History 64/65 Comets old drag cars lets see pictures

Analog Dog, the absence of bodyside trim is the first telltale it is a Cyclone.

 

Lack of side trim is a big clue! All the Factory 64s started out as Calientes,Cyclone were not out yet!It is a nice looking Tribute though! ROY.

 

Even the Calientes had the Satin Black around the tail panel, it is a nice looking car though. Seems as though I've saw it before somewhere, a Magazine maybe, or one of my thousands of searches for 64 Comets?........Al

 

Joe Orlando was one of the best drag race drivers around....he drove for jan.-cen in a 1940 Willy's....then drove for cerullo motors AFX 65 comet.."go where the action is"....he also frequented my dads Tire store on Broadway+Aurora in Lancaster in his street car a 1965 ford falcon w/427 and straight axle!

 

I can’t speak for Roy, but there is Cyclone Flags on the fender. Ryan

 

Ryan;which Comet are you talking about? ROY.

 

1964 Afx Comets under construction at DST. Len

1964 Comets under construction at DST. Len

 

Hello All, Just thought I'd show a couple pictures of my car I took today while I had it pushed outside, getting close to a complete car and then can concentrate on the drive-train..............Al

 

Thanks much, only glass hood and deck-lid, wanted good fit with less work, I did acid dip doors and fenders though! Is TN body, OEM sheet metal and trunk floor, had one piece floor pans installed though...............Al

 

Thanks Tommy, I must say I had to look up swoopy, but your right and hope it is fast.............Al

 

For us WHOSYOURS from Indy that means looks fast just sittin' thar'

 

Al;any news on the FE? COMET is looking good! ROY.

 

Are the front wheels Radirs?

 

Roy Hope and I say Hope to have it done by May!!

No not Radirs!, they are made by Hole Shot. Much shiner just need cleaned from all the warm cold cycles the last couple years...............Al

 

Al, Comet is looking great!

 

Thanks Myron, hope to be somewhere you are this summer and we can get a side by shot to post on here.........Al

 

These were taken at Milan Dragway around 1985.

 

...more from Milan

 

Great bunch of pictures!! I do not think I have ever seen that G/S 65 Cyclone!! ROY.

 

I think your close on that date, I was down there (Milan) for Super Ford often..........Al

 

Is that a Crites hood ?It looks taller than a Crites. Love the wheels

 

They look simular to the ones in post #8242

 

Thanks K.Wyson Yes Crites with a 3 inch modification. Wheels are by Hole Shot, look similar to the old school wheels but are aluminum and much lighter..............Al

 

Who made the front wheels on the Comet in post 8242? They don't look like Radirs....

 

Possibly Fenton, or Hurst....is my guess. Sears had their own version of that style too.

 

If anyone is interested in this car please PM me. I can't keep everything that I find. I try and pass on the ones that need to be saved from the crusher. 6 cyl, automatic trans.

 

Let's get this thing started again

video of 64 AFX on "Muscle car of the week"

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