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**Ol Blue K20** · 10-04-2019, 10:50 AM

Best of luck!! I'm hoping the gremlins moved on to someone else's garage. ...

**nlped** · 10-05-2019, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Best of luck!! I'm hoping the gremlins moved on to someone else's garage. ...

Dale, from your mouth to my shop. Gremlins be GONE

flashed · 10-06-2019, 11:42 AM

When youre done all the Heart Ache will be worth it , I love this build .

**nlped** · 10-06-2019, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

When youre done all the Heart Ache will be worth it , I love this build .

Thanks Flashed! I’m really hoping that I’m getting close(r). I’m hoping to get it running and driving before the end of the month. I’ve been invited to a vintage ford groups run of the Dragon. I want to do this something fierce. Even if I just putter through it.

**nlped** · 10-12-2019, 04:32 PM

I got the PTC convertor today. I also received the US Shift Quick 4 controller this week.

But, I’m still waiting on the Lokar shift shaft, so I’m stuck on hold until it gets here. I have to have it so I can get it installed before I’ll be able to install the transmission. I ordered it well before I got the other stuff... AGGRAVATING.

**nlped** · 10-13-2019, 07:14 PM

Made a list of parts and jobs I still need to work on to make the Falcon done’ish once I get the transmission installed. So, I Ordered Redline ATF, an external trans cooler, trans pan with a drain plug (I hate pulling a pan full of fluid).

I also test fitted the transmission controller harness and started investigating how hard the new front seat covers are going to be to install. I figured out really quickly that my original seat foams are HAMMERED, so I ordered new ones from Distinctive and called my buddy who does interior work. I’ll be taking these to him next weekend, as these look to be quite a PITA.

If the stars align, I may have the Falcon ready for Tail of the Dragon in November.

**mongocanfly** · 10-13-2019, 07:19 PM

nice...just keep at it...

**nlped** · 10-13-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

nice...just keep at it...

Absolutely!

**nlped** · 10-14-2019, 09:07 PM

I got the aluminum driveshaft back from being shortened, rebalanced, and new ujoints. Almost all the parts are here. Maybe I’ll have it in by the end of the upcoming weekend. #fingerscrossed#

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-14-2019, 10:31 PM

Hopefully you get to enjoy it soon!!

**nlped** · 10-15-2019, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Hopefully you get to enjoy it soon!!

Thanks Dale!

Tracking #’s seem to lead me to believe that I’ll have all the necessary parts by Thursday evening. If that’s the case, I’ll be busting my hump to get it done by the end of the weekend.

**nlped** · 10-17-2019, 09:06 PM

Well, everything except the DAMN shift shaft is here. The SECOND place I ordered it from seems to have bs’ed the sale too. So, if I don’t have an accurate tracking number by tomorrow I’ll be held up again.

**mongocanfly** · 10-17-2019, 11:19 PM

I think Dale jinxed you...

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-18-2019, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I think Dale jinxed you...

That's a terrible thing to say.......

**mongocanfly** · 10-18-2019, 07:04 AM

haha...all in fun..

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-18-2019, 10:41 AM

I know. ..lol

flashed · 10-18-2019, 11:08 AM

I have the opposite problem with my build to be , my 70 stepper . My living room and shop are well stocked with parts , just waiting still for the truck to come home from the bodyshop so we can officially start the build . Got the LS donor sitting in my pasture with the other future projects .

**nlped** · 10-18-2019, 07:52 PM

You guys are a hoot!

Yeah flashed, I have gaggles of parts for Walter, but just he just sits there

**nlped** · 10-19-2019, 06:13 PM

Still no pictures, but I finally received the shift shaft today. So I got it installed, and the new pan with a drain plug put on. I also got the new 10” PTC convertor installed. Got the trans off the engine stand and back on the trans jack.

But before I could put the Falcoon back on the lift I needed to do my 6k mile service on my daily driver. So I changed the oil & filter, rotated & balanced the tires, and checked the related filters. Once that was done I got the Falcoon back up on the lift. That’s when I realized that it’s gonna take more than one person to get it stabbed back in. I’m afraid that I’m going to have to do some trans tunnel work to make this biga$$ trans fit.

So I shut down the shop, took a much needed shower, and now I’m watching motor trend. I’ll get back on it tomorrow.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-19-2019, 09:24 PM

I didn't mean to jynx ya.......lol.....thanks Mongo, now I am feeling guilty. ....lol

**nlped** · 10-19-2019, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I didn't mean to jynx ya.......lol.....thanks Mongo, now I am feeling guilty. ....lol

No jinx here Dale, just tough to put big modern engines & transmissions in little old cars. I’ll get there! D@mn Falcon.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-19-2019, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

No jinx here Dale, just tough to put big modern engines & transmissions in little old cars. I’ll get there! D@mn Falcon.

Thanks, lol.....back to the regular scheduled thread.

**mongocanfly** · 10-19-2019, 11:38 PM

Just trying to help Dale...doing all I can do...

Cater maybe you can get deez nutz to help ya...

**mongocanfly** · 10-19-2019, 11:40 PM

Or get ya a good tool dog

**nlped** · 10-20-2019, 10:02 AM

No to the squirrel, I hate those little destructive chewing critters. And my shop dog passed away a few months ago

and her son doesn’t like being in the shop, he’s afraid of everything.

10-04-2019, 10:50 AM	#126
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 Best of luck!! I'm hoping the gremlins moved on to someone else's garage. ... __________________ "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

10-06-2019, 11:42 AM	#128
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha When youre done all the Heart Ache will be worth it , I love this build .

10-12-2019, 04:32 PM	#130
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 convertor today. I also received the US Shift Quick 4 controller this week. But, I’m still waiting on the Lokar shift shaft, so I’m stuck on hold until it gets here. I have to have it so I can get it installed before I’ll be able to install the transmission. I ordered it well before I got the other stuff... AGGRAVATING. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-13-2019, 07:14 PM	#131
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Made a list of parts and jobs I still need to work on to make the Falcon done’ish once I get the transmission installed. So, I Ordered Redline ATF, an external trans cooler, trans pan with a drain plug (I hate pulling a pan full of fluid). I also test fitted the transmission controller harness and started investigating how hard the new front seat covers are going to be to install. I figured out really quickly that my original seat foams are HAMMERED, so I ordered new ones from Distinctive and called my buddy who does interior work. I’ll be taking these to him next weekend, as these look to be quite a PITA. If the stars align, I may have the Falcon ready for Tail of the Dragon in November. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-13-2019, 07:19 PM	#132
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha nice...just keep at 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

10-14-2019, 09:07 PM	#134
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I got the aluminum driveshaft back from being shortened, rebalanced, and new ujoints. Almost all the parts are here. Maybe I’ll have it in by the end of the upcoming weekend. #fingerscrossed# __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-14-2019, 10:31 PM	#135
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 Hopefully you get to enjoy it soon!! __________________ "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

10-17-2019, 09:06 PM	#137
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Well, everything except the DAMN shift shaft is here. The SECOND place I ordered it from seems to have bs’ed the sale too. So, if I don’t have an accurate tracking number by tomorrow I’ll be held up again. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-17-2019, 11:19 PM	#138
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I think Dale jinxed you... __________________ 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

10-18-2019, 07:04 AM	#140
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha haha...all in fun.. __________________ 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

10-18-2019, 10:41 AM	#141
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 know. ..lol __________________ "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

10-18-2019, 11:08 AM	#142
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I have the opposite problem with my build to be , my 70 stepper . My living room and shop are well stocked with parts , just waiting still for the truck to come home from the bodyshop so we can officially start the build . Got the LS donor sitting in my pasture with the other future projects .

10-18-2019, 07:52 PM	#143
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha You guys are a hoot! Yeah flashed, I have gaggles of parts for Walter, but just he just sits there __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-19-2019, 06:13 PM	#144
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Still no pictures, but I finally received the shift shaft today. So I got it installed, and the new pan with a drain plug put on. I also got the new 10” PTC convertor installed. Got the trans off the engine stand and back on the trans jack. But before I could put the Falcoon back on the lift I needed to do my 6k mile service on my daily driver. So I changed the oil & filter, rotated & balanced the tires, and checked the related filters. Once that was done I got the Falcoon back up on the lift. That’s when I realized that it’s gonna take more than one person to get it stabbed back in. I’m afraid that I’m going to have to do some trans tunnel work to make this biga$$ trans fit. So I shut down the shop, took a much needed shower, and now I’m watching motor trend. I’ll get back on it tomorrow. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 10-19-2019 at 06:26 PM.

10-19-2019, 09:24 PM	#145
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 didn't mean to jynx ya.......lol.....thanks Mongo, now I am feeling guilty. ....lol __________________ "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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10-19-2019, 11:38 PM	#148
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Just trying to help Dale...doing all I can do... Cater maybe you can get deez nutz to help ya... Attached Images __________________ 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

10-19-2019, 11:40 PM	#149
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Or get ya a good tool dog Attached Images __________________ 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

10-20-2019, 10:02 AM	#150
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha No to the squirrel, I hate those little destructive chewing critters. And my shop dog passed away a few months ago and her son doesn’t like being in the shop, he’s afraid of everything. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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