One day hot day in 1964 0r 1965 I was riding my bicycle to town. It was almost 100°. Local guy stopped beside me in a 64 Maroon Caliente. "Put your bike in the trunk kid, I'll give you a ride". I was 9 or 10. His name was Marvin Sizemore. His was a 289, 271 hp hypo motor. Man, did that thing SCREAM! I'm 67 now, and have always been a car guy. A lot because of that very day! The word "caliente " means HOT. That ain't no joke. I often think of that day. It made an impression on me FOREVER! Thanks for making my day! Wow. Wow. Wow!!!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great story! I think you could fit a few bikes in the trunk of this thing!
@topperthompson580
7 ай бұрын
A highly sought after car!!!
@davidfarmer1666
7 ай бұрын
Get a shirt and pants made with the cow material and you could hide with the cows.
@davidfarmer1666
7 ай бұрын
Our family had three boys and each of us have had a 64 Falcon two were Sprints with 4 speed and the other had a three speed on the tree, which was changed to a floor shift. The last one Futura.
@kayden_chatigny4214
5 ай бұрын
What a fucking story.
@kld50
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty awesome looking car. Love seeing Jack learning from you and his excitement. I helped my dad, well handed tools and held things for him, when he restored his brothers 1926 Model T. When I was a child, now 66yrs old, dad would take us riding in it when we went to visit our uncle and grandparents in Lynchburg VA. Love that you are making amazing memories with your boys that they will treasure forever!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Jack is not only learning, he is really good help in the shop. I would really like to build a model A with the boys someday!
@rickylaporte6750
2 жыл бұрын
This was a awesome video. Jack you did a great job helping your DAD. Looking forward to seeing you all go for the first drive in the beautiful car.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it will happen this weekend! Thanks for watching
@randygranger2294
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful car! Very special that you get to spend time with the kids like this!!! It shows that they love it too!!!!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
We all love shop time!
@PJL7095
9 ай бұрын
Nothing better as a dad then to have a giggley tag-a-long boy next to you who’s just alive with excitement.
@scottpelton7600
8 ай бұрын
I’m impressed with your sons filming skills he holds the camera so still it’s like watching a movie great video guys that’s gonna be a sweet car
@tedconroy5074
2 жыл бұрын
First car I bought with my own money was a 1965 Comet 289 2 speed automatic. In 1975 it cost $200 it had 51,000 miles on it. When I retired it it had 114,000 miles on it. My Dad and I worked on it, I learned so much from that car. Love that you and Jack are working on this one together.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
$200!!! Wow that had to of been a good buy. Jack and I have big plans for this one. Thanks for watching
@SamuelGuglielmini
6 ай бұрын
Alot of the production modules had the 260 v8
@artbrandon1955
2 жыл бұрын
Had one just like this same color. Motor blowed up that's when I put a 66 289 hp out of a 66 Ford Mustang in it and it ran pretty good. My second car at 16 years old back in 1971. Best motor Ford ever made.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I am new to the 60's Ford car world but I am really liking them!
@19jarhead66
7 ай бұрын
I love the body of that year, it’s very cool.
@mpedmar9701
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful condition for '64 ! My Dad always had spare parts for his old cars in there trunks. He'd make sure to purchase a couple of parts each month to have on hand, just in case. He told us girls to purchase oil filters, relay switches, battery cables, thermostats, carburetor rebuild kit, spark plugs, wipers, vacuum hoses etc. He told us that way you never have to wait for them to be ordered. And the price with never be cheaper. He taught us girls to be self sufficient. Sounds great, just think it will be purring by the time you are finished. Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe.May God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
That is probably why it is so common to find good parts in the trunk of these old cars. There are so many switches and computers on today's cars I don't even know what parts a guy should start to keep on hand! I guess that is why I keep buying the old ones! Thanks for watching
@leewalker3514
2 жыл бұрын
Making memories with your sons it don’t get no better Than that y’all
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Lee!
@kzat99
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful car. Always been 1 of my favorites.
@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo
2 жыл бұрын
Great car! Love the Caliente package on the old Comets! Really good to see you and the boys enjoying cars and each other! A+++ Video!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dr. Lee! Hopefully we will be running around the pasture in it this afternoon!
@michaelvanwinkle7919
8 ай бұрын
The Cyclone is one Good Looking Car!
@davidhomen4528
8 ай бұрын
I started laughing like crazy when AJ started laughing about but connectors.
@davidfarmer1666
7 ай бұрын
We built the 260 V8 that was in my brother's 1964 Falcon and put dual points, full race cam, two 4 barrel carbs, high rise intake. Race a lot of Z28's with the Falcon and GTO's and never lost a race.
@charliejones7574
6 ай бұрын
Had a 63 Comet....fun little ride. 65 and 68 Falcons...
@bsu1960
5 ай бұрын
Such a good Father Kent and wonderful sons Jack and AJ it is such a joy to watch the teamwork Im an Okie and love everything about the Channel your so lucky to have such rust free cars even the 1960 station wagon looks pristine even with no glass love the 68 F100 this Caliente’ is just beautiful and the oklahoma red dirt and black 1960 Starliner is a beauty too I had a 67 Ford F100. Miss that tough old truck Oklahoma is awful good to Cars I will tell you Sleeperdude sure gets ahold of some really rusty vehicles yet perservers these oklahoma cars are pristine compared to lots of other places other than the VW Bug for a t-shirt and cap loved the linotype at the Mooreland Paper lived down the street from a Champlain, Mobil, Kerr Mcgee, Phillips66 and a Conoco and a Sinclair all fighting for your fillup at 21.9 cents a gallon for Ethyl aka Premium I could barely carry the dollars worth of lawnmower gas back home with out having to rest when I was 5 or 6 years old maybe 7 anyway it was too heavy to ride my bike and get the gas at the same time my Mom would roll the window down and say fill it up with Ethyl and give the attendant 3 or 4 dollars and he would clean the windshield and check the oil and tire pressure in a pretty clean uniform while others worked on neighborhood cars or fixing tires battery’s oil changes and all the stations where really busy and people where happy the service station guys had hotrods and we all knew each other or they were the older brothers of friends and cars were plentiful esp really affordable used ones and people worked and wanted to work Oklahoma is a really great place I can say that from experience having lived there during my younger years red dirt is just beautiful to me as well as the names of the towns and the views maybe one day I will return Im hoping sooner lol rather than later ❤ keep up the great work guys
@maxgiii_beach_street_photo7161
10 ай бұрын
Very good. The kids are happy too
@nadimnadim1965
8 ай бұрын
Real country boys: jeans, no shirt and no shoes . I envy their freedom. Laughed when Jack asked if he could drive.
@garyjubar5733
24 күн бұрын
In 1968 I bought a 67 Comet Caliente with the 225 horse 289 and a 4 speed. It had an Autolight 4300 0n it which I replaced with a Holley from a 66 390. i put a used set of Doug headers on and got the valvetrain from the K code 289. I then replaced the factory shifter and linkage with a Hurst Competition Plus and proceeded to blow the fenders off my buddys new 383 Road Runner. those were the days.
@dalemaus7189
2 жыл бұрын
That's one of the only Ford's I would own beside a Maverick
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not exactly a Ford guy either but I’m pretty partial to this one too!
@warmac57
Ай бұрын
The look on those boys faces when it started is priceless.
@DeutschlandGuy
Ай бұрын
In 1963 Ford Motor Co conducted a publicity stunt in which they ran several Mercury Commets around a track, averaging 100 mph for 30 days. If I recall, the cars used were almost identical to the car in this video, being two-door hardtops. I've loved this model Comet ever since. 😎 Does anyone else out there remember this event?
@lindahipp8329
2 жыл бұрын
That's a nice looking car. My ex brother-in-law had a Mercury Comet when he was dating my sister in early 70's or late 60's. Hope your heel feels better soon. Great you got to spend time working on it with your boys. Glad you got it going. Take care and stay safe out there. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks You! It was great to be back in the shop with the boys
@Buddha-of8fk
8 ай бұрын
Gas, air and spark. I love the old stuff. No computers required.
@richardjyoung4093
Ай бұрын
Well it sounds good !!! Makes me miss my 63 Ford galaxie 500;390
@Iamclaudiamarie
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Love watching you guys remedy each issue to get something from the past running again.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@dockmasterted
2 жыл бұрын
It looks like a great first car for Jack my friend!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Lol he thinks he needs all of them Thanks for watching
@johnnyb4380
Жыл бұрын
Love this channel wish my dad woulda been as caring as he was my dad woulda said beeep them safety glasses get ur beep down there ur a boy not a girl lol I’m not as hard on my kids as my dad was on me but I’m harder then Kent but love to see dads with there kids these days awesome family channel great great family
@mitchellcorynelso
9 ай бұрын
Great car you guys, I’ve wanted one since the 60’s. Thanks
@robertgreggo4345
7 ай бұрын
I'm not an expert but I believe the Mercury Comet was the sister to the Ford Fairlane in the Sixties.
@davidfarmer1666
7 ай бұрын
It's great. Parts from a 64&65 Falcon will interchange. Doors and Fenders off a 64 or 65 Falcon will fit right on the Comet . If you had to you could put a 351 Cleveland or Windsor. Can be a powerful car. Antifreeze wouldn't hurt it, 260 V8 in 1964… For sure.
@jerryq1000
9 ай бұрын
Mid '60's Fords: 1/2" & 9/16 and you can take apart the whole car! A buddy and I had a '65 Mustang we drag raced and it was easy to work on compared to all the techno toys of today.
@rebeccafriel6455
9 ай бұрын
I know someone who restored 1940 Woody. All handcrafted wood SOLD. He was a sailing yacht craftsman,teak deck with brass and teak interiors. Currently restoring a 1939 Woody.
@denniscahill9683
2 жыл бұрын
Brought back memories -- I had a baby-blue 62 Falcon (bought it in 1969)...
@scottfindley7284
2 жыл бұрын
So did my dad. Same year same color. Same year he bought it too i think lol.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thats pretty crazy lol
@patriciasimmon6854
2 жыл бұрын
My first car was a ‘60 Mercury Comet, 3speed on the column. A friend did a tune up on it. It was fun to drive. Thanks for sharing what you and Jack did for the 64!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I love the old Mercury's!
@JunkyardRevivals08
9 ай бұрын
Nice, we have a 66 Comet that we have just got running and street legal. 289 V8 C6 trans.
@howardroy1097
2 жыл бұрын
That car really sounds good
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if you have seen my latest video on it but it runs really good too! Thanks for watching!
@stephensivek6662
9 ай бұрын
I like the style more than a Mustang. Very cool.
@rondisanti8928
2 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed this one. I remember when we were kids my dad had a black falcon and they do look similar. looking fwd to part II. :) get the mower running and sell it for the kind you want Jack!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I have always loved the old falcons!
@deanriley1284
2 жыл бұрын
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Great car and look forward to more posts as your foot improves! 👍👍
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@geraldblackmon4352
9 ай бұрын
Good job I like the Mercury
@RodricBeauregard
4 ай бұрын
That duel exost sounds good😊
@mitchfarley5684
2 жыл бұрын
She’s a beauty! Good helper with Jack there
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
He is my top shop hand!
@thomassundstrom2261
2 жыл бұрын
Nice merc. I want it. 😀. You guys are really havin fun. 😊
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dalegnodle
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful car! I'd rather drive that Mercury than a '64 Mustang any day of the week!
@jackiesaylor2487
2 жыл бұрын
I got the chills when you fired her up. Sounded like my Dad's 65 convertible caliente he had dual headers on it too.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to have a convertible!
@gary424
9 ай бұрын
My friend it bring such joy to my heart to see you with your son I wish I could have been half the father you are good job hope the heel is better
@jackiesaylor2487
2 жыл бұрын
This was my very first car. My dad restored 65 comet's and came across a brownish/gold one. I completely cleaned the inside and painted the panels for the roof. And it was immaculate inside. But the day he got it running. He gave it away to his friend. (I was already 18 buy then). I want to say that mine has a generator instead of an alternator.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Mine probably had a generator too from the factory but someone has upgraded it along the way. Thanks for watching!
@jackiesaylor2487
2 жыл бұрын
@@SpeedBumpGarage cool I had asked my dad if we could switch it to alternator and I think he said yeah probably. (I was 14 when he got it. I would sit in it for hours and clean it. I even took a straight pin and cleaned every slit in the window winder knobs.
@davidnelson6893
8 ай бұрын
Yes a very cool car Peace out
@nancykitzinger3078
2 жыл бұрын
That is an awesome car! Great job getting her going! Broken heel and all!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@davidmeichelbock3258
10 ай бұрын
Hey Jack my first car I bought was a 1961 mercury comet with the cat eye tail lights I paid 50.00 for it 😮
@c7d3p
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool car. Crazy that it fired right up and would idle. Nice find.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@morgansword
2 жыл бұрын
I know that you will get haters bitching on what to do. I am a miserable seventy three year old man who owned the ford sprint version of this very car and my neighbor across the street from me had this very same car with one exception... it was factory four speed and the 427 badges makes me think he did order it that way as he was into drag racing like myself. Mine was a 390/C6 posi. I did it that way as my wife was a terrible standard transmission driver. For what ever reason, he traded it in on the Torino Cobra Jet dual fours an four speed with posi. Jeanne was a hell of a good friend an he showed up at my place many years later with a pick up that needed a new engine. We rekindled our friendship an drank a few beers together. I am so sorry that you are hurt and can not do the different fluid changes it really could use. Antifreeze is a gel base and so it causes pistons when running to stick just like a engine that had been sugared. I haven't seen any of my old friends from down south continental states... I live in alaska where no danger of anyone coming around. I see a lot of me in you as I never really fell in love with any rigs I built or just bought from the factory ordered ones. I would go to a dealership, look at the different folders for all the options that you could add on. Back then you were labeled a chevy person or ford or mopar. You just didn't mix company an drag race occurred quite often. So knowing this generation very little, I see you drive what you like at the moment an not so much by any brand as ford or chevy... Volkswagen. The different companies where still finding their feet in those times. For me being old, its not the money its worth but getting a car/truck to a good fit with its new owner. My own brother knowing I could never be able to drive again sent all of his cars/trucks/big equipment to the scrapper who had no problem crushing rigs... he laughed when he crushed the 36 ford roadster with all the bells and whistles... it was a frame off new restoration, we parted on very difficult feelings at that point because he was offered real big money for it. I am praying that if you don't have any feelings for these old rigs like when you sold the pick up, I think it was the 78 model rig that your never going to find again with that package. This Mercury you just got is a rare find, not impossible but tuff to find and keep it as it is, a survivor instead of restoring it.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
The old Mercury would definitely be more fun with a 4 speed. I’m definitely not brand loyal lol, I just like stuff that is interesting or looks cool. Thanks for watching
@ShadeALee
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Enjoyed it.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
@Ben-h2o
9 ай бұрын
You're obviously south of me. I wish one of these could be found here in SW Pa. I've always liked the lines of the Comet.
@katismith
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating!
@colasko8006
9 ай бұрын
Really cool car Back in the day, was hitchhiking and was picked up by a car like that. It had a 428 corbra jet and a four speed with who do you love By Quicksilver playing. He took me where i was going, and when he left he did a burnout in all 4 gears Up the street. So cool, wont forget
@SamuelGuglielmini
6 ай бұрын
I love thT body style
@NairobiDino
7 ай бұрын
Love you all ❤ 👍
@janicecirksena8300
Жыл бұрын
I love this . I am thoroughly enjoying this video. I watch your gardening videos Jack but you are a natural in the car garage. You are great at this video adventure also. You two have a new, very old fan!! 😊
@bgmoss28
2 жыл бұрын
‘Make gas cans pour again’ love it!!!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@PSmitty364
9 ай бұрын
I know this is a year late but maybe you see this & agree! You should make that saying a sticker… I’ll buy one!
@raymondcoggins297
2 жыл бұрын
Sweet ole car that's a keeper
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I think so to!
@enriquelopez9124
Жыл бұрын
That was awesome spectacular, to start after being parked for so long.
@knobdikker
2 жыл бұрын
Just be sure you add some zinc additive when you change the oil, because today's oils don't have enough of it for flat tappet cams. Otherwise it will grind the cam out of it! I use Lucas Oil zinc additive myself. Nice car. Would have loved to have that 42 years ago when I was in high school! Wishing you a Speedy recovery too! Been there riding one of those myself! Broke a bone in my right foot and didn't walk for 4 months! Major PITA! Great to see you teaching your son! Great to see a boy his age interested in cars!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
That's a good point on the oil. I have flattened a few cams in my day unfortunately. I have read that quality diesel engine oils such as Rotella have better anti wear additive packages that are more suitable for flat tappet engines. Thanks for watching
@knobdikker
2 жыл бұрын
@@SpeedBumpGarage Yep! Rotella 15W-40 is a good oil for these old ones too! You can also get high zinc valvoline at O'Reilly's--20W-50 racing oil.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
@@knobdikker I buy the 15w-40 by the bucket so that's what she is getting lol
@colinmccauley3301
2 жыл бұрын
there's some hellacious exhaust sounds coming from that baby, you found a winner
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty healthy! Should have a new video on it this week.
@knobdikker
2 жыл бұрын
That's going to make a great first car for Jack!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Jack thinks he needs a truck lol
@knobdikker
2 жыл бұрын
@@SpeedBumpGarage kids!! 😂🤣
@jeffring1222
2 жыл бұрын
Those comets are so cool looking, nice find.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@peoplesdealer
2 жыл бұрын
I drove one of these in high school. Great necking stories!!!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I don't think there are many of them left.
@telebob5983
8 ай бұрын
Do my eyes deceive me? This here Mercury has the aluminum 15" wire wheels from 1981-89 Lincolns, intact and with all four center caps! Which was more than what could be said for the wheels on my '81 Mark VI Givenchy back in the mid 90s.
@MrPacman64
10 ай бұрын
lmao that kid is sharp. also butt connectors hahaha
@naterush5938
7 ай бұрын
Just a note: These are considerably longer than a Falcon or Mustang of the same year, even though they shared platforms. 181" for the Falcon 195" for the Comet
@floydstowe
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video l think they were built for the dragstrip that's why the trunk hangs over the rear wheels but it's just a guess thanks for the video it looked painful 😬
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I think it would make a great drag car!
@ronaldcooper7609
2 жыл бұрын
12:34 is an aftermarket cruise control servo. Sears sold these in the 70s. 14:16 is control and wiring.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was wondering that after I found all of the switches.
@paulmiller5410
2 жыл бұрын
Love ❤ it
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@treverwhetzel9603
2 жыл бұрын
Fireworks! Nah, those aren't fireworks. What are they then? Looks like they're butt connectors. BUTT CONNECTORS! HA HA HA HA! --- That little exchange had me just about peeing my pants! Too funny!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Lol I laughed pretty hard when I found that clip too
@jbsnelling1
2 жыл бұрын
“But connector” !🤣🤣🤣 Love the innocent humor !
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@rhondabritt972
2 жыл бұрын
I thinking you were going to get it cranked. So excited. Hope ya'll have a wonderful evening. Love you guys.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
The old car went pretty easy on us!
@rhondabritt972
2 жыл бұрын
@@SpeedBumpGarage How did sale go on the Cheve truck?
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
@@rhondabritt972 New video on the auction is up!
@rhondabritt972
2 жыл бұрын
@@SpeedBumpGarage I watched it. It was exciting. Got a great price for it.
@mikebanks6413
9 ай бұрын
Hi miss your videos and jack
@brucemorris6319
2 жыл бұрын
Nice car I always wanted one of those 👍
@jesterr7133
7 ай бұрын
Lmao I hoard those pre safety can gas jugs. I have two or three in every size now. Those things are like gold.
@RRR-hj6bt
9 ай бұрын
let that boy drive
@josephacosta619
2 жыл бұрын
i SEE FORD TRUCK STILL IN GARAGE MAN THAT IS AKEEPER
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid its days are numbered...
@buchmannray
2 жыл бұрын
Those are great cars, harder to find than one would think
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
There aren't many left!
@RodricBeauregard
4 ай бұрын
Why is there 1.2 million subs? And only 55,227 views?😊
@chrisbrown3925
2 жыл бұрын
Beauty!
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@catchingupwiththewalkers
2 жыл бұрын
You got a car, Jack got a new tool collection. That was fun to see if it would start. Good luck finding the right mower Jack.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys!
@study650
2 жыл бұрын
That's a nice car. It would make a good first car for Jack.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
It probably would!
@curtisep5885
2 жыл бұрын
Gee thx for leavin' us hangin' Nice sounding ride tho
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
We will be driving it soon! Thanks for watching
@curtisep5885
2 жыл бұрын
Of course I watch. Heck after Jack's HUGE MELLON adventures its hard telling what y'all crazy bunch will get up too.
@MichaelJones-gw8sg
10 ай бұрын
Hook 'em Horns!
@NavyVeteran1776
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t get rid of that trim! Lol. Someone stole my trim and you can’t find it anymore.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Having extras is a pretty good thing
@WisdomVendor1
Жыл бұрын
Your boys really cracked me up. These are butt connectors, hahaha 🤣
@SpeedBumpGarage
Жыл бұрын
lol I got a good laugh out of that too
@tommyjefferson9525
2 жыл бұрын
You can put that cow print on the head liner
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
lol that would look great
@caroldesjean3485
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back I hope your foot feels better soon and you do have a very good assistant
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
He is good help! Thanks for watching
@chrishankins905
7 ай бұрын
The ole girl has a cool tone to the exhaust
@kevinbrown1368
2 жыл бұрын
If the 5th digit of the VIN is an "F" then the original engine was a 260 CID 2-barrel. If it is a "K", it was a 210hp 289 4V. I believe you'll find that the original engine has been replaced in that car with a newer engine as the valve covers look newer and the original engine would have had an generator as opposed to the alternator- best figure what motor you have first as it will help you make decisions about what you may want to do to make more power. The service manuals for the Comet/Falcon are still commonly available on Ebay. There were like at least five assembly plants building Comets and prior to May 64, the front end parts (tie rod ends, drag link. etc) were not standardized - they differ not only based on manual / power steering but also by plant. Last piece of advise- the front struts on the 64 were not adjustable but the struts from the 1963 were and if you install them on your 64 you can correct the position of the lower control arms and get a better alignment.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information Kevin!
@dalektrekkie
2 жыл бұрын
You can actually find pdfs for those service manuals online. There's some guy who has a website for all of those cars
@paulslaughter1390
9 ай бұрын
That looks like a servo for an add on cruise control kit, I had some of those back in the day....
@johnboyle2319
Жыл бұрын
Looks like the Ford Farlane from the same period
@lootllama8862
2 жыл бұрын
Jack that was funny, AJ is trying to figure out those aren't firecrackers so what are butt connectors? He laughed at that one and so did I. Great job Kent, it sounded like it might have a bigger cam in there to. What a nice car to have at Speed Bump Garage. Good luck with it. Hope your foot is feeling better real soon so you can get back on this car.
@SpeedBumpGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was thinking I possibly heard a little cam too
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