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Finally !!! Full 1/4’s on both sides since it’s last inspection in 1974 ...I was able to get the corner fab’d in a single piece with a couple...
That will be up to my engine guy :) I bought the 289 from a friend out of his 66 Mustang. It was rebuilt .030 over with basically stock...
Another section tacked in place, now to get the outter wheel well lips replaced and attached [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using...
Right now plans are just a mild build, eventually I’d like to get it to a high rise dual setup Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Some updates on the 64 Comet.. Both front panels tacked in, these are a flanged lap joint fit with weld through primer on both...
My latest work for my 1964 Comet 1/4 panel lowers .. unable to buy reproductions so I had to make them. Not the easiest to replicate that’s for...
Here’s some more updates Since reproduction 1/4 panels are not available to buy and solid donors are just as impossible and pricey if you do, I...
Note sure if this relates to your post but this is how I did a set of wheel wells. Pieces were fab’d up with an overlap then scribed from...
Hey guys .. a quick update on this. It seems the issue is the trigger in the gun itself. As the trigger is pulled in slowly it starts to feed...
[IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG] The back half of my 1964 Comet build I got going on. I Just bought the English wheel, powered bead roller and...
There’s a build thread on here, it gets updated every now and then .. it’s under the title “64 Comet Build” Sent from my iPhone using The...
Did you get any tooling vouchers when you bought the machine? Only asking because I work for a tooling company that starts with a K [emoji6]...
Thanks!! .. it’s a slo go but gettin closer every weekend Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I was kinda hoping to here this answer here. Because in my limited knowledge I kept going tighter I went back to the .030 and readjusted the...
Hey crew, I was wondering if anyone out there is using an older model (2003 ish) ESAB Migmaster 210. I’m getting ready to start finish welding...
[IMG][IMG] Some quick updates on the 64.. all inners and floor are fab’d up just some small things to tidy up and everything will get finish...
Right now there are no plans for a cage .. but that could change in the near future Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Some latest update pics.. Trunk floor is finished .. onto inner wheel wells and trunk extensions...
It’s been an off and on project for years now. Other projects come up and it gets put on hold (I restored my dads 1964 speedboat with a Merc1000)...
Some more progress .. New Floor section up to center of rear end from fronts of wheel wheels (still needs lipped shrunk with dolly) New...
Hello all... Where does the time go!! First off I wanna say this is the first time I’ve been on the forum in a looooong time and was so bummed...
That’s a great looking ride ! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Ok cool ... Thanks ! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Quick question ... for the motor setback which cylinder is above the straight axle ? I’m getting ready to start my build and that’s one thing I...
I’d say it’s perfect now Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Layout the angle on all 4 sides of the rectangle tubbing and use a cutoff wheel Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Great explanation ...thanks Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
The car will only be used for the street 99% of the time . It may find it’s way to the track 1 or 2 times a summer but that’s about it Sent...
I was looking for input on the forward shackle setup in the picture of a 1964 Comet . I’m getting ready to put a similar setup in my 1964 Comet...
Subscribed !!! Your making my job easy .. I’m putting a 460 in a ‘64 Comet Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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