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by schmudlk
Sun May 17, 2020 11:54 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Fatman front strut conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 875

Fatman front strut conversion

Has any one installed the FatMan front end conversion in their comet or falcon. I have a 95 cobra mustang doner in the barn.I have never seen one of these done in person. I see a lot of mustang 2 set ups available but I wonder about chassis strength with shock towers removed.
Steve
by schmudlk
Fri May 08, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 351 W in 65 Comet
Replies: 8
Views: 2736

Re: 351 W in 65 Comet

A friend of mine has a 66 fastback think ill go measure it up this aft. I already had interference between the pitman arm and exaust pipe on turns so im guessing it wont be easy. i can lower the engine if i buy a smaller fan or go electric that would also help trans clearance at cross member. i have...
by schmudlk
Fri May 08, 2020 8:38 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 351 W in 65 Comet
Replies: 8
Views: 2736

351 W in 65 Comet

So after pulling my hair out with my new purchase the 289 aod combo is not working out. I am going to pull it back apart and i believe i will install a 351 windsor that i have. car has headman shorty headers but windsor id wider an taller so my question is any one find headers that work for this. do...
by schmudlk
Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:48 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New 65 Comet owner
Replies: 10
Views: 2407

Re: New 65 Comet owner

Thanks you guys
by schmudlk
Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:31 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New 65 Comet owner
Replies: 10
Views: 2407

New 65 Comet owner

Hi all my name is Steve I reside in the cold of Wisconsin. I just purchased my second 65 Comet this one a pretty rust free CA car. i grew up with Falcons but have always liked the lines of the 65-67s. I was in the auto trades most of my life doing both Mechanics thru the 70s and 80s then body and pa...
by schmudlk
Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 65 Comet headlamp buckets and rings drivers side both
Replies: 3
Views: 1263

65 Comet headlamp buckets and rings drivers side both

I just purchased a 65 and the drivers side headlamp buckets are butchered up. guy tried to install junk china halo lamps. i am also looking for hard top visors and instrument cluster. i also would be interested in rear tail lamp housings and lenses if you have a good one. thank you Steve in Wisconsi...