COMET CENTRAL

Yes but Jim, you built yours. How much would it cost to have that one built? Even a 66-7 Mustang where everything is available and doesn't need to be 1)found, and 2) restored is way more. I was referring to what I believe these cars are worth which not necessarily what the owner has invested. The a...

As the owner of a ‘64 Cyclone for almost 57 years and as much as I would want the value of ‘64 Cyclones to be in this neighborhood, in reality I can’t agree that they are worth that kind of money. This looked like a very well done example, the trim looked almost perfect, the paint and details were w...

Keep in mind that if you are dealing with a pre 1965 289 that the bell housing bolt pattern is not compatible with 1965 or later engines. ( small block, or 351 C)
If you have a 6 bolt trans or bell housing you will have no issues.
Jim

Loving your work Lou! Especially the brake lines. I'm collecting parts to swap to dual master at present, but scared of bening/flaring etc... It might be worth your time to use NiCopp brake tubing. It bends and flares very easily. I use it exclusively for brake and fuel lines. It is DOT approved. I...

Here is a link to the Comets being offered at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction which is in progress now. The dates for each offering is included on each information page. Jim https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2025/lots/?auction%5B0%5D=Kissimmee+2025%7C1736208000%7C1737244800&configure%5Bfilters%5D...

Hello everyone, my name is Deiv and I am writing to you from Spain. First of all, I want to apologize because I am writing with the translator, perhaps there are poorly translated words. I have been reading you for a long time, my enthusiasm for the Mercury Comet led me last year to buy a unit in N...

This looks like a decent restoration. Sits about 4” too high in the rear and the door panels are not ‘64 Cyclone. (No chrome trim on the originals and the pleats ran the height of the panel)
Jim

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1132752/1964 ... t-cyclone/

Jim I'm in the middle of doing my hoses & used some 90 degree elbows ,,,, didn't you post up some new type hose clamps ( or new to me at least), Maybe heat shrink ones or something? Wazza here is an upgrade to the plenum I picked up somewhere , I cut another 1'' hole in the end of it to send more h...

I converted my Comet to a four speed back in 1969, it was originally a column shifted automatic. I used all the parts from a donor ‘64 Falcon to do the swap, when I converted to the pedal actuated switch it mounted without issue. I remember that the wires for the reverse lights originally went to th...

Now would be a good time to extend the heater core tubes a few inches so they terminate inside the engine compartment. This way the heater hoses do not go through the fire wall and the clamps are easy to access. I did that modification to mine in the early ‘70’s, made it so much nicer to work on. Du...

Thanks for the link Jim, think I'll add that to this winter's list. This is a very common switch used in many years and models of FoMoCo products. I used to have a 2004 Lincoln Aviator, the shift lever interlock was controlled by the brake light switch. The factory switch was the plunger type that ...

Plumbing your system as shown in Johno’s pictures is the way to go. I would agree that using a mechanical pedal mounted brake light switch is preferred over the in line pressure switch. This switch will mount directly to your existing pedal with no modification, it is the only style of switch I will...

I'll probably avoid the stock heater. There's plenty of room under the dash so I've used the "hot rod" heaters a few times successfully. It's easy to run a duct for the defrost, and i use vent windows instead of air conditioning, so no issues. Dan I contemplated not using the stock heater but witho...

I kept my original heater assembly but eliminated the flimsy rubber boot that connects the heater box to the cowl. I replaced the rubber boot with an early Mustang rubber donut. https://www.cjponyparts.com/heater-to-firewall-seal-mustang-1965-1970/p/HW439/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD1v5Vmhorw4eQq0ST...

I figured you would like the product. Make sure to use only white Scotch Brite. Jim Brightest bumper on the block award :D Need to apply a second coat w/ Scotch Brite on passenger side where there's a little hazing going down. License plate area was done this way and pops very good! https://i.posti...