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. ... "I hate those meeses to pieces..." 'was hoping original headliner pic was not what I first thought - and it was ... MICE Nothing I hate more than a beautiful car with the putrid odor of Camphor (Moth Balls) wafting out at a show or cruise. Parked next to nice '65 Corvair at a show last Sunday ...

... with seat rail release both on left - are they both passenger seats ?. are typical Driver and Passenger seats the same or are they mirror set , do they fold towards middle away from door?. ?. '61 has early Futura seats ? - picked up at Rhinebeck NY swap. Local guy reupholstered bottoms and backs...

Any input greatly appreciated :) I swapped 71 and 76 Maverick Spindles on early cars - 74 and 61 Comet. Mavericks changed bearing and hub diameter size in 74/75, not sure about Mustang. ... '61 Comet uses '71 Maverick (4 lug) spindles with Scarebird Disc conversion. "61 already had - " '65 V8 steer...

"I tapped them out with a little screw driver.'" I keep a set of snapped drill bit shafts and other very hard pointy things for just that use last Ford Six 250 -4.1l engine I got on CL from V8 swapper had snapped BH fastener. Common for top BH bolt to be snapped off when an amateur unbolts only bot...

here ya go : modern times - 'they aint makin' any more ... = $$ https://www.ebay.com/itm/325505191764?hash=item4bc99f0f54%3Ag%3AKYEAAOSwloRjyWSL&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0FcjmIu6K8RviWwFPMiDLRoZiga9DCEqkhO2RM46Qgoe1ITR7NXJDattgzLujP0ZcxF%2F6z7W%2FoGxegszjl8%2B9ItmIp6heZEJRY0DhZsbjio4gMScqzjdgPkclkAc%2FV...

Maverick staggered shock plates can be modified or early V8 Mustang plates may fit. The wider Maverick/Mustang Spring plates will work with the narrower springs but axle housing dimension will determine U-Bolt fit. I believe some have re-drilled the early plates for the Maverick axle. the '61 simply...

Removed the engine yesterday from the 'project' Ranchero. Presumed a later 302/C4 although badging is 289. Found a spare C4 yoke was too small for plugging tranny output shaft for pull. I am not familiar with SBF variations. Where are important numbers to ID Block, Heads, etc. BH and Tranny look lar...

" when I went to check for voltage at the coil I found that it has the full 12 volts and not the lower resistor volts of 5-7 that I expected. " was test done with resistance wire connected to coil?. without a load the resistance wire may read full 12V until a load when the resistance in wire will ca...

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... spot welding would be difficult to prevent a reveal even with paint. seam-sealer type semi-hardening paintable stuff maybe.. https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-seam-sealer-cartridge.html https://i.postimg.cc/bsr828Tf/100-3763.jpg . https://i.postimg.cc/5HGnG6cn/COMET_SS_10121.jpg . https://i.post...

.. another great car added to the forum.

Hope for pics soon, welcome from another Swept-tailfin / fender gunsight '61 style enthusiast...

hav e fun

should b the same, no roof /glass changes 2 or 4 door til '63 Hardtop afaik .

whats a 'Custom 2 Dr?

nice Comet H'dtop with or without adding shiny ... springs in your car may have been changed out ?. many vendors will specify to your '65 and the springs are relatively inexpensive. To fit your needs , may take trial and error. have fun the springs are typically seriously compressed for R & R with s...

the amount of coils is part of the equation where to determine spring rate. dimensions of, almost any Mustang / Falcon / MAverick / coil could be used but OEM were specific rate to model / engine / accessories etc. aftermarket springs may or may not fit your cars look the '63 had specific 63 Wagon f...

... was wondering if the non-Mercury 60/61 COMET script uses same tag/hole mounts on the hood ?. the local FB market has 60/61 Hood for sale for $30.oo. Worth it for the script - IF/When you need it.. . https://i.postimg.cc/N9W2zQKP/302804968_5383990905028805_1585878730812415658_n.jpg NOT MINE: http...