COMET CENTRAL

the '61 was Red/Black interior with Black bodycolor , unfortunately not easy or affordable to rescue ... . https://i.postimg.cc/JtsB0sW1/COMET-INT-FOUND-IN-CAR.jpg . https://i.postimg.cc/Vdxt3n5S/COMET-SS-10258.jpg . https://i.postimg.cc/c668CXng/COMET_SS_10283.jpg Futura (?) seats with the only bot...

a true enthusiast, some i've not seen before! . iconic Mercury Man is immediately identifiable like fender mounted gunsights ... ... W/W reservoir as coolant expansion reservoir: https://i.postimg.cc/6TDSwPzw/100-3632.jpg . https://i.postimg.cc/14rSwQ1f/100-3225.jpg . https://i.postimg.cc/ppfVLFq5/C...

I'm partial to the big fin' 61 Comet, mine is a 'junkyard rescue' over ten years in the rescue and I'm already half done. .. junkyard to yard art to road rat to favorite in FoMoCO single stage white (Corinthian - Wimbledon - Sultana white?) : https://i.postimg.cc/BPP8VVC8/COMET-PIC-FOUND-IN-CAR-1.jp...

hopefully not serious enough to need surgical repair: my junkyard rescue '61 Comet had critters galore literally jumping out as I pulled it from a long sad rest. took it 'down to metal' but still a few acorns roll out occasionally. I do use the magnetic outer cowl cover if a heater/def isn't needed ...

by 1968 your 200 should have the 'dual drilled' bellhouse pattern and FW unique to the later 170/200 small block six.. Providing 200 does have the larger bellhouse pattern, any manual 200 with a "TOPLOADER" 3 speed will have a Bellhouse that can use the strong-all synchro 3.03 Toploader used in all ...

... only fasteners I would trust for engines is ARP. https://arp-bolts.com/ ,,, here's an alternate source and vendor is a true source of aspiration and perspiration for Small Block Six enthusiasts' https://www.vintageinlines.com/product-page/arp-head-bolt-kit-144-170-200-250 my builds use ARP head...

have to say, few would/could pay that much , but they aren't making any more and that example is exemplary ... not actually "correct " for '61, Iconic Mercury Man is immediately identifiable... . https://i.postimg.cc/JHnwJcj5/100-3792.jpg . https://i.postimg.cc/8fTj2QdW/IMG_1546.jpg . https://i.post...

thanks for pics - lots options with angle, slant etc. , the wagon has fat dual line air shocks and HD rear sway bar brackets to make it challenging.

Exhaust - Exit Behind rear wheel/quarter Pipe Pics request for some help: ... not actually my Comet but trying to get around to finishing exh. on '63 Wagon after @ 10 years. has Maverick 170/T5 with work, Hooker duals with side exits now, want 'traditional rear of wheel' pipe exit not rear valance. ...

" what is the term used for when each part is removed when doing a complete paint job" a pile of parts in the garage ... ? "taking it down to metal' should mean all metal was repaired or replaced and prepped' for lasting work - more important than the final paint . is there a term ?, - disassembly ...

IF you are in a warm clime' or only plan to drive it in warmer weather, you may be fine without choke - just hit accel pump a few times ...

are you able to post a pic', probly could ID carb



hav e fun

... wouldn't the crack present black exh soot marks if penetrating into the cast manifold? if u want a fresh exh w/o header - plenty re-pops' available: typical https://www.npdlink.com/1965-1973-mustang/exhaust/exhaust-manifold/170-200-250 https://i.postimg.cc/236rftBJ/3_SIX_EXHAUST_MANIFOLDS.jpg ha...

... great early Comet ! the last of the MEL design with signature emulated swept wings , jet cockpit and Gunsights on the front fenders... > not may cars can say that ! ... WELCOME have fun my '61 junkyard rescue , 15 years and I'm already half done: https://i.postimg.cc/BPP8VVC8/COMET-PIC-FOUND-IN-...

T5 matched to suitable rear axle ratio, will allow rowing through the gears carving a mountain road or cruising on an interstate faster than ever imagined in '63 safely within the 200's torquey powerband... not sure what a six cylinder T5 adapts - after 93 they have integral BH' AFAIH ? ' . typical ...

" would I still need to adjust (lash?) the valves? The engine runs pretty good for its age,"... just $ .02 more inexpensive ' stem seals may solve smoking issue if they are only contributing issue. ... sounds like getting closer to being simpler to learn to remove and reinstall the cylinder head or...