1964 “California Caliente” build

The Era of The Square Body Racing Comets
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Anyone know if Dougs Tri-Ys will fit in a 64 Comet with a 351W?

1964 AFX Falcon 427 FE
1964 Comet Caliente
1965 Comet Cyclone (Dads)
1964 Fairlane T-bolt Tribute (Dads)

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Re: 1964 “California Caliente” build

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Lots has happened, building a 331 with a 2x4 and toploader. Lots of floor work and engine compartment bracing! But it’s coming along.
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1964 AFX Falcon 427 FE
1964 Comet Caliente
1965 Comet Cyclone (Dads)
1964 Fairlane T-bolt Tribute (Dads)

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Re: 1964 “California Caliente” build

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More floors today!
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1964 AFX Falcon 427 FE
1964 Comet Caliente
1965 Comet Cyclone (Dads)
1964 Fairlane T-bolt Tribute (Dads)

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Re: 1964 “California Caliente” build

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Hey! Missed your "first" floor post
Piles a new parts and out with the old
Lookin great!
Fred
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about

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Re: 1964 “California Caliente” build

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Almost back to solid ground. Floors all fitted in, need final welding and grinding. Lots of other stuff going on too
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1964 AFX Falcon 427 FE
1964 Comet Caliente
1965 Comet Cyclone (Dads)
1964 Fairlane T-bolt Tribute (Dads)

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Re: 1964 “California Caliente” build

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That scoop?
Is that from a Ford truck? I seem to remember them being on 60s
Ford dump trucks,,, true or false?
Fred
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about

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Re: 1964 “California Caliente” build

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True!

1964 AFX Falcon 427 FE
1964 Comet Caliente
1965 Comet Cyclone (Dads)
1964 Fairlane T-bolt Tribute (Dads)

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COOL!
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about

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