Taps 64 Comet Build!

[IrishTap]

Alright Guys
Here we Go!

Phase one- Getting her back on the road so i can enjoy her while i do some body work.
She was running solid when i got here but driving her home i realized there were almost no brakes(lucky i live around the corner) after further inspection The front was converted to disc, the old single well master was still installed and the lines to the rear drums were capped off half way so not working. Thus started the chain reaction that has may garage filled with control arms springs swaybar link kits drums shoes etc. Leaf springs come today ( Question on the leafs?(not my terrible hockey team im well aware of their issues) Are the dampeners necessary? It seems there is a bushing in mine that doesn't seem to come with the dampeners online also it looks like most people don't reinstall them in the videdo's i see, any insight?) anyways i digress

I cleaned up everything i am keeping an repainted with rust-oleum flat black
and then bought all new suspension and brakes etc
I went stock for now i figure it gets me back on the road while i fix up the body and enjoy the vehicle, i will revisit building a custom monster down the road.
Had a helluva time getting u bolts for the rear axle i'm hoping the ones i ordered from i think summit will work

I installed new rad and thermostat/housing and gasket
got a new brake master and going to run all new lines
New MATCHING keys for ignition and doors lol different for trunk
Ordered new mirror got the wrong one working on that
got new ashtray for rear and dome light and window trim
Oh and cleaned up the undercarriage as much as i can before i start doing major body work(its pretty solid)and painted the entire under flat black

Now i wait on the leafs and id i need to worry about dampeners?
Everything is prepped and ready to install

working on pics now
Be patient i'm trying to figure it out lol

Tap

[IrishTap]

Im not sure if this will work


https://postimg.cc/gallery/fTjWsP3

[Boss/Cyclone]

That thing looks great, very clean body.

[SASSY]

Cool! Great cruiser. A little exhaust note, wheels? and look at me now!
I would like a sedan ,3 on the tree but,,,,, I know I would be driving it all the time.

[pfleuret]

Very nice looking car!

[Joe Travers]

Nice cruiser

Joe

[Jims65cyclone]

She looks to be in good shape. Looking forward to following your build. Where are you located?

Jim

[StPro]

Nice!

[IrishTap]

I am located in Mobile Al.

Okay so i am posting some leaf spring pics i have a question. Obviously the old ones are off something else or convertible as far as i can tell, did that dampener only come on the5 springs do i need to get new ones? or can i go without?

I also ordered the shop manual but it has not arrived yet, is there a page or thread where i can find the torque specifications for the front suspension components?

Thanks in advance

Tap

pics have been uploaded to build gallery

[Jims65cyclone]

See if it's in here.
http://falconfaq.dyndns.org/display1.ph ... Page=front

Jim

[IrishTap]

okay i need some direction, i installed a spring on drivers side and was having issues getting the passanger side. i installed exactly how i removed but now looking at the shop manual it appears the spring seats might have been installed backwards? is that possible? cant find any pics except my before shots, the shop manual drawing im sure i cant trust either. have pics on the side installed and before i will upload to the build page.

dont want to mess this up

thanks

[IrishTap]

these saddles are slightly larger but its what all the distributors list. Anyone delt with this before?

edit. I got an explanation from cjs about the saddles and arms that these are correct and the confusion is just the look of the original and aftermarket so hopefully they are correct.

Also update springs and front suspension are in all except drivers side outer tie rod which i cant seem to find a match even when cross referencing the part number all of the local stores still get the wrong one every time so i got 3 more coming at 5 pm hopefully one will work, wish i knew exactly what was changed in the front end, however small and annoying the hiccup i will overcome it lol

forward progresss