1965 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible on 2040-cars
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Engine:302
For Sale By:Private Seller
Drive Type: auto rwd
Make: Ford
Mileage: 91,676
Model: Falcon
Trim: Futura
Options: Convertible
Up for sale is my 1965 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible. It has been my project for the last year. It does run and drive good but needs some finishing. This is on older restoration done back in the 80's, and yes it does have filler in the usual places but looks good but is showing wear in the body and paint. The worst part of the paint is on the right rear quarter panel, a bottle of brake fluid spilled on it while it was in the barn and peeled the paint, otherwise there are scratches and chips from the junk in the barn. I did buff it out and it looks pretty good but it could eventually use some paint. The windshield is cracked and needs to be replaced. It is a driver not a trailer queen but can be a show car by next spring. I do have the original 289 engine and C4 trans that go with the car if you want it. The 289 was stuck at a valve guide from sitting in a barn for over 25 years. This is an original V8 car with 5 lug suspension, not a converted 6 cylinder car. Some of the work I have done in the last year is: install engine and trans, all new brakes and hydraulic parts, gas tank and sending unit, inner rocker structures, new Edelbrock carb, duraspark ignition upgrade, new carpet, fiberglass bumpers. It still needs interior work, the seats are not original to the car except the top of the back seat. The front split bench is from a Falcon wagon and the base of the rear is also from the same wagon. It isn't a perfect fit but will work until a base is located. Eventually it will need a repaint. It has headers and dual exhaust to the rear axle, needs tailpipes. The white top is perfect shape with no tears, even at the pivot points. The power top works well but the pivots need oiling. I have all the stainless side trim but I don't have all the white inserts between the trim. I was going to paint the white between the trim, that is why the trim is off. I have the original radio not installed yet. I am still working on the car when I get a chance. I suggest coming to see the car in person before committing to purchase. I consider this a drivable project. I am selling to pay a few bills and have another car that I would like to start on. Any questions please call me at (262)893-1763
Data plate info:
Body: 76a
Color: y
Trim: 52
Date: 18J
Axle: 6
Trans: 6
Vin: 5H15C117978
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