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Projects My 64 Comet Gets Some Minor Improvments

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by gasser55, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. gasser55
    Joined: May 10, 2006
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    gasser55
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    Just when my 64 comet couldn't possibly run any better I go and tear it apart..........LOL
    The engine is a late model roller motor 306 cubic inch small block ford, trw forged 9.5 to 1 pistons, Arp bolts, Ported and polished heads with undercut stem 2.02 valves,Powerdyne supercharger ( 9 pounds of boost), torker intake with 750 double pumper I converted to blow through, Custom ground hyd roller cam by ultradyne.
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    And heres a few shots of the car..........
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    I picked up a tunnel ram from a freind and decided to run two carbs with the supercharger and also make some changes to the drivetrain. Heres a pic of the tunnel ram sitting on the engine with two 600 holley I converted to blow thorugh Everything just cleared the tear drop hood.[​IMG]
    I had to make a carb hat that would cover both carbs
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    After getting everything to fit under the hood I pulled the engine..........I didn't change anything on the engine except the intake and I installed a 12 pound pulley on the super charger. I had the c4 tranny reworked also added a billet servo and a larger shift kit along with a 3200 stall..........Heres the engine ready to drop back in.
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    Got the engine and tranny back in..............Working on getting everything hooked back up. Pulled the front end off to do some more body work on it.
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    Picked up some new hurst slicks.........I blew the caps right off the last ones...lol
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    Got the interior guy to come out to the shop and start working on the inside
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  2. THE_DUDE
    Joined: Aug 22, 2009
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    Not a ford dude, but I love this.
     
  3. Nasty Nate
    Joined: Oct 17, 2009
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    from California

    That thing is bad-ass!!!
     
  4. gasser55
    Joined: May 10, 2006
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    After I get the engine running the way I want and the interior finished up its off to the paint shop and then to larry fators for some lettering.
     

  5. 64Cyclone
    Joined: Aug 30, 2009
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    That is a great looking car. The powerplant is pure insanity! Awesome.
     
  6. newfalconowner
    Joined: Jul 26, 2009
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    from NS Canada

    thats looks awesome
     
  7. porkshop
    Joined: Jan 22, 2004
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    porkshop
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    from Clovis Ca

    Looking good, Im finally going to start on the 65 I bought off you and your dad. What are the seats and were did you get them....JOHN
     
  8. gasser55
    Joined: May 10, 2006
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    Glad to hear you still have the 65............The seats are some I found at pomona swapmeet they had a head rest molded on them that I cut off with my band saw then had some slip covers made.If I remember right they were made by JAZ
     
  9. 296 V8
    Joined: Sep 17, 2003
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    Great 64 I saw it at a fathers day show. Had to go back and look a few times.
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  10. paco
    Joined: Oct 19, 2006
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    from Atlanta

    I'm not only partial to fords ..... but sprints & comets .... yours is right on.

    Paco
     
  11. SQUINTS24
    Joined: May 14, 2008
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    from Monrovia

    damn mike, bitchin work !
     
  12. ramzoom
    Joined: Apr 25, 2008
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    from California

    Looks good for a heavy ol Comet...but what is that reflection in the side plexi-glass....looks like an awsome Rambler!

    lol......
     
  13. gasser55
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    WTF ???????? You huffing that JB weld again.......
     
  14. gasser55
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    Thanks for the pic.............Funny I don't remember having it at fathers day I always take my awb 55. Must have been a few years back
     
  15. So glad most members are giving this project the respect it deserves. Nice craftsmanship on the blower, that motor must make for a wild ride!!:eek: Wheel and tire combo is spot on.:cool: Keep us posted.
    JT
     
  16. Hot Turkey
    Joined: Feb 21, 2007
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    Nice Ford! I can dig it!
     
  17. claymore
    Joined: Feb 21, 2009
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    Nice one. Really like "The look". What are you using to keep track of the Air/fuel ratio?
     
  18. ***Area-51***
    Joined: Mar 25, 2005
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    from Ohio

    nice comet...tell/show more...performace? rear suspenion?
     
  19. dirtbag13
    Joined: Jun 16, 2008
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    wow ! looking good , crazy setup !nice
     
  20. 6t5frlane
    Joined: Dec 8, 2004
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    from New York

    Man I dig everything about this build. SBF roller motors can run like nobodys business fer sure. Keep us posted
     
  21. 6t5frlane
    Joined: Dec 8, 2004
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    6t5frlane
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    from New York

    whoops Forgot to ask what size rear wheel and slick is it
     
  22. themachine
    Joined: Nov 27, 2009
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    hey do you got any videos os it running??
     
  23. newfalconowner
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    newfalconowner
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    from NS Canada

    a vid would be cool
     
  24. Malcolm
    Joined: Feb 9, 2006
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    Malcolm
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    from Nebraska

    Hell yeah, awesome car!! Like someone else mentioned, those roller cam 302s sure can run hard for a relatively small C.I. engine!
    That's gotta be a blast to drive...



    Malcolm
     
  25. ramzoom
    Joined: Apr 25, 2008
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    from California

    Yeah gasser55...get video!
    You gonna put a parachute on that Comet?
     
  26. gasser55
    Joined: May 10, 2006
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    Got a Few PM's asking about rear tire size.............I'm running a 9" ford with disc brakes full spool with 4.11 gears. The tires are 8" wide and 29" tall.........I had to move the front of the fender well opening forward 4" to clear the taller tires. Everything is in the stock location except the body panel I modified.


    On this 65 comet I built I moved The wheel opening forward 6" installed a crites leaf spring relocaton kit and a narrowed 9" ford which allowed room for 10" slicks

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  27. 57FORDF100
    Joined: Aug 1, 2009
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    57FORDF100
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    from bell

    that comet is one tuff mutha f^@%$&*
     

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