falcon_master":7x8ptci7 said:
Ho everyone I had two questions one engine related and one safety. My engine question is does anyone know how to convert from a generator to alternator and is it worth it but my second question is the one I'm pretty happy with. On my previous post I'm always worried about safety so today I'm walking after school and I see a drag car with race seats and I thought that's it. Why can't I install 3 race seats side by side in the front and just put a harness in each I know it'll cost some extra $$$ but it's extra safe. My thing is I know there isn't stock brackets so what I was thinking is run a piece of steel under the car from frame rail to frame rail and bolt seats to it so there not going anywhere. My question is cldo you think I could fit three race seats side by side in the front and will they work or will the floor come out with them. Thanks
Hi Falcon_Master, yes as many have already stated the alternator is a worth while upgrade. IN my opinion though the racing seats and belts aren't a good idea for a daily driver type of street car. But ultimately this is your car and money to spend on it as you see fit.
I do remember what it was like getting my first car at 13 (a 1928 Model A Ford, worked all summer to buy it) and then all the ideas I had about building it into a hot rod. Fortunately or unfortunately depending on how you might look at it my parents weren't going for the hot rod at all, so I set about restoring it. My father helped me when he could and that in itself was a great bonding experience. Worked on it in all my spare time after school and weekends. Took me about a year and a half to restore it. Joined the local Model A club and also read everthing I could find about Model A's. Many other people did help me learn too, a couple of uncles that were mechanics, two local Antique Ford parts stores, and severial shop owners, etc. Had so much fun with that car at the car shows, cruise's, parades, club meets, and the driving skill events. But most of all it taught me many mechanical, welding, paint and body work skills, gave me confidence and even more important gave me the ability to get many jobs that provided for my family over the years even to this day. After that first car next I built my first hot rod, then my first race car, and many many others.
So my point is that you-have your whole life ahead of you to build lots of cars, and of course you can also keep modding your Falcon over time as your finances become better in the future. It's good that your thinking of your options so you can come up with a reasonable plan for your car that will work for you and your budget. My suggestion though is that you really keep it kind of basic right now. This is so that you don't get bogged down on your first car and your first time at a rebuild / buildup until you gain some more experience. If you haven't picked up a complete shop manual yet this should be one of your first moves its a real valuable resource on info about your Falcon Model. The 1964 Ford Falcon and Comet manual looks like this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Ford-Falc ... 4B&vxp=mtr
You maybe able to check one out or use it at your local library too for free. In any case you can read all about your cars systems and how they all work, spend some time reading it as it will save you a lot more in time and money. I want to encourage you to keep your spirits up and make some progress as your able, keeping your eye on the final goal. Best of luck on your 1964 Falcon