Falcon Build Update #4 Tailgate Drama
August 11, 2008 by pikesan · 4 Comments
Falcon Build Update #4 Tailgate Drama
I should have called this “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly” as I update everyone on the MyRideisMe.com 1963 Falcon Wagon build. It no doubt I drastically underestimated the work needed to get ready for paint! Also, my...
Bodywork 101 - Patience to make it flat
July 21, 2008 by pikesan · 2 Comments
Bodywork 101 - Patience to make it flat
You can’t expect to learn bodywork in 1 afternoon, no matter how good the teacher is, but one thing’s for certain: You’ll never learn unless you get in there and try it. This blog and the ones that will follow will show some...
Falcon Build Update #3- The Roof
June 30, 2008 by pikesan · 3 Comments
Falcon Build Update #3- The Roof
I think it was Earl Sheib who said, “Body work is glamorous!” He was lying! Ok, I made that up. Body work’s dirty and you have to use a bunch of tools that make noise. I like that part! But, it takes so much...
Falcon Strip Party Update - What not to do…
June 23, 2008 by pikesan · 11 Comments
Falcon Strip Party Update - What not to do…
In case you missed the last story, I’m rebuilding my 1963 Falcon Wagon. Originally, I just planned to put some paint on it and re-do the interior, but after inviting a bunch of friends over (here’s the story), my wagon’s...
12 wrenches are better than 1: Falcon Strip Party
June 12, 2008 by pikesan · 7 Comments
12 wrenches are better than 1: Falcon Strip Party
A lifelong family friend told me, “The funnest part’s over.” On Saturday 6/7, I had a “Strip Party” at my house. Sounds more fun than it was cause we were stripping a 1963 Falcon Wagon. Including me,...
