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A/FX
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Comet outing

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My automotive interests vary quite a bit, besides my Comet I also have interest in European classic cars. (Also Microcars and vintage motorcycles)I am a charter member of a group called FuelFed, periodically the group hosts events that are called “Coffee & Classics”, which limits attendance to vintage European vehicles. Once or twice a year they host an event called “The Open” where the members can display there “other” vehicles. This past Sunday the “Open” event was in Lake Forest Illinois, a Northern suburb of Chicago.
I decided to shake up the troops and drive the Cyclone there for the event. Among the Porsche’s, Ferrari’s, Alpha’s, and other European iron I parked the Cyclone, it stood out and quite a few other car owners were interested in what is was and how it was modified.
This upcoming weekend I will be driving the Cyclone to DesMoines Iowa for the GoodGuys Heartland Nationals, it will be the longest drive for the car since I finished the build. Des Moines is about a 300 mile drive from downtown Franksville Wisconsin.
Here are a couple of pictures taken at the FuelFed event before it became crowded:
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Looks GREAT! First pics of it that I have seen since completed, love the color. I almost made plans for the Goodguys won't work out. Ever consider the Street Machine Nationals in Saint Paul. July 16th-18th? I will be there.
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Thanks for the pics, Jim! The first from different angles I've seen. Front quarter is my least favorite. The side and rear is what they see when you pass. Love the plate as well. Who do you love? Happy Trails :D

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CosmicComets wrote:
Mon Jun 28, 2021 5:59 pm
Looks GREAT! First pics of it that I have seen since completed, love the color. I almost made plans for the Goodguys won't work out. Ever consider the Street Machine Nationals in Saint Paul. July 16th-18th? I will be there.
Thanks Cary,
I had not heard about the SMN’s in St. Paul, at this point I am not planning to attend.
Not sure what other events I might do yet this season, I may just stay in this area.
Good to hear from you!
Jim
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Joe Travers wrote:
Mon Jun 28, 2021 6:05 pm
Thanks for the pics, Jim! The first from different angles I've seen. Front quarter is my least favorite. The side and rear is what they see when you pass. Love the plate as well. Who do you love? Happy Trails :D

Joe
Thanks Joe,
I thought that I had posted some other pictures here in the past, or maybe not.
The plate took a while to pick, most who see it think it is because the car is silver and it may be quick. Actually the term “Quick Silver” is by definition the element “Mercury”.
(According to Websters dictionary)
Regards
Jim
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Jim, That is one bad a$$ looking 64. You did a great job on it.
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loman wrote:
Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:42 pm
Jim, That is one bad a$$ looking 64. You did a great job on it.
Thank you!
I appreciate the compliment.
Jim
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Your car is beautifully done. The license plate is sending a message but even better after you explained it. Masterfully obscure. Your car makes me glad I have my 65 Cyclone. Cheers ----------
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