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by DarrellW
Tue May 09, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Comet Chrome body clips
Replies: 4
Views: 725

Re: Comet Chrome body clips

Falcon Enterprises out of California carry them. I just purchased some for my 63
by DarrellW
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Rear Bumper Seal - 63 Convertible
Replies: 0
Views: 717

Rear Bumper Seal - 63 Convertible

Good day!
I purchased the 3 piece rear bumper seal kit, but cannot figure out how to install the Center piece that came with the kit. Instructions not clear, only say to trim 1.125” off the end?
by DarrellW
Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:21 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Tie Rod Ends
Replies: 2
Views: 601

Re: 63 Tie Rod Ends

So a shop here at home was able to match up my old tie rods with new ones. He and I figure the ones I needed are used with a V8 with power steering. Life is good an I can get the front end work finished!
by DarrellW
Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Tie Rod Ends
Replies: 2
Views: 601

63 Tie Rod Ends

My Canadian manufactured Comet convertible has a 170 engine, but has power steering. The tie rods for a 6 cylinder only appear to be for manual steering. I do have a set of these, but they will not work. Anyone run into this situation before? Everything I look at on line leads me to think I need the...
by DarrellW
Fri Sep 23, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Convertible Build
Replies: 19
Views: 3008

Re: 63 Convertible Build

Hey guys, I have been trying to find the front rear spring rubber bushings for the convertible. They say the regular bushings for a comet will not fit. Can anyone shed light on this, and maybe where I can find new ones?
by DarrellW
Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:32 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Convertible Build
Replies: 19
Views: 3008

Re: 63 Convertible Build

Yes, black cherry metallic, with Ivy gold interior
by DarrellW
Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Convertible Build
Replies: 19
Views: 3008

Re: 63 Convertible Build

Well! It has been a long time since I last posted anything. The car was taken to the body shop last week for body work and paint. Should get her back in a month or so. Then it’s reassembly time. Pics to follow
by DarrellW
Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 63 Hood Hinges
Replies: 10
Views: 1566

Re: 63 Hood Hinges

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This shows the best way to post a pic
by DarrellW
Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:03 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 63 Hood Hinges
Replies: 10
Views: 1566

Re: 63 Hood Hinges

Well, from what I see the 64 hinges will not fit on a 63
by DarrellW
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 63 Hood Hinges
Replies: 10
Views: 1566

Re: 63 Hood Hinges

Thanks A/FX
by DarrellW
Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:37 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 63 Hood Hinges
Replies: 10
Views: 1566

Re: 63 Hood Hinges

Can you post me a picture, please. Where are you located? I will have to get them to Canada. Thanks
by DarrellW
Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:34 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 63 Hood Hinges
Replies: 10
Views: 1566

Re: 63 Hood Hinges

Thanks JT and Sassy, yes $210/400 is a chuck of change! Will head to a wrecker and see if I can match them up.
by DarrellW
Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 63 Hood Hinges
Replies: 10
Views: 1566

63 Hood Hinges

Anyone have hood hinges laying around, that you do not need? Left one is in good shape, but right is all bent out of shape. There are no springs on mine.
by DarrellW
Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Convertible Build
Replies: 19
Views: 3008

Re: 63 Convertible Build

It is Black Cherry, and will have the original medium/light Ivy gold interior.
by DarrellW
Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 Convertible Build
Replies: 19
Views: 3008

Re: 63 Convertible Build

Also, thanks for all the help working through how to upload. Very much appreciated

DEW