62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Hey guys,
I got a call from my sand blaster today that had a gentelman present that pointed me to this site. Thought I'd post
Building a dependable cruiser for my wife. I'm well under way in this project so you wont have to wait long to see results.
The Miata's wheelbase is 25 inches shorter and 200 lbs lighter than a comet. The width is dang near identical. The 1.8 packS similar torque ratings and higher horsepower than the inline 6. My doner had a 4 speed auto.
The fab work to get the miata engine, suspension, subframes in is all done. It required modification of the firewall, tunnel, frame rails, and shock towers. I was also able to get the AC unit to fit under the dash. For the haters....Yep, I cut the dash. I have no need for a stock radio...and it was just plain in the way.
A teaser...Off to lunch
I got a call from my sand blaster today that had a gentelman present that pointed me to this site. Thought I'd post
Building a dependable cruiser for my wife. I'm well under way in this project so you wont have to wait long to see results.
The Miata's wheelbase is 25 inches shorter and 200 lbs lighter than a comet. The width is dang near identical. The 1.8 packS similar torque ratings and higher horsepower than the inline 6. My doner had a 4 speed auto.
The fab work to get the miata engine, suspension, subframes in is all done. It required modification of the firewall, tunnel, frame rails, and shock towers. I was also able to get the AC unit to fit under the dash. For the haters....Yep, I cut the dash. I have no need for a stock radio...and it was just plain in the way.
A teaser...Off to lunch
Last edited by Dimmwatt on Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:37 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Peek A Boo
Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Rock and roll! Looks good man. No worries about the dash or any of the cutting. It's your ride.
Keep the pics coming.
Joe
Keep the pics coming.
Joe
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Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
definitely like your build! your doing a great job! and screw the dash, for some reason these cars are not worth beans even though they and their parts are scarce as hens teeth! I say screw the dash and enjoy the a/c!
MORE PICTURES!
MORE PICTURES!
Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
+1 keep us updated I'd love to see more on this
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some rust repair
Thanks Guys...Dropped it off at the blaster this week.
Thanks Guys...Dropped it off at the blaster this week.
Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
HEY!! I'm likin it!!!
Welcome to the site.
Fred
Welcome to the site.
Fred
Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
I knew Sassy would like it. I also vote to build it the way YOU want to. But I have to ask, what is the thing that looks like a big microphone? A snorkle?
Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
No Haters here. Always great to see somebody do something that hasn't been done before (and put a Miata to good use).
1964 Comet Caliente Convertible
30,000 miles on our rebuild
All Comets start out as dreams...
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Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
My neighbor had a miata with a 5.0 HO and 5 speed that ran great. I like this opposite effect. I think your vanity plate should be "CUT UP".
66 Cyclone GT; 245/60R15's on 15x8's and 215/70R15's on 15x7 Magnum's.
There's nothing like the sound of a pushrod V8 singing at the top of her lung's.
There's nothing like the sound of a pushrod V8 singing at the top of her lung's.
Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Thanks for the great comments. I like the one about putting a Miata to good use. I agree, I like the cars, but dont have much use for one since I dont fit. I'm 6'6"
The Snorkel Mic is an intake tube turned verticle. It will eventually live horozontal with a less obnoxious looking filter. Just had it laying around. I may even cut a hole in the fender and rout the filter into the wheel well so a filter wont be seen in the engine compartment.
Thanks again,
Casey
The Snorkel Mic is an intake tube turned verticle. It will eventually live horozontal with a less obnoxious looking filter. Just had it laying around. I may even cut a hole in the fender and rout the filter into the wheel well so a filter wont be seen in the engine compartment.
Thanks again,
Casey
Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
As a fella who's fabrication skills are limited to pounding with a hammer and twisting with pliars I really enjoy threads like this where you guys show how it's done. Great work
67 Comet
No power steering, 4-wheel drum brakes, 5 gears 'n' 400 + horsepower...
...hell yea it's fun
Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
I'm the guy who saw your car at Primo's..
I was driving by and my head twisted on a swivel, like "Is that? Can't be.. A whole Comet on a trailer getting ready for clean up?"
I actually circled the block to ask him about you and the car, since I see so few.. Glad you found the site, and this looks like a very interesting project. Keep the thread coming. looking forward to progress!
I was driving by and my head twisted on a swivel, like "Is that? Can't be.. A whole Comet on a trailer getting ready for clean up?"
I actually circled the block to ask him about you and the car, since I see so few.. Glad you found the site, and this looks like a very interesting project. Keep the thread coming. looking forward to progress!
'63 Comet Hardtop
Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Are those 17x8 wheels? Look like maybe a 245/55 tire? She sure has a nice stance!
That 'awning/canopy' of yours is cool - made with PVC? I'd do something likt that but we get some pretty crazy winds - at least your location looks like it would have some wind protection.
That 'awning/canopy' of yours is cool - made with PVC? I'd do something likt that but we get some pretty crazy winds - at least your location looks like it would have some wind protection.
67 Comet
No power steering, 4-wheel drum brakes, 5 gears 'n' 400 + horsepower...
...hell yea it's fun