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**Ol Blue K20** · 06-09-2019, 08:57 AM

I sure hope this is fixed too....

**nlped** · 06-09-2019, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bean Counter

Those gremlins you're dealing with SUCK but don't let them get you down! The car is looking great; can't wait to see the new interior!

David, you are SO right about the gremlins! But the engine oil leaks seem to be fixed. It showed a little leak at the trans dipstick tube so I replaced the o’rings on the Lokar piece and that seems fixed too. I also figured out the right rear drum was way over adjusted (not sure how that happened) and killed the shoes, so I got the brakes torn down, cleaned and ready for for new shoes and hardware. I’m off tomorrow, so I’m hoping to get that resolved. What’s next GrEmLiNs!!!

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I sure hope this is fixed too....

Thanks Dale,

Engine Oil leaks appear to be FIXED!!!

**nlped** · 06-09-2019, 10:05 PM

I also cut half a coil off the front springs. Don’t know how it’s going to sit, but it’s a start.

**nlped** · 06-10-2019, 07:45 PM

Rear brakes have been replaced! I forget how much I hate doing drum brakes

. I’m going to take it for another test drive on the next dry day.

**nlped** · 06-12-2019, 08:51 PM

Got it out for a quick drive. Leaks seem to be fixed, but the TV cable seems to still be out of adjustment so I didn’t drive it far. I do like the new ride height though.

Before & After

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-12-2019, 08:58 PM

Great news on the oil leak.....I like the new ride height. How much did it change the ride?

**nlped** · 06-12-2019, 09:02 PM

The ride doesn’t seem to have changed at all

**mongocanfly** · 06-12-2019, 09:04 PM

WHAT?!!!....no oil leak?.....wow...you ready now...get TV fixed and go...

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-12-2019, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

The ride doesn’t seem to have changed at all

Awesome!!! That's great!

**nlped** · 06-22-2019, 11:27 PM

Well, I got all the little leaks solved and now the Broader Performance AOD took a dump! So, I’m hunting a 4r70w to put in that POS’s place.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-23-2019, 07:14 AM

That sucks!

**mongocanfly** · 06-23-2019, 07:41 AM

Dont it though!....

**nlped** · 06-26-2019, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

That sucks!

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Dont it though!....

Yeah guys, this gremlin business is getting out of hand. It’s costing me a small fortune to get this d@mn car squared away.

**nlped** · 07-03-2019, 05:07 PM

I finally rounded up a 4r70w. Having it freshened up with a mild shift kit, new 2600 stall convertor, and US Shift controller enroute too. Hopefully I will have this in by the end of the month.

A buddy sent me this and I had to share...

**nlped** · 08-19-2019, 07:30 PM

Freshly built 4r70w is in the shop. Waiting on the PTC convertor and the US Shift controller. Then I’ll start the swap. Hoping to have it ready for the Holley Ford Festival in Bowling Green the end of September

big_dan · 08-28-2019, 04:19 AM

Sweet project, even if I am a little biased!

All the startup gremlins will drive a dude crazy. When I finished my 65 and got it on the road, I fought a faulty master cylinder, leaking head studs and coolant leaks at the rear of the intake as well. It's all good now, though.

Following along -

Dan

**nlped** · 09-02-2019, 06:33 PM

So, I’ve finally begun the trans swap. I just got it on the lift and drained the trans fluid tonight. But, I’m hoping to get some time every evening to get it out this week. Then I’ll, hopefully, get the 4r70 in this weekend. I still have to figure out how to get my Lokar shifter to work with the 4r70w, as the 4r70 ‘pulls’ vs my AOD which ‘pushes’.

**nlped** · 09-08-2019, 05:42 PM

I got as far as I could on Belushi, so I got back on Martha. I got the AOD out and got all The related fittings and such swapped to the new 4r70w. I’ve got a buddy coming over to help me do a trial fit. Problem is that the “bellhousing” on the 4r70w is BIGGER and the Falcon has a tiny tunnel.

**nlped** · 09-13-2019, 05:32 PM

No pictures but I did a test fit of the transmission. It went in easy, but it went south pretty quick. Bellhousing hits the floorpan before the rear of the transmission was in place. Then I figured out that the trans crossmember was now to far forward and my cool a$$ aluminum driveshaft is to long too. Geezus, modifying a custom car crap always has issues.

I modified the floorpan (read BFH) and I built offset brackets to move the transmission crossmember back 1”. I’ll have to take the driveshaft to a pro to have it shortened and rebalanced.

**mongocanfly** · 09-13-2019, 08:57 PM

It's never ends.....trust me...

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-13-2019, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

It's never ends.....trust me...

X2, I love my truck but sometimes my modifications bite me in the butt

**nlped** · 09-14-2019, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

It's never ends.....trust me...

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

X2, I love my truck but sometimes my modifications bite me in the butt

I totally know this, but for some reason, I’m still always surprised when things go sideways.

I did another test fit to confirm my BFH work on the trans tunnel and my new offset crossmember mounts are going to work. Looks like they’ll both pass muster. Now just gotta get the driveshaft shortened and throw it all back together.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-14-2019, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I totally know this, but for some reason, I’m still always surprised when things go sideways.

I did another test fit to confirm my BFH work on the trans tunnel and my new offset crossmember mounts are going to work. Looks like they’ll both pass muster. Now just gotta get the driveshaft shortened and throw it all back together.

I'm hoping everything goes smooth now

**nlped** · 09-14-2019, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I'm hoping everything goes smooth now

Thanks Dale! Me too!

**nlped** · 10-03-2019, 09:32 PM

I got the PTC torque converter and the correct Lokar shift shaft ordered today. I’m gunning to have this one ‘done’ by the end of the month.

06-09-2019, 08:57 AM	#101
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 I sure hope this is fixed too.... __________________ "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

06-09-2019, 10:05 PM	#103
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I also cut half a coil off the front springs. Don’t know how it’s going to sit, but it’s a start. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-10-2019, 07:45 PM	#104
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Rear brakes have been replaced! I forget how much I hate doing drum brakes . I’m going to take it for another test drive on the next dry day. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 06-10-2019 at 09:24 PM.

06-12-2019, 08:51 PM	#105
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Got it out for a quick drive. Leaks seem to be fixed, but the TV cable seems to still be out of adjustment so I didn’t drive it far. I do like the new ride height though. Before & After Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-12-2019, 08:58 PM	#106
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 Great news on the oil leak.....I like the new ride height. How much did it change the ride? __________________ "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

06-12-2019, 09:02 PM	#107
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha The ride doesn’t seem to have changed at all __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-12-2019, 09:04 PM	#108
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha WHAT?!!!....no oil leak?.....wow...you ready now...get TV fixed and go... __________________ 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

06-22-2019, 11:27 PM	#110
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Well, I got all the little leaks solved and now the Broader Performance AOD took a dump! So, I’m hunting a 4r70w to put in that POS’s place. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-23-2019, 07:14 AM	#111
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 That sucks! __________________ "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

06-23-2019, 07:41 AM	#112
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Dont it though!.... __________________ 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

07-03-2019, 05:07 PM	#114
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I finally rounded up a 4r70w. Having it freshened up with a mild shift kit, new 2600 stall convertor, and US Shift controller enroute too. Hopefully I will have this in by the end of the month. A buddy sent me this and I had to share... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-19-2019, 07:30 PM	#115
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Freshly built 4r70w is in the shop. Waiting on the PTC convertor and the US Shift controller. Then I’ll start the swap. Hoping to have it ready for the Holley Ford Festival in Bowling Green the end of September __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-28-2019, 04:19 AM	#116
big_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 260	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Sweet project, even if I am a little biased! All the startup gremlins will drive a dude crazy. When I finished my 65 and got it on the road, I fought a faulty master cylinder, leaking head studs and coolant leaks at the rear of the intake as well. It's all good now, though. Following along - Dan __________________ Just playing in my shop, trying to maintain my sanity and maybe finish a project here and there. . . . My 53 3100 "rebuild" - Soon to be Scott's suspension, LS, low and mean. https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=791886 My 65 Ford project . . https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=792428 Last edited by big_dan; 08-28-2019 at 05:04 AM.

09-02-2019, 06:33 PM	#117
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha So, I’ve finally begun the trans swap. I just got it on the lift and drained the trans fluid tonight. But, I’m hoping to get some time every evening to get it out this week. Then I’ll, hopefully, get the 4r70 in this weekend. I still have to figure out how to get my Lokar shifter to work with the 4r70w, as the 4r70 ‘pulls’ vs my AOD which ‘pushes’. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-08-2019, 05:42 PM	#118
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I got as far as I could on Belushi, so I got back on Martha. I got the AOD out and got all The related fittings and such swapped to the new 4r70w. I’ve got a buddy coming over to help me do a trial fit. Problem is that the “bellhousing” on the 4r70w is BIGGER and the Falcon has a tiny tunnel. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha



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09-13-2019, 05:32 PM	#119
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 did a test fit of the transmission. It went in easy, but it went south pretty quick. Bellhousing hits the floorpan before the rear of the transmission was in place. Then I figured out that the trans crossmember was now to far forward and my cool a$$ aluminum driveshaft is to long too. Geezus, modifying a custom car crap always has issues. I modified the floorpan (read BFH) and I built offset brackets to move the transmission crossmember back 1”. I’ll have to take the driveshaft to a pro to have it shortened and rebalanced. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-13-2019, 08:57 PM	#120
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha It's never ends.....trust me... __________________ 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

10-03-2019, 09:32 PM	#125
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I got the PTC torque converter and the correct Lokar shift shaft ordered today. I’m gunning to have this one ‘done’ by the end of the month. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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