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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. I'll keep a lookout here in SW Oregon and on the FEForum.

    Retired from Lake Orion Michigan and Moved to Oregon in 2003. Dragged this with me. Off the road since 1972.
     

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  2. loudbang
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    Johnny_Steele posted this today in the drag cars in motion thread

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  3. 65COMET
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    Chrisman's COMET!! Started life as a 64,got new body panels when the 65s came out!! I had not seen that picture until now!! ROY.
     
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    Johnny_Steele is on a roll a BUNCH of clear big photos never seen before posted over the past 3-4 days in the drag cars in motion thread.
     
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  5. Hey that's a big move....thanks for keeping an eye out for me
     
  6. Thanks for sharing, great shot.

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  7. From drag cars in motion thread, never seen this shot before[​IMG]


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  8. loudbang
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    Hummmmmmmmm car looks familiar, wonder what happened to Mercury junkie????????


    Nov 1964 Super Stock & Drag illustrated mag cover


    Nov 1964 Super Stock & Drag illustrated mag cover.JPG
     
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  9. loudbang
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    Caption says "Fran Hernandez" but looks like Sachs& sons comet, is Fran the driver?

    Caption says Fran Hernandez but looks like Sachs& sons comet 1.JPG

    Again caption says Fran is the driver?


    Caption says Fran Hernandez but looks like Sachs& sons comet this one says driver 2.JPG
     
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  10. That's the Chrisman 64' car and Jack Chrisman is the Driver. Fran Hernandez worked for Mercury and hired Chrisman.

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  11. 65COMET
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    Ken,Mercury Junkie has been ass deep in restoration of the Kens&Leslie 67 COMET Funny Car!! ROY.
     
  12. Muttley
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    Great photo, too bad someone ruined it with that "gettyimages" logo. :mad:
     
  13. Just a quick 1 minute fix using a free web program. Not perfect but OK
     

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  14. ClearSpot
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    loveoftiki, I agree with these guys. Too much for that car. I see it more like a clean trade with no cash! Your truck has a ton of character IMO. Keep watching ads,forums,auctions online and doing the homework. I spent 2 years looking before I found mine. I will keep an eye out for you,I'm in Dearborn.

    Myron_
     
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    Looks very good to my old eyes
     
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  16. Thanks Myron....wanna trade haha.....loved your car since the first time I saw it.
     
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  17. On eBay right now.....
     

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  18. loudbang
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    One year too late but great photos

    April 1966 hot rod cover


    April 1966 hot rod cover.JPG


    Jack Christman comet during build


    Jack Christman comet during build.JPG


    After the crash

    Jack Christman comet after the crash.JPG
     
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    At least Jack was smiling! Could have been real bad!! ROY.
     
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  20. DDDenny
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    I'm sure its been posted before but who can argue with a drag racing station wagon!

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  23. 65COMET
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    Mike;it is a 64,so the clown did not even know what he has!!Looks butchered anyway!! Glad you passed on it!! ROY.
     
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  26. loudbang
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    Must be something in the air LOL just found these.

    The man with his comet Ronnie Sox

    Ronnie Sox Comet.jpg


    Sachs & Sons Comet burning the tires off


    Sachs & Sons Comet.jpg
     
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  29. 65COMET
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    That 64 is a good looking SEDAN,why would you call it THE CYCLONE?64 Cyclones were ALL hardtops!!!
     
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