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by GeneB
Fri May 22, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: HEI Distributor not working
Replies: 3
Views: 2348

Re: HEI Distributor not working

Problem Solved
I had my Tach out and tach wire under dash was touching ground.
Stupid mistake cost me $100 in not needed parts.

I can get Comet out of garage now and hook up garage door opener. Wife will be happy
by GeneB
Thu May 21, 2020 9:41 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: HEI Distributor not working
Replies: 3
Views: 2348

Re: HEI Distributor not working

Which switch should I check
by GeneB
Thu May 21, 2020 1:31 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: HEI Distributor not working
Replies: 3
Views: 2348

HEI Distributor not working

63 Comet with 302 engine. Got car 2 years ago & ir ran fine until last week. Been sitting since last month . Went to move it out of garage so I could install new garage door. Started right up then died after about 30 sec. No Spark. Got a chance to work on it Sunday Power to bat terminal wiggled all ...
by GeneB
Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: Reinstalling Quarter Windows 63 Comet Convertible
Replies: 1
Views: 850

Re: Reinstalling Quarter Windows 63 Comet Convertible

I got the winidow back in today by removing more parts from window.
Will write up what I did when I get it adjusted.
by GeneB
Sat Apr 11, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: Reinstalling Quarter Windows 63 Comet Convertible
Replies: 1
Views: 850

Reinstalling Quarter Windows 63 Comet Convertible

I took my right rear quarter window out to replace the rollors & inistall front weather seal. Also got to put a nut on the top trim strip while window was out. Cleaned & greased regulator while apart. Can't get the 2 rollers into window slots. Install order: regulator, small track in back, long trac...
by GeneB
Sat Nov 09, 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: What Material are Convertible Sun Visors
Replies: 4
Views: 2147

Re: What Material are Convertible Sun Visors

Got the SEM 15243 SATIN BLACK COLOR COAT AEROSOL dyed an extra visor I had and the color came out great.
Thanks for the help
by GeneB
Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:11 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 comet cant open trunk
Replies: 3
Views: 1446

Re: 63 comet cant open trunk

Not going to get into trunk on convertible, no big opening. Try a screwdriver in the lock hole to turn the “catch”
by GeneB
Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: What Material are Convertible Sun Visors
Replies: 4
Views: 2147

Re: What Material are Convertible Sun Visors

I have a spare visor in rough shape. I will try vinyl dye on it
by GeneB
Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: What Material are Convertible Sun Visors
Replies: 4
Views: 2147

What Material are Convertible Sun Visors

1963 Comet Convertible
I want to change the color of my sun visors from Blue to Black to match my new interior.
Are the visors Vinyl, molded plastic or some other material?
Any suggestions on what paint/dye to use
by GeneB
Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:56 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Need help IDing 14" steering wheel
Replies: 0
Views: 972

Need help IDing 14" steering wheel

This 14 inch wheel came on my 63 Comet when I bought it 2 years ago. The half wrap is peeling and the 3 phillips head screws that hold it on the adapter have damaged heads. I want to buy a new half wrap and the 3 screw but don't know who made the wheel. The 3 screws have a thread I don't recognize. ...
by GeneB
Thu May 30, 2019 7:39 am
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: reattaching exterior moulding strips 63 Comet
Replies: 6
Views: 2247

Re: reattaching exterior moulding strips 63 Comet

Here are some pictures of a clip & cover/shield that I removed from the car. Don't know if these were stock or aftermarket. I don't see them listed for sale anywhere on the net.
by GeneB
Wed May 29, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: reattaching exterior moulding strips 63 Comet
Replies: 6
Views: 2247

Re: reattaching exterior moulding strips 63 Comet

I think I found my problem. There was a lot of dirt inside the moulding under the lips keeping the clip from snapping in. They seem to snap in a lot better after cleaning with a pick. Making the rubber backing out of old rim liner I found.
by GeneB
Tue May 28, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: reattaching exterior moulding strips 63 Comet
Replies: 6
Views: 2247

Re: reattaching exterior moulding strips 63 Comet

I think I found my problem. Using the old clips that were on the car. They had a rubber sleeve around them that was in bad shape when I removed them. Put them back without any sleeve or backing. When I squeezed the tabs to lock them in place it let the clips get too tight to the body & the moulding ...
by GeneB
Tue May 28, 2019 3:54 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: reattaching exterior moulding strips 63 Comet
Replies: 6
Views: 2247

reattaching exterior moulding strips 63 Comet

Starting to reattach the moulding to the fenders, doors, and body.
Can't get the moulding to snap over the clips in the square holes. I have tried candle wax on the clips but no help. If I do the clips on the bench they snap right in.
Any secrets to snapping them on
by GeneB
Fri May 03, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: How to remove power antenna
Replies: 0
Views: 909

How to remove power antenna

1963 comet convertible
I have a power antenna that I want to remove.
Is there a panel/shield inside the right front fender well that can be removed to get antenna out. So much undercoating I can't see anything.