my 66comet grab a stiff drink first this is not a pretty pic

[fe66comet]

Yes they had a Cyclone hood that I was thinking of making functional and I think fenders but no interior stuff. I should have gotten a Torino, Falcon  or Fairlane you could nearly build a new car from what is available for those.

[fe66comet]

Here is the veneer I am using, black walnut burl but I will use a darker stain. I just happen to have a tabletop 4/8 sheet already.

[mlcraven]

First class candidate to become a serious hot rod.

[fe66comet]

Nada they have almost nothing but a hood or swap mounts.

[My427stang]

I think it looks great

Most of ours started from humble (ugly) beginnings

[fe66comet]

Just a hood and conversion engine mounts.

[fe66comet]

I am picking up the last few ARP bolts for the cam thrust plate and oil pump tomorrow and.the bottom end is ready to assemble. I waited a long time just to get this far as it has been over a year since I pulled the engine. Next move is to take the short block over to Borowski racing. Get the machine work done to the heads and intake and Bam! Break in time and dyno, tune and get it all dialed in, getting closer every day!!! Too bad I can't use it till I get the rest of the car done so it is a engine without a home for now.

[fe66comet]

I started my drop base 20/14 oval air cleaner here is the two bases grafted together now I am working on the filler sections.

[fe66comet]

Here is the top and bottom plates for my oval air cleaner.






Sammy checking my work, says he could do better LOL.

[Chad D]

Looking good!

[talladega]

Just joined forum and saw your post.  Looks like it has great potential.  You are certainly right about parts availability but the final result will be worth it.  I think the 66 Comet/ Cyclone is about the best looking intermediate of its time.  Of course I've had one since 1967 so I might be biased.   I have a few odds and ends parts and a bunch of 69 Torino stuff if I can help.  There used to be a guy in Oshkosh that had tons of Comet stuff.  I mean half a dozen interiors, ten hoods, bumper, etc, etc.  I'll try to find out if he is still around.  If I don't have his card anymore I might be able to find out at spring Jefferson.  If you've never been to Jefferson or Iola swap meets you should consider attending. 
Best regards,
Brad

[fe66comet]

That would be great if you could find a parts source for me ! I have attended shows all over the US when I was younger with my Father, then we broke away from cars and started messing with tractors. I decided it was time to build a car for me rather than a restoration. I have owned a few modified cars before I was married but you know how that goes. Everything slowly go depleted , first all my drag bikes, then cars, then house. Then my very existence LOL. So time to start over and my My Comet and 26 Chrysler Model 70 are first on my list. The Chrysler I left in my Dads name thank god or she would have taken that too.

[talladega]

Hey Jon
Found the card!  The gentleman's name is Jack Meyer and I spoke to his wife.  She says he still has a lot of Comet stuff.  Jack's cell is 920-235-2300.  I'm not sure if his address has changed but I believe he is still in Oshkosh.
Brad 

[fe66comet]

Thanks I'll give him a call.