The Car: 1974 Falcon 500 Mad Max Interceptor Project
Color: Flat Black
Interior: Black
Engine: 351C
Transmission: 4 Speed Toploader
Details: March 1974 build date Falcon 500 Base car, partially built into Mad Max replica by the owner. Bodykit of unkonwn origin (NOT MMC Parts. Titled in the USA (Kansas). This is a great donor car for a full Mad Max build, or a rough "Roadwarior/Mad Max 2" inspired driver with a little work.
Information from the owner:
I bought the car in 2006-2007
Clean legal Kansas title.
I still have all of the import paperwork and the car has a clean legal Kansas title.
1974 Falcon XB Falcon 500
351C rebuilt
Top loader 4spd
9" rear w original disk brakes
Front brakes converted to Mustang parts for ease of repair in USA
After arriving in the US the car was blasted to bare metal structural problems were fixed
Had typical rust behind front fenders below windshield corners all repaired
Panel between trunk and rear window was rusted and through so cut out and replaced
lower door skins replaced
All sheet metal replacement parts sourced from Australia
Rocker panels were cut out and replaced
Torque boxes and unibody were reinforced with 1/8th in steel plate before rockers were welded in
Original floor is good except for a few pinholes
Passenger side in front of rear tire needs metal work finished (I have the panel but haven't had time to do it)
Body is straight other that Drivers front fender has two dents
Hood has a rust hole in it that needs fixed or replace with MMC Fiberglass hood
Trunk lid is very rusty but I have a replacement in great shape that comes with the car
Fuel tank was repaired several times and finally replaced with a fuel cell
Nose and spoilers are hung on the car but fender flares are not, I do still have them.
As soon as the car was running everyone wanted it at car shows and I had fun with it as is, so it was never finished and people loved it in its unfinished state
Looks half way between MM1 and Road Warrior
14" mag wheels w Mickey Thompson tires (obviously not movie correct but never had any complaints)
Custom made Headlight assemblies built from industrial light fixtures and use modern H4 bulbs
Fake blower assembly including Weaind front cover (w electric motor inside)
Empty 8-71 blower housing (have rotors and gears)
I have a 351c blower manifold that could be included
Real Scott injector and hat.
Carburetor has been replaced with fuel injection
I have a second blower housing that I stacked onto original to do movie promotions for Fury Road when it released
Movie correct blower switch (not installed)
Complete interior but front seats need redone
Rear seat has been reupholstered already
Door panels are usable but not perfect
New carpet (not installed yet)
All side glass is good but not installed in car
I have several boxes of spare parts that I have accumulated over the years
Car has been in storage since the windshield was broken last year and I don't have a replacement yet