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by juuraslahti
Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Steering box
Replies: 2
Views: 1092

Steering box

The steering in my 64 comet is really sloppy, the steering wheel almost goes a quarter turn before anything starts happening. I am looking to change all the tie rods etc, as the parts are readily available. If it is the steering box i have not seen where to get a new one or anything else. Anyone hel...
by juuraslahti
Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: Showing Off
Topic: My 1964 Caliente
Replies: 6
Views: 2315

My 1964 Caliente

Here are some pics of my Canadian 1964 Caliente. [URL=http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/juuraslahti/media/jgjgjg_zpsqoizmjls.jpg.html][img]http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/juuraslahti/jgjgjg_zpsqoizmjls.jpg[/img] [/url] [URL=http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/juuraslahti/media/jgjg_zps1ta4pyc...
by juuraslahti
Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:23 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: new member from BC Canada
Replies: 15
Views: 3468

Re: new member from BC Canada

65clevorcyclone wrote:Where in BC?
I am in Princeton and Burnaby half the time. the car is in Burnaby.

And thanks for the tips on posting the picture within the thread, i got it now
by juuraslahti
Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:02 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: new member from BC Canada
Replies: 15
Views: 3468

Re: new member from BC Canada

I can only figure out how to link a photo but not display the image within the thread.
by juuraslahti
Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:00 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: new member from BC Canada
Replies: 15
Views: 3468

Re: new member from BC Canada

Testing to see if i know how to put up an image

Image
http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/juura ... x.jpg.html
by juuraslahti
Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:56 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Intake manifold identification
Replies: 5
Views: 1760

Re: Intake manifold identification

Thanks for the info. I am actually hoping it is the 260, I enjoy rare and quirky. Not alot of 260's out there, i figure alot of them were yanked long ago for more power. So I think I will just get another 2 barrel carb and throw it on. The one on there now, leaks gas like crazy and the cars stalls c...
by juuraslahti
Tue Nov 03, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 1964 Canadian comet vin decoding
Replies: 2
Views: 1023

Re: 1964 Canadian comet vin decoding

Thanks alot, looks like my car came with a 260 with a 2 barrel carb on it. Just have to verify if that is the 260 still in there and not a 289
by juuraslahti
Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:39 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Intake manifold identification
Replies: 5
Views: 1760

Intake manifold identification

I have a 1964 Mercury comet with either a 260 or 289 in it. I havent pulled the started yet to check the numbers behind it. I am trying to decode my intake manifold. The numbers are C30E 9425G. What i have figured out is 1963 Intermediate car 9425 meaning intake and the G meaning comet, i believe. D...
by juuraslahti
Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:33 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 1964 Canadian comet vin decoding
Replies: 2
Views: 1023

1964 Canadian comet vin decoding

Hello, i am a new member here, i just introduced myself to the forum. I am wondering if there is a resource for decoding Canadian vin / serial numbers
thanks
by juuraslahti
Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: new member from BC Canada
Replies: 15
Views: 3468

new member from BC Canada

Hello i am from British Columbia in Canada. I acquired a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente. It is a Canadian model with either a 260 or 289, havent pulled the started to check the numbers yet. I tried to attach a picture but it said "the board attachment quota has been reached"