History 64/65 Comets old drag cars lets see pictures

Roy is right on the money again. Go with a steel flywheel 30 ish lbs. at this point and your car should be just fine. Brian

 

Myron;;
This is the 64 AFX Comet that crashed at Detroit Dragway "GOLDEN COMET"
See thread 195 for picture of the wreck. This was caused from a broken left Axle and not having a roll cage. It was parted out and scraped, the owner could care less about that car, just another Comet back in those days. I have the front fender to that Comet. Myron when you stopped over last Oct the Owner Lou was there later. I think you already left. ---AFX DAVE--

 

Dave,you must mean this fender?

 

That the Golden Comet fender with a Comet Hipo 9" rear end. Do Not use that type housing with the necked ends with spring style traction bars. When Dragracing you will twist the differantal section up and bending the housing. When using the lift bars like the 64 AFX Comets it won't twist the houseing.
---AFX DAVE---

 

Is anyone going to the Hot Rod Reunion Bowling Green? Would like to meet some of the people on here...mike

 

Mike;I think mercuryjunky is going with his 64 Comet Sox and Martin tribute.I am still not sure if I can afford the trip,about 5,000 miles round trip!! ROY.

 

Any ones have, or seen, any 4door Comets(non-wagon) run?

I know theyre not sought after, but there had to be a small time guy that made one semi famous.

 

John Petrie also had a Sox and Martin prepared Duster or Demon pro stocker back in the early 70's.

 

The red '65 Sachs and Sons Comet was the white '64 car with '65 quarter panels and front end.

 

blownhemi48;you would not believe how many people have come up to me and told me they have a line on Chrisman's 64 Comet!!!When I tell them the story of how it morphed into a 65,some DO NOT believe it!!!It is great that Jim Barillaro still gets it out to shows and races!! ROY.

 

Came across this '65 on a "lost drag strips" thread here.
Cool pic!

 

We'll I'll be bushwacked! Seems like Eric and I DID make it to the money rounds at the March Meet, Roy!!!!! Famoso cut me a whopping $75.00, wonder if Eric made a bit more gas money???

 

Dale;that is very KOOL,+ you got to meet Fred and Joe!!! Now you are only down about $500.00!!!! ROY.

 

Myron;I was looking at the 65 Comet in your post #6695,WOW,I remember when we were allowed to run those 7" slicks in Stock Eliminator,we thought,look out world,we are set now!!!Then a few years later we got 9" slicks,they worked great,but then I started breaking driveline parts!!!! ROY.

 

Anyone have the class definitions for 64/65 racing? Want to do a stock class but wanna know what class i would fall into with my weight and power. Im guessing somewhere about D/S? Gonna be going to a couple vintage drags and wanna look the proper part with some signage on the side. Got a name already.

 

SLCK64;what engine,transmission,model of car?My 65 Comet in 68 through 74 was in J/S,289,4-Speed,2985lbs. ROY.

 

Hey guys, been lurking around for a while. I've been hanging out with Roy and the guys over on Comet Central for a while. Thought I'd post a pic of my 64 Caliente, Jim

 

Picking up my motor in a couple weeks, 347/450HP 450FP torque, wide ratio toploader, 8 inch rear (for now) Detroit Tru-Trac 3.80 gears. Jim

 

Jim;welcome on board!!! Looks like another 64 Comet and a 64 Fairlane lurking in the background!!!Wheels and tires look great!! ROY.

 

Jim, nice looking start, on your car.
Eric

 

Thanks Roy. 64 Sports Coupe in the backround(starting on that in the fall) and a 64 Cyclone driver. Jim

 

Thanks Eric. Here's how it looked the day I got it. California car with a couple minor rust areas. Jim

 

Jim;looks like you had a solid Comet to start on!!!! Thanks for the info on the other cars!! ROY.

 

Welcome Jim, Your car is looking good. And also for other specifics, two
64' Comets and a Fairlane I like it. I never think to do Comet Central very often.....Al

 

The CYCLONE "97" Supercar Showdown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vokEVVTOHGQ&feature=player_detailpage#t=13s

 

SIX GUN;cool video,had not seen that one!! Where have you been?How is your Comet running? ROY.

 

ROY:
I'm still around, the car has been on hiatus... The video is some old home movies I thought you guys might like...
I've been TNT my brothers car, 33 Willys sedan delivery here's some video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-l5uqT2f30&feature=player_detailpage

 

KOOL Video!!! A Willys with a Big Block FORD and a Lenco,WOW!!!!! ROY.

 

Yeah it's BAD A$$!!!
It's gone 8.80@152mph so far...

 

Thanks another cool video! The car rocks, it sounds so mild heading up return road.....AL