1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 - Page 2

Rory McNeil · 04-24-2011, 12:42 AM

Plus as mentioned, all 260 blocks use the oddball 5 bolt bellhousing, which means that the later C4`s won`t bolt up, and until recently, a 5 bolt SFI scattershield was unavailable, but Quick Times does now list one. You could convert the Falcon to a 65, but even then, I believe that the 289 in the Falcon is 2 barrel only.

Mark Yacavone · 04-24-2011, 01:18 AM

You could always sleeve down a 289 block if it was a good combo..
It's not!

BlueOval Ralph · 04-24-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

Plus as mentioned, all 260 blocks use the oddball 5 bolt bellhousing, which means that the later C4`s won`t bolt up, and until recently, a 5 bolt SFI scattershield was unavailable, but Quick Times does now list one. You could convert the Falcon to a 65, but even then, I believe that the 289 in the Falcon is 2 barrel only.

Can't make 64 into a 65 was totally new body

Tim Ellis · 04-24-2011, 09:27 AM

Can't make 64 into a 65 was totally new body?.... um, no, 64 and 65 falcon, same body, different grill and tail lights

jmcarter · 04-24-2011, 11:12 AM

What classic looking cars though. Any of you guys know if a 9 inch tire will even fit?

Mile High · 04-24-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

What classic looking cars though. Any of you guys know if a 9 inch tire will even fit?

I use a 9" out of a 69 Torino ( not cut down) 15x8 wheels with 5 1/2" back space. Had to push out the fenders and cut the wheel opening on the front for clearance. The tire is a 275 -15 Hoosier DOT radial and 28" tall. Not much room left.

Another difference is the body side moulding. 64's is wider apart than the 65's.

Jeff

04-24-2011, 12:42 AM	#11
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,291 Likes: 292 Liked 1,052 Times in 287 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 Plus as mentioned, all 260 blocks use the oddball 5 bolt bellhousing, which means that the later C4`s won`t bolt up, and until recently, a 5 bolt SFI scattershield was unavailable, but Quick Times does now list one. You could convert the Falcon to a 65, but even then, I believe that the 289 in the Falcon is 2 barrel only. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

04-24-2011, 01:18 AM	#12
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,742 Likes: 2,846 Liked 5,003 Times in 1,903 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 You could always sleeve down a 289 block if it was a good combo.. It's not! __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

04-24-2011, 09:27 AM	#14
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 272 Likes: 29 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 Can't make 64 into a 65 was totally new body?.... um, no, 64 and 65 falcon, same body, different grill and tail lights Last edited by Tim Ellis; 04-24-2011 at 09:29 AM.

04-24-2011, 11:12 AM	#15
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,308 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 What classic looking cars though. Any of you guys know if a 9 inch tire will even fit? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table