1963 Comet 260V8 / Merc-o-matic SWAP to 289V8 / C4

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1963 Comet 260V8 / Merc-o-matic SWAP to 289V8 / C4

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If Mercury wanted a 289 / C4 package in '63, this would be how it's done...
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Re: 1963 Comet 260V8 / Merc-o-matic SWAP to 289V8 / C4

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Nice 8)

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Re: 1963 Comet 260V8 / Merc-o-matic SWAP to 289V8 / C4

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Nice work! And the body-color engine bay really sets it off. :wink:

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Re: 1963 Comet 260V8 / Merc-o-matic SWAP to 289V8 / C4

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Very nice. Looks great
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Re: 1963 Comet 260V8 / Merc-o-matic SWAP to 289V8 / C4

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That is really really nice. I even like the Comet creeper! I think I need one of those.
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Re: 1963 Comet 260V8 / Merc-o-matic SWAP to 289V8 / C4

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I really like the all the fine detail work! It can be a challenge just to make SBF plug wires fall into any decent looking order. Great job! Cary
65 Cyclone 460W, C4, trans brake, CalTracs
64 Cyclone (son's) 408W 8 stack EFI 6speed, Winters qc rear
64 Cyclone (son's)347, 4speed, mini tubbed 9"
1965 Caliente, 289, 4 speed, buckets, 51k miles
1969 428 CJ coupe (son's)
1965 Cyclone, tube chassis, 514bbf, glide w/brake

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