COMET CENTRAL

Some updates. Driver side fender patches done and ready for some filler.

Passengers side fenders should done by this weekend.

He made some some patches from 16 gauge sheet metal for the outside of the toe kick panel. I’ll post some pictures of it when I get home.

popscomet wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 28, 2021 11:20 pm

looks like a small business might be in the works....pop

He use to have his own business but was tired of all the BS so now he works at body shop that does high end restorations.
Whenever the body shop can’t find a part he makes it for them.

Jims65cyclone wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:52 pm

Is he a professional body man? That looks great!

Jim

Yes. 50+ years and still working. He taught me, but I’m definitely not to his level.

My father making some corner for my 64 fenders out of leftover quarter panel patches. He gave it some good shapes with a dolly and hammer. Will show the quarter panels once he is done with them.

So I can use a 65-67 mustang inner and outer tie rods, adjusted rod and Pitt arms? (So much cheaper than the falcon parts) As long as I use the 65 comet v8 center link.

If that’s the case maybe I can find some parts tomorrow at the Hershey swap and meet.

Yes, I was looking to get new spindles with with all new 65 rods and brake conversion. I also thought about keeping the same suspension with all new components and just add the brake suspension that will make the front hub into a 5 lug. Also thought about putting a 67 mustang spindle with 65 falcon ...

Hello. Everyone! My name is Fabian. My first comet purchase last week was for a 1964 comet caliente convertible for the wife. My wife wanted a 63 but settled for a 64 since we got it at bargain. The first step is to get disc brakes. Definitely don’t want the wife driving around with disc brakes. Sin...