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History 64/65 Comets old drag cars lets see pictures

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by apound, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. ClearSpot
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    Dale,
    The Japanese are going to really dig your car.They have some outstanding cars and bikes over there.Awesome shirts for the trip.Have a great time!
    Myron_
     
  2. ClearSpot
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  3. teddisnoke
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    Where on Earth did you dig this picture up??? Its beautiful!
     
  4. MikeD.
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    Hello all. I just wanted to thank anyone who had any part in letting A/FX Dave know I was out there. It is greatly appreciated.

    I am here a lot, mostly reading as I don't have a Comet...yet! I told my son I'll start squrelling money away to start my own project. The plan is a 65' restored to a replica of dads Goldfender.

    I also told my son that we'll pull it out of the garage and do burnouts in the drive to piss off the neighbors! I can't wait.

    Thanks again and I'll keep reading.

    Mike
     
  5. b.guggenmos
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    Mike. Welcome over here. This is a great Comet thread. You should tell these guy's the story about your Dad, the car and the reunion? We all like a feel good story especially if it involves a Comet! Brian
     
  6. 65COMET
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    Mike;welcome on board,this thread has a lot of great 64/65 Comet information! I left Dave a post to get over to Comet Central and how you were looking for information on the Beswick Comet,very happy for you and your Father!!! ROY.
     
  7. MikeD.
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    Well then thank you sir. I now know why you guys love your Comets! Screw the 67' 'Vette with a 427 in it being my favorite car... I'll take a 65' Comet with a 427 in it instead all day long! The Comet definently has the intimidation factor going for it when you look at it.

    With much thanks
    Mike
     
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  8. MikeD.
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    If it's okay that I may end up a little long winded I'll do it! Sorry A/FX Dave, I know that I've already made your eyes tired with my blabbering LOL. I mean he's my dad, I think it's cool and I'm proud of him.

    You guys are great and keep doing what your doing...it's inspiring.

    Mike
     
  9. ClearSpot
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    Dale,
    That pic came fresh from the A/FX Dave archives.I was graciously invited over.
    (Thank's Dave!)He has stacks of amazing photography.I wish I had taken a scanner with me! Will post some more pics soon.
    Myron_
     
  10. ClearSpot
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    Welcome MikeD.Good to hear of your plans to build a Goldfender replica.I hope you keep us posted! There is an enormous amount of knowledge with all the gentlemen here.
    Myron_
     
  11. Muttley
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    So do the rest of us. ;) Also, please post a picture or two of your headers/engine bay when you get a chance.
     
  12. ClearSpot
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    Sure Muttley.Here are some,I hope this is what your after.They're Dougs(DOU-D660YS) headers,recommended by Roy.A great fit.No complaints....the set of Hookers I had on my Cougar sat way lower than these.
     

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  13. 65COMET
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    Myron;I don't think I have EVER installed headers that fit so well!! I know they are not cheap,but you get what you pay for!!!I figure if Shelby could get over 300HP from a 289 back in 65 with tri-ys that they should work just fine on a street car today!!! ROY.
     
  14. knotttty
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  15. AFX DAVE
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    Knotttty;
    That the correct 5 bolt Bellhousing But that one can't be used for Drag Racing! You need a Lakewood 5 bolt Steel Belhouseing of which they don't make.
    Back in 1964 there was a RC heavy alum. Bellhousing that was in the Ford Race Parts Catolog. We had one back then, it's was gone years ago.
    That why you a 6 bolt Lakewood Bellhousing makes life much much easier when Drag Racing. ~~~~~~~AFX DAVE~~~~~~~
     
  16. teddisnoke
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    Roy- Thanks for keeping an eye out for me on this!! It means alot that we all do this stuff for each other! I ""think"" I may have a lead on a local guy who could use it for a resto-car... The 260 I mean. Thanks again!
     
  17. Muttley
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    Yep, was wondering how well they fit. Someday when I have some extra cash I'd like to get a pair for mine. Thanks for taking time to post the pictures.
     
  18. ClearSpot
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    Muttley,No problem at all.


    Another pic from AFX/Daves.

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  19. ec164
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    Myron that all looks good, I like the groove for header bolts and also the new avatar photo!!!! Nice looking car....Al
     
  20. Analog Dog
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    Yeah,I have a RC Industries bellhousing (1965 NHRA Approved) on my 64 Cyclone as does the Stroppe B/FX 64 Cyclone...
     

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  21. ec164
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    Hi All, Spent a couple fun hours with AFX Dave today and got to hear the B/FX rumble plus get my picture with it. I must say, I felt right at home in it:D.......Al
     

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  22. ClearSpot
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    Thats cool Al.I was invited over to Dave's last Friday and took some pics of Dave's Comet Headquarters I'd like to share as well.Had a blast!....Thank's again Dave.

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    Had to add a few of what's upstairs.If you are at all into Trains,this will blow your mind.These guy's are SERIOUS! Everything here is scratch built.Including the track!

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  23. 65COMET
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    Must be the LONG,COLD winters!!!I would not have the patience[or talent] to build that railroad!!!!Nice looking Comets too!!! ROY.
     
  24. SOHC427
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    Wow, that is a great collection, and set up. Very Nice stuff, Dave!

    Eric
     
  25. 65COMET
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    Dave;so what is going on with the 64 on the rack?It looks like a FE tucked in the engine bay! ROY.
     
  26. Analog Dog
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    Another shot of the Beswick A/FX Comet.
     

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  27. AFX DAVE
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    The 64 Comet on the rack! That is a K code Calanite that came out of Calif. a early model. It had all of the body modified the same way the 64 AFX Comets were done. All the Fiberglas body parts. Plexglass windows, a 12 pt molly cage,
    Body painted Red & White w/argent Bumpers, original AFX lift bars. The engine is a FE 427 Tunnel Port with Duel Plane 2-4V intake, it has a Steel Crank w/Hemi 392 Alum Rods, flat tapet cam w/shell lifters and off set alum rockers also not to forget the Jerico trans also with a compleat Mark Williams 31 spline axles and lightweight spool, pro gear, N-Case w/caps, 3 1/4 bearings & 5/8 wheel studs.
    That's it for now, just a money pit!!! ~~~~~~~AFX DAVE~~~~~~~
     
  28. 65COMET
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    Dave;are you building it to race?That sucker ought to run hard!!! ROY.
     
  29. AFX DAVE
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    Roy; I can't race those factory FX cars any more, that why I am building the AFX Type Comet, that was original built to run with NMCA in the P/N Class. That Ended a few years ago. I have a Grandson that is going to be 16 yrs old this month is going to get his drivers license, keep those Comets in the family.
    I want him to start with the 66 Red Comet. Roy that car has 2 pedals and only 467 ci with 2-4V and 31x 10 1/2 W on the rear all Mark Williams. Milan has a High School Nationals in the spring. He has to start off slow for now. ~~~~~~~AFX Dave~~~~~~~
     
  30. b.guggenmos
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    Dave. I hope your Grandson knows how special those cars are? He is very lucky. You are smart to start him out slow. I started in a 70 Torino with a 351C 4 speed in high school. I thought a low 15 was really fast then.

    I remember a story up here in Seattle where a guy put his kid in a 9 second car for the high school drags. It did not end well. Brian
     

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