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08-11-2012 #1
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new to the forum with a '69 comet
hey just thought I would introduce myself to the forum been lurking for awhile and decided to jump on board. I have a 1969 mercury comet 2 dr hard top that Im going to be doing a lot of suspension upgrades and either a mild 347/460 or if I can get a few parts i will be building up the stock 250 inline 6. Im not wanting to go to crazy on the motor build up just enough to give it some pep and maybe do a bit of a rolling burn out. I have to do a lot of fixing stupid things the PO did to it before. like replace the front springs that he heated and the crappy exhaust he put on. got to get my spin techs on there. here's a pic of the car. the last pic with the gunmetal paint on the rims is the most recent.
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08-11-2012 #2
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See fordsix.com - Classic Inlines makes an aluminum head with detachable manifold for the Falcon 6.
Greg Fast
(yes, the last name is spelled correctly)
1970 Camaro RS Clone
1984 el Camino
1973 MGB vintage E/Prod race car
(Soon to be an SCCA H/Prod limited prep)
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08-11-2012 #3
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ya Ive been browsing them for awhile I'm just trying to figure out if its worth spending more on the 6 vs going to a bb 460. Ive found a few big blocks for well under the price of the aluminum head alone. I'm torn though because I want something different but i want gobs of torque.
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08-12-2012 #4
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welcome aboard! your mercury looks cool so far!
Kevin S. (overseas in Germany)
1963 Chevrolet Impala 2d ht Coupe
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08-13-2012 #5
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Welcome to the board..... the car looks menacing! Love the view from your driveway BTW!
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08-13-2012 #6
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If you are not daily driving it then go with the BBF, if it is a daily driver then the 6 will be less thirsty.
1965 Falcon Hardtop
However long you think your project will take, double it and you might be halfway right.
Build Thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...847#post798847
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08-13-2012 #7
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thanks for the welcome everyone. ya it will be a dd but i love my torque. the six has a little gusto but not what I'm looking for. my goal in mind is to pull along side some mustang GT and just blow them away and leave tear streaks down their face. i still want to keep it street able but we all know how that goes. The biggest problem I face right now is there is no reproduction parts made for it sheet metal wise and the grill is gone and the P/S fender is pretty buggered( nothing a mallet and bag cant help). I'm thinking a custom grill is in order though.
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08-13-2012 #8
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Welcome, great project car......I like the off-beat cars.
1966 Pontiac Catalina Ventura
389/TH400, Wide-Track Darksider
Bars, springs, disc brakes, etc.
1962 Falcon 2-dr
"just getting started"
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