We’re all used to seeing cars and trucks listed for the cost of building them, which is often way more than they are actually worth. But it is human nature to want to try and get what you’ve got in it back, even if it isn’t very realistic. So when you come across a car or truck for sale at a price that you know to be reasonable, it’s refreshing and cool. This 1963 Ford Falcon wagon is one such car. If you look at everything that has been done to this one, and the list of parts, you know that this car would be very hard to duplicate for the asking price.
The seller has done a good job listing all the parts and pieces that went into this one, so check it out below.
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Newly finished 1963 Falcon Wagon Deluxe. Original six cylinder 4 speed (71B) wagon that’s been completely redone.
Can deliver to Pomona/Inland Empire area end of January.
Engine: New internals in a D9 Head 200 six with a Comp Cams 268 grind, stainless header, electronic ignition, custom fitted Optima battery, 100amp alternator, new waterpump, oil pump, wires. New Holley 350 2-barrel on modified head. New over-sized radiator.
Transmission is a WC T5 with a hydraulic clutch. Adapter and clutch obtained from Modern Driveline. (4-speed shift ball is NOT included for sentimental reasons)
For coolness, used new SPAL Electric fan, and Vintage Air AC (never been charged) and heat – All cooling and and heat hoses routed behind the passenger side fender for tidiness. New Painless Performance wiring kit used to replace all factory wires. All hidden behind driver’s side fender.
Inside: The interior has all new: carpet, OEM style seat covers with new foam, door panels, headliner and ALL rubber seals. There’s Dynamat and cheap-dynamat all over, plus extra padding on the floor. All new Auto Meter gauges in custom panel. Tach on the dash like a wanna-be Sprint. New Flashpower wood steering wheel on Flaming River tilt column.
Outside: Flat gold pearl paint looks better than it is. Up close has a lot of small flaws. (Makes it easy to drive!) Door handles and drip rails are shaved. Stainless is all polished and newly chromed bumpers are installed. Won’t find a wagon this dry anywhere. There was NO RUST with all original panels except dr rear door is from a 62. I think there was some damage to the door and behind the door – some filler in this area. Power rear tailgate glass, with restored and chromed switch. Switch on dash isn’t working. Custom painted Falcon emblem. Newly chromed backup lights. Relocated fuel filler that’s flush mounted. Custom side-trim to finish the relocation.
Wheels: black power-coated 14″ 4-lugs with new (but been on the car for about 6 years) 195 tires. with IMPOSSIBLE to find original Cal Custom spider caps and even harder to find chrome rings.
Brakes: New Wilwood disks in front and original drums in back with new shoes and wheel cylinders. Shelby drop completed.
Under: Stock rear axle with 3.5 gear. All stainless exhaust with giant Magnaflow muffler.
Needs a few finishing touches. Have all Futura dash trim (not great condition but usable) and near perfect radio delete plate but it’s not installed. AC controls need to be finished (Have more Comet knobs to use and space in the dash). Needs inside door handles.
Anything I missed?
I’m a mechanical engineer working at Nissan. My goal, 10 years ago, was to build a car my kids could cruise in that’s as cool and quiet as a new car. Well, my sons are 15 and 18 and this car doesn’t suit me anymore. My plan is to drive this car to the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona at the end of this month and NOT bring it home. That maybe the best place in the world to sell it.
Send a message to get my phone number and we can talk. $15k -OBO. Make an offer. Will help with shipping or can bring it to LA area Jan 25 weekend.
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