Oklahoma Caliente
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Oklahoma Caliente
Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I've been looking for either a 66-67 Cyclone or Galaxy 500 for several years. I happened upon this girl crying for someone to save her from the weeds and the cancerous rust she's infected with. For $500 I've taken her home and will soon begin the very long journey of her restoration. The initial thoughts of my wife and I are to change from red to a beautiful black with black interior. So my wife can enjoy driving her as well, I'll keep her as an automatic. The tired, and mostly absent, 200 straight 6 will be replaced with either a 289/302 or 351. Leaning towards the 289 since she won't visit the local dragstrip very often. Luckily I found her with a straight body, other than the bumpers, and all of her chrome still there. Well, other than E and T missing on the passenger side rear quarter. Glad to have y'all along with me on this journey. Any tips or suggestions are truly appreciated. Working on a tablet right now so if the pics don't work, I'll try later on my laptop.
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YOU DID GOOD !! welcome,take your time ,,as u already know ,this is the place to be for help...OL POP was just inside OKLAHOMA Friday night at the TRI-STATE race track.....
pop/glenda
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Welcome!
Very good buy at 500!!!
Looking forward to your build.
Can't see why you would want anything besides red on it though,,, lol
Fred
Ya, mine is too,,,
Very good buy at 500!!!
Looking forward to your build.
Can't see why you would want anything besides red on it though,,, lol
Fred
Ya, mine is too,,,
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Welcome aboard. I've seen cars in a lot worse shape turn in to beauties. Glad you saved the Ol Girl, Pugs.
302 roller
4 speed
Real cars are built to be driven and driven hard!!!
4 speed
Real cars are built to be driven and driven hard!!!
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And of course it is a Comet and a way good price to start, I think all of us would have grabbed that little gem if we had a chance.pugs65 wrote:I've seen cars in a lot worse shape turn in to beauties.
Welcome aboard Dan.
See Ya,
Mike
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Thanks for the very warm welcome everyone. I have been watching the forum for a little while and I tell ya what, it didn't take long to see y'all have a vast knowledge I've been looking for. Most importantly, those that post regularly are helpful and not judgemental. That helps when it comes to asking questions. Thanks again and I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you.
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Welcome! Happy to see another 64 saved!
Having the Wife involved really helps!
NP Dave
Having the Wife involved really helps!
NP Dave
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God Bless you, sir, for saving that Comet.
1964 Comet Caliente Convertible
30,000 miles on our rebuild
All Comets start out as dreams...
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Welcome on! lower quarters look pretty good which is the hardest part to find & install.
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Welcome! Great buy and a great car!
Joe
Joe
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nice car at good price. lots of work and fun ahead and it will all be worth the effort
Albert's 65 289, polar white, black buckets, 5 speed, Autolite 4100, ps, pb, factory tach, crites hood, headers, dual exhaust
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Re: Oklahoma Caliente
Welcome aboard! Man, you 64 guys have been wuppin' up on us 65 guys lately. And what a deal at $500! That gives you a lot of room to turn her into your perfect ride on a reasonable budget. Lots of help available here, and remember, there are no dumb questions.
Jim
Jim