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by GERK
Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:58 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Replies: 17
Views: 2432

Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help

Thanks for all the nice comments. I can't wait to get her finished.

So, I have the 260 Ford in her. It had the generator installed.
Should I go back to it, or swap in an alternator?
Pros and cons?
by GERK
Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Replies: 17
Views: 2432

Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help

First day picking her up from the hauler
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At Home
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Just Sandblasted
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Primered
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Nice floorpans
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Engine in
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Putting back together
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by GERK
Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:50 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Replies: 17
Views: 2432

Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help

Thanks for the reply's. I'll start posting up some pics from the process.

I bought the cd computer version of the shop manual. Seems like a waste of money as it is impossible to figure out how to load it up.
At least it is on my comp
by GERK
Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Replies: 17
Views: 2432

63 Convertible s22 build help

Hi all. Very excited to be back. Last I was here, I had just gotten the Comet. Its a project that I had wanted for a while. I bought a started project, which I know can be difficult as it was already partly disassembled and I was not the one that did it. I sent to a painter and he had it for months ...
by GERK
Wed Oct 02, 2019 10:41 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Convertible seats HELP!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 4015

63 Convertible seats HELP!!!

I am not really having a hard time sourcing most of my needed parts. I am however stuck with the seats. 1963 Comet Convertible s22 The rear seat is just rusty springs that break when you touch the seat The fronts are pretty much the same. Just slightly better. Has anyone had this issue? Where do I g...
by GERK
Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:52 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New s-22 convertible owner
Replies: 3
Views: 1346

New s-22 convertible owner

Hello all Just received my first Comet. Always wanted either a 65 or a 63 I love the looks of either. Went with the 63 since I found a good deal on a convertible s22 Excited to get her restored. Located at lake Tahoe. Went all over Hot August Nights looking to just find a 63 Comet. Could not find on...