1965 Ford Falcon

289

Automatic

5H17C107815

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ATTENTION FORD FALCON LOVERS (“This One’s for You”)! Up for Auction is A Rare “Genuine” Survivor 1965 Ford Falcon Futura 2-Door Hardtop. *Original Body, Paint, Chrome & Perfect Original Glass-Virtually Absolute “Rust Free” Body & Floor Pan Sheets, Trunk Area . *Passenger Front Fender has been replaced Sometime Prior to My Ownership And Slight Cosmetic Hail Damage To Hood / Top Has Occurred Sometime in Car’s 47+ Years. Car Originally Resided in California & Kansas & Will Be Sold “As Is” Along W / Many / All Original Stock & Modification Parts. This Falcon Is Full Of Possibilities-a Full Restoration Or Even A Daily Driver, Just As She Was In Her “Hay Day”. All My Current Involvement With This Falcon Centers Around The Many Local Car Shows / Events Where I Have Taken The Car and Everyone Remarks & Is In Amazement, that She Is A “True / Genuine” Survivor That Takes Me Back To A Time Of Boyhood Fantasies/ Memories Regarding Drag Racing Legends Like Hubert Platt “Ohio / Iowa Shaker”, Phil Bonner “Daddy Warbucks”, Dick Brannon etc., And Of Course the “Wild Child” Falcon From Rankin Ford Out of Canada. I Am Getting Older Now & My Health Is Starting To Take A Toll And this “Special” Falcon Needs A New Special Owner That Appreciates the Past and My Love For 60’s Era Fords As Much As I do! Furthermore, My Wife And I are Now Proud Grandparents And Will Need to Travel As Time Permits In My 2005 Ford F-150 SuperCrew King Ranch 4 x 4. Please Acknowledge All Statements In Regards To Auction Are To the Best Of My Knowledge & Memory-GOOD eBAYING & Any & All Inquiries Welcome, Thank You! Vehicle Specifics / V.I.N. Decoder thru Falconparts.com and Falcon Registry Make / Model: Ford Falcon Futura Year: 1965 Mileage: 78,025 (Original) Engine: 289 Challenger 2V V8 (200 HP) *MODIFIED Transmission: Automatic (C-4 Dual Range “Green Dot”) Axle: 2.80:1 (Open) Model Series: 2-Door Hardtop Exterior Color: Tropical Turquoise Interior / Upholstery Color: Light Turquoise Sierra Vinyl and Medium Turquoise Sierra Vinyl Date Born: August 25, 1964 Assembly / Build Plant: Lorain, Ohio DSO: Los Angeles California Title Status: Clear *Less than 500 miles on original stock 289 2V Overhaul Rebuild & Machining, bored (.060) over prior to modifications. (Castrol GTX SAE 10W30 Oil used since OH) Modifications: Edelbrock (2121) Dual Plane / Performer Series Intake Manifold-Cast Finish Ford Racing Chrome Thermostat Cover w / Mr. Gasket High Performance 160-Degree Thermostat Edelbrock #1406 Electric Choke 600 CFM Performer Series Carburetor w / Edelbrock Carburetor / Manifold Spacer (Custom Throttle Linkage) Modified / High Performance 289 – 302 Small Block (C8TE) Heads, Casting # C8TE, New Stainless 1.94 Intake Valves, New Stainless 1.60 Exhaust Valves, Heavy Duty Retainers & Locks, 3 – Angle Valve Seat Cut on Intake & Exhaust Side (30 – 45 – 60), High Performance Springs w / .530 Lift, 5/16’s Guide Plates Installed, 3/8’s Screw in Studs Installed, Heads are Machined for .530 Valve Stem Seals (High Temperature Valve Seals Installed), 62 CC Combustion Chambers, Ported Exhaust, Casting & Smog Bumps Removed / Blended Maddog Racing #F289CK1 Ford 289 RV / Torque Cam Kit (Same Specifications As Edelbrock Performer Series Kit) Clevite 77 Camshaft (229 – 1734 Specs. Lift 448 / 472, Adv. Duration 270 / 280, Duration @ .050” 204 / 214, Lobe Separation 107 / 117), 16 Federal Mogul Hyd. Lifters (HT900), Cloyes 3-Keyway Double Roller HD Timing Chain Set, Complete Fel Pro Cam Change Gasket Kit (CK400), Cam Lube / Assembly - Federal Mogul (55-400) (Edelbrock 289 Hardened Pushrods (9632) We’re purchased Separately & Also New Camshaft Thrust Washer ) “Sssweet Idle”! 289 Aftermarket Vibration Damper (Stock Specs.) Melling High Volume 289 Oil Pump #M-68HV W / HD 289 Melling Oil Pump Shaft FOR HV Oil Pump 289 Billet Aluminum (6061 T6) Roller Rockers w / Large Needle Bearing Fulcrum Can Withstand Valve Spring Loads Up To 750 PSI & Tensile Strength Over 60,000 PSI (Same Specs. As ProComp Roller Rockers) Edelbrock 14” Chrome Air Cleaner Asy. W / 289 High Performance Decal (Ford Racing Air Cleaner Wing Nut M – 9697 - A / Ford Logo) Ford Racing Polished Aluminum Valve Covers (Black), W / Chrome T-Handle “Winged” Screw-In Valve Cover Holdowns (Flexible High Temperature Rubber Over Steel Valve Cover Gaskets) & Ford Racing Chrome Etched “ Washable / Filtered” Oil Breather Cap (M – 6766 – H302) Aftermarket Chrome Oil Level Gauge Advanced Auto 289 Fuel Pump (1968 289 Flow Specs.) Advanced Auto ASC 289 Premium Flow Water Pump Falconparts.com 5 – Blade 289 A / C Fan (17.0”) W / Mr. Gasket #2390 ¼” Thick Fan Spacer Kit Special Ford 4-Core “Desert” Radiator (Designed for Falcon 289 A / C & Hotter Climate / Regions) PerTronix Ignitor (Registered Trademark) Solid – State Ignition system Conversion Kit (1281) Ford Racing High Performance Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit (M – 12106 – A302) PerTronix Chrome Oil Filled Flame – Thrower 40,000 V Ignition Coil (40001) Ford Racing 9MM Spark Plug Wire Set (Yellow M – 12259 – Y301) 2 - Ford Racing Wire Loom Holder (Blue M – 12297 – B14) 2 – Ford Racing Spark Plug 4 – Wire Divider (Blue M – 12297 – B04) Falconparts.com Falcon 289 Engine Mounts Ford Motorcraft (High Performance Application FL – 1HP) Oil Filter Hedman “Shorty” Elite Steel Thermal Coated Hedders (88408) Custom & New Engine / Misc. Hardware Where Applicable Custom Fabricated 2 & ½” Dual Exhaust with Magnaflow Duplicated Quality Mufflers “Throaty Sound”! Autogage (AutoMeter ) 3- ¾” Chrome White Face 0 – 8,000 RPM Tachometer (2304) Dash Installed thru Defroster Vent/ Not Hooked – Up Sunpro (Style Line Trade Marked) 2 “ Chrome White Face Triple Gauge Kit (Oil / CP8208 Water Temp. / Voltmeter) under dash Installed / Not Hooked – UP Front Wheels Rims & Tires: “Old School” Chrome Star Wire 14” Wheels W / Spinners & Ford Logo, Chrome Valve Stems & Acorn Caps (Almost New Futura GLH II Super Sport Tires P195 / 60R 14) Rear Wheels Rims & Tires: “Old School” Chrome Star Wire 15” Wheels W / Spinners & Ford Logo, Chrome Valve Stems & Acorn Caps (Almost New Futura GLS Super Sport Tires 95T P225 / 60R 15) New 16 – Gallon Fuel Tank / Inlet Hose & Clamps in 2004 (Sender does Not Make Grounding Contact Sometimes – Otherwise Gauge Works Fine & Stock Gauge Has Been Tested Good Along W / Sender. Reference Misc. Items Listed) Mechanical Group: Maintenance As Required Brakes: Original Suspension / Steering: Original, Except Shocks Rear Axle: Original Driveline: Original, Automatic Transmission: Original / May Have Had Stock Rebuild At Time of Engine OH - ? Engine: Modified Ignition System: Modified Fuel System: Modified Cooling System: Modified Exhaust System: Modified Charging / Starting System: Original (65 Amp. Alternator) Lights / Wiring Etc: Mostly Original Ventilating / Heating: Original Body – Interior / Headliner, Visors, Seats: All Original Except – New Upholstery (Absolute Correct V.I.N. Vinyl Color– Looks Brand New!) When Engine Was OH. “Heck, the Original AM Radio Still Works”! Original / Stock Parts Available: Original “High Energy” OEM Distributor Cap Camshaft / Timing Gears & Single Chain Complete OH’D Cylinder Heads / Valve Covers/ Hydraulic Lifters / Rocker Arms / Push Rods Oil Pump / Water Pump / Fuel Pump / & 4 – Bladed Fan (17.0”) & Plastic Spacer 289 Challenger Manifold / Thermostat Housing & 160 – Degree Thermostat / 2100 2V Carburetor / Air Cleaner Asy. / Throttle Linkage Spring Bracket Exhaust Manifolds / Flanges / Motor Mounts P - 4 – 14” 5- Bolt Stock Wheels w / Old Tires Mounted / Wheel Nuts / Spinner Style OEM Wheel Covers Misc. Items & Performance Parts: 1965 Ford Falcon Owner’s Manual 1965 Ford Comet, FALCON, Fairlane & Mustang Shop Manual 1965 Ford Falcon Illustrated Pricing & Specification Manual Misc. Articles etc. Related To Falcons P - 1964 Ford Falcon “Checkerboard” Grille (Average To Good – Will fit 65 Falcon Also) P - 1965 Ford Falcon Tropical Turquoise Hood & Trunk Lid (Very Nice Shape, No Rust – (Hood was intended to be used as a “Teardrop” Project) P – 1965 Ford Original OEM Falcon Bumper Jack (Purchased refurbished – complete, very nice!) 1968 Ford Mustang 2100 2V Carburetor (Used for Parts – Almost Complete) P - Edelbrock “Vintage” Outstanding Shape Valve Covers (Blue Finish - Restored) P - Edelbrock “Etched” Plain Steel Chrome Valve Covers P - NOS Mustang Battery Holder – Complete w / bracket(??????????????) P – Interdynamics Universal Coolant Return & Recovery System / Tank (Box Never Opened) P – NOS Taylor / Summit “Space Age” Hedder Spark Plug Wire Protectors (Yellow 2564) NOS Falconparts.com Corvex Fuel Tank Sender Unit (C8ZZ – 9275A) Gasket Missing P – NOS 2 – Pkg. (16 – Total) Ford Racing Chrome Valve Cover Hold-down Tab (M – 6681 A302) P - NOS Ford Motorsport Chrome Water Neck (M – 8592 – B302) P – NOS Ford Racing “Etched” Chrome Oil Breather Cap (M – 6766 – H302) P- NOS Ford Motorsport Chrome Oil Breather Cap (M – 6766 – A302) P – NOS Grant Challenger GT 13” Steering Wheel w / Cap & (3294) Mtg. Kit – Never Installed P – NOS Edelbrock Carburetor To Manifold Gasket (3899) P – NOS Edelbrock Manifold Throttle Cable Plate (1490) P – NOS Front & Rear Driveline PDQ U – Joints / Crosses (Neapco 1 -2173 & 1 – 3600) NOS Misc. Plastic Bag Of Qty. 12 Ford Electric OEM Plastic Wire Clips P – NOS Aftermarket 289 High Performance Emblems (Many Misc. 289 & Other Emblems) P – NOS Ford Motorcraft (High Performance Application FL – 1HP) Oil Filter PLEASE ALLOW ALL PHOTOS TO LOAD, there are 120+ high resolution photos for your viewing enjoyment. TERMS OF SALE I can get additional photos on request. I think the 100+ photos I’ve taken should answer any questions, but I will take more on request. Please specify your area of interest. Please only request photos if you are a serious and intend to bid. PLEASE! CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (LISTED BELOW) BEFORE YOU BID. WHEN YOU ENTER A BID ON EBAY, YOU ARE ENTERING A BINDING CONTRACT TO PURCHASE. YOU ARE NOT BIDDING TO TAKE A TEST DRIVE! PLACE A BID ONLY IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT BUYING THE ITEM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON MY TERMS OR ON THE ITEM BEING OFFERED, PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID! THANK YOU AND HAPPY BIDDING!!! I make and have no warranties, stated or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular use. I will make every effort to describe the car accurately and objectively. While vehicle is running and described as accurately as possible, it is sold “As-Is” and “Where-Is”. All sales are final. I will reject or block bids from EBAY IDs with negative or no feedback. If you have less than 10 feedback, you must contact me prior to bidding or I will cancel your bid. I will only respond to valid Ebay email addresses (please do not ask me to communicate outside of Ebay!). SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY!!!! Good luck bidding. Email with any questions and I will answer them as truly as possible. Vehicle is located in St. Charles, IL and can be viewed by appointment prior to auction close, contact me via e-mail to set a time. $500 non-refundable deposit due within 24 hours of auction close via Paypal. The balance of payment due (WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY, NO CHECKS WHATSOEVER) within 7 days of auction close. Buyer is responsible for pickup of vehicle within 7 days of auction close. THANK YOU AND HAPPY BIDDING!!! On Jun-09-12 at 12:41:24 PDT, seller added the following information: ***PLEASE NOTE: I am selling this for a very good friend of mine, please e-mail me for his phone number to ask any questions you'd like about the car. He is a long-time owner of this car and is ready and willing to answer any questions you have. Neither of us wants the buyer to be disappointed in this Falcon, please ask any and all questions you have before bidding.**** On Jun-09-12 at 13:21:04 PDT, seller added the following information: