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by Rootsy
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: MY 64 gasser
Replies: 31
Views: 2396

Re: MY 64 gasser

Thanks!
by Rootsy
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Replies: 225
Views: 8858

Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build

And just so everyone is aware - his hoods come pretty much ready to bolt on for the price you pay. Everything drilled and tapped, etc. Also regarding the sway bar - I ended up just buying a new 1” one from opentracker. Will need to wait until I have weight on the front and compressed to install the...
by Rootsy
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: MY 64 gasser
Replies: 31
Views: 2396

Re: MY 64 gasser

Boss/Cyclone wrote:
Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:32 pm
no excuses wrote:
Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:39 pm
Boss/Cyclone wrote:
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:36 pm

PIR? Where is that at?
Portland International Raceway, Held at the same time as swap meet at the Portland expo center
Wondered because the large Ford only swap meet was yesterday in Columbus, Ohio
Do you know the dates for ‘24 by chance?
by Rootsy
Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Engine building
Replies: 3
Views: 380

Re: Engine building

I drive from Monroe to Warren and back 3 days a week minimum.
by Rootsy
Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Replies: 225
Views: 8858

Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build

Long cold Winter here but I got a little warmth last week out of the blue. Tim Mills messaged me to let me know that my hood would be finished in a few days. Since he is half an hour from me I stopped by his shop and picked it up on Saturday morning. Nice guy and quality work. Now that Crites is kap...
by Rootsy
Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: WOW the birthdays!!!!
Replies: 622
Views: 116354

Re: WOW the birthdays!!!!

Thanks Jim. I am now officially “old”…
by Rootsy
Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Dan's 65 Cyclone project !
Replies: 48
Views: 2367

Re: Dan's 65 Cyclone project !

I guess we will see what these cars can handle with just SFC, a healthy 331, 4 speed and 4.11s on monoleafs on whatever slick I can fit into the stock space FoMoCo provided. Cause that is my route. I say write down a list of MUST HAVES and let that dictate the direction you go with the rest. For me ...
by Rootsy
Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Chili
Replies: 19
Views: 1468

Re: Chili

You need all of the mass you can pack into that stuff to survive the cold dark winters up here!
by Rootsy
Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Chili
Replies: 19
Views: 1468

Re: Chili

It’s a real thing. Helps to kill some of the acidity. Try it some time.
by Rootsy
Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Chili
Replies: 19
Views: 1468

Re: Chili

I make a mean venison chili but I have no set “recipe”. It is adjusted based on how much I make and I season to taste. 1. 100% pure ground venison (no fat or pork added) - olive oil - minced garlic - salt - pepper Brown meat 2. Tomato sauce (generally the large GFS can) 3. Chili seasoning mix packet...
by Rootsy
Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: My current 65 Comet project
Replies: 13
Views: 5891

Re: My current 65 Comet project

Interesting on he box to cowl seal. My 64 has a flange with some clips that attaches to the seal and then snaps into the cowl. My car didn’t have a seal that I recall so I guess I should fit it all up and see if I indeed need a second seal.
by Rootsy
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: WTS - 64+/- Suspension Parts
Replies: 0
Views: 547

WTS - 64+/- Suspension Parts

I have the following items to re-home. All parts can be picked up FTF in SE Mich / Toledo area or we can figure out shipping $. 1. 1 1/8” swaybar. Essentially new. Has been installed, never used outside of that. Includes end links and poly mounts. Has been primed with 2k epoxy and top coated with 2k...
by Rootsy
Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:58 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: '64 Cyclone Steering Wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 685

Re: '64 Cyclone Steering Wheel

You need the generator version so that when you install your center and rotate it to lock into place the spokes align with the wheel spokes.

You get the wheel. You will have to buy the horn contacts and plate, etc etc etc.
by Rootsy
Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:53 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: '64 Cyclone Steering Wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 685

Re: '64 Cyclone Steering Wheel

You can use a Scott drake mustang wheel. Just make sure you get the right one. There are two styles. 1 for generator cars and one for alternator cars. The locking slots for the horn center are clocked differently between the two so you need to know what your car originally was. I bought this one fro...
by Rootsy
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 289 vs 302
Replies: 12
Views: 1529

Re: 289 vs 302

Externally they look for same. Internally the crank and rods are different between the two to achieve the extra CID. If the engine is going to be or has been rebuilt then likely 0.030 increase in bore diameter yielding 293 or 306 CID. My opinion is do what is easiest. If the crank is able to be turn...