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03-26-2019, 01:27 PM | #1 |
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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!!!
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Now that is a cool trip! And a great opportunity for making family memories. Enjoy!
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Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha
sounds like a plug wire is off......haha...just kidding...that sounds great....big lick
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Sounds very good
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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.
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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. |
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SWEET,!!!!!...always like the 1st drive...
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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.
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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).
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Sounds great!!
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Oh yeah!!!....
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Thanks guys! I need to get this one done so I can get back on Walter! |
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Holy cow that sounds nice!
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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. |
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Couple of pictures from today. Drove it over to a buddies place, where they were having a Saleen meet.
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It looks nice out and about.....
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04-28-2019, 11:11 PM | #21 |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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04-30-2019, 09:32 PM | #24 |
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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
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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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