Update on me.

[poboyjo65]

Mike so great to hear you talk about that comet again! we all missed you & your comet adventures! will keep eye out for those V covers! been seeing a pair for a y block on ebay,with printed ''mercury'' on them,look cool but high priced!

[Jims65cyclone]

Mike! Great to see you back on line! With all the downtime you've had lately, I can't wait to hear about all the ideas you've come up with for the next phase. The valve cover hood scoop is definitely outside the box.....where you're the most comfortable.

Jim

[lavron]

When I started this forum in 2003 I never thought it would lead to so many guys I consider freinds now, thought we would just casually talk about Comets and help each other with locating rare parts, not that we would be friends. I cant tell you how much the cards and well wishes have meant to me during these days, I WAS A LITTLE BUMMED I could not get online and interact with anyone easily never stopped thinking of you guys.

I still FaCE A grimm prognosis but the Good Lord has promised to work a miricle in my life so I am believing him.

[lavron]

Mike! Great to see you back on line! With all the downtime you've had lately, I can't wait to hear about all the ideas you've come up with for the next phase. The valve cover hood scoop is definitely outside the box.....where you're the most comfortable.

Jim

Just have to try and remember all those good ideas now I know some were genus

[lavron]

Mike so great to hear you talk about that comet again! we all missed you & your comet adventures! will keep eye out for those V covers! been seeing a pair for a y block on ebay,with printed ''mercury'' on them,look cool but high priced!

Thanks I only need a right one, maybe I can find that for 1/2 the price, maybe there is an aftermarket that would work?

[popscomet]

So glad to hear from you MIKE,,,right or left ,they are the same,it'll read mercury either side !

[Joe Travers]

Thanks I only need a right one, maybe I can find that for 1/2 the price, maybe there is an aftermarket that would work?

If you are looking for Ram Air, this may cover a offset tri-power set-up and looks mean on a Comet!
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Ford-Mus ... 21%20x%205

JT

[tomb22]

Great to see you posting Mike. Glad to see your doing better.
tom

[comethead]

Glad you’re back Mike!!!
Stay strong for us and we’re all rooting for your full recovery.

Joe

[power band]

... so glad to see you posting again and returning with that sideways humor of yours we all appreciate .

... forTri Power or other hood clearance I humbly/highly recommend the iconic/signature FORD hood scoop - the Teardrop - Bubble. . Never 'Rat' looking and truly useful in clearance and proven hi-pressure zone intake at speed. With headers additionally helps cool engine bay after shutdown. I believe Crites or other may still make complete teardrop hoods for square body Comets.

Tri-Power '61 Comet has a JC Witless' teardrop bonded and bondo'd and the SC'd 74' Comerick' has it just screwed down 'trad style.


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have fun

( ...while building the 61, spent @ five years with Sloan-Kettering and that was @ six years ago, modern meds, family and faith can truly be miraculous)

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[fryedaddy]

Mike,thanks for the GREAT forum. get well soon,GOD BLESS

[Joe Travers]

Hey Mike!
Found the valve covers from a flipper trying to make a fast buck.
Have an idea, much more afFORDable and would give the low-rider a modern look.
How about a plain-Jane big block valve cover with this script pinned to the side? Eh?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154418509399?_ ... %3A2334524

JT

[lavron]

Thanks I only need a right one, maybe I can find that for 1/2 the price, maybe there is an aftermarket that would work?

If you are looking for Ram Air, this may cover a offset tri-power set-up and looks mean on a Comet!
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Ford-Mus ... 21%20x%205

JT

Joe I like those especially the price I have some Mercury Comet badges laying around here. My only concern is how tall they are but I guess if too tall I could modify them at that price

I will have to look back at JohnOs post on how he installed his hood ducting under the hood. I would also need some sort of plug for the front when parked to keep the birds and rodents out

I would think that is long and wide enough to clear any carbuerator setup I would have

Thanks for the link, I can always count on the guys at Comet Central
See Ya,
Mike

[lavron]

Thanks I only need a right one, maybe I can find that for 1/2 the price, maybe there is an aftermarket that would work?

If you are looking for Ram Air, this may cover a offset tri-power set-up and looks mean on a Comet!
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Ford-Mus ... 21%20x%205

JT

Joe I like those especially the price I have some Mercury Comet badges laying around here. My only concern is how tall they are but I guess if too tall I could modify them at that price

I will have to look back at JohnOs post on how he installed his hood ducting under the hood. I would also need some sort of plug for the front when parked to keep the birds and rodents out

I would think that is long and wide enough to clear any carbuerator setup I would have

Thanks for the link, I can always count on the guys at Comet Central
See Ya,
Mike

I guess I missed the 1 at the beginning So not super cheap I will have to look at some others

[lavron]

Miracles continue
The physical therapist was here yesterday and asked me what I wanted to do?
I told him I would really like to get in the truck if I could

So we walked up the hill to the shed with just the cane. I I stepped up on the running board of the truck and plopped myself down in the seat, therapist said he was surprised I did it so easily, so I got in and out a few times to prove it was not a fluke before walking back down the hill to the house. Then last evening I took a ride in the truck down to visit the neihbors had a good visit. next step is to actually drive the truck It is all amazing that 2 weeks ago I was wheelchair bound

See Ya,
Mike