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- Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:09 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: 1965 Door Hinge Bushings...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1520
Re: 1965 Door Hinge Bushings...
has anyone found door bushings that fit well ,I used the Shafers Classic Reproduction one's and i am not happy.The first set they sent had the "too short " bushings but they did send replacements,These new ones are way too sloppy. I rebuilt them years ago and the car is still not together ,Its just ...
- Wed May 04, 2022 12:08 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: ISO 65 Front turn signal /park light housings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 946
ISO 65 Front turn signal /park light housings
I am i search of a decent pair of front marker /turn signal park light or out of the front bumper of the 65.
If its easier you can email me at kingspeedy1@gmail.com
If its easier you can email me at kingspeedy1@gmail.com
- Wed May 04, 2022 12:02 pm
- Forum: Body Shop
- Topic: Motor and trans back in before or after final paint?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2802
Re: Motor and trans back in before or after final paint?
Thanks Jim,and I have been keeping an eye on your build
- Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:14 am
- Forum: Body Shop
- Topic: Motor and trans back in before or after final paint?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2802
Re: Motor and trans back in before or after final paint?
These are great points.I am working on my first complete teardown. And after 9 years so far i will have to consult what pictures and manuals I have for reassembly which will hopefully be within the next 2. I dont want to hijack a thread but an detailed order of re assembly after paint would be good....
- Sun Dec 12, 2021 10:29 am
- Forum: Body Shop
- Topic: 65 Park Brake Interchange
- Replies: 0
- Views: 914
65 Park Brake Interchange
Does anyone have an interchange book?, I was going to refurb my 65 Park brake assembly part # C5MY 2780C
but its a little worn out and was wondering if the 64.5 -65 mustang or any other more commonly available assembles would interchange.
Thank you
but its a little worn out and was wondering if the 64.5 -65 mustang or any other more commonly available assembles would interchange.
Thank you
- Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:56 am
- Forum: Body Shop
- Topic: Quarter window rollers and rivets
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1466
Re: Quarter window rollers and rivets
The ones you are talking are these .Find a machinist to make you some . I will be in the same boat and will make some eventually. If the link doesnt work just search ebay for comet window rollers.There was rivets by themselves aswell https://www.ebay.com/itm/132218247079?fits=Year%3A1965%7CModel%3AC...
- Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:51 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Looking for Front End Alignment Tips
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1405
Re: Looking for Front End Alignment Tips
You got my head spinning ..good info here . I am not looking forward to getting my TCI four-link aligned to the drive shaft-trans while keeping the pinion angle correct and then somehow get the front end aligned and get it all working so it doesnt good down the road like a crab . In about 2 years wh...
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:26 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: New Maverick+Lightning
- Replies: 6
- Views: 851
New Maverick+Lightning
I saw an online Ad promoting a Ford Maverick..Its a compact pick up WHAT ?? ..Big reveal Tuesday ...What does everyone think of the Ford Lightning Pick up?
- Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:44 am
- Forum: Body Shop
- Topic: 65 Comet front fender behind the headlights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2904
Re: 65 Comet front fender behind the headlights
Where in BC are you located Longroof ?I am in Victoria soon to be moving to Comox.
- Fri Mar 19, 2021 8:27 am
- Forum: Body Shop
- Topic: 3D printed parts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1936
3D printed parts
One of my very best friends ,A mechanical engineering who specializes in design is finally listening to me . And that Custom and low production Restoration parts is a big market Maybe cause Covid is giving him some free time He also happens to have 6 - smaller 3d printers for one of his businesses (...
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:28 am
- Forum: Body Shop
- Topic: Home made Door Panels-1964 Comet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1961
Re: Home made Door Panels-1964 Comet
Another option for door panels is to use "Door Skin" which is the thin plywood Veneer used on doors for your house. When they were real wood anyway .Any place that modifies doors or fine wood work place will have or know where to get it Its usually 2 or thin layers of plywood veneer laid at a an ang...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:39 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Door hinge question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1133
Re: Door hinge question
probably way late as I haven't been on for a while .definitely a no on the Mustang hinges . I know I have a new set from Scott Drake sitting on my book shelf
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: My Cyclone build
- Replies: 30
- Views: 12732
Re: My Cyclone build
Looks like a great and exciting project, and not ordinary by any meaning of the word. I got some great advice from an older wiser guy who had a very correct 65 convertible restoration .He told me "Make it your own,you will have these old fuddy duddies who say this isn't right or that isn't right " "...
- Tue May 12, 2020 8:04 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Headliner question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3839
Re: Headliner question
I remember when stripping my 65 HT Vinyl liner I though that I need to mark the headliner bows (rod style ) and their location .. which I did but I lost a chunk of pictures and over the years the sharpie on the tape has faded.. Looks like originally they where colour coded ..There seem to be lots of...
- Tue May 05, 2020 8:48 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1521
Re: Question
11 Much Fabrication https://www.iimuch.com/ makes a direct connect tank vent and also remote version . I have the remote version that I am going to utilize .Sorry its not installed yet so no pics yet I am using have a new stock 65 tank modified for fuel injection pump and float-less fuel sender ,the...