63 Convertible s22 build help
63 Convertible s22 build help
Hi all. Very excited to be back.
Last I was here, I had just gotten the Comet.
Its a project that I had wanted for a while.
I bought a started project, which I know can be difficult as it was already partly disassembled and I was not the one that did it.
I sent to a painter and he had it for months and months longer than he was supposed to. (plus was 12 hrs away)
Anyway...
I am trying to reassemble where everything is supposed to go. I am doing a pretty good job. Lots of searching online pics. Trying to do as much as possible without having to ask for help.
I am really hoping that I can start posting some questions about what some things are.
I am really excited to get her back on the road.
I think she's gonna look real nice
Last I was here, I had just gotten the Comet.
Its a project that I had wanted for a while.
I bought a started project, which I know can be difficult as it was already partly disassembled and I was not the one that did it.
I sent to a painter and he had it for months and months longer than he was supposed to. (plus was 12 hrs away)
Anyway...
I am trying to reassemble where everything is supposed to go. I am doing a pretty good job. Lots of searching online pics. Trying to do as much as possible without having to ask for help.
I am really hoping that I can start posting some questions about what some things are.
I am really excited to get her back on the road.
I think she's gonna look real nice
Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Well, welcome back!
Looking forward to pictures ofyour reassembly.
Fred
Looking forward to pictures ofyour reassembly.
Fred
- Joe Travers
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Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Sounds really cool.
The 1963 Supplement Shop Manual is a HUGE help. Got me out of a jam a couple of times.
JT
The 1963 Supplement Shop Manual is a HUGE help. Got me out of a jam a couple of times.
JT
Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Thanks for the reply's. I'll start posting up some pics from the process.
I bought the cd computer version of the shop manual. Seems like a waste of money as it is impossible to figure out how to load it up.
At least it is on my comp
I bought the cd computer version of the shop manual. Seems like a waste of money as it is impossible to figure out how to load it up.
At least it is on my comp
Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Here bookmark or add this to favorites,it has several manuals 60 -64, that are easy to use plus wiring diagrams & another one , cant remember,,, carbs or something;
http://falconfaq.dyndns.org/
- Jims65cyclone
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Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help
First day picking her up from the hauler
At Home
Just Sandblasted
Primered
Nice floorpans
Engine in
Putting back together
Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help
WOW!
1964 Comet Caliente Convertible
30,000 miles on our rebuild
All Comets start out as dreams...
Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help
As others have said, WOW.
The shot of the interior the dash looks like maybe a mod or is it just paper?
Fred
The shot of the interior the dash looks like maybe a mod or is it just paper?
Fred
- Joe Travers
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Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Cool car
JT
JT
- Jims65cyclone
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Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Thanks for all the nice comments. I can't wait to get her finished.
So, I have the 260 Ford in her. It had the generator installed.
Should I go back to it, or swap in an alternator?
Pros and cons?
So, I have the 260 Ford in her. It had the generator installed.
Should I go back to it, or swap in an alternator?
Pros and cons?
Re: 63 Convertible s22 build help
Generator:
pros: you already have one. it works fine. looks cool. You get Pops and my respect
cons: can't run a 1000 watt stereo system with subwoofer and a powered Yedi at the same time.
But seriously, I think they can both fail in the same ways. Gen can't drive a bunch of electronic accessories, but it's a Comet, so whatchagonnahave? I can say that if your generator dies while your on a long road trip, you're not likely to find a replacement at AutoZone, etc. So I carry one in the trunk after that happened.
pros: you already have one. it works fine. looks cool. You get Pops and my respect
cons: can't run a 1000 watt stereo system with subwoofer and a powered Yedi at the same time.
But seriously, I think they can both fail in the same ways. Gen can't drive a bunch of electronic accessories, but it's a Comet, so whatchagonnahave? I can say that if your generator dies while your on a long road trip, you're not likely to find a replacement at AutoZone, etc. So I carry one in the trunk after that happened.
1964 Comet Caliente Convertible
30,000 miles on our rebuild
All Comets start out as dreams...