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by poboyjo65
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 347 Keeps Dying Randomly
Replies: 9
Views: 278

Re: 347 Keeps Dying Randomly

if you could narrow it down to fuel or fire would be good. . might check fire next time it stops . If all mentioned above doesn't help ,,,,if it still has the original tank that would be my number one suspect. I dont really like running them full time but the el cheapo clear plastic filters are good...
by poboyjo65
Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Dash Speaker Holder
Replies: 14
Views: 412

Re: Dash Speaker Holder

I dont remember any other piece than just the speaker that came out of my 65 ,my dash looks the same. I used a speaker from a 96 ford taurus, had to drill the 2 holes in the ends of the speaker to match the holes that you have labeled football screw holes. here's one from melvins that should fit; ht...
by poboyjo65
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: Showing Off
Topic: 1963 Comet S22 Conv. project car concept
Replies: 10
Views: 612

Re: 1963 Comet S22 Conv. project car concept

Yep gonna be cool & gonna be some head scratching ,,,even some seasoned ford guys....... :? now wait a minute....wth :?: :!:
by poboyjo65
Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: 1965 Comet Caliente (little red)
Replies: 107
Views: 5204

Re: 1965 Comet Caliente (little red)

I think most state laws the turn signals need to be amber not white or clear. so if you run clear lenses you probably need the amber bulbs. But you might want to check your state laws beforehand.
by poboyjo65
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 65 Comet parts needed East TN -
Replies: 4
Views: 306

Re: 65 Comet parts needed East TN -

Dan keep in mind caliente wheel well trim is a tad shorter than cyclones because of the different lower rocker trim. I thought I saw a few tailights on a table in your pics?
by poboyjo65
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Voltage regulator wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 201

Re: Voltage regulator wiring

I doubt this first one helps , :roll: ...
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but here's a diagram;
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by poboyjo65
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello.
Replies: 5
Views: 276

Re: Hello.

Welcome on ! :D
by poboyjo65
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:34 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Finally building my 64 Comet
Replies: 207
Views: 26642

Re: Finally building my 64 Comet

Here's one bent back pretty far ,similar to mine & it has the measurements on there, might give you an idea of where it will be; https://shop.redline360.com/products/hurst-competition-plus-shifter-stick-12-in-tall-7-5-in-setback-5388022-chrome-manual-transmission?currency=USD&variant=40435165757520&...
by poboyjo65
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 260 Tripower
Replies: 32
Views: 1235

Re: 260 Tripower

Pat you could probably appreciate what this guy did;
https://www.cometcentral.com/forum/view ... 6&start=60
I reckon it did pretty good, I think he wound up selling the car.
by poboyjo65
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:21 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Car Lift and Garage
Replies: 131
Views: 13033

Re: Car Lift and Garage

I like it! Maybe you could add a motion sensor to it! Cool little mercury sign too ,I got one like it or a little bigger ,just haven't hung it in the shop yet.
by poboyjo65
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: 1965 Comet Caliente (little red)
Replies: 107
Views: 5204

Re: 1965 Comet Caliente (little red)

Folks< The Comet carb information tag C5ZF H 8 5BB https://i.imgur.com/niOWIsUl.jpg We took the Comet for several short jaunts today as roads were dry. Those trunk panels look very good! That’s a Mustang tag number. Strange it has the lever for a cable throttle. Does it have the same number on the ...
by poboyjo65
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:13 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: San Diego Chopped ‘64 Comet
Replies: 201
Views: 38398

Re: San Diego Chopped ‘64 Comet

Yea seems to fit. :D I'm with Fred on needs to be a little lower & straight/flat in the center,like the lower window trim. maybe a little tad more wrap around the sides.
by poboyjo65
Wed Feb 07, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: Showing Off
Topic: Let me start!!!!!!!!
Replies: 657
Views: 229352

Re: Let me start!!!!!!!!

Like Poboy said, a little wiggle room. That wiggle room is a lifesaver and makes the job a whole lot easier. You know when I looked at yours I thought I bet he had to loosen those bolts up when he was trying to get it in. My first try I just had a flat platform -this pc of alum,,, & it got in the w...
by poboyjo65
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: WOW the birthdays!!!!
Replies: 622
Views: 116097

Re: WOW the birthdays!!!!

Happy Birthday Jim!
by poboyjo65
Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Replies: 225
Views: 8822

Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build

You forgot to mention that he use to be the fiberglass man at crites