1965 Mercury Comet Project

[Miss Daisy]

Hey Woody's - - - "Gitter Done"!!!

Hi Josh,
Time will pass ~ slowly, LOL ~ but it will pass! Then you have to put gas in it!! YIKES!!

Bob

[Krashyman]

Closer and closer . . . .

[LMDGUY]

is that a flat black paint or bed liner material?

[Krashyman]

is that a flat black paint or bed liner material?

For the dash, it is flat black (we were going to go with glossy to match the exterior, but we changed course right before the painting began as we decided that the flat black would look better for the interior and also be a nice contrast to the exterior).

For the inside of the trunk, it is Lizard Skin that you're seeing now.

And, for the frame, it's powdercoating.

[Miss Daisy]

Hi Josh.

I had 'Miss Daisy' out today for her first 2008 competition - she didn't dissappoint! Kicked some Camaro, Chevelle, GTO, and other asses!
Comet's rule ~ Bring it on!!

Bob & Miss Daisy

[Krashyman]

Hi Josh.

I had 'Miss Daisy' out today for her first 2008 competition - she didn't dissappoint! Kicked some Camaro, Chevelle, GTO, and other asses!
Comet's rule ~ Bring it on!!

Bob & Miss Daisy

Congrats, Bob -- Comets rule indeed! But, you better be careful, or you'll run out of room in your trophy case:

[kamaroman68]

Krashy- Looking at that frame I still don't see any body mount brackets or anything. Could you maybe take some shots of those areas on the frame? I am still very interested in knowing how they did it. I have another idea in my head but it is more complicated than my first idea and I would like to see other ways of doing this especially if they are easier. Thanks Chris

[Miss Daisy]

Hey Josh - - We're trying!

Congrats, Bob -- Comets rule indeed! But, you better be careful, or you'll run out of room in your trophy case:

[Krashyman]

The Comet is black . . . .

Thanks,
Josh

[Krashyman]

Krashy- Looking at that frame I still don't see any body mount brackets or anything. Could you maybe take some shots of those areas on the frame? I am still very interested in knowing how they did it. I have another idea in my head but it is more complicated than my first idea and I would like to see other ways of doing this especially if they are easier. Thanks Chris

PM sent . . .

[Cometose]

The Comet is black . . . .

NICE!!! Yet a lil closer

[Miss Daisy]

YUM-YUM-YUM ~ OH BOY-OH BOY-OH BOY!!

Bob

The Comet is black . . . .

Thanks,
Josh

[Young Gun]

looks amazing! your getting close!

[Krashyman]

We decided to go with a dark charcoal for the face of the gauge pod. Some update pics of the gauge pod, wheels, and chassis/engine are below. Thx, Josh

[vancouver67]

On the powdercoating the frame, whats the cost to powdercoat vs regular spray? if you don't mind me asking.

[Krashyman]

On the powdercoating the frame, whats the cost to powdercoat vs regular spray? if you don't mind me asking.

Not sure what it would cost to regular spray, but it was $600 to powdercoat.

[vancouver67]

Not sure what it would cost to regular spray, but it was $600 to powdercoat.

Not bad $600, did that include more than just the frame?

[Miss Daisy]

Hi Josh,
You went with my second choice. I'll live with that! LOL
Keep that ball rolling!
Bob

Thanks for everyone's comments.

I agree with Ed and Joe that it makes sense to wait until the dash is painted and then decide. We also had a call with the interior shop today, and it looks like we'll be able to wait to see how the interior goes before deciding what to do with the gauge pod color. We might be using some charcoal color mixed in with black in the interior and, if so, that will affect our decision on the gauge pod.

Bob -- I see what you're saying about the cool contrast if we paint the gauge pod face black. The only issue is that there is going to be A LOT of black in the interior (and exterior), and so a dark charcoal might be good option -- and there will still be a pretty stark contrast between the charcoal and the chrome/polished aluminum. Anyway, we'll wait until after paint/interior to decide.

John -- I don't think we need any Comet parts, but I'll keep it in mind if we do going forward. And, looks like you should talk to Bob in case you have the parts he's looking for.

Finally, a couple of quick updates that I'd like to get people's views on:

1. We're going to go with a synthetic leather -- "Allante" (sp?) -- for most of the seat coverings, door panels, etc. We also plan to use some real leather inserts in the interior, but the vast majority will be synthetic. Everything I've seen is that the synthetic leather available today is much more durable than leather (and so its look holds up over time) and that you really can't tell a difference from real leather.

2. We're not going to have any dome light -- just lights under the dash, in the doors, and in the rear seat area.

3. We're planning on having a console that runs to the back of the front seats (possibily with an adjustable arm rest). The rear seat will stay as a bench (three across), but it will be re-shaped so that there is a feel of two seats in the back (although someone could still sit in the center rear seat if needed).

4. I took the plunge and ordered billet hood hinges from Ring Brothers. They arrived at my house, so I had a chance to look at them before shipping them off to Woody's. These things are a work of art. Sorry I didn't take a photo of them, but I'll post one as soon as they are installed in the Comet. And, thanks to Larry Callahan for his review of these hinges -- it definitely helped me decide to get them! The link to his review is:
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=31424

I guess that's it for now. I'll post more pics when I get them.

Thanks,
Josh

[Motown 454]

Hey josh everything looks awsome . The color on the gauge pod looks excelent, nice choice. I can't wait to see the body on the frame, which looks great.
Wayne

[vancouver67]

Josh:

Do you have any detail pics of how the tranni was mounted. I am still trying to figure out how I am going to fabricate the mounts for my T45 on my Art Morrison Chassis.

Any help would be greatly appreciated