1964 Comet begins its Journey from Storage to Race Track

[@rickyfulks889]

Shes in good shape, enjoy

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Sweet project! Definitely an awesome score, love to see these comets back on the road. Will be waiting for the next one!

[@trackdayclassics]

Thanks Omar. I’m looking forward to the seeing the progress on your Cyclone as well. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help! Cheers!

[@ChuckThree]

Really love your videos and pretty excited to see this Mercury build

[@trackdayclassics]

Thank you Chuck! Working on a video right now about the engine going into the Comet. Stay tuned!

[@kevinbrown1368]

My first car was a 1964 Comet and I still own it today. I've got to set you straight about 1964 Mercury Comet engine codes. The "K" code does not represent a Ford "K" code. The only true 271 hp K codes were installed in the seven Durability Comets that ran around Daytona for 100,000 miles and those cars all started out a "F" code cars and had the 271 hp 289 installed with a 9: rear axle. The Mercury "K" code was rated at a conservative 210 hp and used a 600 cfm Autolites that were used on the 351 big block of the early 60's. you could get a K code in any Comet and these are the same engines as used in the Cyclones which came out in Jan 1964. I have a Comet Caliente 4 dr with the 289 K code built on October 6, 1963 with an 8" rear and 3.25 gears. I'm guessing your Caliente was a "F" code 260 V8 2bbl? If you post the VIN, I'll decode it for you. The floors in your car appear original and your right that makes this car a treasure. Smart move adding the frame connectors - these Comets do flex quite a bit. I'm guessing your going to install a 9" rear? Looks like a great project and I look forward to your next post.😀

[@trackdayclassics]

Hey Kevin. Thanks for the info. I believe the hi perf 289 in the 64 was the A code? I have a K code in my Comet, 4 bbl 210 hp according to my VIN. I found out after I posted that I got the Cyclone engine name wrong as well. Unfortunately, the drivers door was gone, and the data plate as well, when I got the car. So I have no info as to what the car had as delivered, other than the VIN stamping on both fender wells. I will be swapping in another 8” (3.23 trac lok) because that’s what I had available. I think it should handle the 300 HP 289 I’m building for it with a top loader I have sitting around. Interestingly, this car has a history of ownership that may sound familiar to you. You’ll have to wait for an upcoming episode on that 😜

[@stiligru8468]

cmon, why so few views. great project, waiting for new episode

[@trackdayclassics]

Thank you for watching. Putting together an engine video for the Comet, but I’m also about to drop a Mustang video sometime today if all goes well. Cheers!

[@theschmitthaus6208]

The A/FX cars were not Cyclones, there were 20 Caliente’s and one station wagon. The Cyclone was a mid year model. Also the Comet was not available with the 271/289 only the African safari and durability comets had that engine.

[@trackdayclassics]

Thanks. Many others have mentioned the mistakes I made in this first video. Not having the knowledge of this models history, I had to rely on info from the internet, and that unfortunately led to my mistakes. Thank you for setting the record straight. Cheers!

[@rickyfulks889]

Mercury didnt have the hipo option, it was exclusive to Mustangs n 63 Fairlane

[@trackdayclassics]

Yeah, I have since discovered my source material was in error. Cheers!

[@Giuliana-w1f]

Is this also gonna be a track car? What kind of exhaust will it have?

[@trackdayclassics]

Great question. I’m hoping to make it a street legal track day car. And I’m thinking of building a 180 exhaust, not an 8 into 1. What do you think? Is this something people would like to see?

[@Giuliana-w1f]

@@trackdayclassics i'd personally like to see the difference (if any) between the sound of the 180° headers vs 8 to 1 (even if the engines are different). This is such an underrated channel, i hope to see it grow over time

[@trackdayclassics]

👍

[@GTAFairlane66]

Keep up the good work! And please show some detail about how you attached your Comet to your rotisserie. Awesome work man!

[@trackdayclassics]

@GTAFairlane66 Thanks. I will give a better explanation in the next video. Cheers!