COMET CENTRAL

pfleuret wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:25 pm

I’d like to know what is the red car on the opening page. Did a few searches no luck.

1963 Ford Cougar II concept car.

Joe

We must have been perusing the same websites yesterday.
Saw this but didn't dig too deep. I like the downloadable brochures

Joe

smithhe wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:44 pm

if I use a mustang top loader would that mount work?

Mustang shifter mounts where the tailhousing necks down.
Measure the Comet/Falcon location back to that point, should get you in the ballpark.

Joe

Rootsy wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:32 pm

It’s a real thing. Helps to kill some of the acidity. Try it some time.

A cup of red wine will do the same thing. Extra points for venison

Joe

Only way I would install that on a 260 is disable the outboard carbs. Then it's all eye candy and nothing more.
BTW- Miller made more horsepower on the dyno w/ Autolite 4100 than the 6V set-up!

Joe

The Tri-Power setups were selling for over $3K new before Covid hit. It''s a drag the ports aren't photographed well. This could make a good induction piece on a cammed-up stroker w/ a good set of heads. The question is, is there enough meat to take the ports out to match the heads? Would need to ma...

Mom owned a Ivy Green 390 LTD. I remember all of the dieseling problems with the engine.

Joe

Same car that sold for $50K last year.

Joe

poboyjo65 wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:35 pm

here is some more info ;

Good stuff, John
Can't help but notice the original 260 carbs have Comet production codes

Joe

Shelby offered a 6V intake manifold like this in '63 that would fit the 260 & new 289 engines. New ones are $800+. You be the judge. https://i.postimg.cc/qB3xXPw1/IMG-0907.jpg Finding the correct carbs could be a tall order, not sure. Here's some good info- https://www.ford6vcarburetion.com/ford-6v-...

Don't the green dots have a iron case and C4 aluminum?
I've only owned one green dot, in a '66 Mustang. Did wrestle a few FMXs

Joe

Problems solved.
All it takes is a call to Secret Agent Man!

Joe

It would be cool if some one ran it a nostalgia events. But that is not likely, Not likely, why I didn't mention it but you never know! :wink: Seems there were a rash of these cars still running on the track 15-20 years ago. If the price is right, someone may step up to the plate and throw a rev li...

Owner probably built this or bought it to participate in the Gulf Coast Run and custom car show.
I've never participated. Heard it's grown way too big for my comfort zone.

Joe

comethead wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:17 am

Sadly, probably only good as a museum piece now.

Looks like it's current status, Joe. Would be cool if someone bought it to display @ nostalgia events around the country.

Joe II