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by frdpwr
Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 Comet Build
Replies: 211
Views: 43958

Re: 64 Comet Build

The Performance Automatic transmission came in Wednesday and their SFI rated bellhousing arrived Thursday. Gonna go with a Winters Performance shifter "gated" for the reverse manual valve body. I've sent the required information to 3 different converter manufactures that we deal with and just waitin...
by frdpwr
Tue Nov 10, 2020 1:17 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 Comet Build
Replies: 211
Views: 43958

Re: 64 Comet Build

A few videos from last test n tune last Saturday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5SxaaG ... EgPom-Hp-j

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by frdpwr
Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 Comet Build
Replies: 211
Views: 43958

Re: 64 Comet Build

Made a little more progress on "Ole rusty" over the weekend.
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by frdpwr
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 Comet Build
Replies: 211
Views: 43958

Re: 64 Comet Build

We got a little work done this weekend. Strange Axles.jpg Rearend B.jpg Rearend C.jpg We are very pleased with the workmanship of Strange Engineering on the axles and I sure like the fact of threaded lug stud holes vs the press fit. The rear disc are a mixture of what we have used in our dirt track ...
by frdpwr
Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Track Report
Replies: 1246
Views: 227642

Re: Track Report

After a 21 month "retirement"
I-30 7/18/20
I-30 7/18/20
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by frdpwr
Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:14 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 Comet Build
Replies: 211
Views: 43958

Re: 64 Comet Build

Taking a little break from the Cobra build to do some upgrades on "ole Rusty". Next up is a set of Strange 31 spline axles, 6 something gear, disc brakes along with new springs, adjustable shocks, some clean up and paint.
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by frdpwr
Wed May 27, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: All in the Family, Comet's Ford Sisters
Topic: Pop's Cobra build.
Replies: 293
Views: 89198

Re: Pop's Cobra build.

by frdpwr
Wed May 27, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: All in the Family, Comet's Ford Sisters
Topic: Pop's Cobra build.
Replies: 293
Views: 89198

Re: Pop's Cobra build.

Thanks for the help Mike!! YouTube access is blocked on my work computer but I talked to the IT guy (a fellow Hot Rodder) and he gave me access, so hopefully I can share the youtube link and it will work.
by frdpwr
Tue May 26, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: All in the Family, Comet's Ford Sisters
Topic: Pop's Cobra build.
Replies: 293
Views: 89198

Re: Pop's Cobra build.

by frdpwr
Tue May 26, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: All in the Family, Comet's Ford Sisters
Topic: Pop's Cobra build.
Replies: 293
Views: 89198

Re: Pop's Cobra build.

A few more pics
alignment time
alignment time
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Home made turn tables - aluminum sheet and plastic with wheel brg grease in between.
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by frdpwr
Fri May 08, 2020 2:23 pm
Forum: All in the Family, Comet's Ford Sisters
Topic: Pop's Cobra build.
Replies: 293
Views: 89198

Re: Pop's Cobra build.

A little update, still have about 8-10 hours worth of work then hopefully it'll move under it own power. Finish the wiring, test with a 10 amp battery charger, add coolant, exhaust, adjust the clutch and align the front end it should be "go kart" time. If no "electrical gremlins" after driving a few...
by frdpwr
Fri Apr 17, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: All in the Family, Comet's Ford Sisters
Topic: Pop's Cobra build.
Replies: 293
Views: 89198

Re: Pop's Cobra build.

Here's a few pictures if what we been up to on the Cobra. I'm not one to take pictures and usually forget to do so. Charge Pnl.jpg Fan Shroud.jpg Fuel Log.jpg Gauges.jpg JetHot.jpg New Fuel Tank.jpg Vent Fitting.jpg Wing Nuts.jpg Seats.jpg Lower Hose.jpg TC Holder.jpg DS2.jpg DS1.jpg DS3.jpg DS4.jpg...
by frdpwr
Wed Feb 19, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: All in the Family, Comet's Ford Sisters
Topic: POP's FORDS
Replies: 68
Views: 19905

Re: POP's FORDS

I found these the other day, we built this back around 1995-1996.
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