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by Lou's Comet
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Lou's 65 Comet Build
Replies: 937
Views: 178391

Re: Lou's 65 Comet Build

It's all looking great, Lou! I was the same way when I put the aluminum rad in mine. My grill is totally black except for the corral and the center emblem, and I didn't like the way the bright aluminum showed through the grill, so I took it back out and lightly sprayed the front of the core satin b...
by Lou's Comet
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Replies: 228
Views: 8914

Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build

Sorry to highjack your thread, and excuse my ignorance, but what is a residual valve? I ran all my lines on my 65 Cyclone, made brackets to use 2006 Mustang GT calipers and rotors, and just used an adjustable proportioning valve and nothing else. My brakes work great and are very responsive. I gues...
by Lou's Comet
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Replies: 228
Views: 8914

Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build

............................. Had a friend lend me this brake tool. What a badass piece of kit. http://jcrootandsons.com/photogallery/var/albums/1964-Cyclone/IMG_2155.jpeg Same flare tool I have, LOVE it!! Flaring brake lines couldn't be easier, definitely worth the money. Did your friend lend you ...
by Lou's Comet
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Doug's 65 Cyclone build
Replies: 433
Views: 44195

Re: Doug's 65 Cyclone build

Looks GREAT! Doug. The Camber Mod is one of the things I regret not doing to mine. The Brakes and front suspension look awesome, what wheels are you going to run? The reason I ask is I have the same brakes and I have 15x6 Cragars for the front and the spokes hit/rub the calipers. Needed to space the...
by Lou's Comet
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Lou's 65 Comet Build
Replies: 937
Views: 178391

Re: Lou's 65 Comet Build

Still fitting front end. Finished my grille emblem. Sanded and polished it, then instead of doing the red, white and blue stripes I did black so it matches the V8 emblems and other trim. https://i.postimg.cc/3NSNwSLY/DFECF926-705-E-45-F3-9144-6-AE9219-D2-E0-E.jpg When I painted my rad black I just d...
by Lou's Comet
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Lou's 65 Comet Build
Replies: 937
Views: 178391

Re: Lou's 65 Comet Build

Yes, we used the same carpet throughout the interior, with the backseat removed I wanted the area to look finished, it only made sense to continue the carpet to the base of the back glass. There is a steel firewall between the backseat area and the trunk, I also installed sound deadener throughout....
by Lou's Comet
Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Lou's 65 Comet Build
Replies: 937
Views: 178391

Re: Lou's 65 Comet Build

You have special talent Lou and your car is proof of that. Nicely done. Tom Thanks Tom, I really enjoy the build process. Your project is looking great! In reference to the package tray/ rear glass install. The package tray does not need to be in place before the glass is installed. After the glass...
by Lou's Comet
Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Lou's 65 Comet Build
Replies: 937
Views: 178391

Re: Lou's 65 Comet Build

comethead wrote:
Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:39 am
Wow the car looks awesome Lou! Digging the vinyl top and all that purdy trim!

Joe
Thanks Joe.

I am really happy I did the vinyl top. Something I wanted to do from the beginning of the build.

Lou
by Lou's Comet
Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:48 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Lou's 65 Comet Build
Replies: 937
Views: 178391

Re: Lou's 65 Comet Build

Everything looks fabulous, Lou! That trim against the black just POPS. 8) What are you using to sand/polish your bars and center emblem? Jim Thanks Jim, I start with 400/600 paper then work my way thru 1200/1500 to 2000. Then use a sears bench buffer with compounds on compound wheel and polish on a...
by Lou's Comet
Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Lou's 65 Comet Build
Replies: 937
Views: 178391

Re: Lou's 65 Comet Build

Joe Travers wrote:
Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:21 pm
She's looking sharp, Lou 👍

Nothing cleaner than a shiny black straight paint job.
Nothing dirtier than a wavy one.

Joe
Thanks Joe.

Lou
by Lou's Comet
Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Lou's 65 Comet Build
Replies: 937
Views: 178391

Re: Lou's 65 Comet Build

Beautiful work Lou! Your attention to detail is amazing. Thanks Lee,, appreciate the kind words, Got to admit big smile down here 600 miles south of it too! :D looks fabulous!!! looking forward to tips on windshield install, rear window & package tray cover. does rear window need to come out to re ...
by Lou's Comet
Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Lou's 65 Comet Build
Replies: 937
Views: 178391

Re: Lou's 65 Comet Build

Thanks Guys!! Think I am going to try 205/70/15's on the front. John yea not sure what those trim pieces where called but glad I deleted them. Been making some process, cleaning and polishing trim pieces, installing and aligning front clip, and just picking at whatever.. When installing pieces I use...
by Lou's Comet
Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Replies: 228
Views: 8914

Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build

2221 is right side mount, 2220 is left side mount.

Lou
by Lou's Comet
Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Replies: 228
Views: 8914

Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build

I measured mine, and from the face of water pump pulley to the rad mount surface and I have 5"

Lou
by Lou's Comet
Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Replies: 228
Views: 8914

Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build

Was messing around earlier organizing pieces and parts and cleaning stuff up. Stuck the master cylinder against the firewall and I think something is missing or maybe extra holes have been added? Does this cutout look correct? This car originally had power brakes. http://jcrootandsons.com/photogall...