History 64/65 Comets old drag cars lets see pictures

Thanks ClearSpot!There was a bit of a dry spell since the last picture was posted.I like looking at the pictures...

 

I've run out of 'OLD' pictures,I guess I could post new ones of 64/65 Comets!!! ROY.

 

Hey Comet guys, just picked up this new retro zine CarCraft put out called Elapsed Times.
There's a DynoDon feature with some comets in the mix.Kinda cool..

 

Thats it. I'm swapping over to those little short fronts I got mounted.

 

Love the chrome steelies, What is the width of those?

Jon

 

Myron;I have to find that magazine,even if it does have a Chevy on the cover!!! Dale;I've always been a sucker for chromed wheels!!! ROY.

 

I think they are four inches wide. I've got the matching set for the rear, but the offest is slightly off for the Comets rear axle. Think I'll go get 'em fixed before the Reunion, maybe run 'em.

 

Dale,
Those are gonna look hot! Although,anything "period" will work well on your machine!

 

I may go with chrome steel wheels on my Cyclone....my dad ran them in bitd.

 

64Cyclone;have you done anything with your Fathers Comet?That is a CLASSIC photo!!! ROY.

 

Check out that rear spoiler!!! Thats RAD!!!!!!

 

That was a Camaro spoiler I think. Dad regreted putting it on there later on.

I still haven't got around to the Cyclone yet. It's a few projects down in the pile.

 

What Reunion?

 

That would be this one.





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The gentleman who has the 64 Winternationals trophy had cliped these out of the local paper in S.C. Cool stuff

 

THis has been an awsome thread, love all the pictures and history. Some day when i figure out how to post pictures ill post some of my 65 comet 2 door sedan project.

 

Bring 'em on!!

 

The Comets'll have the best pit going!!!

 

Ken;load that bad boy up and get out here!!!! Dale and I are running EX,don't have to deal with a certain promoter that way!!!!Plus we get to park out in the briar patch down by the last turn out!!!!I may need to bring my lawn mower so we can make a pit space!!!Fast Eddie was telling me about the race coming up at that cool old track you guys raced on,may need another ROAD TRIP!! ROY.

 

that pic of ronnie and pee wee wallace sure brings back memories..you can actually determine what kind of car they are driving. drag racing was never better than to see a comet powered by a 427 ford go up against a 426 hemi.

 

I was not able to break free tonight, and watch Roy with his sorted out new combo. Any improvements over a couple weeks ago, Roy??

 

Dale;it was a small disaster!!! On my only pass the car drove through the brakes on the burnout,bogged on the hit[probably a good thing],clutch and trans worked well,then the lower ball joint on the passenger side broke,ruined the lower control arm,minor damage to the front fender and tire!! ROY.

 

Oh gawd!

 

Too many "Wheelies"!

 

Guys;yea the wheelies probably played a big part in the breakage!! The worst part was that it was just in the alignment shop Wednesday,we did not detect any issues! I guess I will need to add ball joints to my maintenance schedule!! Dale you got time to install a tube axle in a 65?!!! ROY.

 

Just say when, Roy. I've got an Econoline axle complete, ready to go!

 

mutley...yeeeeeees!..heeeeeeee!

 

What a GREAT Saturday for myself, and the hillbilly hellshack I call a shop! A small group of us finally broke ground on the next chapter of the shop, an altered wheelbase '65 Barracuda. Definately some challanges ahead, but I'll keep on point of Comets here. Maybe start a new thread in the forum on it!! I believe we even sourced a 426 Hemi for it !!!!

Roy, let me know how I can help.
Dale