Falcon gets a heart! (1963 Falcon Sprint engine install)

Ever start a small project and it runs away? Thats this Falcon. I restored the car 8 years ago. Three years ago the engine started making metal. I pulled it with intentions of a quick rebuild. Ended up doing the Mustang II front end and many other changes. Its finally coming together.

[@Snakelegs-go8qo]

Subbed from down under west coast australia,, I gotta '65 Aussie falcon wagon...They were 170's or 200ci 6cyl's from factory but we've shooed in a nice 1998 5.0 Windsor & put it back to old school carb 650 Holley.. still a work in (slow) progress, but your video gave me a big smile.. Good onya mate.🤙🤙

[@rdspeedfab]

Cheers! Happy to have you! You guys have a great early ford appreciation down there.

[@Quietly-David]

Love the 1963.5 Falcon. V-260.

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you!

[@mickeythompson1562]

That's gonna be a sweet ride! I have a white 63-1/2 Sprint with a 289/C4 and 3.55 posi 8" and I love it.

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you! They’re special little cars for sure.

[@stephenhorn3586]

Beautiful car!!

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you!

[@biglakehotrods381]

As soon as I saw the plugs missing I said oh lawd. Glad you caught it.

[@rdspeedfab]

Me too! It had been on the stand for so long I honestly forgot about them!

[@trailrated08]

New to the show! I had a ford sprint in my younger days. Sexy car.

[@rdspeedfab]

Thanks for coming around! Check out my other Falcon videos. Lots more coming on it as well!

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

You guy did not to bad !! Mine is on its own frame c4 corvette suspension L.S 6 speed manual transmission unbelievable fast and can stop o yes goes around a corner

[@1080sucks]

Always a great day when engine goes in. Looks sharp, nice work.

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you!

[@1957kwick]

Nice of wifey to help! I think I might’ve done something totally different and painted the engine compartment the same color as the car. 🍺👍🛠🇺🇸🛠

[@rdspeedfab]

She gets enlisted a lot 🤣🤣 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@heathhunter9482]

Cars looking great! Can’t wait to see it on the road

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you! You and me both!!

[@danonoveh8114]

Great job on that sweet falcon

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you!!

[@BlueOvalEdge]

Its a cool car with some top shelf mods. I'm subscribed for sure. Your helper is more talented and better looking than my drunk friends.

[@rdspeedfab]

Haha yea she’s the best

[@davidbisnette7673]

Liking that 63 Falcon gonna be super sharp

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you! Really looking forward to getting back to work on it. Life is sorta busy at the moment.

[@davidbisnette7673]

Oh I get that , I’m taking notes , I have a 63 body I pulled out of a junkyard that I want to make look nice and run good , yours is looking great like that white , what are you going to do chassis wise ?

[@rdspeedfab]

@@davidbisnette7673 it’s got coilovers all the way around. TCI 4 link in the rear, heidts Mustang II up front. To stiffen the front up, I fabricated some down tube supports that tie the frame rails into the firewall. Check my other videos. There is some good footage of it 🍻

[@docsoleguyrodshop3756]

Just found your channel! Great looking Falcon!

[@rdspeedfab]

Thanks very much! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@MissionRestomod]

Howdy sir! Chris Cook here. Subscribed!

[@rdspeedfab]

Thanks man!

[@rdspeedfab]

You need to upload some recent videos!

[@MissionRestomod]

@@rdspeedfab ha! I am horrible on camera. It’s like Blair Witch project or something.

[@rdspeedfab]

@@MissionRestomod haha that’s okay!

[@99SVT]

Nice job on the 63 I have a 64 with a 260 4 speed Would like to have a 5 speed someday

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you Walt!

[@FalconClubFCA]

Keep at it!

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you for watching and subscribing! You’re interest in my little car means a lot. Cheers!

[@tomhamilton9140]

Build a shim for the motor mount between block to raise motor for more pan clearance.

[@rdspeedfab]

I may do that! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@westweld]

Awesome man I bet thats a good feeling....I got a bunch of freeloaders on my channel too haha

[@rdspeedfab]

It feels good just need more hours in a day. And yeah… not sure how to get these people to sub! 😂

[@westweld]

@@rdspeedfab ya 93.5% of my views aren't from a subscriber haha

[@mragentblue]

New subscriber here......I LOVE your wheels...what brand are they?

[@rdspeedfab]

Hey thank you! They’re US Mags “rambler” 17x7.

[@thebandit4393]

Who needs cam or oil gallery plugs anyway? Did you index the bell?

[@rdspeedfab]

Yes it was at .002. I’ve honestly never had to use offset dowels on Ford engines. Maybe I just get lucky.

[@hc7073]

Where are you located just watched your video I have a 63 Falcon that I’ve on for 26 years That has a 351 Windsor I want to do some upgrades on the front end have a hard time finding someone to do the work they’re just too busy. Love the wheel and tire set up on The car I do have 8x15 on the rear of my car 6x15 On the front But I would like to do the same size all the way around

[@rdspeedfab]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to drop a comment. I’m located in North Alabama. I actually have a car in my shop right now that’s all the way from Arizona.

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

What size engine you got there? Nice coon! Used to drag race a ‘62 Ranchero in high school in 1980, ran 11.80’s with a 289/C4.

[@rdspeedfab]

It’s a 302. 11.80 is great! That’s a fast street car.

[@harryoffen9592]

How do I go about getting a couple of those manifold covers? Cool looking Falcon

[@rdspeedfab]

$10 shipped. I can get one out to you in a couple days if you’d like.

[@harryoffen9592]

how can I go about paying you?Im in New Zealand?@@rdspeedfab

[@rdspeedfab]

@@harryoffen9592 oh crap. I don’t know how much it would cost to ship to NZ. Let me look into that first.

[@randyscheetz8692]

Is it for sale

[@rdspeedfab]

Everything is for sale. But the car means so much to me, it wouldnt make sense for the buyer.

[@TheZaciechan]

Where are you located

[@rdspeedfab]

Alabama

[@Robsksas]

why dont you see these facon swaps with an automatic transmission? i have a job coming up where a guy wants to swap his 390 with 2 speed to a 302 and 3 or 4 speed auto into a convertable. is there clearnce issues or something?

[@rdspeedfab]

They’re pretty tight. My car used to have a c4. Generally you can make an AOD fit with some well placed hammer work

[@Robsksas]

@@rdspeedfab thanks for the reply. its a super clean ride just not reliable as a cruiser and only gets about 4 mpg, he wants to make it useable for longer distances. i figured there would be a hammer and a shoehorn involved somewhere. Btw nice job on the vids. very informative. nice rides too!

[@rdspeedfab]

@@Robsksas thank you! Yeah totally doable. There is a local guy who’s running a 4r70w in one. I haven’t seen his install but I don’t think it’s cut up much.

[@Robsksas]

@@rdspeedfab thaks for the input. i havent messed with one of these before but have done my share of mustangs and cameros. is there much difference in the chassis between the hardtop and convertable that would need addressed?

[@rdspeedfab]

@@Robsksas it’s basically an early mustang floor pan. Convertible has added torque boxes but nothing that would interfere with engine trans.

[@robertoliver7831]

The first time I saw you today is the first time and I subscribed I'm looking for a falcon split if you can help me I would greatly appreciate it 64 64 and 1/2 I really appreciate one and somebody took and never got it back so if you need I'm going to watch a show constantly and I have other people subscribe to but if you know where this one please contact me okay thank you

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you! I absolutely will let you know if I happen across one. What area are you in?