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Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:03 am
by 1320paul
popscomet wrote:1320paul wrote:Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments. One good thing is my car is basically stripped right down and I have all my parts bagged and tagged in boxes so I won't have to chase anyone down looking for stuff. The only things really left in the car are glass, wiring and the rear end. The engine is getting freshened up after I tore it down last month (.030 overbore and a stock rebuild kit). The guys that did my friend's Chevelle and another friend's Cutlass are meeting me tomorrow to take a look at it. They're a small town shop with a good reputation so I'm hoping for the best.
sounds like they are more use to building GM's...be sure and mention it is a ford,,so watch the head gaskets,,if they know what they are doing they well under stand,,if not ...furnish them with a how to book......jmo
Oops sorry, I meant the guys that did the body work on my friends cars are looking at my Comet. The engine is getting done at my friends speed shop. I can't wait to work on it. He's a go fast guy and keeps bugging me about a bigger cam and four barrel but no thanks. I want it to be bone stock.
Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 1:17 pm
by Loner
Are you going to leave the whole car bone stock? Not many are left that way now days. I always get Input from buddy's on what they would do if it was their car. Once in awhile I get a good idea from one.
Matt
Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:38 pm
by 1320paul
Loner wrote:Are you going to leave the whole car bone stock? Not many are left that way now days. I always get Input from buddy's on what they would do if it was their car. Once in awhile I get a good idea from one.
Matt
As bone stock as I can do it, yes. I'm weird like that lol. The cloth inserts on the seats were replaced with non-stock material though. I'm probably going to go with a Pertronix Ignitor too and ditch the points. Stock wheel covers and factory color. I'd like to hide a modern stereo in it if I can. Maybe in the glove box.
Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:26 pm
by Loner
I know you can get the stock radio modernized on a 65 not sure about a 66. Comethead Joe had his 65 done maybe ask him about or check his build thread if your interested.
Matt
Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 7:24 am
by Groover
Joe and I both had this guy do ours.
http://www.taymanelectrical.com/stereo.htm
A little pricey, but very happy with the results.
Hands free, bluetooth, FM.
Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:15 pm
by 1320paul
Whoa that's cool. Thanks for the link
Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:31 am
by SASSY
There is a guy in out here in Cranbrook bc that does it,, Ill see if I can find a link.
Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:26 am
by 1320paul
So I got the front suspension back in the car and this past Monday my car was towed to another body shop. They're friends of a friend and seem positive about doing the car so I'm hopeful it gets done this time! Here's a couple pics of the floor. Not too bad I think. I spent a few hours the other night cleaning nuts and bolts with the wire wheel getting them ready to prime and paint.
Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:41 am
by Lip Ripper
For what it's worth, I don't prime hardware, just clean it and spray it. I try to keep the finish thin so the wrenches won't crack it. Just enough to seal and color it.
Stacey
Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:44 am
by 1320paul
A couple more pics of her rolling before she went off to the body shop. I can't believe it's been 17 years since I bought this car
Re: Slowly restoring my 66 Comet Caliente
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:46 am
by 1320paul
Lip Ripper wrote:For what it's worth, I don't prime hardware, just clean it and spray it. I try to keep the finish thin so the wrenches won't crack it. Just enough to seal and color it.
Stacey
Good idea Stacey, I'll try that
