Hello guys: I am new to this forum. Currently in the middle of restoring a 65 comet 404. Motor done, alum GT40 heads, polished high rise, cam and headers, runs sweet, body and paint done, but long ways to go to turn this into a pro stock. Currently has a 3 speed auto, but want to put in a 5 speed and narrowed rear, blower and so forth. Looking forward to putting on a blower, and a tough drive train. Here are a couple of pictures so far. Looking forward to asking questions and helping where I can. All the best: Tom
Hello and Welcome to the forums, This forum is for the 1971-1977 Mercury Comet so Im not sure how much information will relate to you and your project, but we are glad to have you here.
65 comet Hi guys: Well, one of the things that I need to do is put in a narrowed 9 inch rear end, and according to some sources, I can get one out of a later model. Also, there are lots of front end upgrades from later models and so forth. I did a lot of research on building a stroker motor, and I am sure that someone will be able to give me advice. I am a good mech, been working on cars for the last 30 plus years, so I may be able to contribute as well. Thanks. tom
Always room for another blue blood junkie. I've had a bunch of old Mercs through the years and loved them all. There is alot of knowledge here especially in the high performance department that will more than help you along.
rearend... ...you will probably find that any factory 9 inch rears will be wider than yours. The '64-'65 Comet should be the same width rear as the '65-'66 Mustang. The '67-'68 Mustang/Cougar is wider, and the '69-'73s are even wider than those. No Maverick or Comet ever came from the factory with a 9 in. I am one of many who have never even seen the 8 in. rear that did come in these cars-and happens to be the same width as yours with a positive traction. Nice looking motor. Welcome to the board.
