History 64/65 Comets old drag cars lets see pictures

I'll be there the whole week, Roy. You going to come up?

 

This is probably a 20 year old picture of my blue Cyclone and my friend Stan's white Cyclone. Both 4 speed cars and we both still own them. Stan,s car just hit the track this year for the first time in over 10 years. It is an aluminum headed 289 and he put in a Mustang II front suspension recently. Brian

 

A few more found across the interweb.Sorry if the McCoy had already been posted.

 

ClearSpot;that is a clean 64 road racer!!! ROY.

 

Where did everbody go? It has been quiet on this thread for a while!!! Ken,Dale,Roger,HELLO!!! ROY.

 

Hey, I live in Cambridge, I met Grumpy a few years back when I lived in PA. One of my neighbors was running a gasser. He was friends with Grumpy and he wrenched on the car with him.

 

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Here are some new ones (click the pic's)

 

LATE NIGHT COMET TV

How about Steve "the Sniper" McBlane getting his first win of the season out at MIR.

Great Job Steve

 

How about Jay Zolko giving Dick Estevez A run for his money.

 

Ed Youman and Jay Zolko Dueling. Man those Comets are awesome.

 

Ken;great videos!!! Those 422 guys flat haul ass!!!! Have you got you 64 back together yet? ROY.

 

SIX GUN;that 6 popper sounds wicked!!! Your Comet looks good runnin down the track!! ROY.

 

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Here is some photos I found from the event.

 

Jody;I see you put wheelie bars on the Fairlane,too bad you can't get a small tire to hook!!!!! I read your post and saw the photos over on the FE Forum,you've got the car FLYING!!!! ROY.

 

Got the Comet saved today. Maybe back on the strip one day.

 

Same car in the 60s, 3 months ago, and today. Glad it's on the way back.

 

apound;WOW,glad to see you were able to finally get that Comet.It looks to be complete and fairly straight.What are your plans for it? ROY.

 

The Rocket's semi-officially DONE!!! Just came in from the garage, after all wiring, seats, harnesses, and all the little minutia! Now, if only the weather'll clear up for a seat belt pass!!!

 

Roy,
Yes I'm glad to finally have it rescued. This Comet still belongs to the man in the first picture who raced it back in the 60s. He had 3 Comet drag cars and I bought the other 2 of them from him 2 years ago. He may want us to build it for him but not sure yet. He is almost 80 now and that would really be cool. We just helped him get his car back.

 

Man those are great pics...

 

apound;that would be a great project and a tribute to the original owner.Are the other two finished?It is amazing that all three are still around. ROY.

 

Dale;looks like you may have to wait one more day for the "seat belt test"!!!Any new pictures? ROY.

 

Yes I would love to build it for him. He is a super guy and can go on for hours about drag racing in southern California in the 50s 60s and early 70s before he moved back to Texas. The other cars are not done though I do have them stored inside now. I've been busy with the 65 Fairlane Les Ritchey car that I also got from him. The Comets are next. I need to get the other 2 out and post a picture of all 3 together.

 

apound;I forgot about the 65 Fairlane.You have enough projects for a lifetime!!The picture of all 3 would be cool!! ROY.

 

I have not posted any photos of my car until now. I have just enjoyed all the pictures and stories form you guys of my favorite car. I have been trying to fined out more info on my car but it has been tuff. Keep the pictures coming! Ryan

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showmanwi;your Cyclone has to be one of the cleanest ever!!! They weren't that nice new!! Most Cyclones would have had the chrome wheel look hubcaps,but I think the "poverty" caps are KOOL!! ROY.

 

Showmanwi,

Thanx for finally posting pics of your car here,It's outstanding.This is the car that gave me '65COMET ON THE BRAIN! I used to work with Gary here in Mi.until he retired.If I can findout anymore info on it,I'll be sure and send it your way.
Let me know if you get tired of it.Once I sell the Cougar,I'll be lookin for one.

 

That is a GORGEOUS Comet! I too, like the poverty/dog dish hub caps.

 

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