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Loving your work Lou! Especially the brake lines. I'm collecting parts to swap to dual master at present, but scared of bening/flaring etc... It might be worth your time to use NiCopp brake tubing. It bends and flares very easily. I use it exclusively for brake and fuel lines. It is DOT approved. I...

Here is a link to the Comets being offered at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction which is in progress now. The dates for each offering is included on each information page. Jim https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2025/lots/?auction%5B0%5D=Kissimmee+2025%7C1736208000%7C1737244800&configure%5Bfilters%5D...

Hello everyone, my name is Deiv and I am writing to you from Spain. First of all, I want to apologize because I am writing with the translator, perhaps there are poorly translated words. I have been reading you for a long time, my enthusiasm for the Mercury Comet led me last year to buy a unit in N...

This looks like a decent restoration. Sits about 4” too high in the rear and the door panels are not ‘64 Cyclone. (No chrome trim on the originals and the pleats ran the height of the panel)
Jim

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1132752/1964 ... t-cyclone/

Jim I'm in the middle of doing my hoses & used some 90 degree elbows ,,,, didn't you post up some new type hose clamps ( or new to me at least), Maybe heat shrink ones or something? Wazza here is an upgrade to the plenum I picked up somewhere , I cut another 1'' hole in the end of it to send more h...

I converted my Comet to a four speed back in 1969, it was originally a column shifted automatic. I used all the parts from a donor ‘64 Falcon to do the swap, when I converted to the pedal actuated switch it mounted without issue. I remember that the wires for the reverse lights originally went to th...

Now would be a good time to extend the heater core tubes a few inches so they terminate inside the engine compartment. This way the heater hoses do not go through the fire wall and the clamps are easy to access. I did that modification to mine in the early ‘70’s, made it so much nicer to work on. Du...

Thanks for the link Jim, think I'll add that to this winter's list. This is a very common switch used in many years and models of FoMoCo products. I used to have a 2004 Lincoln Aviator, the shift lever interlock was controlled by the brake light switch. The factory switch was the plunger type that ...

Plumbing your system as shown in Johno’s pictures is the way to go. I would agree that using a mechanical pedal mounted brake light switch is preferred over the in line pressure switch. This switch will mount directly to your existing pedal with no modification, it is the only style of switch I will...

I'll probably avoid the stock heater. There's plenty of room under the dash so I've used the "hot rod" heaters a few times successfully. It's easy to run a duct for the defrost, and i use vent windows instead of air conditioning, so no issues. Dan I contemplated not using the stock heater but witho...

I kept my original heater assembly but eliminated the flimsy rubber boot that connects the heater box to the cowl. I replaced the rubber boot with an early Mustang rubber donut. https://www.cjponyparts.com/heater-to-firewall-seal-mustang-1965-1970/p/HW439/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD1v5Vmhorw4eQq0ST...

I figured you would like the product. Make sure to use only white Scotch Brite. Jim Brightest bumper on the block award :D Need to apply a second coat w/ Scotch Brite on passenger side where there's a little hazing going down. License plate area was done this way and pops very good! https://i.posti...

Joe, Everyone who I have suggested the product to has been very satisfied. It made the wheels on my Comet look amazing so I tried it on the chrome and was blown away. Jim VG product, Jim 👍 Showed up late today. Dabbed a cloth and hit the corner of the front bumper. Chrome popping good. Yes, looks l...

I am using a Powermaster mini starter on mine, part# 9503. They have the solenoid on the starter. So the batt cable running to the starter is always hot and the small wire is to trigger the solenoid. I have my battery in the trunk so the cable from the trunk to starter would always be hot and I rea...

A solenoid is optional when using a Power Master starter. I use a 9172 starter on my Boss engine and have it wired without a solenoid. I do have a mega fuse wired between the positive on the battery and the battery lug on the starter. If you follow the instructions that came with the starter you onl...