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- Thu Sep 01, 2022 11:32 am
- Forum: 66 - 69 Comets
- Topic: '69 Cyclone Spoiler II on BAT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 910
Re: '69 Cyclone Spoiler II on BAT
That's a nice find. Makes me want it, but I like my Comet. My dad had a 68 ford Galaxy XL fastback,white, 390 cu in C6, which eventually was my ride in High School, 74-76 Unfortunately to say, I really beat on it. Went hill jumping, dirt roading, drag racing friends, "Laying" in the back seat. Got r...
- Thu Sep 01, 2022 10:56 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself
- Topic: Hello from AK
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2044
Re: Hello from AK
Great find, Welcome from AZ
- Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:53 pm
- Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
- Topic: Finding Parts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1087
Re: Finding Parts
I was just on Classic industries web site they have quite a few items for the 64-65 Comet /Falcons. Whole and partial Floor pans, cowl parts.A good selection of weatherstripping. AC and heating. Dash pads,lots more. I always thought they were mostly GM . Anybody been using them?
- Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:45 pm
- Forum: All in the Family, Comet's Ford Sisters
- Topic: 1937 Lincoln Zephyr V12
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1349
Re: 1937 Lincoln Zephyr V12
"Oneword Badas.!" THX.
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:01 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: thoughts on my wheel size just ordered 08/22
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2433
Re: thoughts on my wheel size just ordered 08/22
215/70-14 is 8.5" tread width & you have manual steering........Armstrong steering but the gravel helps a bit? I have 8" width & was thinking about going manual. Finally got my PS unit straightened out last week. Don't think I'm changing w/ osteoarthritic problems. Beautiful country, reminds me of ...
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:48 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: thoughts on my wheel size just ordered 08/22
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2433
Re: thoughts on my wheel size just ordered 08/22
My drive in the pic, shop on the left. Last two weeks we had several 3-4" rains have to grade my drive, had 12" washouts in several spots. I have a tractor. just to get out. My 96 mustang GT is fairly low. https://i.postimg.cc/TwvCXKjh/SDC12176.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/3wSgJdH3/001.jpg there is a wa...
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:08 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: thoughts on my wheel size just ordered 08/22
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2433
- Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:10 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: thoughts on my wheel size just ordered 08/22
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2433
Re: thoughts on my wheel size just ordered 08/22
What is lots of caster to you? Anything over about 3.5 gets real hard to turn manual. Like the look your talking about! Its been a while since I did it, home job, 3.5? maybe more? Watched some videos , levels, strings tape measure, test rides.Temp till I get it all back together from the accident. ...
- Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:52 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: thoughts on my wheel size just ordered 08/22
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2433
Re: thoughts on my wheel size
While continuing work on the 2nd quarter panel replacement, I have been shopping for rims and tires. I need some motivation. Wanted satin black wheels, RWL tires,road racer/ moonshine back-roads vibe. Keeping the comet white with black accents. Ordered Mastercraft Avenger tires, 215/70-14, same size...
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:59 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself
- Topic: Hello from Illinois!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1931
Re: Hello from Illinois!
Nice! Welcome here.
- Thu Jul 21, 2022 10:24 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Build
- Replies: 99
- Views: 10369
Re: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Build
Some good info here on trans swap
https://www.moderndriveline.com/shop/so ... n-package/
https://www.moderndriveline.com/shop/so ... n-package/
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:04 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Build
- Replies: 99
- Views: 10369
Re: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Build
Did you get any missing parts,trim, tail lights, bumpers, interior? (the hard to find ones)
- Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:58 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Joe's '65 Caliente
- Replies: 360
- Views: 80191
Re: Joe's '65 Caliente
I removed the rear side window metal top part, and bolted it just under that. Its between the interior metal trim piece and the flange of the uni body just inside. looks to be a 1/2 in bolt with some washers, it swivels about 3/4s of an in. Do you happen to have a pic of that location? :D Jim Sorry...
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:53 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Joe's '65 Caliente
- Replies: 360
- Views: 80191
Re: Joe's '65 Caliente
Did this long time ago when my boy was driving the comet: I removed the rear side window metal top part, and bolted it just under that. Its between the interior metal trim piece and the flange of the uni body just inside. looks to be a 1/2 in bolt with some washers, it swivels about 3/4s of an in. I...
- Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:05 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Cross breed
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2448
Re: Cross breed
My car in high school,68 galaxy XL fastback, 390 cu in, (actually my Moms) If she only knew what that car would do...........