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**mongocanfly** · 01-13-2019, 10:03 PM

Haha...I've been hoping foose would show up at my shop to......

**nlped** · 01-16-2019, 09:37 PM

Wiring is going really well, actually. Nothing picture worthy, but I’m plugging along

BossHogg69 · 01-18-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Wiring is going really well, actually. Nothing picture worthy, but I’m plugging along

I see what you did there...

Just remember wiring isn't to be taken lightly.

**nlped** · 02-04-2019, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

I see what you did there...

Just remember wiring isn't to be taken lightly.

Hahaha!!! I actually missed that the first time I read it!

Just for inspiration, here’s a passenger side shot

**nlped** · 02-17-2019, 09:47 PM

No pictures, but I’ve made some really good headway on the AAW harness. I also decided to abort the EEC IV EFI stuff and switched to Holley Sniper EFI like I’m using in Walter. I am selling off all the EEC IV EFI stuff to fund this change. I’ve got the Sniper EFI and an Edelbrock RPM AirGap Intake plus the Holley HyperSpark box, coil & distributor coming so I can control the timing with the Sniper kit too. Should be pretty simple to go this route.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-21-2019, 11:21 AM

Subscribing to watch the progress on this cool little car. ....

**nlped** · 03-04-2019, 08:57 PM

Got some more wiring done and a gratuitous shot of the Sniper and Air Gap in place.

flashed · 03-04-2019, 09:01 PM

Looks great .

**nlped** · 03-10-2019, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Looks great .

Thanks flashed!

I’ve got the AAW harness completed. I’ve also got the Dakota Digital gauges installed and working. Still have a few wires left on the Sniper EFI setup and then the wiring will be done. Still need to get the fuel lines, radiator & lines, and all the other new motor stuff worked out

**mongocanfly** · 03-10-2019, 08:12 AM

nicely done.....

**nlped** · 03-12-2019, 10:05 PM

No pictures again, but I did some more work. I got the “Falcon...Powered by Ford” cast aluminum valve covers modified to accept the FMS reusable gaskets. Also got the roller rockers installed and adjusted the valves, so the valve covers are hopefully on for the final time. The list is certainly getting shorter. In a perfect world, I may be able to crank it this weekend! #fingerscrossed#

I lied, I added a pic. The lip I’m pointing at won’t work with the Ford Motorsports reusable gaskets, so it had to go.

**Advanced Design** · 03-13-2019, 01:20 AM

Martha is coming along nicely. Good progress!

**nlped** · 03-13-2019, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Martha is coming along nicely. Good progress!

Thanks Doug.

I got a couple more small projects done tonight. One of the starter bolt holes was stripped by the previous owner, so I put a helicoil in there. Then I pulled some ‘0’ gauge power & ground wire from the front to the trunk for the relocation of the battery....what a PITA!!! That’s some big wire.

BossHogg69 · 03-14-2019, 08:44 PM

KILLING IT!!!!

**nlped** · 03-14-2019, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

KILLING IT!!!!

Thanks Adam! I’m stoked to continue moving forward.

Issue tonight was that we had some HORRIBLE rain and such and my shop flooded. But nothing appears hurt...wet, but not hurt.

**mongocanfly** · 03-14-2019, 09:27 PM

Rain...oh yeah...we got plenty to.....before today we have gotten 23.58 inches this yr...

**nlped** · 03-14-2019, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Rain...oh yeah...we got plenty to.....before today we have gotten 23.58 inches this yr...

Yeah Greg,

We got 6” of rain here in a matter of roughly an hour and a tornado about 2 miles south of us. We spent several hours cutting trees for some friends that had damage from it...hence why I’m not ranting & bit€hing about my water encroachment.

**nlped** · 03-15-2019, 11:03 PM

Well, after cleaning, vacuuming and cleaning some more in the shop, I got a chance to tinker on the Falcoon.

I got some more wiring done. I got the wiring far enough to actually turn the motor over with the KEY!!!

**nlped** · 03-16-2019, 08:45 PM

Well, either my old @$$ battery or the starter that was in the previous motor...or both are crap, so I’ve gotta replace both to get the motor to turn over more than 25 rpm. I’ve got fuel, spark, 180+ psi compression, and the Sniper seems to be working appropriately, so I’m at a dead stop.

**nlped** · 03-20-2019, 03:54 PM

It isn’t the battery as I bought & tried that to no avail. So, while I wait on the starter, I tried something else I found in my collection of parts... I just didn’t like the idea of filling the tank inside the trunk. And the stock fillers are notorious for leaking...hence the clear being gone under the cap.

**nlped** · 03-26-2019, 12:57 PM

Well, it isn’t the starter or battery, so I’m going to have to do some more intense electrical research. But, it’s my youngest daughters bday/spring break, so we are doing some family bonding.

Heads up...there ain’t a leanin’ tower in Alabama.

I’m doin’ some rep’ing for Slosh Tubz international.

Troy Sr · 03-26-2019, 01:27 PM

Cool Car!!! My Mom had one when I was little same color and all. I think it had a 4 or 6 cyl. She traded it to my grampa for his '65 Fairlane 500 I'd say she got the best deal!!!

**nlped** · 03-26-2019, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy Sr

Cool Car!!! My Mom had one when I was little same color and all. I think it had a 4 or 6 cyl. She traded it to my grampa for his '65 Fairlane 500 I'd say she got the best deal!!!

Exactly why I chose this car! My mom’s first car was an exact copy of this one!!!

My dad helped me put me the new motor in it.

**Advanced Design** · 03-26-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Well, it isn’t the starter or battery, so I’m going to have to do some more intense electrical research. But, it’s my youngest daughters bday/spring break, so we are doing some family bonding.

Heads up...there ain’t a leanin’ tower in Alabama.

Now that is a cool trip! And a great opportunity for making family memories. Enjoy!

**nlped** · 04-06-2019, 11:16 PM

Sounds good to me....

https://youtu.be/-fxiSIAps5U

https://youtu.be/7x4Ijtkxl1c

01-13-2019, 10:03 PM	#51
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Haha...I've been hoping foose would show up at my shop to...... __________________ 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

01-16-2019, 09:37 PM	#52
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Wiring is going really well, actually. Nothing picture worthy, but I’m plugging along __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-17-2019, 09:47 PM	#55
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha No pictures, but I’ve made some really good headway on the AAW harness. I also decided to abort the EEC IV EFI stuff and switched to Holley Sniper EFI like I’m using in Walter. I am selling off all the EEC IV EFI stuff to fund this change. I’ve got the Sniper EFI and an Edelbrock RPM AirGap Intake plus the Holley HyperSpark box, coil & distributor coming so I can control the timing with the Sniper kit too. Should be pretty simple to go this route. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-21-2019, 11:21 AM	#56
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Subscribing to watch the progress on this cool little car. .... __________________ "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

03-04-2019, 08:57 PM	#57
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Got some more wiring done and a gratuitous shot of the Sniper and Air Gap in place. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-04-2019, 09:01 PM	#58
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Looks great .

03-10-2019, 08:12 AM	#60
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha nicely done..... __________________ 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

03-12-2019, 10:05 PM	#61
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha No pictures again, but I did some more work. I got the “Falcon...Powered by Ford” cast aluminum valve covers modified to accept the FMS reusable gaskets. Also got the roller rockers installed and adjusted the valves, so the valve covers are hopefully on for the final time. The list is certainly getting shorter. In a perfect world, I may be able to crank it this weekend! #fingerscrossed# I lied, I added a pic. The lip I’m pointing at won’t work with the Ford Motorsports reusable gaskets, so it had to go. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-13-2019, 01:20 AM	#62
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Martha is coming along nicely. Good progress! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

03-14-2019, 08:44 PM	#64
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03-14-2019, 09:27 PM	#66
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Rain...oh yeah...we got plenty to.....before today we have gotten 23.58 inches this yr... __________________ 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

03-15-2019, 11:03 PM	#68
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Well, after cleaning, vacuuming and cleaning some more in the shop, I got a chance to tinker on the Falcoon. I got some more wiring done. I got the wiring far enough to actually turn the motor over with the KEY!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-16-2019, 08:45 PM	#69
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Well, either my old @$$ battery or the starter that was in the previous motor...or both are crap, so I’ve gotta replace both to get the motor to turn over more than 25 rpm. I’ve got fuel, spark, 180+ psi compression, and the Sniper seems to be working appropriately, so I’m at a dead stop. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-20-2019, 03:54 PM	#70
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha It isn’t the battery as I bought & tried that to no avail. So, while I wait on the starter, I tried something else I found in my collection of parts... I just didn’t like the idea of filling the tank inside the trunk. And the stock fillers are notorious for leaking...hence the clear being gone under the cap. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-26-2019, 12:57 PM	#71
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Well, it isn’t the starter or battery, so I’m going to have to do some more intense electrical research. But, it’s my youngest daughters bday/spring break, so we are doing some family bonding. Heads up...there ain’t a leanin’ tower in Alabama. I’m doin’ some rep’ing for Slosh Tubz international. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 03-27-2019 at 03:45 AM.



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03-26-2019, 01:27 PM	#72
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 457	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Cool Car!!! My Mom had one when I was little same color and all. I think it had a 4 or 6 cyl. She traded it to my grampa for his '65 Fairlane 500 I'd say she got the best deal!!! __________________ Take Care Troy

04-06-2019, 11:16 PM	#75
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Sounds good to me.... https://youtu.be/-fxiSIAps5U https://youtu.be/7x4Ijtkxl1c __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 04-06-2019 at 11:45 PM.

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