Hi all. I just bought this 66 comet a few days ago and would like to restore it. My first question to start off with is, I know I have a comet but what kind of...
You can decode the data plate and VIN number on my website at http://www.61thriftpower.com The VIN and DATAPLATE decode will each confirm if it is a Caliente...
I am very close to completing my data plate decoder. I just need the following to complete: If you have a maintenance manual from any of the years below, the...
"I'm in the process of gathering parts to convert my '62 Comet from its rather sick ford-o-matic to a 3spd manual. I was wondering if anyone had a set of ...
orincutie1977, Shop manuals come up on ebay all the time. Just do a search for 66Comet or 1966 Comet. If that doesn't get something try looking at some of the...
Greg, You can call me at 916-792-1042. I didnot have a chance over the weekend to put the oil pump in so it still sits. I went out yesterday and the brake...
I'm no expert,But just judging be the trim it appears to be a base model 202.Nothing wrong with that I own a 2 dr 202 (6 cyl. 200) myself. Gave 700 dollars for...
This is my first build so I will be learning as I go and would like all of your help because of the experience and knowledge this group has. Okay all I am at...
Hi Joe- Maybe I can help with some of the questions. 1. Buy the Ford Falcon Performance Manual - has Tons of info and describes what heads ahve hardened valve...
Suzanne, My Email is crazyquacked@.... I do have those corner trim pieces.The arm rests I have only seen lighted in Calientes, and some Fairlanes. I...
Hey everybody, Does anybody know the correct gauge of steel I would need for manufacturing parts for body patches? Specifically, I need to patch one door skin...
There has been several on ebay over the last month or so - assorted years and not too bad of pricing . ... From: orincutie1977 To: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com ...
Holy cow! There is a '65 console on eBay right now for $405, and it still has most of its auction time left! I spent $250 on an entire lot of parts,...
Hello all, Checking on avail. of 1965 comet caliente front fenders. Is there a place you guys might recommend. Not into plastic, need steel. Any help is much...
there is 1 65 comet fender on ebay right now.the bid is up to 125.00 good luck lumn8tion <lumn8tion@...> wrote: Hello all, Checking on avail. of 1965...
holy cow! theres also a tach on ebay.bet that suckers gona be big bucks also! Joel <vlaman64@...> wrote:Holy cow! There is a '65 console on eBay right...
I am currently using 18 ga but 20 would be easier to work with. 18 guage is harder to work with if you don't have the equipment. The best thing to do would...
Hello fellow cometeers,prices on these items are open. Condition ,color, determines prices . I know others that bid on this item which were high but it is what...
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Hi all and thanks for your help so far. I have been told to keep up the worth of the car I should keep the original color "Tiffany Blue".However im thinking of...
Hello sir...My name is Jim...55yrs...retired...just got my Comet...64 4dr. Deluxe...Caliente...Pix are on our Comet site...''Jims Caliente"....and I need a...
I'm almost ready to start my car after the engine rebuild, but I can't find my transmission dipstick anywhere. Does anyone have a dipstick for a C/4? The...
Dont think there is a huge collector market for Caliente.Also, I think you said you intend to keep the car.I think as long as you dont paint it some trendy ...
Joel, I am the sucker that has the bid for the console (my actual bid is much higher, so it is going to take a bigger sucker than me to take it. So anyone...
Dont have any 64 interior parts. The Tenn boys (Wolfe Gang) may be of help to you....Pete [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Funny - one of the nice things about these cars is that we CAN change things a bit without worrying about the "integrity". If my 64 were a HiPo Mustang or...
So far all of my questions have been answered ,thanks to everyone. As far as the paint goes,since my 202 4 door sedan is not exactly (cream of the crop)...
