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Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 8:53 pm
by Red Lehr
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 4:54 am
by Red Lehr
I wanted to share a quick update.. I had to replace the tail panel that sits behind the bumper with new sheet metal. Getting the frame tied in with the rear sheet metal.
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:26 am
by Groover
Dang, Red. You are a welding fool! Keep it up and keep posting.
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:30 am
by Red Lehr
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 1:44 am
by smithhe
Did you fabricate those rear quarter panels yourself?? they look awesome! I need a pair of those made bad.
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:52 am
by Red Lehr
smithhe wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 1:44 am
Did you fabricate those rear quarter panels yourself?? they look awesome! I need a pair of those made bad.
Yes I did fab those rear quarter panels or I should say , I'm in the process LOL . I have to make a panel from the drivers door to the bumper. I am making the panel in three pieces then I will weld them together into one panel then weld the panel on. It just takes time, practice, and patience and a few good tools
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:14 pm
by Red Lehr
Still work'n... slow but sure. I fabbed up a couple of engine mount perches which might be a little overkill ,LOL
The trans crossmember was fabbed and now on to the firewall.
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Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:43 pm
by lavron
Keep it up Red, I always enjoy looking at your updates and the work you do I am impressed
Red Lehr wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:52 am
It just takes time, practice, and patience and a few good tools
I wish I had some good tools, oh well
Looking forward to more.
See Ya,
Mike
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 6:11 pm
by Red Lehr
thank you Mike much appreciated. I just wish I had more time to work on it but I guess that's what retirement is for! LOL having just a few good tools does help oh, I figured if a good fabricator needs good tools, a crappy beginner like me sure as hell needs a good tools!
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:03 am
by Red Lehr
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With the firewall out the mocking up begins. Unfortunately the 427 engine will sit higher so the clutch fork for the 4 speed toploader will not fit using the original clutch/brake pedals. I will use a hydraulic clutch to save space....The firewall will be hand fabbed as will the floors.[attachment=3]firewall 2.jpeg
Also had to replace one of the rusted inner wall panels.
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:28 am
by SASSY
Thanks for the update!
I very much enjoy seeing the fabbing ,, great build!
Fred
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 12:41 pm
by Red Lehr
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Pics of the fire wall I fabbed for the 64 Comet. I had to move the engine back a little further than expected so I needed room in the fire wall for the starter area of the bell housing. I built a small corner housing for the starter, now we have room ! We will be putting a Ford 427 in this rascal.
Much more to come.....
Red
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 3:59 pm
by Joe Travers
Just catching your thread, Red. Dude.......
A 3X2 427???
I dreamed of hacking my Cyclone many years ago to do what you are doing now. It was only a dream.
Pretty wild seeing someone else pulling it off. It's a kick for me to see this
Keep on keeping on!
Joe
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:51 pm
by Red Lehr
Hello Joe !,
The 3x2 set up is just an intake I used to mock up the engine. The 427 will have a dual quad tunnel wedge intake. Stay posted, more to come...
Red
Re: My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:45 pm
by Joe Travers
Red Lehr wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:51 pm
The 3x2 set up is just an intake I used to mock up the engine. The 427 will have a dual quad tunnel wedge intake. Stay posted, more to come...
I figured as such. Would love to visit your shop. Lots of great old pieces. Don't break anything!!!
Joe