Near the end of "Deliverance" was a scene with a bunch of junk cars deposited in the river. I sorta enjoyed the movie but was taken aback to see all those classics half drowned in the river. I wonder if it was staged or were the cars actually there before filming. Also the International Scout Reynolds drove in the opening brought back memories. I had one and let it go for a song.  ... View more

Just broke another part!! I'm sportin' a splint on my left BIRD FINGER. I did however save the starter motor from falling on the slab. Good thing I wasn't in Washington or I could have been mistaken for inciting a riot. LOL.  ... View more

I hear ya. We just discussed how crummy 2020 was and it looks like 2021 will be more of the same. Hopefully we can get all this crap behind us and get back to what draws us together (cars, trucks, bikes etc...) I have noticed some younger folk getting on this thread, looking for advice etc.,  and I pray they don't go down the dreaded rabbit hole.   ... View more

I can't wait to see and hear what yall come up with. I'd like to see some pics or info on the Thunder Road movie. Shine runners in the Carolinas? Don't know much on the history but I do remember the 50 ford custom and the 57 Fairlane. I think the 50 had three duces but I can't remember. The 57 upside down in the transformer sub-station was a heart breaker. Hey, who knows, the current state of affairs in this USA might lead to more shine runnin just to make a livin. Guitar74 mentioned "My cousin Vinny". Cool movie. Hemmings Motor News just published a story featuring Ralph Macchio and a 64 Buick Skylark convertible. Cool car and movie. Hang in there and keep the shiny side up. ... View more

Hey Sajeev, I aint too sure what I'm lookin at. But if you want to donate it to me I'll accept. Remember the Mad Max Falcon? The Aussies kept the name alive for awhile but I'm still stuck in the 60's. Pretty much from 60 to 65 as far as the Falcons go. I think Ford thought so also. Tell me more about the Galaxie........ I always referred to my 63 Falcon Sprint as a miniature Galaxie. What a great car!  ... View more

WOW!!! the response from this topic is awesome. We all have our differences but as I mentioned in an earlier post ( when my sons were leaving home etc....) we make choices that make us who we are. It is our choice. I think we are all here and talking for a reason. As different as we may be in our beliefs, we all chose to get the same coverage on our vehicles, chose to have classics, chose to help one another and chose to fellowship so I guess we have something in common. SOMETHING brought us together. It's a big world and there is room for us all. I wish we had more FALCONS so yall could send me some parts! Hang in there and have a blessed 2021.  ... View more

We are getting deep in this thread. That's usually how it goes when talking about lawlessness and disregard to others safety, religion, etc.... I told my sons when they left home that they could choose to be happy or miserable. Also told them when they got married to always remember what brought them together and not what is tearing them apart. I think thats why they both have a shop full of tools and project cars/trucks/motorcycles etc... Kinda takes the mind off of all the other bs that tends to consume us. Anybody got some Falcon parts they want to get rid of? Hang in there yall and happy new year! ... View more

Forgot to say the sweetest sound I ever heard in my youth was my Dad's 50 Ford shoe box flat head V8 exhaling through a set of Smitty's or Cherry Bombs!! I was hooked right there and then. I was maybe 10 yrs old. Never got a chance to drive it. Prolly a good thing or I would have heard the snatching of the leather belt again! Hang in there yall and good luck in the new year. ... View more

Hey spoom, I know what you mean. We could go on and on about the "problem child syndrome". The problem shoulda been fixed at a younger age when the belt fed weapon was a 2" strap of leather across the A--. When I was growing up the scariest sound in the world was a leather belt being snatched through 7 belt loops.  ... View more

WRLotus, Thanks for the reply. I have made repairs with tubeless tire plugs/kits at home when I was young and BROKE! Not a very safe option but at the time it was all I could do. The 12v air pump along with the fix a flat is a main stay in all our vehicles now. What's the old saying?........ounce of prevention better that a pound of cure. At my age now I'll take roadside service any day! No pun intended but a flat tire is a sinking feeling. My wife and I both drive extended cab trucks for our dailies and the spare is a B---h to get to.  ... View more

Hey Sajeev, Please don't do anything fake. The media will take care of that. Lets keep it real. If this column don't get many responses then start another. I learn allot here and enjoy the comments and advice. Thanks and Happy new year. ... View more

WRLotus, I have used fix-a-flat and the results were mixed. The first experience was returning from Biloxi Miss. Crusin' the Coast. Used it on the spare tire of my beloved 63 Ford Falcon SPRINT. After mounting the spare it was found to be low and I used the stuff as a substitute for air. It got me home. The last time I had to use it was returning from Daytona Beach (speed week) motorcycle rally. Spent the night in FT. Lauderdale and found the back tire on my bike flat ( a nail that I left in the tire). A near by auto parts store had some on the shelf. I bought a can designed for RV's.(it was a big can). I had the bike running and after injecting the stuff I took off as fast as I could for distribution. Otherwise it just makes a glob inside the tire. It lasted all the way to Gulf Shores Alabama before I had to air it up.  I always keep a can of it in all my vehicles now. Better safe than sorry. As to your concern about leaving a bid gob of goo......YES it will. Try to get moving and the wheel rotating as soon as you can after injecting your tire. ... View more

I'm givin likes to these comments. This is a topic that needed to be addressed so thanks to Guitar74 for starting it. Way too many idiots starving for attention will eventually get some one, or themselves killed and put a bad name on performance cars and those who drive them. Again... Time and Place. I'm an old fart too.  JTSpeedy made a good point about the freeway/interstate. ... View more

Thanks for the reply Rob1, Falcons are in my blood/heritage. I've always loved them in any form or fashion. My 64 was originally a 260 ci ( I have the motor built and on the stand) but for now runnin a 289. Light cam, headers and other bolt on speed mods. Plenty fast enough for me at this stage (66 yrs old). My wife has the 63 convert. I would say approx 90% original and unrestored. It was a California car, transplanted to Texas and now resides in southern Alabama. I am desperate to restore it but she says Nay-Nay. She did let me rebuild the carb but other than that she won't let me touch it. Thanks again for the reply and have a Happy new year. ... View more

We bought a Cherokee sport I-6 for my oldest son for his high school graduation. He sold it a few years ago and has withdrawal pains every day. It was fantastic!! I think it was a 1996. ... View more

Guilty as charged. I've done my share of racing back in the day, (60's - 70's) but always in the middle of nowhere on isolated country roads with about a mile of straight line. Actually the area is still used for the same thing! We would draw a crowd but never put anyone at risk. It was more of a hang out for the motor heads and a social activity. Folk today do more harm than good for our hobby. The local cops knew what we were doing and some would actually participate. That was a different time. This new millennium(s) need to understand that there is a time and place. I'm with you guys on this. I'm not all that religious but I pray for everyone in the Metro Atlanta area. (land of the lost). Hang in there guys and have a happy new year!! ... View more

At the age of 66 now, I'm not sure I can remember that far back so I'll cop out and just say for as long as I can remember I've been a motor head. As a side bar....reading is critical and I'm glad you stuck it out, but I'm not to sure about critical reading. The corvairs got a bad rap back in the day. One of my uncles had a Monza that was bad to the bone. ... View more

I've always ran solid wheels (smoothies/w baby moons) or stock with hub caps and trim rings, so a color wouldn't make much difference to me. However if I were to go with another style wheel I'd like the shiny discs.  ... View more

Fine ride Rob1, Good to hear you put some miles on her. (the car) I can hardly get my gal to ride with me since she has her own now.  We're down to just two now. Sortta like a his and hers kinda thing. Not vettes by any stretch but fun cars none the less. Hers, 63 Falcon Futura convertible, Mine 64 Falcon Futura  two door hardtop. There are some pics of them floating around on this site somewhere. The gulf coast storms of 2020 kicked our butts and lost all our electronics. Still trying to recover. Happy new Year. ... View more

Don't know about the SI, but your spot on about enjoying the car. Trailers are made for a last resort.  ... View more

Is that coffee or a bloody marry in that cup? ... View more

2021's Gotta be an awesome year compared to 2020. I am almost through with the 260 V8 for my 64 Falcon Futura. Runnin a 289 now but the original motor is almost complete and ready to be installed. ... View more

Although a steering column would be a great topic......Stock, IDIDIT, etc......some of us and I mean me.....may be a little challenged  with the technical aspects of everything automotive. At my age I would not be a good source for advice other than my experience with old cars and a good work shop manual. ... View more

Well said Guitar74. I replied in an earlier post that we would recover but every day I get more and more worried if we ever will. I want to believe that our hobby / craft will survive and that people will wake up and see that our freedom to enjoy things as simple as cars, driving and cheap fuel / energy can be taken away. Hang in there. I am replying to so many topics that I can't keep up with all of them. Is there a way to categorize our conversations? ... View more

If my 2015 F250 4x4 ever gets stuck I hope you're near by! ... View more

Sajeev has good advice. I however always include any documentation, personal repair notes, pics, receipts, etc with the new owner.  ... View more

I hear you back Bro! I try to never offend anyone, but trying to be a good citizen is gettin harder and harder these days. Drains don't work too good unless they are vented. Don't want to get political but I think the Atlanta and DC pipes are connected. I hope this message finds you well and healthy. Good luck on the promotion and best of health to you and your wife. Hang in there and stay in touch. Oh yea... I might have a chance on a 63 Ranchero just a few miles from where I live. Wish me luck!! ... View more

Hey Sajeev, My 2020 sucked also. Glad I was still able to tinker with our cars, but sad we couldn't enjoy them and the camaraderie that accompanies our hobby. ... View more

hyperv6 has it right. As far as the hobby is concerned, we had alot of time for tune up's, clean ups, etc....but as for the year, it sucked. Shows, cruise in's, swap meets, meetings were in limbo. Rest assured, we will recover and move on. I hope we still live in a Republic in 2021. Hang in there yall and have a great new year. ... View more

Merry Christmas to all!! Just a few more days and we can kiss 2020 good-by. ( I'm with Guitar74). Also glad to hear your wife is healthy. I've seen better days and had a whole lot more fun. I guess all in all it was OK. No sickness and had some decent weather for cruisin'. Storm Zeta kicked us in the rump down here in our small community in south Alabama but all in all it was OK. We managed to put some quality miles on our Falcons. We are looking forward to 2021 and hope the fumes from the DC swamp stay away.  ... View more