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by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Mon Aug 08, 2016 12:40 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: The California Caliente, 50 years same owner!
Replies: 19
Views: 3949

Re: The California Caliente, 50 years same owner!

Joe;the GTO story is true!! The thing that really ticked him off is I could beat him in a quarter mile race,EVERY TIME!! 2800 lbs VS 3700 lbs,289,2 barrel,three on the tree VS 400,four barrel turbo 400,we were in different classes,but would line up during time trials!! How is the Falcon coming along...
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Sun Aug 07, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: The California Caliente, 50 years same owner!
Replies: 19
Views: 3949

Re: The California Caliente, 50 years same owner!

Lou;I'm bringing it home to Nevada!! John;probably when running about 115 mph only to have my friend in his brand new 67 GTO blow by me like I was parked!!That one stands out,but I think dominating in PURE STOCK [then I got stupid and wanted to move up] has to rank up there too!!Another one would be...
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:56 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: The California Caliente, 50 years same owner!
Replies: 19
Views: 3949

Re: The California Caliente, 50 years same owner!

I tried posting,not sure what happened!! I actually bought my COMET in the Spring of 1967,so Spring of next year will be 50 years!!I wanted a 64-65 Comet or Falcon when new but at $1.00 an hour part time there was no way!!I went into the ARMY in 1966,got stationed in KANSAS,bought a 61 Valiant,had i...
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:07 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Comet forum member locations
Replies: 57
Views: 14282

Re: Comet forum member locations

Brian Guggenmous is from Olympia,Washington,I'm in NEVADA now,not Commiefornia!!
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Semi-Hypothetical Question
Replies: 10
Views: 1874

Re: Semi-Hypothetical Question

Mike;with your limited funds [not a bad thing] ,I would say the 69 is a better choice. All flatheads had two water pumps,so that does not mean anything,they have a problem running hot as the exhaust runs through the block! There are a lot of aftermarket parts for a flathead,but they can be/are expen...
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: pushbutton hoodpins
Replies: 18
Views: 3798

Re: pushbutton hoodpins

John;they look slick,should work with no issues!! I guess I did not see the air cleaner one,really like it,looks like it belongs there!! ROY.
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Sun Jul 31, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: what did you do to your comet today?
Replies: 3400
Views: 619915

Re: what did you do to your comet today?

Anthony;boys are getting big!!Has it been that long since you were at my home? ROY.
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Sat Jul 30, 2016 1:00 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Track Report
Replies: 1246
Views: 230548

Re: Track Report

Fred;did you drop the steel balls from inside the anvil? ROY.
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:59 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Track Report
Replies: 1246
Views: 230548

Re: Track Report

Jim;NOT really,I am only in Nevada,about an hour North of LAS VEGAS!! I am a little closer to Interstate 70,so it would take about 6 hours off of the trip!! ROY.
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:24 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 65 Comet Quarter Panel Patch
Replies: 14
Views: 4164

Re: 65 Comet Quarter Panel Patch

If it is the same guy Mike is talking about,all I can say is good luck!! I had a Couple of really bad experiences with him,never again!! JMO , ROY.
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Fri Jul 29, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Track Report
Replies: 1246
Views: 230548

Re: Track Report

Anthony;good to hear that you and your wife are doing well!! I am in,home is mine as of June 10th,but still opening a lot of boxes,moving stuff around,trying to get organised!!I am still waiting on bids for my new garage/shop,been over 3 weeks,NO BIDS,I've called,e-mailed,don't know what else to do!...
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:17 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Track Report
Replies: 1246
Views: 230548

Re: Track Report

POP;I have been accused of being able to break an Anvil using a Marshmallow!!! ROY!!
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Track Report
Replies: 1246
Views: 230548

Re: Track Report

Anthony;NO WORRIES!!For all the issues I have had,and Brian,there are many users with a zillion runs on their JERICOS without any!!!How is you COMET? I hope you are all healed up again!! ROY.
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Thu Jul 28, 2016 12:19 am
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: Electric AC compressor
Replies: 26
Views: 4995

Re: Electric AC compressor

John;I know you don't want to change the drive on your engine,I understand why!! I did help a friend do a 65 Falcon [same underhood as a Comet],we used a serpentine system,mounted the compressor low on the passenger side,used Vintage air pieces and it works great!! The Falcon has an all aluminum 620...
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Thu Jul 28, 2016 12:07 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Track Report
Replies: 1246
Views: 230548

Re: Track Report

Ant;Brian had an outdated version.Mine turned out to be the location of the shifter!!Brian also had A LOT of base and counter weight in his clutch!! JMO , ROY.