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Projects 1964 Comet ROAD-RACER build Thread

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by fiveoh108, Nov 28, 2019.

  1. Yes I have all the stuff from opentrackerracing for the 1965 stuff. All rollerized withe the Shelby quick steer and Shelby drop. My 1964 power steering box has the 1” selector shaft, so it will work with the Shelby pitman arm.. yours looks awesome. That things is clean


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  2. plym_46
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    A few were campaigned in Trans Am A sedan f36301bb0b18c7827e2368f8abbc18f0.jpg
     
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  3. 55 Ford Gasser
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    In 1973 I put a '69 Mustang 351W 4V in my OT '70 Maverick. I used Maverick 302 exhaust manifold on driver's side and Mustang 289 manifold on passenger side. I had to shave casting numbers off the Mustang manifold to get it in. Did not modify the shock towers any. The Maverick engine compartment was probably a little larger than the earlier Falcon/Comets. Before the 351, I had a 289 in it with Hooker Headers made for the Maverick. Ron
     
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  4. Worked on my steering wheel a little tonight IMG_0923.JPG
     
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  5. loudbang
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  6. T. Turtle
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    That sure looks nice. Am back on the 5sp swap after the lockdown has been somewhat unlocked here in Austria, hope to finish the hard work this week or next by which time the propshaft should be done... Oh and the blue car is Roger Wills' one which he races in the UK and sometimes Europe, has 400 hp 289 and is as fast as the fastest cars in his class even on those twisty tracks we have here.
     
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  7. I would love to know the details on that motor...
     
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  8. T. Turtle
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    All I know he said it was very expensive (now who'd think that)...
     
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  9. Yeah..found pics, but no details on the car..
     
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  10. T. Turtle
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    Well the next time I'm in the UK I'll have a look under the hood if I get the chance. If the car is done to FIA Historic GT rules then it will be a 5 bolt one although internals and carburation would be essentially free provided you don't go stupid with stroking. So 400 hp on a full race engine using modern materials and knowledge is not imaginary I think.
     
  11. Getting the floor back together and the 4 speed setup![​IMG]


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  12. loudbang
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  13. Fitting some seats for the kids, also the motor is done now![​IMG][​IMG]
     
  14. Mocking up the 24” radiator IMG_1967.JPG
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  15. T. Turtle
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    Much progress. Am very envious - nice when you have your own garage;). I work from a friend's workshop (that is, his business) so dependent on availability of space. COVID-19 did not help either. But I'm getting to the point where the box and driveshaft are fitted and if I'm lucky I may be able to have a driving car towards the end of next week...
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  16. The motor came home! IMG_2021.JPG
     
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  18. Malcolm
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    Cool project -- I'm looking forward to following along.
     
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  19. Some updates seeing what Ana luminous panel looks like in the back, I think it will be cool, starting to fill in the side trim and antenna hole and getting the trunk cleaned up


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  20. When I was stretching the wheel wheels I found part of the passenger side was made of bondo!! Also working on adding a front cover on top of the grill

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  22. Building some window retainers IMG_2613.JPG IMG_2614.JPG IMG_2623.JPG IMG_2624.JPG
     
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  23. 51504bat
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    What did you use on the wheel? Looks similar to the hockey stick tape I used on the wheel in my '39 p/u to buy some time until a banjo wheel is in the cards.
     
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  24. evintho
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    Coming along really nice, Mike. That motor is a beast! Just wanted to let you know, I got that gas tank installed in my '54. Only had to lengthen the straps a little. Fits like a glove! Thanks for the deal!
     
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  25. It is bat or hockey grip tape. I’m going to layer it some more or wrap something thin around it then wrap it again to make it a little thicker. I didn’t want to use electrical tape like they used to because it’s slippery and the sun melts it to be sticky!
     
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  26. Glad it worked out! It was a nice tank
     
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  27. ididntdoit1960
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    old stock car trick was to twist an old fan belt around the wheel and wrap it with tape - gave them extra grip!
     
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