Projects 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone build

Looking good Mike.Did you resolve the exhaust issue?
Myron_

 

My T-5 is in.Going to try to go to milan dragway tommorrow for Detroit dragway reunion.
Myron_

 

Yep single exhaust is good to go


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Finally! About 8 hours of work, reprinting needles, cleaning gauge faces, resetting odometer, new lens, paint and assembly! I don't want to do one of these for a while!


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Oh well,I was going to bring you TWO!!! Looks GREAT!!!!!

 

Getting closer each day!






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NICE WORK!!! Looks like new, is there anything you haven't touched? lol..I had a 65' 202 for years, wish I kept it..Curious question; did the Cyclone come with the dual scoop hood or was it an option? I only saw one Cyclone back in the day [when they were new] and it had the dual scoop hood....

 

Oh,Mike....That car is just absolutely gorgeous!
That color just looks like a million bucks,the motor is absolutely beautiful,and the interior just looks like it popped out of a Lincoln/Mercury dealer's showroom in November of '64..!

You have really out done yourself on this one Brother!

Nice work...!

Scott


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Your doing a great job Mike, really nice to see! I like your inspiration notes on the chalkboard, kids just grow up to fast.....Al

 

Thank you everyone, it is definitely a team effort with my dad. Seb there was actually 3 options in 65 for a hood, the flat, dual snorkel and duel reversed vents (which are pretty rare). We got the brakes bled, suspension tightened, seats installed and took it for a spin around the block. Drives suuuuper smooth, much better than I could have hoped. The shifting is nice and tight as well. Got a little something special in the mail today. I can't believe these will actuall be on the car, I am really excited.


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Cool, do they make them yet or are you really lucky!.......Al

 

I'm really lucky


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Al;they were made by a guy in Arizona for a Friend in Colorado,he made a few sets. I feel they need to be chrome,the originals were chrome!!! ROY.

 

Mike,where did you get those caps?

 

I got them from a friend, I think he may want to remain anonymous. And no Roy, I'm not chroming them!


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Got some stuff painted today, tomorrow the headliner is going in, then windows!


Mike Thomas
64 Falcon B/FX
65 Cyclone

 

Windows in and more interior parts




Mike Thomas
64 Falcon B/FX
65 Cyclone

 

That car just makes me weak in the knees Mike!

Scott




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Mike;looks great! How was the headliner today? ROY.

 

It was alright, stuck up there long enough to get the windows in. The back window seal was a piece of junk, ever had to cut one before?? Check out the pictures to see how oversized it was!



Mike Thomas
64 Falcon B/FX
65 Cyclone

 

Mike;NO,I had not run into that issue before!! That Sucks!! ROY.

 

Looking more like a comet!


Mike Thomas
64 Falcon B/FX
65 Cyclone

 

Yes that is looking real nice, bummer on the seal, but looks like you got it in ok!......Al

 

Comet progress

 

Mike;any new news on the Comet? ROY.

 

He must be driving it and not had time to tell us......Al

 

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Mike;I see you found the clips for the rocker trim!! It looks like you have the antenna base turned 180 out,low point should be towards the top of the fender,long point in the low point,antenna should be straight up.Paint looks good!! ROY.

 

That's the only way the antennae fits


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