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**nlped** · 04-06-2018, 10:15 PM

I finally moved into my new home shop and Martha & Walt have been moved in... I hope to get Martha up & running soon, then I’ll focus soully on Walter!

alsriv2 · 04-13-2018, 12:13 PM

Very nice upgrades you have done. I don't know why I missed this thread back in '16, but will be following from now on. Thank you for sharing and posting pics.

**nlped** · 04-13-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alsriv2

Very nice upgrades you have done. I don't know why I missed this thread back in '16, but will be following from now on. Thank you for sharing and posting pics.

Thanks! I'm going to try and get the new fuel lines installed this weekend. I'll be trying my hand at bending 3/8" stainless hard lines for the supply and 5/16" s/s return lines. I think I've sourced all the necessary fittings, billet fuel filter housing, and mounting clamps to get from the TanksInc. efi tank to the stock 5.0 HO fuel rails. So, maybe I can get this checked off my list (it's a long list).

BossHogg69 · 04-14-2018, 08:59 PM

That is a cool little Falcon! New motor looks great and will run awesome! I am amazed the 302 that was in it made it that far before spitting the crank out - WOW. Congrats on the new shop as well - time to get busy

**nlped** · 04-15-2018, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

That is a cool little Falcon! New motor looks great and will run awesome! I am amazed the 302 that was in it made it that far before spitting the crank out - WOW. Congrats on the new shop as well - time to get busy

Thanks Man! I appreciate you following along.

Well, the wife & I ran away to Chattanooga this weekend to go to the Coker Tire cruise-in. We got to hangout with board members Cc69Rat & his Dad NoNeck and family. It was a great time & got to see & HEAR Chad’s ‘69 turned ‘68 restomod beast. This truck is absolutely badA$$!!!

I did get back home this afternoon & worked on getting the EFI tank final installed & getting the initial lines run to the frame. Hopefully the fuel filter will show up tomorrow so I can get the rest of the fuel lines run. I did also get the AOD fluid cooler lines run.

Killer Bee · 01-10-2019, 10:16 PM

oooh, I love Falcons! clean, classic lines.. nice work, going to follow..

btw, little trivia.. fastest bird on earth is a falcon, 240mph in full dive!

**Advanced Design** · 04-15-2018, 07:13 PM

Cool little Falcon and nice looking work! Tagging along.

**nlped** · 04-15-2018, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Cool little Falcon and nice looking work! Tagging along.

Thanks Doug. I hope to get a lot done in the very near future.

**nlped** · 05-06-2018, 08:53 PM

I finally got a chance to tinker on the Falcon some today. I got the new EFI (lower) intake installed, mounted the AAW fuse panel and pulled the 2 engine bay looms through the firewall, and got the Ron Francis EFI harness pulled through the firewall too.

**nlped** · 05-15-2018, 07:46 PM

So, I got some more wiring done & I remember why I don’t like living in the humidity belt. I’ve decided to add a/c in the shop.

**nlped** · 10-09-2018, 04:22 PM

I’ve been pretty lax lately when it comes to working on Martha, as I’ve been pretty hard and heavy on Walter. I did test fit some new wheel that worked out great. 17x7” Magnum 500 replicas with 0* offset and 245/40r17 BFG’s & they fit like a glove. So, I’m either going to go with them or the Halibrand replicas.

flashed · 10-09-2018, 06:57 PM

I think old Martha looks mighty fine with those wheels .

Russell Ashley · 10-10-2018, 05:00 PM

The Magnums would be my choice, they look right on that car. Love that Falcon, BTW.

NONHOG · 10-10-2018, 06:07 PM

Magnum 500!
That engine shot is magic! Very cool.

**nlped** · 10-10-2018, 07:50 PM

I thought about this one too, but I’m afraid the grey part would disappear with the way the machined part seems to StAnD OuT.

BossHogg69 · 10-14-2018, 11:28 AM

The Magnums definitely get my vote! What brand are the wheels posted above in post #36 ?

**nlped** · 10-10-2018, 07:48 PM

Thanks guys!!! That was one wheel that I borrowed off my buddies 67 Mustang. I put it on both rears (since they are the smaller wheel well) and the d/s front. It fit like a glove! I like them too, but I hate to hear “copycat” from him

**nlped** · 10-14-2018, 11:33 AM

It’s the Ridler 605...

**nlped** · 12-31-2018, 11:48 PM

I sold my 77 C10 and had a set of LED headlights that I never installed in it. So I put them in Martha and I love ‘em.

**nlped** · 12-31-2018, 11:50 PM

I also ordered the American Racing VN527’s.

**mongocanfly** · 01-01-2019, 12:42 AM

Big diff in the lights...wheels should look right at home on the falk...

**nlped** · 01-09-2019, 10:18 PM

Wheels are mounted and balanced! I had every intention of putting at least 2 of them on tonight, but when I got them M&B my wife called with dinner. And I don’t like to miss a meal

**nlped** · 01-10-2019, 09:42 PM

I got a couple of the wheels on the car just to see how they look. I like them a lot. I do think I’ll have to lower it a little, but that’s easy enough.

**mongocanfly** · 01-10-2019, 09:51 PM

Looks great....I agree...some altitude adj is in order...

**nlped** · 01-10-2019, 10:26 PM

Thanks guys!!! The car already has Global West Suspension pieces & parts under it. I’ll just have to either replace or cut the existing front springs (depending on their condition).

And, that’s cool info about the Falcon Killer Bee

04-06-2018, 10:15 PM	#1
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I finally moved into my new home shop and Martha & Walt have been moved in... I hope to get Martha up & running soon, then I’ll focus soully on Walter! Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-13-2018, 12:13 PM	#2
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Very nice upgrades you have done. I don't know why I missed this thread back in '16, but will be following from now on. Thank you for sharing and posting pics. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

04-14-2018, 08:59 PM	#4
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha That is a cool little Falcon! New motor looks great and will run awesome! I am amazed the 302 that was in it made it that far before spitting the crank out - WOW. Congrats on the new shop as well - time to get busy __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

01-10-2019, 10:16 PM	#6
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,758	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha oooh, I love Falcons! clean, classic lines.. nice work, going to follow.. btw, little trivia.. fastest bird on earth is a falcon, 240mph in full dive! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

04-15-2018, 07:13 PM	#7
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Cool little Falcon and nice looking work! Tagging along. __________________ 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

05-06-2018, 08:53 PM	#9
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I finally got a chance to tinker on the Falcon some today. I got the new EFI (lower) intake installed, mounted the AAW fuse panel and pulled the 2 engine bay looms through the firewall, and got the Ron Francis EFI harness pulled through the firewall too. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 05-06-2018 at 09:19 PM.

05-15-2018, 07:46 PM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha So, I got some more wiring done & I remember why I don’t like living in the humidity belt. I’ve decided to add a/c in the shop. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-09-2018, 04:22 PM	#11
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I’ve been pretty lax lately when it comes to working on Martha, as I’ve been pretty hard and heavy on Walter. I did test fit some new wheel that worked out great. 17x7” Magnum 500 replicas with 0* offset and 245/40r17 BFG’s & they fit like a glove. So, I’m either going to go with them or the Halibrand replicas. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-09-2018, 06:57 PM	#12
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I think old Martha looks mighty fine with those wheels .

10-10-2018, 05:00 PM	#13
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha The Magnums would be my choice, they look right on that car. Love that Falcon, BTW.

10-10-2018, 06:07 PM	#14
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Magnum 500! That engine shot is magic! Very cool. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

10-10-2018, 07:50 PM	#15
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I thought about this one too, but I’m afraid the grey part would disappear with the way the machined part seems to StAnD OuT. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-14-2018, 11:28 AM	#16
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha The Magnums definitely get my vote! What brand are the wheels posted above in post #36 ? __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

10-10-2018, 07:48 PM	#17
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Thanks guys!!! That was one wheel that I borrowed off my buddies 67 Mustang. I put it on both rears (since they are the smaller wheel well) and the d/s front. It fit like a glove! I like them too, but I hate to hear “copycat” from him __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-14-2018, 11:33 AM	#18
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha It’s the Ridler 605... __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha



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12-31-2018, 11:48 PM	#19
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I sold my 77 C10 and had a set of LED headlights that I never installed in it. So I put them in Martha and I love ‘em. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-31-2018, 11:50 PM	#20
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I also ordered the American Racing VN527’s. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-01-2019, 12:42 AM	#21
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,608	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Big diff in the lights...wheels should look right at home on the falk... __________________ 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

01-09-2019, 10:18 PM	#22
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Wheels are mounted and balanced! I had every intention of putting at least 2 of them on tonight, but when I got them M&B my wife called with dinner. And I don’t like to miss a meal Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-10-2019, 09:42 PM	#23
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha I got a couple of the wheels on the car just to see how they look. I like them a lot. I do think I’ll have to lower it a little, but that’s easy enough. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-10-2019, 09:51 PM	#24
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,608	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Looks great....I agree...some altitude adj is in order... __________________ 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

01-10-2019, 10:26 PM	#25
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon aka Martha Thanks guys!!! The car already has Global West Suspension pieces & parts under it. I’ll just have to either replace or cut the existing front springs (depending on their condition). And, that’s cool info about the Falcon Killer Bee __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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