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by 1rad65futura
Thu Feb 27, 2025 7:29 pm
Forum: Not Cobra stuff
Topic: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build
Replies: 29
Views: 786104

Re: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build

Alright! Update on the Falcon! Got the parts back from the chemical strip guy in Wachula they look as good as I thought they would trunk lid has a few rust holes and driver door must have been backed into a garage while it was open sprayed primer so we can start blocking the car and fixing what ...
by 1rad65futura
Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:43 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Mike's GT40 gets redone
Replies: 177
Views: 1021639

Re: Mike's GT40 gets redone


Time for an update of sorts. The coolant leak appears to be under control after installing the t-bolt clamp. I’ve run the motor on several occasions getting up to full temp, which looks to hold steady at 185.

I’ve run several laps around my neighborhood to verify everything functions as it should ...
by 1rad65futura
Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:56 am
Forum: Not Cobra stuff
Topic: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build
Replies: 29
Views: 786104

Re: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build

Here she is all sanded down hope prime soon!
by 1rad65futura
Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:36 am
Forum: Not Cobra stuff
Topic: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build
Replies: 29
Views: 786104

Re: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build

Alright I’m back, these are some pictures of the falcon from earlier in the month found a few more spots Where the metal needs replacement almos
ready to prep for primer. Went to the Mecum auction Kissimee and the Rolex 24 at Daytona great victory for our ford mustangs!
by 1rad65futura
Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:24 am
Forum: Not Cobra stuff
Topic: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build
Replies: 29
Views: 786104

Re: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build

Tom Wells wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:21 am The beginning of a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle :confusion-helpsos:
Definitely! You should see all the bags of parts I have
by 1rad65futura
Wed Jan 01, 2025 11:42 pm
Forum: Not Cobra stuff
Topic: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build
Replies: 29
Views: 786104

Re: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build

Happy New year everyone! Spent New Year’s Eve pulling the remaining wiring out of the dash getting ready to strip the car and start chassis work!
by 1rad65futura
Sat Dec 14, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: Not Cobra stuff
Topic: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build
Replies: 29
Views: 786104

Re: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build

Thanks Tom!
by 1rad65futura
Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:31 am
Forum: Not Cobra stuff
Topic: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build
Replies: 29
Views: 786104

Re: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build

Also at Sebring Curt and Ralph of Cobra automotive hooked me up with some front Disc Brakes for the falcon!
by 1rad65futura
Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Not Cobra stuff
Topic: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build
Replies: 29
Views: 786104

Re: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build

Since my last post I have brought the fenders, hood, trunk, and doors to the turkey rod run where the guy that does the chemical stripping is taking them to Wauchula should be getting them back after Christmas. My Export brace and under engine brace have arrived so that will get fitted soon! Here ...
by 1rad65futura
Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: Not Cobra stuff
Topic: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build
Replies: 29
Views: 786104

Re: 1965 Falcon Monte Carlo rally car build


Yep, looks like you have good "bones" to work with.
The only advise I would give is to work with one or two sections of the project at a time and finish that section..It help to mentally keep from being overwhelmed. When you stand back after a while and look at it you tend to only see the finished ...