History 64/65 Comets old drag cars lets see pictures

Ken;great picture,I had never seen that one! It does look like the Tom Coward Comet! Hope the fires are staying clear of your area!!! ROY.

 

Don't remember where I found this one, somewhere on the web. Don't remember seeding it here.

 

That the Dyno Don 65 AFX Comet!! After seeing it a Indy at the Mecum Auction in 2011 I just wondered how many parts or pieces of the of the car in this pictures are on the car now??? Does anyone know??? ~~AFX DAVE~~~

 

Dave;there was a huge discussion on here about that same issue! The builders are adamant that it is ALL original with just a few new parts! I personally saw what was left of that car years ago,I find it very hard to believe it is not a rebody! JMO,ROY.

 

Here's a 1964 Comet "cousin" I found on craigslist.

Anyone here know about the The Termite?

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3064052717.html

International Raceway. Owner / Driver was Johnny Hawkins

AHRA Winternational Record Holder 1969

AHRA Divisonal Point Record Holder 1969

National Record Holder 1973

" Termite " Graphics painted by California legend: Bob Mc Coy
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I dunno but the termite needs a cowl brace to drive on the street!

 

You raaang!!!

 

This sounds interesting, but it's too far away from me.

'65 Super Cyclone for sale in Atlanta. Price seems reasonable.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/3109493030.html

Ad says the car has a factory fiberglass hood.

Anybody close enough to check it out?

 

Those of us around here in SoCal have seen the Termite around for the past few years. Its a nice car, with a pedigree.

 

apound/Alan;any new news on your cars? ROY.

 

Nice!

 

i like that waggon

 

Speaking of that Wagon, Heres some shots of Eddie Shartman and the wagon at Amarillo Dragstrip in 1964.

I have had the chance to meet and Hang out with Rick Hearn. Rick is one of the Two Thunderbolt drivers from Colorado in 64. There were just the two Thunderbolts that were sent to Colorado. Marv Youngman with a S/S 4 Speed T-Bolt sponsered by Courtesy Ford and Rick Hearn S/SA Automatic T-Bolt that Rick Bought himself. Anyway Rick gave me over 100 photos or so to scan and post. I've been over on the Thunderbolt thread the last few days. But soon I'll be all over the thread as there is a stack ranging from stockers to Fuel Cars. Go over to the Thunderbolt thread and check out some of the photos and History. starting page 158.

These Photos were taken by Ricks mom, Rick was only 16/17 at the Time.Rick said that all the Super Stock guys loved watching Fast Eddie run. With the short wheelbase and 10 inch tires Fast Eddie was always pulling the wheels on the wagon up to ten inches sometimes. Being they were all restricted to the 7 inch tire it was awesome to see back then.

 

Mazzooma just posted this on dragster in motion thread.

 

Don't recall seeing this '65 on here before.
The Thomson Motors Special?
Photo by Alan Lewis.

 

I can't remember if I have posted shots of this wagon before or not, if so, sorry.

Commerce, GA several years ago.

 

Anybody shown these yet?

 

The hood and wheel tubs look great!!! ROY.

 

You went South into all that heat on Friday? My daughters had softball up North, nice break from the heat, it was only in the low 80's in Frankenmuth last weekend.

 

Was the height of the bubble modified or did you buy it that way, if so who from?

 

Al;I wish you were closer! I need a teardrop molded onto my 65 twin scooped hood,the Edelbrock/Glidden intake and Dominator on my 418W are too tall to run a velocity stack or air cleaner!!!Your hood looks great,looks a lot like Ken's [mercuryjunky] hood. ROY.

 

I would love to find this car or build a rep car!!!!1

Fast Eddie

 

Al;
What size rear slicks are you installing on your 64 Comet? When you were over the other day you didn't say. I like the rear inter wheel wells the way you did them. ~~~~~~~~AFX DAVE~~~~~~~~

 

Hey Merc fans! Check out "The Rose". I was cruising the internet, looking for a '64 Comet, when I found this car. I've never seen one like it.

http://www.autocollections.com/inde...=inventory&cartable=&sortorder=car,year&sr=53

 

JunkYardFrog;that Merc has been around for quite a few years,was built as tribute to George Bariss' brother. ROY.

 

Good Call Roy, I couldn't remember where it came from!
Eric

 

Al; If you look Brent's 64 AFX (Dyno Don) Comet has 14"x32"s Slicks on it. There Big on a Compacp Car. Even 31"x10.5"W are Big on a 64 Comet. I had 14"x32" on the 66 Comet and they wouldn't let use them in Nostaltia Super Stock I bought a set of 29.5"x10.5"Ws an they didn't look right on a Min Size 66 Comet then I put the 31"x10.5"W on it and it looks correct with the rear wheel opening. Al when you were over the other day you should have said something. I have a spare set of 29.5x10.5Ws you can use for mock up. ~~~~~~~~AFX DAVE~~~~~~~~

 

Thanks for the offer Dave, I know they ll fit(29 Ws), not sure about the 31s without changing rim offset, then maybe not, I didnt add much width to wheelwells, although they are legal in NMCA(31s)....As soon as the car gets home I will start making it a roller again, have all but couple items and a pwr.plant to finish. I plan on adding pictures as it goes together-I'm getting itchy to say the least. I've had this car since 2007 and my closets and basement are stocked with stuff and things ready for installation....Al

 

Al;we are all waiting to see your Comets progress!!! ROY.

 

This Photo was Just posted over on Facebook. New one to me Anyone recognize it..