I'm sure most of you have seen this by now, but in case you haven't.... someone is parting out a '63 Comet Convertible on ebay. Go to ebay, choose ebay...
Serrgio, the steering wheel must first be removed in order to remove the steering box. Then, you can remove any shift linkage, unplug turn signal anf horn...
DID ANYONE CATCH "MODERN MARVELS-Muscle Cars" ON HISTORY CHANNEL LAST NIGHT?? Lots of Mercury Comet / Caliente / Ford Galaxie / Mustang coverage in the show....
Headman makes a nice header for around $120.00 for your car, you could then get a custom made exhaust from a local muffler shop. Haven't seen too many full...
Just right! It was done! Your answers (yours and the other member's that answered me) were decisive to convince me that I was doing the right way...without the...
Thought I might add that the trunk script on a 62 is the same 4 pin emblem as a 63 hood. Talk about stretching component life! Karl ... From: Marc Jaffe To:...
Yes, some of us do it the Finnish way, dragging old us-cars from the woods, puttin in a modern injected 305-350 and not doing ANYTHING to the rust, rotted ...
Ralf Bask BIO
rbask@...
May 2, 2002 5:36 am
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Nice looking car, it's coming along pretty quick now. It's inspiring to see some in progress photos. Don't forget to put you s-22 trim on that new fender...
I need to get my carburetor rebuilt, and while comparing it to the photos in my Chilton book, I realized it was missing the "dashpot". What is a "dashpot"?...
Reminds me of a problem I had with a "plenum." I, too, thought I had broken the laws of Comets and Physics by operating my car with a faulty plenum (heck - I...
Hello all Along with my '64, I am looking at gettiing a '66 2-door postless car to build into a pro street ride. Does anyone know the factory curb weight? I...
The Tracer
tracer_64@...
May 2, 2002 8:32 pm
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I was dinkin' around with my two 63's and noticed they have different carbs. My 63 S-22 ragtop has a Motorcraft 1 barrel, and the 63 4dr Custom had a Holley 1...
Shannon, They are both probably similar in performance so if the one on the car runs good I would stick with if for now. Noticed on your website that you want...
Tracy, The '66 Comet Capri & Caliente are just short of 2900 lbs and the Cyclone is 3074 lbs. For comparision, your '64 weighs 2688 lbs. Joe in Reno...
I believe the dashpot was an early smog devise that slowed down the throttle plate closing when you let off the gas real quick. It should run without it. ...
THE DASHPOT WAS AN ANTI- STALL DEVICE, USED MAINLY ON AUTOMATICS....
mikecamet@...
May 3, 2002 3:14 am
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The dashpot was and can still be used to raise and lower the RPM's of the engine. When power goes to it the small rod inside of it comes out,pushing on the...
Richard Bruhn
bruhn@...
May 3, 2002 12:16 pm
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Idle on an auto . car was lower than the stnd trans. When you let off the throttle it tended to stall when coming to a stop , they installed the dashpot so the...
petescomet@...
May 3, 2002 12:58 pm
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To supplement what Pete said, go to this website. Explanation of function, maintenance, and repair. Even has pictures and diagrams. ...
Yep, I am going to go the Clifford Performance route on my '63 wagon too. But I'm going to ditch the 170 for a 200. And by the way I was looking at some...
hey kustom..you are the one here in mesa, arent you? if interested, i am selling my 77 comet with the 250..too hot for me work outside. Andy ... From:...
Hi all! I have some bad news. Due Health reasons I am considering selling my 63' S-22. It get runs great and has new brakes and would like to think it could...
Anyway, a guy I know is selling one and a parts car in Macon, Georgia area. From what I see the main car is ready for paint..the parts car looks like it could...
i am posting this add here first to let you all know i am parting out this car if anyone needs anything off of her let me know via email please dont post them...
You just can't stop buying them now can you! Christi is going to kick your a**!!! I won't make chat tonight untill a little later if at all so I had to raz...
Another message list had a posting of a 61 Comet and 61 parks car for sale in Georgia, as below: "Anyway, a guy I know is selling one and a parts car in Macon,...
