64/65 Comets old drag cars lets see pictures

[choppednslammed]

Just a little more progress pics on my '64 . Some before and after pics of the passenger side torque box. Now onto the passenger front floor ,which will be a much easier fix than the boxes.... its on its way !!!!!!... anyone know of a decent running 289 close to pittsburgh PA shoot me a pm this is a budget build for now but seeing a motor on a stand will be alot of motivation.... Jim

[SMITH&WELSH]

I tried to buy this car about 4-5 yrs. ago.It had a 4barrel on it then.Was a nice car then
looks like its had a full resto on it now.My big hold up on it then was that in could not find out what dealer that it came from new. The Spence Ford car

[65COMET]

Jim;nice work on those torque boxes,probably stronger than new!!! I have got to built some as my wagon was a 6,auto,so it never had them.I have already patched the floors,if I had been smart I would have just installed full pans!!!How is the rest of the car? ROY.

[57 300]

Forgive me if this picture has been posted,but the fact it has John Hagen with Dyno Don and Arnie B.is pretty cool.Said to have been at Minnesota Dragways.

[Troublemaker427]

The world's most over restored car ever.....

Originally Posted by mercuryjunky

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=SC0511-113646

Lot F206.1 1965 Mercury A/FX Super Cyclone Dyno Don Nicholson
427 CI SOHC, 4-Speed

HIGHLIGHTS


- Original Lincoln Mercury sale agreement Dec. 1, 1964
- Confirmation letter to Nicholson dated Jan. 2, 1965
- Original Lloyd's of London spectator liability insurance policy for Dyno Don Nicholson
- Extensive original documentation from Lincoln Mercury race division of Ford on the build specs for this vehicle
- Feature article in April 1965 Hot Rod Magazine
- Approval letter from Dyno Don to Richard Bridges concerning lettering the car during restoration
- Impeccably restored as delivered to Dyno Don in 1965
- Awarded Meadowbook Concours d'Elegance Aug. 2, 2009
- Lightweight fiberglass fenders, hood, doors, bumpers, trunk lid and bucket seats
- SOHC Cammer 427 CI engine
- Dual quad carburetors, 4-speed transmission
- 9 inch rear end with traction bars and air bags
- Plexiglas windshield and side glass
- Aluminum door hinges
- Sold on Bill of Sale

HIGHLIGHTS


- Original Lincoln Mercury sale agreement Dec. 1, 1964
- Confirmation letter to Nicholson dated Jan. 2, 1965
- Original Lloyd's of London spectator liability insurance policy for Dyno Don Nicholson
- Extensive original documentation from Lincoln Mercury race division of Ford on the build specs for this vehicle
- Feature article in April 1965 Hot Rod Magazine
- Approval letter from Dyno Don to Richard Bridges concerning lettering the car during restoration
- Impeccably restored as delivered to Dyno Don in 1965
- Awarded Meadowbook Concours d'Elegance Aug. 2, 2009
- Lightweight fiberglass fenders, hood, doors, bumpers, trunk lid and bucket seats
- SOHC Cammer 427 CI engine
- Dual quad carburetors, 4-speed transmission
- 9 inch rear end with traction bars and air bags
- Plexiglas windshield and side glass
- Aluminum door hinges
- Sold on Bill of Sale

[65COMET]

Jody;I agree!!!! ROY.

[SOHC427]

Jody, and Roy.... I agree, but I think I could still find space in my garage for it, too.
At least I'd have a finished car, then!
Eric

[Analog Dog]

"Over restored"....meaning not original? Kinda like the M/T T-Bolt?

[65COMET]

Eric;go harvest some money from Ken's money tree!!! Then you would have a running cammer and a Comet,PERFECT,two birds with one purchase!!!!! Steve;like so many other "restored" original cars!!! ROY.

[Analog Dog]

I actually like the "Cyanide" Comet more than the "Dyno" Comet.

[mercuryjunky]

I really like that Cyanide B/FX Cyclone also.

[mercuryjunky]

Originally Posted by 65COMET

Eric;go harvest some money from Ken's money tree!!! Then you would have a running cammer and a Comet,PERFECT,two birds with one purchase!!!!! Steve;like so many other "restored" original cars!!! ROY.

Roy

That tree looks like Dead branch not a leaf on it. Am I suppose to pee on it, like in the worlds fastest indian movie. Which I highly recomend to watch if you havent watched it. awesome movie, even has a 63 merc wagon hauling ass down the salt flats.

[choppednslammed]

Roy,
Thanks for the compliment !! rest of the car is pretty good for a PA car i still have the core support to swap out then the very bottoms of the quarters and trunk extensions....Dumb question should i start a build thread on this thing or update it on this one,I dont wanna hijack a thread ...Jim

[65COMET]

Jim;I think a build thread would be cool.That way other people that may not follow this thread may take a look at a build thread.The picture in your avatar looks like a clean 64,guess looks are deceiving!!! ROY.

[Merritt]

I believe the Spence Ford B/FX Comet was originaly purchased new by Mayo Motors. Mayo Motors was a Mercury dealership in Trexlertown, PA, just west of Allentown. The car was still sitting in front of the dealership for sale in early '69 when I got out of the service, could have bought it for about $3,000. Couldn't afford it then.

Saw the car run at Vargo Dragway. This is the Comet that made me a Comet fan for life.

I would like to get pictures of my Comet on the website but can't seem to be able to make it work.

I'll try again.

[Falconred]

Originally Posted by Troublemaker427

The world's most over restored car ever.....

To each his own.........

[SMITH&WELSH]

Merritt
You have a Priv. message

[Troublemaker427]

Yup and facts are facts.

Originally Posted by Falconred

To each his own.........

[SOUTHCROSS]

I have long lost the photos of my old 65 Comet rag top.It ran M/Stock Formula 2 in the old AHRA at Motor City Dragway. I would go to an NHRA track and the same setup it ran E/Gas. AHRA was a little more liberal with their rules.
I agree that those year Comets made good looking race cars. The small fenderwells made slicks hard to fit my J.C. Penny slicks.Remember when Sears and J.C. Penny sold speed equipment?
Mine had a factory 289 hi-po 4 speed.

[dscomet]

here is a picture of daves bfx comet it is not painted red