It’s possible that the shock absorbers are limiting the travel of the springs. Try disconnecting the bottom shock mounts to see if the housing will drop enough to install the tire/ wheel assembly. I have no issues with mine and it’s a 2.75-60.
Jim
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- Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:02 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
- Replies: 404
- Views: 32100
- Fri Oct 25, 2024 11:11 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Build
- Replies: 110
- Views: 17647
Re: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Build
Nice job on the Lizard Skin application. As for wiring I would recommend you not use any of the original wiring, the conductors are no doubt brittle from age and not up to the requirements for a modern build. I replaced my system with an American Auto Wire Hiway 22 harness and panel. They supply eve...
- Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:28 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Comets for sale on BAT
- Replies: 10
- Views: 305
Re: Comets for sale on BAT
They just posted that the car sold for $23k, BAT shares the high bidder’s information with the seller if the car does not make reserve, then the two parties can negotiate for a sale. I did the same thing a couple of years ago when my GL1000 did not make reserve, the high bidder and I came to an agre...
- Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:49 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Comets for sale on BAT
- Replies: 10
- Views: 305
Re: Comets for sale on BAT
Well the “Barney” Comet did not make reserve, not surprising. The color and condition were not high points. It will probably show up on FB or some local venue.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964- ... cyclone-5/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964- ... cyclone-5/
- Tue Oct 15, 2024 9:15 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Comets for sale on BAT
- Replies: 10
- Views: 305
Re: Comets for sale on BAT
Is it just me, or is his drive shaft too short? It looks like its about to fall out of the tranny? :? Jim I commented on that and the lack of shock tower bracing. The ‘65 that just sold was also lacking the brace, they both have to flex when going down the road. Or maybe these guys know something I...
- Tue Oct 15, 2024 7:34 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Comets for sale on BAT
- Replies: 10
- Views: 305
Re: Comets for sale on BAT
I saw that. At least they are not claiming it’s a HiPo because of the K in the serial number. It sure has some corrosion on the underside and in the engine compartment.Boss/Cyclone wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2024 7:27 pmThe purple one has the super cyclone sticker right on the filter? lol
But Purple??
Jim
- Tue Oct 15, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Comets for sale on BAT
- Replies: 10
- Views: 305
Comets for sale on BAT
These were listed recently on Bring a Trailer
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964- ... gn_2648441
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964- ... -comet-30/
PURPLE???
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964- ... gn_2648441
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964- ... -comet-30/
PURPLE???
- Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:32 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Toys are done this year up here.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 81
Re: Toys are done this year up here.
We'll parked Sassy for the year a few days ago and today was the last ride on the Wing. A poor attempt at a selfie above the Columbia River just before it runs into the US. The red trees are in Rossland BC , hometown of world famous skier Nancy Greene and just beautiful countryside. https://i.posti...
- Fri Oct 11, 2024 11:03 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: 64 brakes engaging when hot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 142
Re: 64 brakes engaging when hot
Chances are it is a faulty master cylinder, or the pedal rod is too long. Make sure the piston in the master is returning all the way and is stopped at the circle clip.
- Fri Oct 11, 2024 5:40 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: 1965 Comet Caliente (little red)
- Replies: 233
- Views: 20545
Re: 1965 Comet Caliente (little red)
The way a car looks is obviously personal preference. For what’s it worth here is my opinion. I have always built my cars with the idea that “Stance is everything”. I prefer the rear wheel well to just cover the top of the rim ever so slightly, the car should have a slight forward rake, the front sh...
- Tue Oct 08, 2024 3:08 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: ‘65 Comet on BAT 10/8/24
- Replies: 3
- Views: 148
‘65 Comet on BAT 10/8/24
Just posted: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mercury-comet-caliente-13/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_2648441 Nice example. I do have concern how the rear suspension works on the street being the springs and the lift bars swing different arcs. Also no shock tower ...
- Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:37 am
- Forum: Body Shop
- Topic: Roll Bar Options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 247
Re: Roll Bar Options
Jim, Do you have a photo of how your bars terminate inside of the trunk? Looks like I have a friend who has a JD Squared tubing bender and all of the required dies so I will bend this all up myself. Sourcing material is pretty easy albeit a tad pricy. Rootsy, Here are a couple of pictures from when...
- Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:21 pm
- Forum: Body Shop
- Topic: Roll Bar Options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 247
Re: Roll Bar Options
I posted this on another thread, not sure if you have read it before this but it might answer a few of your questions. If you plan to race your car I believe you should review the requirements in the NHRA rule book. Jim quote=A/FX post_id=109595 time=1659995282 user_id=45] Looking for suggestions fo...
- Mon Sep 30, 2024 3:03 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: They're everywhere, they're everywhere!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 130
Re: They're everywhere, they're everywhere!!
I attended a cruise night on Saturday at a drive in restaurant not too far from here, when I was ready to leave a guy came up, looked the Comet and asked a few questions. I could tell he was familiar with ‘64’s and Cyclones, turns out he has eight’64’s, a few Cyclones, and one of my favorites a ‘64 ...
- Sun Sep 29, 2024 6:51 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Is everyone safe after the Hurricane?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 148
Is everyone safe after the Hurricane?
Being in Wisconsin we basically have no worries about effects of the storm. How did everyone else fare the storm? Hopefully all of our members and their families are safe. I have a brother who lives in SW Florida in the winter and in the mountains of NW North Carolina in the summer where he has an R...