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65 XP Falcon

Started by _sourbastard_ , Feb 14 2006 02:36 PM

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#1 _sourbastard_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 02:36 PM

Yeah I know its not a torrie, but... dont care.

1965 XP Falcon

Engine
1968 302 Block
Scat 347 Stroker Crank
Scat I Beam Conrods
Keith Black Flat Top Pistons
E7 Mustang Heads w/oversized valves(To be replaced with alloys at a later date)
Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifold
Competion Cams 31-246-3 Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam
Holley 750cfm Carburettor
Advance Headers
High Energy Sump
Edelbrock Mechanical Fuel Pump
Probe Main Stud Girdle
Rollmaster Vernier Gear
Clevite 77 Bearings
ARP bolts & studs

Transmission & Rear End
C4 Transmission with Stage 2 shift kit
Dominator Stall Converter (2500rpm)
Borg Warner Centura differential running 2.92:1 gears

Other
Panel work straightened and resprayed in original colours
Interior/Seats reupholstered and freshened up(No Recaro crap for me)
Desert Cooler Radiator and thermo Fans
14 x 6 Bathurst Globes with 215/60R14 Tyres

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#2 Tiny

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 02:38 PM

Better be getting some degreaser out on that engine bay

I'm sure it'll be a great machine when its done mate! Keep us updated!

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#3 _sourbastard_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 02:51 PM

already done, i just dont have any updated pics yet. All thats left to remove is that tar crap they used to weather seal around wiring and piping entering/exiting the firewall. Luckily no rust or anything, I pulleed back the carpet and the floorpan was shiney like it had just left Ford.

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#4 Heath

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 03:07 PM

Awesome, gotta love those shiny Flobes, 14"? 15"? Either way they look awesome. Can't wait to see updated photos

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#5 tinkers

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 03:24 PM

It's a FRAUD

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#6 _sourbastard_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 03:32 PM

Awesome, gotta love those shiny Flobes, 14"? 15"? Either way they look awesome. Can't wait to see updated photos

14" these ones, would have loved 15" but these were only 300, so i jumped at em.

Tinkers, Thats one hell of a speach impediment you got there, go have it looked at by a qualified professional

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#7 _TORANASS_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 04:17 PM

I used to know a guy that owned a wreckers that spacialized in Early Birds, was called SHOE BOX.. He owned a very nice XP or XM mini tubbed and windsor powerd...

Why the centura BW and not a 9inch or even 8 & 3/4 like they used on the early Ponys, was a comon diff for these projects..

John

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#8 _dansedgli_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 04:22 PM

Looking good mate, keep us updated!

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#9 GML-31

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 04:26 PM

I've sqinted till my eyes were bleeding but sorry it still looks like the f word..... but hey keep us updated wont ya!!!!!

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#10 _TORANASS_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 04:51 PM

I've sqinted till my eyes were bleeding but sorry it still looks like the f word..... but hey keep us updated wont ya!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA STIGMATA

The Power of Christ Compells you, The Power of Christ Compells you..

Be Gone Deamons, Be Gone to the land of RUST...

HAHAHHAHAHAHAH

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#11 _high_rpm_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 05:03 PM

xp's are awesome cruisers had to drive one for couple of months will be awesome fun with a 302

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#12 _sourbastard_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 05:04 PM

I used to know a guy that owned a wreckers that spacialized in Early Birds, was called SHOE BOX.. He owned a very nice XP or XM mini tubbed and windsor powerd...

Why the centura BW and not a 9inch or even 8 & 3/4 like they used on the early Ponys, was a comon diff for these projects..

John

A few reasons I went with the centura diff.

A) Price. $600 got me the entire diff assembly, suspension, shocks, 1 piece custom drive shaft.

its still a borg warner unit, and is quite reliable, in some cases handling 300hp or more. A friend ran 500hp through one, and the engine died before the diff. Ive heard of them getting destroyed by a 250 crossflow but only by people who wanted to sell me their product. Its come out of another XP, which already had a 302 in it, and its going behind one of similar power again.
C) Mine wont be under alot of strain. 215 width rubber isnt exactly going to give me incredible traction, any excess power is going to be venting right there, rather then the diff straining.

I'll probably fit a Lockrite ratchet locker into it, as the idea of 300hp and a single spinner doesnt appeal. Apart from that though, it should be fine.

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#13 _MAWLER_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 05:22 PM

Sweet cruiser!! They can look great some of those old um, american things :rolleyes:

How about a roof chop, would look awesome.

Keep the updates coming,

Peace,

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#14 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 07:35 PM

woot, i love it!!!!

keep us in the know buddy

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#15 _jimjet61_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 09:16 PM

Looking at the pics and noticed the "Weber". I've heard of people fitting "Webers"??? to their cars, and with a couple of extra packs of heat beads I reckon it would really smoke up those back tyres. My mate bought an XP years ago cos it had a white "Elvis Presley" steering wheel. They were a Classic car. Anyway, welcome aboard Sour and good luck with the project and keep us posted. Jimjet

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#16 _Pete_

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Posted 14 February 2006 - 10:58 PM

I've always had a soft spot for XK-L-M-P V8 falcons looks like a fantastic project!!

Gotta love a windsor so much nicer looking than a clevo i reckon, a mate of mine is chasing one to slip into his XK sedan, would also be a kool cruiser.

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#17 _sourbastard_

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Posted 15 February 2006 - 07:55 AM

Looking at the pics and noticed the "Weber". I've heard of people fitting "Webers"??? to their cars, and with a couple of extra packs of heat beads I reckon it would really smoke up those back tyres. My mate bought an XP years ago cos it had a white "Elvis Presley" steering wheel. They were a Classic car. Anyway, welcome aboard Sour and good luck with the project and keep us posted. Jimjet

You dont expect me to go hungry on a cruise do you? Theres nothing like 3 whole webber roasted chickens and a coke while you are driving on a Friday night

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#18 _sourbastard_

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Posted 15 February 2006 - 09:09 AM

Heres an artists impression of what she should look like when finished, cept for the wheels.

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#19 surfmaster

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Posted 15 February 2006 - 03:38 PM

Now thats a classic piece of machinery.

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#20 torry nut

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Posted 15 February 2006 - 03:57 PM

I thought you weren't able to use the "F" word on this site ?????????

FORD :spoton:

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#21 _high_rpm_

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Posted 15 February 2006 - 03:58 PM

thats gonna look wild

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#22 _draglc_

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Posted 15 February 2006 - 05:38 PM

theres nothing wrong with a good looking classic ford. if your a true car enthusiast its quite alright to like other model cars besides holdens.

cant wait to see the end product, xp's are one of my fav fords

A1

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#23 _dave720gtr_

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Posted 15 February 2006 - 06:59 PM

harrrrrrr i SEE it as "BOSSXP" number plates .

SO dose this mean it is your missers car after all :tease:

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#24 _sourbastard_

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Posted 15 February 2006 - 07:17 PM

The car in that photo is not actually mine, it was just used as a base for my colour scheme. My car is currently in a thousand pieces, although this weekend, new suspension and my Diff goes into the car.

Bossxp plate refers to the engine in this particular car, which is a Boss 302.
Mine was also going to be a Boss 302, and I have all the kit to do it, but I unfortunately cant afford the 5 grand for RRS suspension, which allows me to cut back the shock towers, and fit the engine. So for now, it will be a plain Windsor 302 block.