Just wanted to show some updated pics,really having alot of fun putting about 350 miles a week on it.Getting around 17 mpg so far.Still need to pull the windshield and back glass and install the headliner and new seals.Right now I have the fatmat interior!
Still running the Black K93 Primer,the halibrand copy wheels,I added 63 mercury Monterey tail lenses to spice things up a little.I am working on installing sound this week,all on a budget,KDC-138 kENWOOD unit,($65).Blaupunkt GTx652 6.5" and GTx693 6x9s.($100)Blaupunkt GTw1200 12"sub ($33)being run off my old Punch 100.2 run mono.
This is my current setup under the hood.I recently added an aluminum 2 core radiator and a different Air cleaner that goes better with the style of the car.I also swapped on a set of Aluminum smooth Valve covers.
The engine is 308ci,268 comp cam,Comp cam roller rockers, BG 575 Speed demon, pro products polished dual plane intake,PP balancer,Modified Hedman 88400 headers.Shifted by a 1963 Borg Warner T-10 with Hurst shifter and linkage.8" Ford rear with 3.00 trac loc,Estimated top speed 138 mph @ 5500 RPMS.
As for the interior,Remember its on a small budget also.Dood panels are masonite covered in Black $12 a roll carpet.The current bucket seats were bought off Ebay for $100 58 Tbird units,However I do have the correct 62 Comet buckets to be recovered and installed at a later date.I also added the deluxe front and rear armrests.rear package tray is also covered in the black carpet.The door handles are chromed aluminum street rod handles I picked up for $75.
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Hillbillys 62 Comet
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Hillbillys 62 Comet
19'62 2Dr. Sedan, Black with Red interior.
1962 Comet S-22,Champagne w/beige and white interior
Black 1993 Ford Lightning
1962 Comet S-22,Champagne w/beige and white interior
Black 1993 Ford Lightning
Re: Hillbillys 62 Comet
Really enjoy looking at your pics.
6 figure cars are cool but a guy on a
budget with his own effort gets my
vote every time!!
I still think a LIME GREEN & WHITE
INTERIOR is the ticket!! and leave the outside be.
Shot any video lately, FROM THE FENCE POST!!? LOL
Fred
6 figure cars are cool but a guy on a
budget with his own effort gets my
vote every time!!
I still think a LIME GREEN & WHITE
INTERIOR is the ticket!! and leave the outside be.
Shot any video lately, FROM THE FENCE POST!!? LOL
Fred
Re: Hillbillys 62 Comet
I was at show on Mothers Day in Alexandria and there was a guy there with a '63 hardtop, black,SBF. You just dont see these anymore. My '65 and his were the only Comets there. There was AFX style 64-65 Falcon with a 427, which I saw last year.
Don
Don
'65 Cyclone, 5.0, Gt40X heads, HO cam, Edelbrock 600, T5, 9" 3.70 gears, MII susp.
Re: Hillbillys 62 Comet
hey i got a 62 2door all riginal and its got the lame 4 lug 13 inch wheels and i was lookin at yours and see the 5 lug and i know i can swap a different rear end in but what can i do about the front wheels is it just a drum change and if so off of what would fit? I love the way you have duhn yours these are a wild lookin car and they are rare so good luck thanx Bryan
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Re: Hillbillys 62 Comet
I swapped everything under the front end of a 64 comet 5 lug incl the steering gear.I am sure I should have a 13 4 lug rim,hope fully more than 1 set,I also have a 62 S-22 resto projectbikes7376 wrote:hey i got a 62 2door all riginal and its got the lame 4 lug 13 inch wheels and i was lookin at yours and see the 5 lug and i know i can swap a different rear end in but what can i do about the front wheels is it just a drum change and if so off of what would fit? I love the way you have duhn yours these are a wild lookin car and they are rare so good luck thanx Bryan
19'62 2Dr. Sedan, Black with Red interior.
1962 Comet S-22,Champagne w/beige and white interior
Black 1993 Ford Lightning
1962 Comet S-22,Champagne w/beige and white interior
Black 1993 Ford Lightning
Re: Hillbillys 62 Comet
i will buy a wheel 13 4 lug and a couple a hubcaps if u want to sell and i cant find a rear glass to save my life i did find 2 but they wont ship them aint that nuts? I guess im supposed to drive to florida or south carilina and pick them up haha. I know i need a vacation right?
Re: Hillbillys 62 Comet
Bikes,
This may be a long shot but try CTC Auto Ranch, Inc., 3077 Memory Ln., Denton, TX 76207 (800) 482-6199 or (940) 482-3007. They have a pretty good website: ctcautoranch.com.
Several years ago I lived in that area and went over there several times. They were great guys and very helpful but, as I remember, they did not respond to e-mails very well.
I hope this may help in your search.
Dave
This may be a long shot but try CTC Auto Ranch, Inc., 3077 Memory Ln., Denton, TX 76207 (800) 482-6199 or (940) 482-3007. They have a pretty good website: ctcautoranch.com.
Several years ago I lived in that area and went over there several times. They were great guys and very helpful but, as I remember, they did not respond to e-mails very well.
I hope this may help in your search.
Dave
Re: Hillbillys 62 Comet
thanx Dave for the Denton outfit. I am tryin to get up with them now and i'll let you know
Re: Hillbillys 62 Comet
Very cool looking car hillbilly! I love the stance and I would never put paint on it if I was you! Lol
We all pay the price for having something unique!