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- Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:12 pm
- Forum: 66 - 69 Comets
- Topic: After Market Carb Recommendation 66 w/ 289
- Replies: 0
- Views: 763
After Market Carb Recommendation 66 w/ 289
Hi All. Looking for aftermarket carb recommendations for my 66 Comet Caliente with 289 engine and current 2 barrel carb. I rebuilt it a few years back but still having problems with cold/hot starts, non-level starts, and lately the idle is bottoming out. My plan is to bolt on a new carb on and proba...
- Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:10 pm
- Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
- Topic: After Market Carb Recommendation?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1060
After Market Carb Recommendation?
Hi All. Looking for aftermarket carb recommendations for my 66 Comet Caliente with 289 engine and current 2 barrel carb. I rebuilt it a few years back but still having problems with cold/hot starts, non-level starts, and lately the idle is bottoming out. My plan is to bolt on a new carb on and proba...
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:46 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Side Rear View Mirror Mounting Issues
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1713
Re: Side Rear View Mirror Mounting Issues
Thanks, All! I'll check that out as a good alternative option.
- Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:24 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Side Rear View Mirror Mounting Issues
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1713
Side Rear View Mirror Mounting Issues
Hi All, 66 Comet Caliente Convertible. I'm going to struggle with describing this issue so I may need to follow up with pictures, at some point. The rubber receivers that have threaded metal inserts to mount my driver's side mirror onto the door are shot and the mirror was loose and is now barely ha...
- Mon May 20, 2019 2:46 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: 66 Caliente Front Brake Conversion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1053
66 Caliente Front Brake Conversion
Hi All. I have a 66 Caliente convertible. Looking for best options for a brake conversion to a dual reservoir, new master cylinder, and possible change to discs on the front from the current 4 drum system. Any advice on affordable but safe conversion kits? Hauling the whole family in the car on Sund...
- Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:46 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself
- Topic: Newbie 66 Caliente Convertible adv. needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1411
Newbie 66 Caliente Convertible adv. needed
Hi All. Just found the forum. My ride is a great driver with high mileage. Needs a conversion to disc brakes because I like to drive it down through Big Sur. Main problem is I load two or three kids in the back seat and the rear bangs metal on metal over pot holes/bumps. Replaced the shocks already....
- Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:35 am
- Forum: 66 - 69 Comets
- Topic: 66-67 comets still out there
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5496
Re: 66-67 comets still out there
Have a bronze 66 caliente convertible out on the West Coast. It's been a great driver since I bought it 4 years ago. Ready to be touched up a bit, but I'm not getting into a restoration until my kids are grown and out of the house. Apparently, there's so few left that a guy approached me one day whi...