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My goal would be to cruise all 2448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. Problem is, its 800 miles from my house to Chicago. Then I've got to get back home from Santa Monica. :roll: Might take a bit of planning and a whole lot of time. :shock: Jim Yes that would be cool! Me and my son are making a t...

Yessir there will be plenty of pics!
GoPro? Hmmm hadn’t thought of that but yes! I’ll get some live action going with that too.
Should be fun. It’s not a long trip, maybe a couple hundred miles…but lots of cool landmarks commemorating the Old Road.

Joe

Happy new year everyone! Im hoping to get my Comet out more this year and more track time in the Falcon would be awesome too! Planning a Southern California Route 66 drive with a few buddies soon. It’ll be my Comet, a 68 Torino fastback, a 68 Mustang coupe, an FFR Cobra and an ‘03 (I think) 5 speed ...

Couple of options https://www.ebay.com/itm/204526085066?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hFFN9VisQXO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ZQrc8_DnQoa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY https://www.ebay.com/itm/404606640128?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rXODxl3yQZ6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Z...

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Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:14 am

So can I search for any stock (non hp)289 manifold? or will 302 exh man work?? How about any of the try y headers> Did I mention I hate headers!! ha

Also 289/302 manifolds are the same.

Joe

For stock Ford exhaust manifolds it’ll have to be trial and error. The width of the Comet/Falcon engine box is very narrow. Im using a Maverick driver side manifold and a 351W manifold on the passenger side and it doesn’t leave much room side to side. Headers are tight as well. I have Dougs headers ...

If you’re doing a concours resto the book is invaluable. Agree with Joe on this (Mannel book is a must have). And I see that it's now available in pdf form. which should weigh less than the book by a long shot ;) Right now is a great time to buy the book from the website. You’ll get a physical book...

Mustang Hipo manifolds wont work. Too thick they’ll hit the shock towers.
The standard Maverick V8 manifolds are thin enough to work.
The stock Comet/Falcon 1964 289 manifolds should work just fine. The driver side exits downward and a pipe crosses over and joins the right side.

Joe

According to Bob Mannels small block book boosters should be-
Primary- Y
Secondary - B (BA is possible as well)
Jets- Pri 49F and sec 55F.
Found on early 64 Comet 289 and early 64 Ford big blocks.

If you’re doing a concours resto the book is invaluable.

Joe

With about an hour to go I will add the beans so they don’t turn to mush. Beans in chili is the big debate at our annual chili cookoffs. I can go either way but Carroll Shelby was very vocal that beans do not belong in chili. Since you are local you need to bring your chili to the next years event....

1000hp with minor twisting
Just don't hook up!

Joe

Wow! That’s an awesome machine. Sadly, probably only good as a museum piece now.

That’s one cool machine!! 406/4 speed FTW!
Yeah too bad it’s a box top……

Joe

Welcome back Dan! That’s a good looking machine cant wait to see it done!

Joe

Seems like a good price. $400 would be better.
You should plan on a full rebuild and maybe a couple bad gears and synchro sliders to add to the cost when you decide to install it.

Joe