Pictures of the entire car, not just the picture of a car that needs a wash and high speed buffing will get you some better advice on where to start. Whether you go with full restoration or a good clean and refresh, do drive the car first and drive long enough to know what kind of shape the mechanics are in.Ĭondition and availability makes my decision on reupholstering, or replacing, or reupholstering a replacement seat and no way to know which is most cost effective without shopping. Up here in rust country we have yards that specialize in salvaging rubber, plastic and upholstery as our cars rot from salt not sun. Before you shop e-bay, go here fill in the blanks in part search and see if you can't get exactly what you need. Am I better off gutting the interior and working my way out? My biggest issue is not know where to start. 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 For Sale 23 Avg 24,889 Sales Count 198 Dollar Volume 4.9m Lowest Sale 3,850 Top Sale 143,000 Most Recent 32,000 Loading Market Chart data. Gathering some info for the panel installs as well as carpet. It has a few minor rust spots I may be able to tackle myself but might outsource for the body work.
In your experience, has it been more cost effective to try and reupholster or to buy new seats? I’ve seen some “decent” prices on eBay for both front and back benches. Let me know if you have been in a similar situation and shoot me some advice! I understand this is going to be quite a hindering consequence. I do travel for work and can be gone for weeks or months at a time. My biggest issue is not know where to start. Since the sentimental value I have, I plan on keeping this car a part of my life. In your experience, has it been more cost effective to try and reupholster or to buy new seats? I’ve seen some “decent” prices on eBay for both front and back benches. A few other parts as such but as far as I can tell, nothing major. 1963-65 Ford Falcon 4-Door Wagon V8 with floor shift Loop Carpet Kit in Maroon When it comes to quality, OER® is the most trusted name in the restoration parts industry.
I know it needs new interior panels and possibly a dash. Product: F9174315 1963-65 Falcon/Comet 4-Door Wagon V8 w/ Floor Shift - Cut & Sewn Loop Carpet Kit - Maroon. The interior has turned to dust from sitting in desert heat for almost 20 years. It runs but will need the carb tuned for the altitude here (5,100’). Anyways, it’s in a relative’s garage and being looked over while I don’t have an adequate storage space for the car. I’m in a position where I had inherited a 1964 Falcon. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1964 Ford Falcon. Presenting nicely and operating well, this Sprint convertible is an excellent opportunity to immediately enjoy top-down V8 cruising at its finest.New to the forum and lacking knowledge in car restoration. 1964 Ford Falcon technical specifications and data. The original chrome remains as well as most of the interior. In 2003 the engine and exterior were completely restored, the exterior having been repainted in the original two-tone colors. Originally built in the Loraine, Ohio plant, this car is offered directly from an over 20 year family ownership and is presented in semi-restored condition. The Sprint convertible offered here is just that, a very limited and special trophy of the 1960s styling contest. Featuring the desirable V8 engine, it was produced in very limited quantities - likely only 626 V8 convertibles rolling off the assembly line.
#1964 falcon series#
At the pinnacle of the series was the Falcon Futura Sprint convertible. Essentially the Falcon line projected what came to be known as "total performance" in the updated styling. Consequently, this fueled demand, and Ford in 1964 had a total annual production of 1,787,535 cars under the leadership of Lee Iacocca.Ī small but important subset of this massive production was the Ford Falcon series which was comprised of the Falcon, Falcon Futura, and Falcon Futura Sprint models. These refinements provided manufacturers with a new look while maintaining mechanical characteristics from previous years. Of the notable design improvements, or refinements as the manufacturer would say, were front grills, arm rests, chrome detail, moldings, dual sun visors and the like. The competitive nature of automotive design and sales in the 1960s led Ford in 1964, to revamp the style of its product line. Light blue with blue interior and white topĮngine: eight cylinder, overhead valve, 260ci, 164bhp at 4,400rpm Gearbox: three speed automatic Suspension: front, independent with coil springs with semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear Brakes: four wheel drum. 1964 FORD FALCON FUTURA SPRINT CONVERTIBLE
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