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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

**mongocanfly** · 04-07-2019, 07:31 AM

sounds like a plug wire is off......haha...just kidding...that sounds great....big lick

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-07-2019, 09:42 AM

Sounds very good

**nlped** · 04-14-2019, 10:27 PM

I’m getting closer. I got most of the underhood and dash wiring finished. Radiator, hoses and cooling fans are done. Still need to install the throttle cable & pedal, Lokar shifter & AODe kickdown, run the exhaust from the headers before it’s drivable.

It’s true...the last 5% takes FOREVER.

**nlped** · 04-21-2019, 09:40 PM

Well, I’m getting even closer! I got the Lokar gas pedal assembly and brake pedal cover, shifter (this was a PITA due to the AOD & small tunnel), throttle & kickdown cables, Sniper throttle brackets all installed. Lokar should LOVE me!

I also finalized all the power & grounds. Put in the oe Monte Carlo bar, put the grille and head light bezels...& THE HOOD ON!!!

Then...I drove it! Only about an 1/8th of a mile, because it’s still open header...& it is LOUD. But I drove it! First time in 2-1/2 years. I’m going to take it to the exhaust shop this week so I can tune the Sniper, confirm the TV cable is correct and check all the small stuff. Then I’ll start putting the interior back in it.

**mongocanfly** · 04-21-2019, 10:26 PM

SWEET,!!!!!...always like the 1st drive...

**nlped** · 04-23-2019, 09:52 PM

Taking it for exhaust tomorrow. Then I can tune the Sniper and adjust the tv cable pressure and such. Then I can get some interior back in it.

A pic to prove I’m moving forward!

**nlped** · 04-25-2019, 06:19 AM

I took it for exhaust yesterday... sparks bein’ made! Ended up with 2-1/2” pipe, x-pipe and 3 chamber Flowmasters (because I’m from an era where Flows were the ShEeT).

**nlped** · 04-25-2019, 09:43 AM

A quick video of how she sounds...

https://youtu.be/J8ercnihfgQ

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-25-2019, 09:51 AM

Sounds great!!

**mongocanfly** · 04-25-2019, 11:05 AM

Oh yeah!!!....

**nlped** · 04-25-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Sounds great!!

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Oh yeah!!!....

Thanks guys! I need to get this one done so I can get back on Walter!

**Advanced Design** · 04-26-2019, 06:02 PM

Holy cow that sounds nice!

**nlped** · 04-27-2019, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Holy cow that sounds nice!

Thanks Doug! I’m very happy with how it sounds.

I drove it for a bit of distance for the first time tonight with the exhaust and the initial tune by the Sniper. I got the TV cable adjusted with a pressure gauge so it was time for this ride. About 5 miles. Drove and ran great...but the oil pan gasket is leaking bad! D@mn it! I guess I’ll be pulling the pan to fix this problem. No biggie, but not expected, since I spent strong money on a one piece gasket.

**nlped** · 04-27-2019, 02:14 AM

Got some more tuning done on the Sniper...

https://youtu.be/zLUJrXQNjbA

**nlped** · 04-27-2019, 04:33 PM

Couple of pictures from today. Drove it over to a buddies place, where they were having a Saleen meet.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-27-2019, 05:26 PM

It looks nice out and about.....

**nlped** · 04-28-2019, 11:11 PM

Well after driving it some yesterday, I realized I have a pretty substantial oil leak at the front and rear of the pan. Not sure if it’s the Canton pan or the one piece gasket, but I replaced the gasket today. I’ll give it another try tomorrow.

**nlped** · 04-29-2019, 03:51 PM

Looks like I solved the oil pan leak...only to find out that it’s leaking oil from the rear of the intake too!!! D@mn D@mn D@mn!!! I stripped the intake back off and ordered new gaskets and I’ll use a different type of silicone for the ends this time.

**nlped** · 04-30-2019, 09:02 PM

My drivers seat upholstery was a bit hammered, so I ordered a pair of new covers for both front seats as my rear seat looks new. I still need to redo the door panels and rear quarter panels too. But those are for another day.

**mongocanfly** · 04-30-2019, 09:32 PM

Carter..do you ever go to the car show they have at Glendale or Fultondale (I think)...ive heard its a big show..just wondering some details about it

flashed · 04-30-2019, 09:56 PM

I would love to one day see this car in person , I love that body style but love more what you have done with it .

03-26-2019, 01:27 PM	#1
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 448	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	#4
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	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.

04-07-2019, 07:31 AM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,611	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha sounds like a plug wire is off......haha...just kidding...that sounds great....big lick __________________ 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

04-07-2019, 09:42 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,922	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Sounds very good __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

04-14-2019, 10:27 PM	#7
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I’m getting closer. I got most of the underhood and dash wiring finished. Radiator, hoses and cooling fans are done. Still need to install the throttle cable & pedal, Lokar shifter & AODe kickdown, run the exhaust from the headers before it’s drivable. It’s true...the last 5% takes FOREVER. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-21-2019, 09:40 PM	#8
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Well, I’m getting even closer! I got the Lokar gas pedal assembly and brake pedal cover, shifter (this was a PITA due to the AOD & small tunnel), throttle & kickdown cables, Sniper throttle brackets all installed. Lokar should LOVE me! I also finalized all the power & grounds. Put in the oe Monte Carlo bar, put the grille and head light bezels...& THE HOOD ON!!! Then...I drove it! Only about an 1/8th of a mile, because it’s still open header...& it is LOUD. But I drove it! First time in 2-1/2 years. I’m going to take it to the exhaust shop this week so I can tune the Sniper, confirm the TV cable is correct and check all the small stuff. Then I’ll start putting the interior back in it. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-21-2019, 10:26 PM	#9
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,611	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha SWEET,!!!!!...always like the 1st drive... __________________ 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

04-23-2019, 09:52 PM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Taking it for exhaust tomorrow. Then I can tune the Sniper and adjust the tv cable pressure and such. Then I can get some interior back in it. A pic to prove I’m moving forward! Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-25-2019, 06:19 AM	#11
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I took it for exhaust yesterday... sparks bein’ made! Ended up with 2-1/2” pipe, x-pipe and 3 chamber Flowmasters (because I’m from an era where Flows were the ShEeT). Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-25-2019, 09:43 AM	#12
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha A quick video of how she sounds... https://youtu.be/J8ercnihfgQ __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-25-2019, 09:51 AM	#13
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,922	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Sounds great!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

04-25-2019, 11:05 AM	#14
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,611	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Oh yeah!!!.... __________________ 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

04-26-2019, 06:02 PM	#16
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Holy cow that sounds nice! __________________ 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

04-27-2019, 02:14 AM	#18
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Got some more tuning done on the Sniper... https://youtu.be/zLUJrXQNjbA __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-27-2019, 04:33 PM	#19
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Couple of pictures from today. Drove it over to a buddies place, where they were having a Saleen meet. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha



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04-27-2019, 05:26 PM	#20
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,922	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha It looks nice out and about..... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

04-28-2019, 11:11 PM	#21
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Well after driving it some yesterday, I realized I have a pretty substantial oil leak at the front and rear of the pan. Not sure if it’s the Canton pan or the one piece gasket, but I replaced the gasket today. I’ll give it another try tomorrow. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-29-2019, 03:51 PM	#22
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Looks like I solved the oil pan leak...only to find out that it’s leaking oil from the rear of the intake too!!! D@mn D@mn D@mn!!! I stripped the intake back off and ordered new gaskets and I’ll use a different type of silicone for the ends this time. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-30-2019, 09:02 PM	#23
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha My drivers seat upholstery was a bit hammered, so I ordered a pair of new covers for both front seats as my rear seat looks new. I still need to redo the door panels and rear quarter panels too. But those are for another day. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-30-2019, 09:32 PM	#24
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,611	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Carter..do you ever go to the car show they have at Glendale or Fultondale (I think)...ive heard its a big show..just wondering some details about 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

04-30-2019, 09:56 PM	#25
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I would love to one day see this car in person , I love that body style but love more what you have done with it .

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