64 Comet Build

[Lip Ripper]

Pop, how old are your oldest work boots?

[popscomet]

Pop, how old are your oldest work boots?

can't recall......but the newest are almost 10 yrs.... If I get it and like it,I keep it,,,,am well known for not getting rid of anything,when it comes ford stuff....me and GLENDA have been very lucky to have never been in the position to have to sell ANYTHING.....FROM an early time ,she learned the value of ford parts and stuff...I hunt with the same rifle GLENDA bought me for CHRISTMAS SOME 30 ODD YRS AGO,,I take care of everything,,,my 4whl-er is a 97 model and it is still good lookin and in top shape,in fact it still has the original frt tires on it.CAN'T recall how many yrs I've carried the same pocket knife,,,,not many like OL POP....am very honest and very loyal...and I have been a FORD GUY since I was a very little boy............thanks and good luck on your falcon...pop

[lavron]

I tend to hang on to stuff as well, my wife thinks too much

Of course I have hung on to her for nearly 30 years (next year makes 30) and I have had the Comet even longer (39 years next year) So I am all in there with you Pops on keeping things and when I do get rid of stuff I usually give it away to someone I think needs the help.

See Ya,
Mike

[popscomet]

AMEN,on helping others.....and with that forever mind set,,maybe that's why I've been so blessed....cause I don't know what the GOOD LORD sees in me....but am sure glad he see's it......thank you...POP

[frdpwr]

Not much to add lately but finally got the bracing and Roll bar hoop welded in.

[loman]

Looking good, keep it going. 6 months to PF.

[frdpwr]

Front Suspension test fit.

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[frdpwr]

Down Bars tacked in

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[pugs65]

Lookin good DeWayne. Keep those updates and pics comin, Pugs.

[lavron]

So Rod & Custom MII doesn't call for any more strengthening of the front frame rails besides the angle pieces attached to it? I know it wraps the frame but doesn't need anything back towards the firewall?

I only ask because I have seen it done both ways, some box the frame back to, or nearly, back to the firewall, some do not and I am still debating how I want to do mine, I don't want the 250 powerhouse twisting my frame rails up

See Ya,
Mike

[SASSY]

Enjoying everything your doing keep up the great work, would love to be there in June to see it.
Fred

[frdpwr]

Mike,
I researched several manufactures some with the frame rail plates and some without.
I prefer the KISS approach...Keep It Simple Stupid
Plus, after a lengthy discussion with the Engineer at R&C about the (FEA) Finite Element Analysis tests that they conduct on all of their designs along with the CAD modeling they use I was sold on them.
Ultimately, it really comes down to personal preference.
Although, I would stick to USA made.

Dwayne

[lavron]

Ultimately, it really comes down to personal preference.
Although, I would stick to USA made.

Well I already have mine (the cross member) I have to build the frame rail part myself. The crossmember is a Welder's Series from Canada so I missed it on the USA part

See Ya,
Mike

[popscomet]

Not much been happening to the RUSTY RELIC,,few new parts finaly came in,,,kept digging in spare parts stash and came up with a perfect gauge cluster,,modified a set of bbk chrome headers and they are on,the correct oil pan was delivered the other day,found the correct rad and fan,,,and found the awol shifter,,then son's job has picked up and he's been burning a lot of midnight oil,,,and of course some sickness in the family,,but things are looking like they may start leaning toward the RUSTY RELIC,,so maybe by this week end ,we can make a showing ,again....plus,the weather ain't been totally on our side.....but it ain't no step for a stepper pop

[Rocket989]

Sorry to hear about folks being sick Pop. Nobody's gotten any serious plague so far, but I don't think we've had a single week with all of our clan healthy this winter!! Everybody seems OK now...I probably shouldn't have said THAT!

That's great a set of shelf headers fit the N heads and fit in the 'Relic with not much work!!