Cometeers,

I picked up a copy of the December Hemmings Muscle Machines. Starting on page 23
there is an article covering a 1967 Comet 202 427. It's great to see Comets in
print. Check it out..

Don Harding
Comet East Car Club

i have  2 front and 2 rear in driver condition not perfect but decent im asking
180.firm for all.im located in sanjuancapistrano southern cal.you can reach me
by cell.949-310-1010 pete celata. i will be away from my computer this weekend
but able to return call to first person that responds,thanks pete

i have noticed most of these cars the rear body panel that houses taillamps do
not have correct semi gloss black trim paint from the thin mouldings around
taillamps up to where the trunk closes.everybodys stock  car  has been repainted
and they paint over that area. you can get the paint from a pro automotive paint
supply store in a can made by sem in a spray bomb ,remember semi gloss not flat
black.pete celata 64 k code caliente

Has anyone shifted the front bench seat farther back for more leg room?
At the rear of the adjustment range the seat is a little close to the steering
wheel.
Thanks, Sparky

Found this one in a 1995 Car Craft magazine...
http://www.classictube.com/store/index.cfm
Seems to have Comet Parts for 62 & 63...
I have not dealt with them though.
Sparky

> Does anyone know of a source for pre-bent stainless steel brake
> lines for a '62 Comet?
> Pixel

classic tube


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From: Pixel <pixel@...>
To: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 10:32 am
Subject: [Comet-List] hard brake lines






Does anyone know of a source for pre-bent stainless steel brake
lines for a '62 Comet?
Pixel
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Does anyone know of a source for pre-bent stainless steel brake
lines for a '62 Comet?
      Pixel
--
What a lousy place for a wall... -Don Karnage-

also check out ,,,www.soffseal.com

To: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com
From: sparkycomet@...
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:31:49 +0000
Subject: [Comet-List] Re: Class-Tech-Cars parts for Comets: Is this a good
source?




























       Thanks Jack

I have seen Dearborn Classics on line.

I saw the Dennis Carpenter booth at SEMA & got a catalogue.

Had not seen Steele Rubber, thanks for that.

Sparky



--- In Comet-List@yahoogroups.com, "Jack" <fastcharlie8@...> wrote:

>

>

> I've bought parts for my '66 from them. I haven't had a problem. I

> assume you found them through ebay store. Some of their stuff is Ford

> licensed so I don't think you'd need to worry about those items

> quality-wise. Items I've ordered were things like trunk boards, hat

> shelf, and shifter boot. Their stock varies from time to time. Chad is a

> good fellow to work with. I'd call him up before I ordered through ebay.

> His number is usually listed with all their items on ebay. I'm not

> saying you'll get a better deal but possibly. He did a price match on

> one item that saved me shipping from two different sources. About other

> sources, I'm sure you already are aware of Dearborn Classics and Dennis

> Carpenter. One outfit you might not be aware of is Steele Rubber near

> Denver,NC.

>

>

> --- In Comet-List@yahoogroups.com, "sparkycomet" <sparkycomet@>

> wrote:

> >

> > Anybody familiar with Class-Tech-Cars for Comet parts. Looking to

> re-do the weatherstripping of the doors & windows on my '63 4 door

> coupe.

> > Any other sources recommended?

> > thanks, Sparky

> >

>


















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Thanks Jack
I have seen Dearborn Classics on line.
I saw the Dennis Carpenter booth at SEMA & got a catalogue.
Had not seen Steele Rubber, thanks for that.
Sparky



--- In Comet-List@yahoogroups.com, "Jack" <fastcharlie8@...> wrote:
>
>
> I've bought parts for my '66 from them. I haven't had a problem. I
> assume you found them through ebay store. Some of their stuff is Ford
> licensed so I don't think you'd need to worry about those items
> quality-wise. Items I've ordered were things like trunk boards, hat
> shelf, and shifter boot. Their stock varies from time to time. Chad is a
> good fellow to work with. I'd call him up before I ordered through ebay.
> His number is usually listed with all their items on ebay. I'm not
> saying you'll get a better deal but possibly. He did a price match on
> one item that saved me shipping from two different sources. About other
> sources, I'm sure you already are aware of Dearborn Classics and Dennis
> Carpenter. One outfit you might not be aware of is Steele Rubber near
> Denver,NC.
>
>
> --- In Comet-List@yahoogroups.com, "sparkycomet" <sparkycomet@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Anybody familiar with Class-Tech-Cars for Comet parts. Looking to
> re-do the weatherstripping of the doors & windows on my '63 4 door
> coupe.
> > Any other sources recommended?
> > thanks, Sparky
> >
>

Thanks Mark.

--- In Comet-List@yahoogroups.com, Mark Parscale <laroadpilot@...> wrote:
>
> Sparky - I used them for ALL of my w/strip - Excellent products and service -
I recommend them highly ! Mark  ( '64 Comet )
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: sparkycomet <sparkycomet@...>
> To: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 10:46:07 AM
> Subject: [Comet-List] Class-Tech-Cars parts for Comets: Is this a good source?
>
>  
> Anybody familiar with Class-Tech-Cars for Comet parts. Looking to re-do the
weatherstripping of the doors & windows on my '63 4 door coupe.
> Any other sources recommended?
> thanks, Sparky
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Sparky - I used them for ALL of my w/strip - Excellent products and service - I
recommend them highly ! Mark  ( '64 Comet )




________________________________
From: sparkycomet <sparkycomet@...>
To: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 10:46:07 AM
Subject: [Comet-List] Class-Tech-Cars parts for Comets: Is this a good source?

 
Anybody familiar with Class-Tech-Cars for Comet parts. Looking to re-do the
weatherstripping of the doors & windows on my '63 4 door coupe.
Any other sources recommended?
thanks, Sparky







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I've bought parts for my '66 from them. I haven't had a problem. I
assume you found them through ebay store. Some of their stuff is Ford
licensed so I don't think you'd need to worry about those items
quality-wise. Items I've ordered were things like trunk boards, hat
shelf, and shifter boot. Their stock varies from time to time. Chad is a
good fellow to work with. I'd call him up before I ordered through ebay.
His number is usually listed with all their items on ebay. I'm not
saying you'll get a better deal but possibly. He did a price match on
one item that saved me shipping from two different sources. About other
sources, I'm sure you already are aware of Dearborn Classics and Dennis
Carpenter. One outfit you might not be aware of is Steele Rubber near
Denver,NC.


--- In Comet-List@yahoogroups.com, "sparkycomet" <sparkycomet@...>
wrote:
>
> Anybody familiar with Class-Tech-Cars for Comet parts. Looking to
re-do the weatherstripping of the doors & windows on my '63 4 door
coupe.
> Any other sources recommended?
> thanks, Sparky
>

The dash cluster light is protected by an in-line fuse coming off of the light
switch and fuse block.  Had the same problem last week with mine.  The in-line
fuse was bad. I would check and replace.  If the fuse is good, I would then
proceed by removing the cluster and make sure all dash light bulbs are good and
that each one is properly grounded. If you have not removed the cluster
recently, and the dash lights were working when you purchased the car, I would
suspect the in-line fuse is going to be the culprit.

As far as no headlights I am sure others can provided ( more detailed)
instructions, but I would at least remove the light switch and fuse block and
run a test light on the entire block, first.  This would at least give you an
idea if you have power.  

My humble opinion

Chuck D

--- On Tue, 11/10/09, glass_packs <glass_packs@...> wrote:

From: glass_packs <glass_packs@...>
Subject: [Comet-List] 1964 Comet Questions - Headlights and Oil Pressure
To: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:55 PM







 









       Hi Everyone,



A couple of weeks ago I purchased a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente 4-door with a
newer 6-cylinder and 3-speed automatic. Within that time I've rebuilt the rear
brakes and changed the oil twice (the car sat for three years and was two quarts
low and black). The oil pressure guage is giving my a low reading, something I
was familiar with on my '62 Mercury Meteor with a 170 ci 6-cylinder. Is there
any thing I can do to increase the oil presuure besides a rebuild? Currently it
has 10W30 oil, I will switch it over to 20W50. As for the headlights, when the
switch is fully on I do not have any headlights and the dash cluster does not
light up. When the switch is on in the middle, the parking lights come on in the
front and rear but the instrument cluster does not come on? Any thoughts?



Thanks!

Tom - Glass_Packs






















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Anybody familiar with Class-Tech-Cars for Comet parts. Looking to re-do the
weatherstripping of the doors & windows on my '63 4 door coupe.
Any other sources recommended?
thanks, Sparky

Nicely done Chuck!


> Finished the paint and installed the center console project. If you...
> Chuck D
> 63 ragtop
>

Re: Oil Pressure:



I agree, make sure gauge is OK. Then what are you calling low? What is the
reading under what conditions? Low at an10 pounds at an idle and 35 pounds
running down the road? 10 pounds running down the road? Do you have an idiot
light that is telling you it is low?Does it flicker a little at an idle? Is
the idle speed set high enough?



Frank



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If you are relying on the factory guage/idiot light to determine that the
pressure is low, you might want to put a mechanical gauge on it and check
it.  The oil pressure may not be low at all.


In a message dated 11/10/2009 8:55:56 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
glass_packs@... writes:




Hi Everyone,

A couple of weeks ago I purchased a 1964 Mercury Comet  Caliente 4-door
with a newer 6-cylinder and 3-speed automatic. Within that  time I've rebuilt
the rear brakes and changed the oil twice (the car sat for  three years and
was two quarts low and black). The oil pressure guage is  giving my a low
reading, something I was familiar with on my '62 Mercury  Meteor with a 170 ci
6-cylinder. Is there any thing I can do to increase the  oil presuure
besides a rebuild? Currently it has 10W30 oil, I will switch it  over to 20W50.
As
for the headlights, when the switch is fully on I do not  have any
headlights and the dash cluster does not light up. When the switch is  on in the
middle, the parking lights come on in the front and rear but the  instrument
cluster does not come on? Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Tom -  Glass_Packs







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Everyone,

A couple of weeks ago I purchased a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente 4-door with a
newer 6-cylinder and 3-speed automatic. Within that time I've rebuilt the rear
brakes and changed the oil twice (the car sat for three years and was two quarts
low and black). The oil pressure guage is giving my a low reading, something I
was familiar with on my '62 Mercury Meteor with a 170 ci 6-cylinder. Is there
any thing I can do to increase the oil presuure besides a rebuild? Currently it
has 10W30 oil, I will switch it over to 20W50. As for the headlights, when the
switch is fully on I do not have any headlights and the dash cluster does not
light up. When the switch is on in the middle, the parking lights come on in the
front and rear but the instrument cluster does not come on? Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Tom - Glass_Packs

Hi Everyone,

A couple of weeks ago I purchased a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente 4-door with a
newer 6-cylinder and 3-speed automatic. Within that time I've rebuilt the rear
brakes and changed the oil twice (the car sat for three years and was two quarts
low and black). The oil pressure guage is giving my a low reading, something I
was familiar with on my '62 Mercury Meteor with a 170 ci 6-cylinder. Is there
any thing I can do to increase the oil presuure besides a rebuild? Currently it
has 10W30 oil, I will switch it over to 20W50. As for the headlights, when the
switch is fully on I do not have any headlights and the dash cluster does not
light up. When the switch is on in the middle, the parking lights come on in the
front and rear but the instrument cluster does not come on? Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Tom - Glass_Packs

Chuck, please accept this pat on the back for a really fine Comet custom
console.

--- In Comet-List@yahoogroups.com, "cdillener" <cdillener@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Comet fans,
>
> Finished the paint and installed the center console project. If you saw my
previous post from last week you might have noticed a couple changes. First I
scrapped the Mercury man medallion that was rounded and surface mounted.  I
thought it looked out of place so I made a clay mold from my gas cap and used a
2 part epoxy to fill in the mold.  Then a lot of sanding from the backside of
the epoxy to bring out just the Mercury mans head.  Painted it silver. Also
modified the rubber boot shift, and then had to buy a new stereo…the old one
died.  Fun project.  The color is an exact match to the cars interior color code
but doesn't look the same in the pixs.
>
> http://s680. photobucket. com/albums/ vv161/cdillener/
>
> Although my effort to build this console was not inspired or a  representation
of any car in particular I did try and give it a 60s feel. Driving around town
today the car just felt more sporty.
>
> Chuck D
> 63 ragtop
>

Great job!



________________________________
From: cdillener <cdillener@...>
To: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 9:36:05 PM
Subject: [Comet-List] opps....previous was a  bad link


http://s680. photobucket. com/albums/ vv161/cdillener/




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Were I in your position, the first thing I'd do is sell that Chevy motor to
  someone who wants to put it in a Chevy. That will give you a few bucks to
use on  your Comet project.

The 289 you have is a good motor and may be the best short-term alternative
  if you are just looking to get the car on the road. You could then take
your  time to build a better motor that would be a little more exciting than a
stock  289.

If you want more power than the 289 has, the biggest bang for the buck
would be a simple 302/C4 installation, IMO. The 302 has identical external
dimensions to the original 289 and will work fine with the normal Comet V8
suspension, cooling system and brakes, although I'd consider a 3-row radiator
and front disc brakes as being mandatory for any driver.

The 302 engines are plentiful and cheap and you can do a performance build
for  relatively little money. With a slightly longer stroke than your  289,
a 302 can be made to produce 325-350 horsepower with readily-available  and
cheap speed parts.

I've done the 351 conversion and while the extra power is a blast, the
engine just barely fits in an early Comet/Falcon engine bay -- clearing the
shock towers by a hair's breadth.Finding an exhaust set up that clears the
shock  towers and shift linkage is a real challenge. Furthermore, a Windsor
weighs  about 75 lbs more than a 289/302 and is harder on the cooling system,
suspension  and brakes.

If cost is a principle consideration, but you still want more punch than
the 289 provides, I really don't think you could beat a 302/C4 combination.
That's just my opinion, though.


In a message dated 11/9/2009 6:58:55 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
george.teding@... writes:




Gary...which combination excites you the most? Its your car...go with what
will make you smile. I have the 289/AOD and if I could do it again...I'd do
  the 351. Just for the displacement and additional horsepower.

_________________________________

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<_Comet-List@yahoogroComet-L_ (mailto:Comet-List@yahoogroups.com) >
Sent: Mon Nov 09 15:39:50 2009
Subject: [Comet-List] 65 Comet  Resto-mod




Hi all,

As a big fan of this group, I am  hoping to get some advice on a new
project. I appreciate the expertise of the  many members here. Keeping in mind
that I am trying to keep costs down, what  drivetrain choice would be a good
match for a previously modded 65 Comet? It  currently has the trans tunnel
expanded and a shortened 9 inch rear. The  previous drive train included a
Chevy 350 but I am hoping to reinstall a Ford  product. I am debating whether to
start with a newer 351W, 302, or drop a year  correct 289 back in. I am
also unsure whether to go with a 4 speed toploader,  a C4, or AOD. From what I
have seen hear before, it seems a 351W with an AOD  can make a fairly
economical upgrade. Since the car has already been modified,  I am not partial
to
the original 289 idea but that would be my cheapest route  since I already
have a good 65 289 c4 setup to drop in. I would prefer not to  go the route
with shaving the shock towers for a larger engine but think it  would be nice
to have extra hp for a car that will only get driven in on  occasion in
fair weather. Any and all comments are greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Gary Johns
64 Comet Conv.





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very nice, Chuck!
Karl

--- On Mon, 11/9/09, cdillener <cdillener@...> wrote:


From: cdillener <cdillener@...>
Subject: [Comet-List] opps....previous was a bad link
To: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 9:36 PM


 



http://s680. photobucket. com/albums/ vv161/cdillener/








[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

http://s680.photobucket.com/albums/vv161/cdillener/

Hi, I'm actually in the process of a similar resto-mod myself with my 65
Caliente. I went the route of a 351w and AOD transmission. I was originally
going to put a C4 but after seeing Georges' website I immediately changed my
mind. Now I'm running stock supension so for me I had some challenges to
overcome, for example headers for the 351w swap are hard to come by, only one
company i know that still makes them is Tubular Automotive, and those run around
500 bucks shipped. I happened to find a set of crites headers on ebay which are
a tad bit bigger in diameter (1 3/4" as opposed to 1 5/8"). the next is finding
a transmission crossmember that will fit the AOD. You can either make your own,
or dish out the 150 bucks for a Dark Horse Performance xmember and mount. your
working with a clean slate, so your imagination and pocket book are the limit.

Hello Comet fans,

Finished the paint and installed the center console project. If you saw my
previous post from last week you might have noticed a couple changes. First I
scrapped the Mercury man medallion that was rounded and surface mounted.  I
thought it looked out of place so I made a clay mold from my gas cap and used a
2 part epoxy to fill in the mold.  Then a lot of sanding from the backside of
the epoxy to bring out just the Mercury mans head.  Painted it silver. Also
modified the rubber boot shift, and then had to buy a new stereo…the old one
died.  Fun project.  The color is an exact match to the cars interior color code
but doesn't look the same in the pixs.

http://s680. photobucket. com/albums/ vv161/cdillener/

Although my effort to build this console was not inspired or a  representation
of any car in particular I did try and give it a 60s feel. Driving around town
today the car just felt more sporty.

Chuck D
63 ragtop

Gary...which combination excites you the most? Its your car...go with what will
make you smile. I have the 289/AOD and if I could do it again...I'd do the 351.
Just for the displacement and additional horsepower.

________________________________

From: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com <Comet-List@yahoogroups.com>
To: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com <Comet-List@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon Nov 09 15:39:50 2009
Subject: [Comet-List] 65 Comet Resto-mod




Hi all,

As a big fan of this group, I am hoping to get some advice on a new project. I
appreciate the expertise of the many members here. Keeping in mind that I am
trying to keep costs down, what drivetrain choice would be a good match for a
previously modded 65 Comet? It currently has the trans tunnel expanded and a
shortened 9 inch rear. The previous drive train included a Chevy 350 but I am
hoping to reinstall a Ford product. I am debating whether to start with a newer
351W, 302, or drop a year correct 289 back in. I am also unsure whether to go
with a 4 speed toploader, a C4, or AOD. From what I have seen hear before, it
seems a 351W with an AOD can make a fairly economical upgrade. Since the car has
already been modified, I am not partial to the original 289 idea but that would
be my cheapest route since I already have a good 65 289 c4 setup to drop in. I
would prefer not to go the route with shaving the shock towers for a larger
engine but think it would be nice to have extra hp for a car that will only get
driven in on occasion in fair weather. Any and all comments are greatly
appreciated.

Sincerely,

Gary Johns
64 Comet Conv.






[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

My choice is the 302 with an AOD. I took my shock towers out for the Heidt's
Mustang II suspension, with rack & pinion, power disc brakes. With the shock
towers out, lots of room for the new master cylinder & power booster. Here is
where I am right now, if the pictures come through.
Mike
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: garycjohns
   To: Comet-List@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 6:39 PM
   Subject: [Comet-List] 65 Comet Resto-mod



   Hi all,

   As a big fan of this group, I am hoping to get some advice on a new project. I
appreciate the expertise of the many members here. Keeping in mind that I am
trying to keep costs down, what drivetrain choice would be a good match for a
previously modded 65 Comet? It currently has the trans tunnel expanded and a
shortened 9 inch rear. The previous drive train included a Chevy 350 but I am
hoping to reinstall a Ford product. I am debating whether to start with a newer
351W, 302, or drop a year correct 289 back in. I am also unsure whether to go
with a 4 speed toploader, a C4, or AOD. From what I have seen hear before, it
seems a 351W with an AOD can make a fairly economical upgrade. Since the car has
already been modified, I am not partial to the original 289 idea but that would
be my cheapest route since I already have a good 65 289 c4 setup to drop in. I
would prefer not to go the route with shaving the shock towers for a larger
engine but think it would be nice to have extra hp for a car that will only get
driven in on occasion in fair weather. Any and all comments are greatly
appreciated.

   Sincerely,

   Gary Johns
   64 Comet Conv.





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi all,

As a big fan of this group, I am hoping to get some advice on a new project.  I
appreciate the expertise of the many members here.  Keeping in mind that I am
trying to keep costs down, what drivetrain choice would be a good match for a
previously modded 65 Comet?  It currently has the trans tunnel expanded and a
shortened 9 inch rear. The previous drive train included a Chevy 350 but I am
hoping to reinstall a Ford product.  I am debating whether to start with a newer
351W, 302, or drop a year correct 289 back in.  I am also unsure whether to go
with a 4 speed toploader, a C4, or AOD.  From what I have seen hear before, it
seems a 351W with an AOD can make a fairly economical upgrade.  Since the car
has already been modified, I am not partial to the original 289 idea but that
would be my cheapest route since I already have a good 65 289 c4 setup to drop
in.  I would prefer not to go the route with shaving the shock towers for a
larger engine but think it would be nice to have extra hp for a car that will
only get driven in on occasion in fair weather.  Any and all comments are
greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Gary Johns
64 Comet Conv.

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