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by Bluecollar comet
Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Loose column gear selector
Replies: 3
Views: 1524

Loose column gear selector

Hello i could use some advice on this fix. My 62 comet column shift has a lot of play from wear. The reverse lights come on for only a moment then go out. Car goes into gear fine but have to hold the selector "up" in order to start it up. Installed new ignition switch and neutral safety switch seems...
by Bluecollar comet
Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Headlamp doors(bezels)
Replies: 6
Views: 2406

Re: Headlamp doors(bezels)

13064 looks like the part number i need. Im trying to post a pic of the grill but a bit much for old school guy. I dont have the smaller trim rings either but i saw them in a catalog. Thanks for the reply
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by Bluecollar comet
Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:20 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Replacement radiator
Replies: 6
Views: 2271

Re: Replacement radiator

Ipaid for a recore will pick tomorrow and put car on the road this wknd snd c how hot she runs. If still hot i will try cuttingt the mounting support. Thanks for the tips. Helps to know not really alone on this project!
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by Bluecollar comet
Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Headlamp doors(bezels)
Replies: 6
Views: 2406

Re: Headlamp doors(bezels)

I found out today that they are the wrong ones. Hopefully i can get to return them. If anyone knows where to source headlamp doors for 62 comet please let me know. Im going to learn how to post pics next. Thanks mike.
by Bluecollar comet
Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:07 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Headlamp doors(bezels)
Replies: 6
Views: 2406

Re: Headlamp doors(bezels)

I found out today that they are the wrong ones. Hopefully i can get to return them. If anyone knows where to source headlamp doors for 62 comet please let me know. Im going to learn how to post pics next. Thanks mike.
by Bluecollar comet
Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Replacement radiator
Replies: 6
Views: 2271

Re: Replacement radiator

Thanks groover
There is no spacer. I ordered a low profile fan but still not enough room. I will look aroun for recorers i guess. Thanks again!
by Bluecollar comet
Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Headlamp doors(bezels)
Replies: 6
Views: 2406

Headlamp doors(bezels)

Hello comet fans Recently bought 1962 comet with grill but no headlamp doors. I bought a set of four on ebay but they dont seem to fit. They have outside mounting tabs that receive screws. They fit the lamp fine but dont mesh with the grill openings. I saw others for sale on ebay that have "inline" ...
by Bluecollar comet
Tue Jun 27, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Replacement radiator
Replies: 6
Views: 2271

Replacement radiator

Hiello comet fans What do you all do when you need a new radiator? I have a 62 comet eith 170 straight six. It came with ols two core that is 1 1/2" thik. I bought a new supposedly oe easy fit. Fittings locations ste fine but it is 2 1/2 " thick and fan hits it. Wont even go inbetween fan and bracke...
by Bluecollar comet
Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Leaky comet cowl
Replies: 6
Views: 2432

Re: Leaky comet cowl

Great advice thanks so much!
by Bluecollar comet
Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:48 am
Forum: Small Six Performance
Topic: Fuel bowl level
Replies: 4
Views: 2254

Re: Fuel bowl level

I will look for that! Thanks much
by Bluecollar comet
Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Leaky comet cowl
Replies: 6
Views: 2432

Re: Leaky comet cowl

Wow sounds pretty in depth the car is nearly rust free and we rare keeping it in driver condition. Its actually my sons first car. We are sorting out some issues. Do you think a magnetic cowl cover would be a decent short term answer?thanks for the help!
by Bluecollar comet
Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:43 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Leaky comet cowl
Replies: 6
Views: 2432

Leaky comet cowl

Hi comet fans I need some help. I got 62 comet. Ive had a short time now and discovered a wet rag inside heater gate on driver side. Also rug rotted out underneath. I ran a snake up inside and it came out at the cowl. It could be seen looking down the cowl. So wster leaks from cowl down drivers side...
by Bluecollar comet
Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: Small Six Performance
Topic: Fuel bowl level
Replies: 4
Views: 2254

Fuel bowl level

Hi comet fans
Rebuilding holly1909 1bbl carb. Does anyone know the specs. On fuel bowl level? How do i know if set correctly? Thanks !
by Bluecollar comet
Wed May 10, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New comet owner
Replies: 6
Views: 1768

New comet owner

Hello comet fans. I bought a 62 comet yesterday for my teenage son who wanted a classic for his first car. The body is rust free and living in new england thats rare. So rare i forgot to ask which engine it had. I dont have it home yet but have the vin. Is there a website i can use to decode the vin...
by Bluecollar comet
Wed May 10, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New comet owner
Replies: 0
Views: 759

New comet owner

Hello comet fans. I bought a 62 comet yesterday for my teenage son who wanted a classic for his first car. The body is rust free and living in new england thats rare. So rare i forgot to ask which engine it had. I dont have it home yet but have the vin. Is there a website i can use to decode the vin...