developed so it would not be as likely to collect dirt and water.
Falcon's body panels were designed to fit with close tolerances, which helped keep out wind, weather, and noise.
A totally new engine was a part of the Falcon project. An overhead-valve inline six, it used a bore of 3.5 inches with a 2.5-inch stroke for a total displacement of 144 cubic inches. With a compression ratio of 8.7:1, this little six was rated for 90 horsepower at 4,200 rpm, and delivered peak torque of 138 pound-feet at 2,000 rpm.
Equipped with a single-barrel Holley carburetor, gas mileage was touted to be in the range of a little under 30 miles per gallon for city driving and a little over 30 for highway cruising. "
-----------------------------------------------------Source: "Affordable Classics"
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Here's a nice example of what can still be found:
Question:
Would you leave it as-is...or leave the sleeper-look (w/upgrade to 14" wheels etc.)
and add a screaming hi-rpm SBF...or a silent 408 torquemeister...or...? -- ;)
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