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by Dimmwatt
Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

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by Dimmwatt
Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

I got my 14 inch pizza pans today and trimmed one down. I coated it in blue tape to show you what im going for with the wheels


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by Dimmwatt
Fri Dec 28, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

Wheels came in :) They are 16x8 Imagine a round tin,painted body color, that will cover all the spokes, leaving the chrome lip. The original hub cap will snap onto that tin. I hope it ends up looking somewhat like an original wheel. http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee155/dimmwatt/Megs%20Comet/imag...
by Dimmwatt
Wed Dec 26, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

Thanks....Me too I was able to get some bondo work done in the engine compartment and seam sealer applied to the car as well. Its tough working in what is equivelent to a one car garage. I have it turned on its side and have to crawl around and under to get to sections. Waiting for a dry day so I ca...
by Dimmwatt
Wed Dec 26, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

I got her back from Blasting and primer...Here she is naked. No primered pics right now. In one of these you can see the filled radio hole and the added holes in the dash for the AC vents http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee155/dimmwatt/Megs%20Comet/20121222_093135_zps9b4e90da.jpg http://i228.photo...
by Dimmwatt
Wed Dec 26, 2012 12:02 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

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by Dimmwatt
Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

I had thought of that considering I have a few front wheel drive drivetrains sitting around. The comets and falcons front wheels are way far forward. The issue you may have is that the center line of the front axle on a FWD drivetrain is behind the engine. This means the engine sits way far forward....
by Dimmwatt
Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

Again thanks for the coments The tent is a off the shelf steel post unit you can get at Harbor Freight Those wheels are only 16x7 with a 205x?? I plan on 16x8 with 225 45's all around I'll be using an aluminum wheen that I have fabricated disks for that will covor the center portion of the wheel. Th...
by Dimmwatt
Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

Thanks for the great comments. I like the one about putting a Miata to good use. I agree, I like the cars, but dont have much use for one since I dont fit. I'm 6'6" The Snorkel Mic is an intake tube turned verticle. It will eventually live horozontal with a less obnoxious looking filter. Just had it...
by Dimmwatt
Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

some rust repair

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Thanks Guys...Dropped it off at the blaster this week.

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by Dimmwatt
Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: Showing Off
Topic: 62 comet build, Miata Drivetrain
Replies: 0
Views: 891

62 comet build, Miata Drivetrain

Not sure if I put this in the wrong section

http://www.cometcentral.com/forum/viewt ... f=8&t=4528
by Dimmwatt
Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

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by Dimmwatt
Thu Dec 13, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

Re: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

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by Dimmwatt
Thu Dec 13, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build
Replies: 121
Views: 37410

62 comet, Miata Drivetrain Build

Hey guys, I got a call from my sand blaster today that had a gentelman present that pointed me to this site. Thought I'd post Building a dependable cruiser for my wife. I'm well under way in this project so you wont have to wait long to see results. The Miata's wheelbase is 25 inches shorter and 200...