I've noticed there are quite a few big motor fans on this site so here's a question. In progress (slowly) of dropping a 351C/toploader into my 65 Falcon HT, and I'm trying to decide the direction to take on my 64 Comet. Nothing against the SBF, but I like my rides to be a little different. Was drooling over a 2x4 427 in a friends car yesterday and I think the FE is the way I need to go. While building the 65 I'm in the "parts gathering" mode on my 64, so thoughts on an FE install? I know towers would have to be notched, probably some tunnel work (definitely if a C6), etc but I would some to see some installed pics to get me motivated. So, any pics? pointers? General advice? Thanks in advance.
Dan
64 Hardtop - decisions, decisions
Re: 64 Hardtop - decisions, decisions
I offer only advice - have fun with it - sounds like a cool project )
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Re: 64 Hardtop - decisions, decisions
Crites Restorations makes an install kit for a FE,or you can do it yourself.YES,the towers need to be notched to make room for headers and you will need to fabricate motor mounts.There are quite a few 64/65 Comets and Falcons running around with FEs in them!! Not sure if 'Falconred' or 'Mercuryjunky' have build shots on here,but they both have FE powered Comets. ROY.
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Re: 64 Hardtop - decisions, decisions
Check out this thread. Lots of great build pictures.
http://www.cometcentral.com/forum/viewt ... f=9&t=1274
http://www.cometcentral.com/forum/viewt ... f=9&t=1274
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Larry;GOOD GRIEF,how did I forget Steve's build!!! Really shows EVERYTHING!!! ROY.
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I don't know, maybe old age!CALIFORNIA CALIENTE wrote:Larry;GOOD GRIEF,how did I forget Steve's build!!! Really shows EVERYTHING!!! ROY.
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Re: 64 Hardtop - decisions, decisions
All - Thanks for the input and the link to that beautiful 65! Looks like its time to start looking for parts . . .