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by redhotcomet
Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Winter Comet Projects
Replies: 36
Views: 2693

Re: Winter Comet Projects

We moved this fall to Alberta from Saskatchewan, so I've gotta get my 64 prepared to go thru the out of province safety inspection. So far I've found: 4 ripped ball joint boots (damn pickle forks!) Leaking/loose tailshaft seal/bushing Bad trans mount Leaking main seals Parking brake shoes Exhaust mo...
by redhotcomet
Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Maverick rear
Replies: 6
Views: 1641

Re: Maverick rear

I used one of these rear axles for many years until I swapped to an 8.8. They work great.
by redhotcomet
Tue May 17, 2022 11:27 am
Forum: All in the Family, Comet's Ford Sisters
Topic: ‘64 Falcon Track Project
Replies: 577
Views: 108450

Re: 64 Falcon Track Car

Nice job! Looks like Daytona guy has a tendency to apex too early
by redhotcomet
Tue May 17, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: (65 Vert) Windshield Installation - Advice?
Replies: 16
Views: 2775

Re: (65 Vert) Windshield Installation - Advice?

That's great to hear. I was going to have the local glass guy install it so I was discussing it with him. He didn't think it would need sealer. I knew he does house calls if needed so I decided to give it a try on my own. Turns out it wasn't too bad. Also doing it at home myself gave me a good oppor...
by redhotcomet
Mon May 16, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: (65 Vert) Windshield Installation - Advice?
Replies: 16
Views: 2775

Re: (65 Vert) Windshield Installation - Advice?

poboyjo65 wrote:
Sun May 15, 2022 8:53 pm
redhotcomet wrote:
Sun May 15, 2022 8:36 pm
I did the front glass using rope by myself. I've never installed glass before but wasnt too tough.
Did you add sealer? in that groove?
I did not. Should I have? I figured if it leaked some clear silicone should seal it up.
by redhotcomet
Sun May 15, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: (65 Vert) Windshield Installation - Advice?
Replies: 16
Views: 2775

Re: (65 Vert) Windshield Installation - Advice?

I'm in the process of changing my rear window gasket. All the trim goes on the gasket before the glass in. The trim is a pain to get installed. Lots of window cleaner and s soft mallet to tap it in seems to work. I did the front glass using rope by myself. I've never installed glass before but wasnt...
by redhotcomet
Sat May 14, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: roller 5.0 help
Replies: 19
Views: 3144

Re: roller 5.0 help

You can use the explorer serpentine belt accessories but it does get tricky if you delete any accessories. Belt routing becomes an issue. Everything has to turn the way it's designed to. The water pump is usually reverse rotation. Easy way to tell: smooth pullies are reverse, grooved are normal rota...
by redhotcomet
Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Update on me.
Replies: 133
Views: 13816

Re: Update on me.

Welcome back!!!
by redhotcomet
Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:20 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Update on me.
Replies: 133
Views: 13816

Re: Update on me.

Get well soon Mike!
by redhotcomet
Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: The 64-5 issue some members have????
Replies: 12
Views: 1193

Re: The 64-5 issue some members have????

Looks like a 64 with 65 fenders. 64 cali side spears and instruments. Nice work but it’s not a restoration.
by redhotcomet
Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: 64 taillight lenses
Replies: 16
Views: 3432

Re: 64 taillight lenses

Glad those lenses arrived safe Fred!

I also received my timer modules a week or so ago. Have yet to mess with them though.
by redhotcomet
Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Lavron's '64 Build Thread
Replies: 2219
Views: 405996

Re: Lavron's '64 Build Thread

If you want a preset ride height you could install a levelling valve like big trucks have for their air suspension. Some of them have an electric dump switch to deflate them. Similar to this one but it doesn’t have an electric dump switch: https://www.amazon.com/Haldex-90054007-Height-Control-Valve/...
by redhotcomet
Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:51 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: universal joint rear
Replies: 8
Views: 1057

Re: universal joint rear

Measure cap width and diameter and go down to Napa and ask for a conversion u joint and give them the measurements. Helps if you can take both u joints with you then they can measure them. I think I have a conversion joints on both ends of my driveshaft. T5 trans to police interceptor aluminum drive...
by redhotcomet
Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:35 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 T-5 Tranny swap
Replies: 5
Views: 1075

Re: 64 T-5 Tranny swap

If you use a Mustang T5 like I did, you’ll have to cut a hole for the shifter and there is a cross brace under the floor there. Plenty of people have cut it without trouble. The shifter location is good with bucket seats. If you have a bench you way want to use an S10 tailshaft which moves the shift...
by redhotcomet
Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 64 tail light lenses
Replies: 6
Views: 1009

Re: 64 tail light lenses

Really well should be done later this week. It’ll be the earliest we’ve been done in the 5? Years I’ve worked here. Years past we’ve been going into late October or early November. Makes for a long grind though with no rain days!