1965 Mercury Comet Project

[Cometose]

...I like driving something that not very many folks have.

Yup,that's why I got my Comet too.

i2ayman-that 64 looks fun. Yuh gotta at least take it for a test romp!:3gears:

Josh-I look forward to the progress on your Comet. I'll be incommunicado until August so hopefully there'll be lots to look at by then.

Keep kool
Joe

[Krashyman]

Thanks for everyone's comments.

Joe, i2ayman, and 64Comet: Can't wait to see more photos of your Comets -- keep 'em coming!

Steve: I don't have that photo in any higher resolution (although if you go to the photo on the Woody's website, you might be able to save it and get it larger). Link is http://www.woodyshotrodz.com/current_projects.htm

Ben: I talked with Chris (the owner of Woody's) and the paint for the 57 Chevy is the vibrant line of PPG paints -- Pure Gold base and Cinammon Candy top coat.

Will post more updates of my Comet as they come in.

Thanks,
Josh

[Krashyman]

The team at Woody's has finished the initial work on the hood for the Comet (see pics below). The hood is based on the original Comet Cyclone hood, but customized so that it will be functional with the 4.6L Mach 1 engine. When it's all done, the entire hood will be painted black. Let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Josh

[Cometose]

Looking good! A much better look than the 'glass AFX hoods w/ monster scoops. I especially like that they'll be functional, nice!!

-Joe

[Krashyman]

A new photo of the hood:

[hechtrod]

Ah yes, great to see a Comet. My dad had a 64 Cyclone 4 speed 289 with Cragars back in the 70's. I have some old pics of it. I love these cars. Do it proud! I'll be checking the updates.
Chris

[Steve1968LS2]

Nice hood!

You know.. a certain magazine has an "under construction" section.. lol

Nice to see something different being done.

[64Comet]

Any updated pics?

[Krashyman]

Thanks for everyone's comments.

Steve, I think it would be great to get the car in PHR or Hot Rod -- I guess I need to get off my butt and send something in! P.S. I've been following the Bad Penny build and it is amazing!

Chris, if you can scan them in and post them to the thread, I'd love to see some of the pics of your dad's 64.

Joe, thanks for the comment on the hood. Are you back from vacation . . . if so, looking forward to seeing some pics of your 65.

Finally, 64Comet, attached are a couple extra pics of the car -- body mods are pretty much done . . . once the AME chassis gets delivered, there should be more progress.

Thanks,
Josh

[Cometose]

Joe, thanks for the comment on the hood. Are you back from vacation . . . if so, looking forward to seeing some pics of your 65.

Hey Josh, yup back from vacation and getting back in to the frenzied pace of work.Hope to take pics this weekend, then figure out how to post 'em..

[65chevelle''ss'']

Car looks sick so far!!! When does the MaxG arrive??? That should be fun for you...

[Krashyman]

Hi all. Been out of town for awhile, but wanted to provide a couple of updates on the Comet.

First, some really cool news is that the project will be in the October issue of Ford Builder Magazine -- haven't seen an issue yet, but the magazine should be out now (or soon).

Second, we're still waiting on the Max G chassis -- I'll post pics as soon as I get them.

Third, Woody's decided to replace the three frontside trim inserts with some metal inserts that will be chromed. I think they are a great looking upgrade from the old inserts (while still keeping the same basic idea from the original Comet). Here is a "before" picture of the old inserts before the car was blasted:




And here is a picture of the new inserts (not yet chromed):



Finally, Woody's decided to add a center brake light between the back of the trunk and the rear windshield. The brake light will be sunk into the body and, after the car is painted (with the brake light taped off), the clear coats will go over the brake light. The end result will be that the brake light should seem to be part of the body. Pics at this point are hard to see, but here are a couple:






That's it for now. Let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Josh

[Krashyman]

I just got a copy of the October 2006 issue of Ford Builder Magazine and it has my project in a small blurb. Here is a scan of the (very) short article:

[Krashyman]

Things have slowed down as other projects are being finished in the shop. But here is a fun rendering of the Comet:



More updates as soon as there is some progress.

Thanks,
Josh

[DarkBuddha]

Just keep us updated... I'm enjoying watching the project come to life. Woodys obviously has some talent on board, so the end product should be very very cool.

[trackrat79]

Very kool. I Like the third break lite idea but wondered about its actual affectiveness. As you said the pictures probly don't do it justice. But from what I can make out in the pictures, I cant tell if the placement is going to allow the light to shine in the direction neccesary for the driver behind you to see it affectively. That rear deck area is prity flat. What did you do to make it visable to a driver that is say 20 to 30 feet behind the car and not just right behind you in city streat traffic?

[Krashyman]

Wyatt, thanks for the encouragement. The current plan for the completion of the project is March, so there should be a lot done beginning in the next month or so. The other three builds being done by Woodys are pretty cool -- and all of them, like the Comet, are going on Morrison chassis. What is the plural of chassis?

Trackrat, you raise a good question, and it is not clear how effective the thrid break light will be -- especially as you go further back from the car. But, there is a slight incline on that part of the rear deck and, with an LED light in there, people should be able to see it. Also, it will helpful even if it is only the most effective for cars immediately behind me -- especially in the traffic around where I live (people are always on your butt). Finally, once the clear coat goes over the brake light and it "disappears" until the brake is applied, it will just be a cool little feature. Not many center brake lights like that on 1965 cars!

[Cometose]

Looking forward to seeing how the body get's tied to the AM chassis, how far are the rockers gonna be off the ground?
This should be a bitchin ride when finished!

[Krashyman]

The project is starting to pick back up, with an estimated finish date of March 21. The current schedule is below, along with a few new pics. Joe, I don't know the answer to your question yet -- but as soon as the body gets lowered onto the AME chassis and we get that info, I'll make sure to post more pics.

Would love to hear from folks about the proposed schedule and the pics. Thanks all and happy new year!

January 1-15. Prime body and panels, reprime, repeat. Order remaining parts, send chrome out for rechroming.

January 15-30. Cut floors and unibody out, brace body, mount to rotiserie, begin reinstalling floors.

February 1-15. Finish floor pan installation, fab core support, mount body to chassis, begin electrical work, begin seat upholstry and finish console.

February 15-28. Fab inner fenders, front-end body panel alignment, fab motor and trans mounts, fab air intake ducts. Door upholstry complete.

March 1-21. Paint/clear/sand/buff, assemble panels, finish electrical, finish interior, final assembly, work out bugs -- take for ride!

[restomodbird69]

love that hood.caint wait to see more