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by ironrod1966
Thu Sep 15, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New to posting from SE Idaho (Pocatello)
Replies: 18
Views: 3798

Re: New to posting from SE Idaho (Pocatello)

Thanks to everyone for the kind welcome! Having some issues uploading pictures but have a message into Mike. So I'll have them up shortly.
Again thanks all!!!

Wes
by ironrod1966
Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:54 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: 66 Comet..Modifying shock tower for header clearance?
Replies: 26
Views: 5536

Re: 66 Comet..Modifying shock tower for header clearance?

I'm trying to upload photos and it tells me that the files are too big. I resize them down to below 100 KB but they still won't be accepted. Now it says the board attachment quota has been read. What's going on does anybody know?
by ironrod1966
Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: 66 Comet..Modifying shock tower for header clearance?
Replies: 26
Views: 5536

Re: 66 Comet..Modifying shock tower for header clearance?

Thanks to all. I'll follow those suggestions.
And I'll post some pics. Keep forgetting!

Wes
by ironrod1966
Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: 66 Comet..Modifying shock tower for header clearance?
Replies: 26
Views: 5536

Re: 66 Comet..Modifying shock tower for header clearance?

No one in my area will weld stainless header tubes. But I think it's a moot point because the headers are built to allow access to the spark plugs. There may be a little room to modify, but I doubt it would give me the room I need. I'm scrambling for ideas so I'm gonna toss out a few that seem prett...
by ironrod1966
Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:47 am
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: 66 Comet..Modifying shock tower for header clearance?
Replies: 26
Views: 5536

66 Comet..Modifying shock tower for header clearance?

I have installed gt40p heads on my 302 and as most already know there are issues with headers and spark plug angle. I bought a set of headers from ford racing and though the passenger side fits great I have big issues with the drivers side. I don't have enough room against the shock tower. And until...
by ironrod1966
Sat Sep 10, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New to posting from SE Idaho (Pocatello)
Replies: 18
Views: 3798

New to posting from SE Idaho (Pocatello)

Hi all!! My name is Wes and I own my fathers 1966 Comet Capri 2dr HT. I remember being with dad when he bought this car new from the showroom on Long Island. It has been across the US 3 times, to Florida once, and then a few trips from California to Idaho. The engine (289) was seized in 1977 and the...