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by rockhopper29
Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
Replies: 433
Views: 43040

Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build

Just finished 1000 cfm carb replacement for 521 FBB motor.==
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New aluminum radiator for better cooling.
by rockhopper29
Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Introducing Betsy
Replies: 9
Views: 902

Introducing Betsy

This is Betsy, named after my dearly departed wife. She was the last woman to set behind the wheel. Married over 50 years. We dated in my 66 Comet Cyclone Gt which I bought new right after the Army. I bought Betsy 5 years ago as a finished build from a fine man Doug J. know on this forum as "vicegri...
by rockhopper29
Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: Shop with Comet Specialty!??
Replies: 5
Views: 1481

Re: Shop with Comet Specialty!??

I'm in the same situation following an accident and damage to the driver side front. In the greater Austin area, I have found a couple of shops that do nice builds. Camaros out the kazoo, Chevelles, etc. but they are all backed up for months. I agree that finding a shop with first and second gen Mus...
by rockhopper29
Sat Jan 07, 2023 9:56 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: fender extension
Replies: 4
Views: 719

Re: fender extension

I really appreciate the effort of vicegrip , also known as my friend Doug to help locate the fender extension. I purchased from Doug back in 2018 , the white 65 Comet Caliente he built several years back with the BBF 460 s-l500.jpg , C6, 9in rear, etc. He built a solid car which I have enjoyed and p...
by rockhopper29
Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: Big Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Ford 429/460 BB
Replies: 25
Views: 8298

Re: Ford 429/460 BB

You can do it, patience and careful measuring (engineering), but it makes a great big badass 65 comet when done right. There are alot of bb 460 blocks out there as they were put in a variety of Ford products, pickups, lincolns, etc. A good later model truck block and a 30 overbore is a start. Then o...
by rockhopper29
Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: Big Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 385 Series shoe horned into a 65?
Replies: 20
Views: 8287

Re: 385 Series shoe horned into a 65?

here is my 65 caliente with a shoe horned 460 bb, tight but doable . moyor is a 30 over bore and hp internals with a built c6.
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by rockhopper29
Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 460 BBF in 65 Comet Caliente (brake vacuum)
Replies: 1
Views: 532

460 BBF in 65 Comet Caliente (brake vacuum)

I have a nice complete 65 which has been built as a restomod. Motor is fully built out, 600 plus hp. Built C6, stall converter, 9 in rear with 373 gearing. She runs strong. The build was tough as you would imagine. Shock tower removal, R&C coilover mustang 11 frontend. Subframe connectors, etc. Powe...
by rockhopper29
Sat Nov 09, 2019 4:32 pm
Forum: Big Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 385 Series shoe horned into a 65?
Replies: 20
Views: 8287

Re: 385 Series shoe horned into a 65?

65 460, C6, etc.
by rockhopper29
Sat Nov 09, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: Big Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 385 Series shoe horned into a 65?
Replies: 20
Views: 8287

Re: 385 Series shoe horned into a 65?

I know this is out of date with other comments but wanted to post a pick of my 65 with built 460 (468), balanced, race internals, etc. Beefed C6, with 9 in.rear 373 gears. Subframe connectors, etc. Shock towers removed, power steering, brakes, other things.
by rockhopper29
Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:17 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Comets are on the rise.
Replies: 6
Views: 1928

Re: Comets are on the rise.

Hey thanks folks. Mercury on in my dna, We must keep the image alive. After I was drafted the first new car I bought was a 66 Comet Cyclone GT. 390, 4speed, no ac, no power steering, etc. I loved it, but a drunk totaled it while parked in front of my house. Through the years, have had several muscle...
by rockhopper29
Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:20 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Comets are on the rise.
Replies: 6
Views: 1928

Comets are on the rise.

Hey folks, I have seen more muscle cars at our area car shows than any other year. Discounting the new cars (lots of late model Camaros and Stangs), but I think anyone who has a Comet gets extra attention. Not everyone wants a show car of course, I think most of us like the combination of local show...