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by mark
Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:07 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Bumper Rechroming
Replies: 4
Views: 1938

Re: Bumper Rechroming

Thank You Gentlemen
by mark
Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:02 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Bumper Rechroming
Replies: 4
Views: 1938

Bumper Rechroming

My bumpers are perfectly straight, but they could use a re-chrome. Does anyone have a recommendation for a reputable shop that can be trusted doing this?

Thanks
by mark
Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Replies: 182
Views: 52243

Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project

I have a '66 factory spec bone stock +.030 HiPo 289 clone with a (needs to be reconditioned) genuine '66 K-code (with stamped VIN) close ratio 28-spline toploader if you are interested. The engine has less than 1000 miles on it. A few things about it: 66 block, genuine 63 HiPo heads fully reconditio...
by mark
Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:55 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Tire size
Replies: 12
Views: 6229

Re: Tire size

I changed over from my original 13 inch 5 lug tires. Using a tire size calculator, I found that the 205/60R15, yes 15's were within a 1/4 inch of the original 13 tire circumference. So no speedometer difference. Costco can get you BF Goodrich 205/60R15's and they do fit just fine. Here's the look o...
by mark
Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:49 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: New leafs for the 63 - kinda wordy.....
Replies: 28
Views: 7989

Re: New leafs for the 63 - kinda wordy.....

What's with that big round tapered end on the front leaf spring bolt? It looks like the intention is to press out the original round piece (about 2.5" diameter) and use the new bolt to replace that end. Is that what folks are doing, or are you just replacing the bolt and leaving in that original rou...
by mark
Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 1963 Comet 260 V8 A/C information
Replies: 0
Views: 913

1963 Comet 260 V8 A/C information

I am adding factory air to my '63 Custom 260 V8 Hardtop and have most/all of the original parts. My questions, if anyone can help are the following: 1. Where does the wiring harness' fused power connection hook up? on the ignition switch terminal or somewhere else? There is an eye terminal on the ho...