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flashed · 05-05-2020, 10:48 PM

Damn , I love this Falcon . Red interior is Killer , much cooler than black too .

**nlped** · 05-14-2020, 07:40 PM

I drove it to work today. 80 miles round trip at speed up to 85’ish and had no issues.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-15-2020, 08:15 AM

sounds like fun, except the work part. I would have been tempted to keep on going.

**nlped** · 05-25-2020, 06:30 PM

After changing to a trunk gas tank fill setup, I was getting a lot of fumes inside the car. So, I bit the bullet and added a II MUCH VSR Vent System to remedy the problem.

**nlped** · 06-14-2020, 07:42 PM

Drove it to a couple of local gatherings yesterday. It did great! No failures, smells etc, but after my wife finally drove it a few miles, she agreed with me that the current brake setup SuCkS, so she said fix it! Front 13” 6-piston Wilwoods are ordered

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-14-2020, 08:53 PM

Ok.....Brakes are important.....

**nlped** · 06-26-2020, 08:23 PM

Finally got the Wilwood brake kit, master cylinder, proportioning valve, etc. started on a dry fit on the brake kit and the inner bearings are the wrong I.D. Spoke to a ‘tech’ guy from Wilwood and now feel dumber 😳

I think I’ve figured out how to fix it though.

Gotta admit that the new brakes should certainly work better! 12.88” rotor & 6-piston caliper vs. 10” Rotors and a 1-piston caliper. 🤣

**mongocanfly** · 06-26-2020, 08:34 PM

Wow..that oughta stop it..!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-26-2020, 10:31 PM

No problem stopping now!

**nlped** · 06-30-2020, 09:28 PM

Turns out the previous brake kit was a POS that took quite a while to figure out what was wrong. But I believe I got it figured out. Hope to move forward now.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-01-2020, 12:15 AM

I'm glad it's figured out....let's drive this thing.....

**nlped** · 07-02-2020, 11:32 PM

First positive test fit!

**mongocanfly** · 07-03-2020, 12:14 AM

Nice..!!

67C10Step · 07-03-2020, 11:00 AM

I honestly don't know why I torture myself looking at the threads down here. So many super nice projects with progress.

I love this little car by the way. With some new binders installed it will be that much better. I'll bet you can't drive it far or fill it up without looks and comments.

Super nice and if I saw you I'd try to strike up a conversation.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-04-2020, 11:26 AM

Very nice!

**nlped** · 07-04-2020, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

I honestly don't know why I torture myself looking at the threads down here. So many super nice projects with progress.

I love this little car by the way. With some new binders installed it will be that much better. I'll bet you can't drive it far or fill it up without looks and comments.

Super nice and if I saw you I'd try to strike up a conversation.

I appreciate that! I do get into some conversations when I drive, but I totally Enjoy talking about it. It’s probably my favorite ‘toy’ that I’ve ever had. I do have to admit that I want a wagon too though

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Nice..!!

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Very nice!

Thanks guys. I hope to have it completed soon, but I’ve gotten sidetracked on household projects. ie: hardwood floors etc

**nlped** · 07-27-2020, 10:54 PM

Finally got the Wilwood brake kit onto the front. I shoulda done red calipers instead of black 😐

D@mn!!! The Falcoon now STOPS!!!

Next up is the a/c install. And the minitubs. And the narrowed rearend. And the rear Wilwood kit. And... it never ends. 😂

**mongocanfly** · 07-28-2020, 12:29 AM

Never gets old seeing it either...!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-28-2020, 06:35 AM

Nope, looks great....

**nlped** · 10-07-2020, 10:24 PM

I’ve been steadily working on the Falcon. I’ve installed Global West control arms and strut rods, plus a few other mods. But I gotta admit that I bought another Chevrolet for me.

**mongocanfly** · 10-07-2020, 10:37 PM

Very nice Carter..!

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-08-2020, 08:28 AM

I like it....

jmking9 · 10-08-2020, 04:11 PM

I just read through the entire thread, what a cool car. I've always liked those Falcons. It's nice to read through a thread like this and see that others have the same multitude of issues that pop up when building cars. Sometimes, it can be a bit depressing when those things happen. Its great to see a person who doesn't let it get them down. Anyway, awesome car! Can't wait to watch the upgrades you have planned.

**nlped** · 10-11-2020, 10:37 PM

I’ve got all the new Global West front suspension upgrades done. Hoping to get the alignment done this week. Then it’ll time to drive it some & just enjoy it. I’ll work on the heat & a/c next. I rebuilt the heater box, so I just need to mount the heater box & underdash a/c, build new a/c lines and charge everything up.

I also installed a Mike Meier shock tower brace and Hotchkis Mustang style upper shock mounts.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-12-2020, 09:30 AM

Nice!

05-05-2020, 10:48 PM	#226
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Damn , I love this Falcon . Red interior is Killer , much cooler than black too .

05-14-2020, 07:40 PM	#227
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I drove it to work today. 80 miles round trip at speed up to 85’ish and had no issues. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

05-15-2020, 08:15 AM	#228
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha sounds like fun, except the work part. I would have been tempted to keep on going. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-25-2020, 06:30 PM	#229
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha After changing to a trunk gas tank fill setup, I was getting a lot of fumes inside the car. So, I bit the bullet and added a II MUCH VSR Vent System to remedy the problem. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-14-2020, 07:42 PM	#230
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Drove it to a couple of local gatherings yesterday. It did great! No failures, smells etc, but after my wife finally drove it a few miles, she agreed with me that the current brake setup SuCkS, so she said fix it! Front 13” 6-piston Wilwoods are ordered __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-14-2020, 08:53 PM	#231
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Ok.....Brakes are important..... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-26-2020, 08:23 PM	#232
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Finally got the Wilwood brake kit, master cylinder, proportioning valve, etc. started on a dry fit on the brake kit and the inner bearings are the wrong I.D. Spoke to a ‘tech’ guy from Wilwood and now feel dumber 😳 I think I’ve figured out how to fix it though. Gotta admit that the new brakes should certainly work better! 12.88” rotor & 6-piston caliper vs. 10” Rotors and a 1-piston caliper. 🤣 Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-26-2020, 08:34 PM	#233
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Wow..that oughta stop it..!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

06-26-2020, 10:31 PM	#234
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha No problem stopping now! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-30-2020, 09:28 PM	#235
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Turns out the previous brake kit was a POS that took quite a while to figure out what was wrong. But I believe I got it figured out. Hope to move forward now. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-01-2020, 12:15 AM	#236
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I'm glad it's figured out....let's drive this thing..... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-02-2020, 11:32 PM	#237
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha First positive test fit! Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-03-2020, 12:14 AM	#238
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Nice..!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

07-03-2020, 11:00 AM	#239
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,471	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I honestly don't know why I torture myself looking at the threads down here. So many super nice projects with progress. I love this little car by the way. With some new binders installed it will be that much better. I'll bet you can't drive it far or fill it up without looks and comments. Super nice and if I saw you I'd try to strike up a conversation. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

07-04-2020, 11:26 AM	#240
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Very nice! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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07-27-2020, 10:54 PM	#242
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Finally got the Wilwood brake kit onto the front. I shoulda done red calipers instead of black 😐 D@mn!!! The Falcoon now STOPS!!! Next up is the a/c install. And the minitubs. And the narrowed rearend. And the rear Wilwood kit. And... it never ends. 😂 Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-28-2020, 12:29 AM	#243
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Never gets old seeing it either...!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

07-28-2020, 06:35 AM	#244
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Nope, looks great.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-07-2020, 10:24 PM	#245
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I’ve been steadily working on the Falcon. I’ve installed Global West control arms and strut rods, plus a few other mods. But I gotta admit that I bought another Chevrolet for me. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-07-2020, 10:37 PM	#246
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Very nice Carter..! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-08-2020, 08:28 AM	#247
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I like it.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-08-2020, 04:11 PM	#248
jmking9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverton KS Posts: 832	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I just read through the entire thread, what a cool car. I've always liked those Falcons. It's nice to read through a thread like this and see that others have the same multitude of issues that pop up when building cars. Sometimes, it can be a bit depressing when those things happen. Its great to see a person who doesn't let it get them down. Anyway, awesome car! Can't wait to watch the upgrades you have planned. __________________ 1970 SWB Build

10-11-2020, 10:37 PM	#249
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I’ve got all the new Global West front suspension upgrades done. Hoping to get the alignment done this week. Then it’ll time to drive it some & just enjoy it. I’ll work on the heat & a/c next. I rebuilt the heater box, so I just need to mount the heater box & underdash a/c, build new a/c lines and charge everything up. I also installed a Mike Meier shock tower brace and Hotchkis Mustang style upper shock mounts. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 10-11-2020 at 10:47 PM.

10-12-2020, 09:30 AM	#250
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Nice! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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