Hello, I am new to the group i just picked up a 1966 comet and excited to learn more about them. as I currently own fox body mustangs. I will be asking a lot of questions in the future.
Thanks in advance.
Rich
1966 mercury comet
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rfranklin1029
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Re: 1966 mercury comet
Welcome to the forum Rich.
Nobody here minds questions and you will most times get the answer you are looking for.
See Ya,
Mike
Nobody here minds questions and you will most times get the answer you are looking for.
See Ya,
Mike
Re: 1966 mercury comet
Welcome!
Nice to see pics right off the get go.
Looks pretty nice, what are your plans for the car?
Fred
Nice to see pics right off the get go.
Looks pretty nice, what are your plans for the car?
Fred
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about
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Lip Ripper
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Re: 1966 mercury comet
Nice! I just happen to have one too.
Stacey
Stacey
66 Cyclone GT; 245/60R15's on 15x8's and 215/70R15's on 15x7 Magnum's.
There's nothing like the sound of a pushrod V8 singing at the top of her lung's.
There's nothing like the sound of a pushrod V8 singing at the top of her lung's.
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rfranklin1029
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Re: 1966 mercury comet
I want to leave it like it is for now. just touch up some of the paint, need to replace all front end parts all new parts came with the car. has a 302 in it and is badged as a cyclone from previous owner. I need to find a good source for parts? need a new dash pad. any places you know that might have parts for this would be helpful.SASSY wrote:Welcome!
Nice to see pics right off the get go.
Looks pretty nice, what are your plans for the car?
Fred
Thanks Rich
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Sorry can't help with sources, maybe Stacey will pop back in.
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about
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Re: 1966 mercury comet
Welcome aboard! 
There are a good many sources for parts, depending on what you need. Here are a few. Stacey (Lip Ripper) may know of some better ones for 66's.
https://www.macsautoparts.com
https://www.dearbornclassics.com
https://www.autokrafters.com
https://www.dennis-carpenter.com
https://www.parts123.com
https://www.rearcounter.com
And there are others. Good luck!
Jim
There are a good many sources for parts, depending on what you need. Here are a few. Stacey (Lip Ripper) may know of some better ones for 66's.https://www.macsautoparts.com
https://www.dearbornclassics.com
https://www.autokrafters.com
https://www.dennis-carpenter.com
https://www.parts123.com
https://www.rearcounter.com
And there are others. Good luck!
Jim
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Lip Ripper
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Re: 1966 mercury comet
You'll have to have your dash repaired. Just Dashes is the only place I know of. It ain't cheap but it will be right. Mine has been finished for a decade now and still looks new. Last price I saw was around $1300.
The mechanicals are the same as Fairlane so no problems there.
It look like Cyclone badges on the front fender and a Caliente coral moulding between the tail lights. Your door tag should tell the story on the car.
Stacey
The mechanicals are the same as Fairlane so no problems there.
It look like Cyclone badges on the front fender and a Caliente coral moulding between the tail lights. Your door tag should tell the story on the car.
Stacey
66 Cyclone GT; 245/60R15's on 15x8's and 215/70R15's on 15x7 Magnum's.
There's nothing like the sound of a pushrod V8 singing at the top of her lung's.
There's nothing like the sound of a pushrod V8 singing at the top of her lung's.
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rfranklin1029
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Re: 1966 mercury comet
Thanks JimJims65cyclone wrote:Welcome aboard!
https://www.macsautoparts.com
https://www.dearbornclassics.com
https://www.autokrafters.com
https://www.dennis-carpenter.com
https://www.parts123.com
https://www.rearcounter.com
And there are others. Good luck!
Jim
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rfranklin1029
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Re: 1966 mercury comet
Yes its badged as a cyclone but is not. thanks for the advice i did see just dashes on a site i found. sry about the late reply work is crazy busyLip Ripper wrote:You'll have to have your dash repaired. Just Dashes is the only place I know of. It ain't cheap but it will be right. Mine has been finished for a decade now and still looks new. Last price I saw was around $1300.
The mechanicals are the same as Fairlane so no problems there.
It look like Cyclone badges on the front fender and a Caliente coral moulding between the tail lights. Your door tag should tell the story on the car.
Stacey