New guy just wanting to say hello

[french2]

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the Blue Oval crowd. I was raised up on Bowties, but have recently converted. I have acquired a 1964 two door Caliente "K" code car that runs and drives but needs some love. She is still sitting on the trailer this morning. I need to determine if I can stuff an eight wheel under the rear fenders. Hope it will fit with the correct backspace. Weld offers eight inch with three different backspace. Previous owners have swapped in a 8.8", not sure of the ratio yet. Tags are as follows: 63C D 67 01D 52 1 6 and 4J23K515114. Getting mixed opinions on which 289 it came with and whether it was truly factory C4 transmission. Most say it is a factory four speed car. At present it has a column shift with three speed automatic indicator, but there is also a clutch pedal under the carpet. Obviously someone has swapped one or the other, just not sure which one yet. Any way Howdy from Waco, Texas

[poboyjo65]

Welcome on !! K in 64 comet is 210 hp 289 4v. 63C is caliente 2 dr hartop with bucket seats. d is med turquoise metalic,with 67 turquoise trim. the 1 & 6 at the end is 300:1 rear & 6 is dual range 3 sp auto.

[Lip Ripper]

Cool, welcome.

I've got an 8.8 in my Falcon with 7" wheels and a 4.25 back space. I just bought another set of wheels, 7" with 4.5 back space and will have room. Probably useless input considering the 2 different bodies but I'm fairly certain you have more room that I do.

Stacey

[french2]

Gonna get under it tonight with a framing square, c-clamp and steel rule and see just what will fit. On my early Nova's I could take an eight inch rally wheel, cut the rim loose from the center, tuck it in one inch and all was well with a G60-15. Lotta years ago, but the setup looks real close. Thanks Lip Ripper. poboyjo65, you came up with the same thing i did, but the 6 denoting C4 is kinda wierd. Guys, I dont know how to reply individually yet, so this is a combo reply. When i really get smart i will post some pics, so you guys can see how far ahead of me yall are.

[lavron]

Welcome on, love to see picts there is not really a bad looking '64

See Ya,
Mike

[Jims65cyclone]

Welcome aboard!
Jim