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- Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:34 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
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Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
Here are a couple random photos. I Dynamatted the front firewall and floor back to the rear firewall solid. https://i.postimg.cc/SKnkJpTK/Dynamat2.jpg Below is a generic showing how I am blocking the lines to the tape to crisp up the lines. Big difference if one does it. https://i.postimg.cc/L6vpDsG...
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 6:12 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
- Views: 44417
Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
I had the color custom mixed for application with my paint gun. I prepped with Sem vinyl prep and applied two coats of color followed with two coats of satin clear topcoat also applied with my paint gun. The color I chose was tough to work with, I put it on my paint shaker just before painting, it l...
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:27 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
- Views: 44417
Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
Hey all; I have been working on my Comet for a few months recently. I changed the color of the replacement interior vinyl with Sem vinyl dye. Then I moved on to straightening the body on the rotisserie with primer/blocking. I have blocked the car three times now and I think I will call it after the ...
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:16 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Engine swap
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2625
Re: Engine swap
I have a Blueprint 347 stroker motor for my 65 Cyclone. They guarantee 430 HP and the dyno sheet with mine was 440 HP and the same for torque. Even so I cut the shock towers to free up some room for the headers. One should have installed subframe connectors and lots of cooling to make the swap as we...
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:35 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
- Views: 44417
Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
Finding ways to be productive in winter. I am rear firewalling the car and sealing the package tray. The photos show the progression to completion setting up for 5 1/4" rear speakers. I don't want kick panel speakers in the front and am pondering a couple under dash 4" speakers for the front. The so...
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:09 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: bucket seat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 454
Re: bucket seat
Yes you can see the floor is for a bucket seat car. The front braces are just backers and the rear braces are built into the floor supports. I had to trim the floor supports and then welded them to the subframe connectors. But the holes are for the factory bucket seat rails. The subframe connectors ...
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:02 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Headliner bows
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Headliner bows
I thought I has a set bought for my 65 Cyclone but I have the two rear ones are correct and the other two for the front are blue code and wrong for the car. Any help/advice much appreciated! DR------------
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:56 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: bucket seat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 454
Re: bucket seat
Hey Barbee, imagine seeing you here! My 65 Cyclone is a factory bucket seat car, I saved the original seats and installed a new floor pan. Below is a photo of my floorpan. You can see the front seat mounts if you look closely. You wont be using factory seats but the backers show how the factory did ...
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:16 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
- Views: 44417
Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
I had to replace the entire floorpan in this car. I saved the original 4 speed floor backing plate and installed it on the new floorpan. I was able to save the original 4 speed hump so I decided to put it all back stock. I welded nuts to the floor backer and fastened the hump to the floorpan with 1/...
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:03 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
- Views: 44417
Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
Current winter work, I bought a set of headliner bows that were one red and three blue. I can use the red and one blue but I need the other two that go in the front two positions. Installed Dynamat while on the rotisserie. https://i.postimg.cc/X7rr5mzR/IMG-0547.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/bJRmQssw/IMG-...
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:04 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
- Views: 44417
Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
Lou: I am using the Express kit from Ron Francis. I called them and talked to them about my project to make sure I was on the right track. I have not used their product before but I helped a friend with a project and that is what he used. I was impressed with the product and level of support.
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:18 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
- Views: 44417
Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
Thanks Lou: I used 1/0 Cu wire for both + and - for the cable to the front. I installed my battery disconnect in the - cable at the battery and I used a resettable 250A circuit breaker at the battery in the + circuit. I will install cable tie-downs when I do final assembly. I have seen other battery...
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:31 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
- Views: 44417
Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
Jim: After studying what I had, I used parts from the installation kit that came with the seatbelts. I found the correct size washer from my stash and welded the nut to the washer. Then I drilled a 1" hole in the metal flange so the nut could go to the inside of the flange metal leaving a nearly flu...
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:54 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
- Views: 44417
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:51 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
- Replies: 433
- Views: 44417
Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
I have been progressing in winter mode. Got my battery relocation mocked up. I am running both cables to the engine bay for install on starter and starter mount bolt. I will pull additional + and - circuits from there to my terminals. https://i.postimg.cc/j2chcgbG/DSC01816.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/b...