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by lowrider91
Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 4 speed parts ???
Replies: 3
Views: 1300

4 speed parts ???

Hello everyone. I am thinking about swapping out C4 automatic to toploader in my 64 comet. There are some four speed parts on ebay. They are z bar 4 speed out of a 6 cyl., a z bar clutch rod and a z bar bracket. Will these work with an 8cyl as well? Thanks in advance, Jim
by lowrider91
Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:25 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Removing Steering Column
Replies: 1
Views: 1022

Removing Steering Column

Stupid question #1 How do I remove steering column from the box. It's power steering not sure if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance, Jim
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by lowrider91
Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: 64 Comet Project
Replies: 31
Views: 6609

Re: 64 Comet Project

Thanks hechtspeed. I looked for about a year and my patience paid of. I paid $2500.00 on ebay/craigslist. I think I was lucky I ran into an honest seller. Its hard to tell how good a car is with only pictures. Its a clean, dry Califoria car with two small rust spots. The car ran when it got here but...
by lowrider91
Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Rebuilding original 289 or crate 302?
Replies: 2
Views: 1361

Rebuilding original 289 or crate 302?

Hello, trying to find out what a complete build with quality parts including machine shop(heads, cam, crank, pistons, carb etc) to get a good steet motor out of my 289. Is 350-375 hp possible. Are the Ford 302 345 hp crate motor underrated or actual # ? They are about $6500 and not a complete turnke...
by lowrider91
Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Removing drip edge trim
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Re: Removing drip edge trim

Thanks both Jims, that worked out nicely. The rivets seem to be holding a bar in place that holds the rubber gasket in place and also the vinyl top. Should I drill our the rivets.Is there someone that sells these rubber seals? Thanks in advance, Jim
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by lowrider91
Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Removing drip edge trim
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Re: Removing drip edge trim

Thaks Jim. It looks like very small rivets every six inches or so. Will they just pop out easily? Hey Jim I spoke with you a few months ago about your Cyclone. I found this 64 about a month ago from California. I gonna make up a list and drive to NJ and do some shopping at your place.Thanks Jim, fro...
by lowrider91
Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Removing drip edge trim
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Removing drip edge trim

Hello all, looking for some tips for removing drip edge trim. They are the last trim pieces before sending out for media blasting. Thanks in advance, Jim
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by lowrider91
Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:08 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: 64 Comet Project
Replies: 31
Views: 6609

Re: 64 Comet Project

Here's a few more pics.
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by lowrider91
Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: 64 Comet Project
Replies: 31
Views: 6609

64 Comet Project

Hello everyone. Jim from Boston. I finally found a 64 Comet Caliente 289 C4 P/S P/B buckets and console on ebay. Been looking about a year and got a good one. Two small rust spots. It came on flat bed on Saturday and took it apart on Sunday. I am sure i will have lots of questions and it looks like ...
by lowrider91
Wed May 13, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Chrome reverse hubcap #
Replies: 2
Views: 1121

Re: Chrome reverse hubcap #

Thanks Dave, I just got a set on ebay with the second set of # 's you posted. I thought th # 's should have matched. Thanks again, Jim
by lowrider91
Sat May 09, 2009 6:04 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Chrome reverse hubcap #
Replies: 2
Views: 1121

Chrome reverse hubcap #

Hello, i am looking for Cyclone Chrome Reverse Hubcap part # Thanks in advance, Jim