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**nlped** · 01-03-2020, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

It's looking great! I really like the door panels.

Thanks Dale!

**nlped** · 01-03-2020, 09:05 PM

On another note, I finally got the correct parts from Mike tonight. So, I only had a little bit of time, but I got them installed and adjusted appropriately. I think this is really going to make a pretty significant difference in how the car is going to handle.

Here’s a shot of the parts finally installed and a shot of the correct parts vs the incorrect.

**mongocanfly** · 01-03-2020, 10:28 PM

Like the new rim choice

**nlped** · 01-04-2020, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Like the new rim choice

Thanks Greg, I think they’ll look bad@ss too.

**nlped** · 01-04-2020, 03:50 PM

Not the best picture, but I like the new lower stance.

**nlped** · 01-04-2020, 03:55 PM

I also got the last few pieces of the interior back in... I really like the black pieces, they really seem to break up the red. I’m not gonna lie...I wish I had done the seats in black too ��

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-04-2020, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I also got the last few pieces of the interior back in... I really like the black pieces, they really seem to break up the red. I’m not gonna lie...I wish I had done the seats in black too ��

I don't know about all black. I like it the way it is now!

**nlped** · 01-05-2020, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I don't know about all black. I like it the way it is now!

I agree and It’s staying this way for awhile. I think drive it some and I’ll just tinker with it. The next big project is going to be minitubs and narrowing the rearend just a touch.

**nlped** · 01-06-2020, 09:47 PM

I drove the Falcoon up to my friend Sherman's today. Just shy of 70 miles round trip and it was awesome. Frickin’ tires still skkkiiirrrkkkk every once in a while. I hate that sh1t. I'm going to have to do a narrower rearend which means... If I do it, I'm going to go ahead and minitub it too. Then I can run a 9" wheel out back with plenty of room. I'm just gonna stay with the halibrand style wheel for now. The Fikse wheels need radder brakes, suspension and purty paint. That'll be the next iteration.

**mongocanfly** · 01-06-2020, 10:08 PM

poor neglected Walter....

**nlped** · 01-08-2020, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

poor neglected Walter....

😂. No truer words have been spoken.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-10-2020, 12:59 PM

Walter is just enjoying some quiet time......lol

**nlped** · 01-11-2020, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Walter is just enjoying some quiet time......lol

Yeah, I need to get some Walter time soon!

**nlped** · 01-11-2020, 10:46 PM

After a few drives, I did figure out that I don’t like the 17” factory style steering wheel, so I put in a 14” black billet one. Geez, it’s fantastic! You can see the Dakota Digital gauges too.

**nlped** · 01-20-2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

poor neglected Walter....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Walter is just enjoying some quiet time......lol

Okay guys, I raised the rearend back up 1” to clear up the rubbing. I’ll revisit this issue later...at least I can drive and enjoy it.

Which means I’ll be starting back on Walter

**nlped** · 02-29-2020, 08:58 PM

The wife & I took it out to dinner...

I have to say that it’s funny to see the faces of folks on the interstate when I come booking by at 80+ mph.

**mongocanfly** · 02-29-2020, 09:22 PM

was a nice day for it today..but I see theyre giving 5+in of rain next week..will it ever end

**nlped** · 02-29-2020, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

was a nice day for it today..but I see theyre giving 5+in of rain next week..will it eve end

Exactly why I took the Falcon out today. Hell, it may be another month until the weather cooperates again.

**nlped** · 04-15-2020, 09:32 PM

Who knew that it wasn’t going to be the weather but a pandemic that would keep me out of my Falcon. Drove it some Monday.

**mongocanfly** · 04-15-2020, 09:54 PM

Wondering where you been....it still looks good..!

67C10Step · 04-16-2020, 09:10 AM

Man, that car is fantastic. I love stuff that you don't see every day. Most folks seeing you booking at 80mph+ don't even know what they are looking at.

SWWEEEEET!

**nlped** · 05-01-2020, 10:44 PM

I decided to try installing a set of Detroit Speed mini tub kit for a 64-1/2 to 70 Mustang. The tracking number says it will be here on Monday. My reason for them is that I have a set of 18x10” Fikse Ford Motorsport edition FM10’s that need a home...so I ordered an inner barrel to make one into an 8” wheel to do some test fitting.

**mongocanfly** · 05-01-2020, 11:16 PM

Like those wheels..!

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-02-2020, 09:27 AM

Cool wheels, mini tubs sounds like fun.

**nlped** · 05-05-2020, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Like those wheels..!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Cool wheels, mini tubs sounds like fun.

Thanks guys!

Got the Detroit Speed mini tub kit today...

01-03-2020, 09:05 PM	#202
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha On another note, I finally got the correct parts from Mike tonight. So, I only had a little bit of time, but I got them installed and adjusted appropriately. I think this is really going to make a pretty significant difference in how the car is going to handle. Here’s a shot of the parts finally installed and a shot of the correct parts vs the incorrect. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-03-2020, 10:28 PM	#203
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Like the new rim choice __________________ 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

01-04-2020, 03:50 PM	#205
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Not the best picture, but I like the new lower stance. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-04-2020, 03:55 PM	#206
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I also got the last few pieces of the interior back in... I really like the black pieces, they really seem to break up the red. I’m not gonna lie...I wish I had done the seats in black too �� Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-06-2020, 09:47 PM	#209
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I drove the Falcoon up to my friend Sherman's today. Just shy of 70 miles round trip and it was awesome. Frickin’ tires still skkkiiirrrkkkk every once in a while. I hate that sh1t. I'm going to have to do a narrower rearend which means... If I do it, I'm going to go ahead and minitub it too. Then I can run a 9" wheel out back with plenty of room. I'm just gonna stay with the halibrand style wheel for now. The Fikse wheels need radder brakes, suspension and purty paint. That'll be the next iteration. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-06-2020, 10:08 PM	#210
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha poor neglected Walter.... __________________ 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

01-10-2020, 12:59 PM	#212
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 Walter is just enjoying some quiet time......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

01-11-2020, 10:46 PM	#214
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha After a few drives, I did figure out that I don’t like the 17” factory style steering wheel, so I put in a 14” black billet one. Geez, it’s fantastic! You can see the Dakota Digital gauges too. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 01-11-2020 at 10:55 PM.

02-29-2020, 08:58 PM	#216
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha The wife & I took it out to dinner... I have to say that it’s funny to see the faces of folks on the interstate when I come booking by at 80+ mph. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 02-29-2020 at 09:32 PM.

02-29-2020, 09:22 PM	#217
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha was a nice day for it today..but I see theyre giving 5+in of rain next week..will it ever end __________________ 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 Last edited by mongocanfly; 03-01-2020 at 01:19 AM.

04-15-2020, 09:32 PM	#219
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Who knew that it wasn’t going to be the weather but a pandemic that would keep me out of my Falcon. Drove it some Monday. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-15-2020, 09:54 PM	#220
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Wondering where you been....it still looks good..! __________________ 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

04-16-2020, 09:10 AM	#221
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Man, that car is fantastic. I love stuff that you don't see every day. Most folks seeing you booking at 80mph+ don't even know what they are looking at. SWWEEEEET! __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

05-01-2020, 10:44 PM	#222
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I decided to try installing a set of Detroit Speed mini tub kit for a 64-1/2 to 70 Mustang. The tracking number says it will be here on Monday. My reason for them is that I have a set of 18x10” Fikse Ford Motorsport edition FM10’s that need a home...so I ordered an inner barrel to make one into an 8” wheel to do some test fitting. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

05-01-2020, 11:16 PM	#223
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Like those wheels..! __________________ 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



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05-02-2020, 09:27 AM	#224
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 Cool wheels, mini tubs sounds like fun. __________________ "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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