1965 COMET FIRST START! OPEN HEADERS!

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1965 COMET FIRST START! OPEN HEADERS!

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Finishing up the major aspects of the 1965 Comet build; 5.0L Engine and t5 5 speed Transmission installed, wiring/electrical, cooling system featuring Cold Case Radiators, Modern Driveline Hydralic Clutch system, steering column swap along with the clutch pedals....
All topped off with a first start!

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@binfordtools 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'5" and whenever I work under the dash of my 64 Falcon, I always take the seat out. Few fasteners and it's out. Much better than trying to be human origami!

@Theoldcarchannel. 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't know why I punish myself the way I do lol😅 definitely feel like a contortionist sometimes!

@binfordtools 3 жыл бұрын

@@Theoldcarchannel. great video on the T5 conversion. I have been contemplating getting rid of the AOD and going to a T5.

@Theoldcarchannel. 3 жыл бұрын

@@binfordtools thank you, nothing beats a manual transmission in these ol rides (unless it's a big boat cruiser). I know Modern Drive line sell kits/ transmissions with all the correct parts (saves you time hunting things down). Might be a good place to start/get a quote from!

@Scrambler85 3 жыл бұрын

6'4" and I always do the same 👍

@jasonmyers7410 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched a video on the restoration of the Jack Chrisman '65 Comet funny car. I love these old Mercs!

@mickangio16 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Comet & the little Ford motors.

@jasonmyers7410 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It's very good to see you back!

@jimcabezola3051 3 жыл бұрын

I've liked these Comets since they were in the showrooms. I also like the "Garage-Door-Opening Cam"; looks like a distinctive feature to add to your videos! Wishing you continued success!

@johnperry5102 3 жыл бұрын

enjoyed this video very much educational and entertaining

@brianmaynard7320 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see the progress!! Can't wait to see it rolling down the road!!!

@docsoleguyrodshop3756 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see the progress on the Comet!!!

@Theoldcarchannel. 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's a fun one forsure!

@hasbeengood 3 жыл бұрын

Nice going Mike. Can't wait for the next show already!

@kenworcester4387 3 жыл бұрын

Glad too see you again!

@AutoAli 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing them come alive! Great work!

@bossboily1276 3 жыл бұрын

back in the olden days when I did my time ( apprentice ) in a chrysler dealership in NZ we always coated frost plugs with shellac never had a problem and in NZ we also call the rear of the box a tailshaft the tube between box and diff the driveshaft I"ve lived in Aus now for years and skips do have there only language !!!! great car should be nice driver

@williambehles7704 3 жыл бұрын

From one Ford home to a northern neighbor, "It's startin to look like sumthin!" I was never much of a fan of the Comet, but it is different, and you have peaked my interest. Thanks for that. Aren't fuel leaks fun! Wow

@Theoldcarchannel. 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah they're different, but I've always compared them to GTO's. Being a ford family we look at cars we like, gtos being one of them, and then look for comparables in the ford world since we have lots of ford parts. So the Comet check off all the boxes! And no, fuel leaks are not fun 😅 especially when you can hear it pouring on your floor! Haha

@chuckhaynes6458 3 жыл бұрын

I was in favor of leaving it all stock. However you did a nice job with the rollie 302 conversion. At least you didn't hack it up too much. Stay safe.

@hughmackellar7941 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done sir.

@samclark181 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job good work keep it going 👍

@Baddog6873 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride on the garage door! Congratulations on the startup good job

@graemelliott3942 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats dude!

@jamesrobinson9062 3 жыл бұрын

One super nice comet great wrenching

@flvince 3 жыл бұрын

NICE!!!!

@nimakhosravi6476 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the new episode on the Ol'e Comet

@keithcalitri840 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid you have been moving right along can’t wait to see the first drive

@jeepanimal2943 2 жыл бұрын

I'm only 5'8" and even I have problems getting under a dash. Problem ain't height, it's shoulder width. Foot wells aren't made for us big guys either. I gotta agree with Binfordtools, taking the seats out helps. But even still, the sound of open headers, sweet, sweet music.

@barrycuda3769 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking cars these comet's they look like they're going fast when they're standing still.probably more appealing than a mustang coupe.

@godzillagarage7.3 2 жыл бұрын

Open header for the win

@cbynum02 3 жыл бұрын

Love this channel. Keep it up bud.

@rafelinasn8446 3 жыл бұрын

Great job buddy

@robertbisson9161 3 жыл бұрын

We need more Canadian content, love your chanel, Keep it up !

@MustangGuy6501 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man coming along great!!

@jeffmanzonehtdforlife832 3 жыл бұрын

Love that car.

@Ronskutin 2 жыл бұрын

9:00 Damn, i love her already :D That's make my day :p You are awesome Mustang Marie :)

@problemchildprojects7694 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you keeping up the work! Hope my new channel takes off like yours!! Us Canucks gotta stick together ❤ James from "Problem Child Projects"

@paulgunter1538 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Mike, the Comet is badd asss, glad to see the video, was wondering how it was coming along.

@eileenmurphy5718 3 жыл бұрын

Wow sounds great

@Unclejojo330 3 жыл бұрын

Kick ass job👍

@garycorbin2789 3 жыл бұрын

Like the AC unit ..

@chiledkidsfbombgarage6095 3 жыл бұрын

Was wondering if you were going to go with a "mostly stock" pedal assembly and you ended up using one. They are hard to find and when I do, the prices are just insane. Gonna search for an aftermarket unit. Take all the time you need. I always tune in to watch !

@galedowning2126 3 жыл бұрын

Be diggin the comet, keep it coming.

@peteward8125 3 жыл бұрын

Man I have been waiting to see the this thing come alive !! Hope to see more !!

@erictickler9320 3 жыл бұрын

Always apply locktite or some sort of sealant when you install frost plugs..

@dannycurtis1744 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it,cant wait for the next one,all the best ,Danny uk

@johnsarian_cu 3 жыл бұрын

I learned a ton in this one.

@roberthemphill8588 3 жыл бұрын

All Right! You are back.

@Burritosuupreme 3 жыл бұрын

I like the song at 2:58 that vaguely sounds like mambo sun by Trex.

@67Stang 3 жыл бұрын

More steps forward. Good to see.

@SixSixthSix 3 жыл бұрын

Looking good man!!! (ps, while grinding hearing protection is your friend man 😉)

@Fresh-tw7ev 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to be your 1000th

@riceburner4747 3 жыл бұрын

Moving right along! I'm routing for u guys! Like I said, my dad had a 65 Caliente Comet that color. Brings back memories. Was ur dad a mechanic for a living? Cant wait til its done! Always wanted to drop a 289 or a 302 in it!

@mgunning7362 3 жыл бұрын

That alloy piece on the rear of the gearbox. Where I come from we call it an extension housing. A tailshaft (propshaft) is the long tube that connects the gearbox to the differential. Has a Universal Joint (U Joint) each end. And the transmission, now thats a gearbox. Now you know how to speak strayan

@vicmabus1532 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@johnshrader1655 3 жыл бұрын

'72F250 in California says, "Wrench on!"

@GUE5TPA55 3 жыл бұрын

@4:57 all I can think about is it would be so cool if the car cover on the top mustang was pulled up just like the one below it.

@yazanbaddawi9683 3 жыл бұрын

Comet wars: the Canadian strikes back

@jameswallace7351 2 жыл бұрын

Man I would love to have that 65 I've been wanting one forever just have never been able to find one I can afford yours is very nice if you would like to give it to me I'll gladly take it LoL

@BryceCold 3 жыл бұрын

Freekin A there baud, looking amazing 🤘🏻🇺🇲🤘🏻

@Theoldcarchannel. 3 жыл бұрын

Eh it's about time you subscribed there baud!

@BryceCold 3 жыл бұрын

@@Theoldcarchannel. LLMMMAAOOOO 😂😂😂

@brianhayes7618 3 жыл бұрын

Making good progress won't ne long now

@garyburchett9060 3 жыл бұрын

I think I'm on your Dads side lets build a 351 for it!!!! Yeah I'm all about the Flowmasters.

@BillyAngela-dj4xr 2 ай бұрын

Why are you glad that the trans is not a toploader? I have a toploader in my'63 fairlane sports coupe, and I love it!

@centralbears3010 Жыл бұрын

Never touch the patina! I put a 1990 5.0 in a 63 Fairlane wagon. Same shoe box carb and it runs great. No EFI here! XXXXXXX. If you do coil springs, watch Mr mayhem 405. Use his coil spring compressor - it will save your life.

@r1lark 3 жыл бұрын

Great work! Is it Power Tour 2021 time?

@Enigma-Sapiens 3 жыл бұрын

Great progress, can't wait to see it going down the road! I'm relatively new here, what are your plans for the Comet?

@vayabroder729 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great. Incredible that even freeze plugs have to be made in China 🙄🙄🙄

@barrycuda3769 2 жыл бұрын

Yes' they are Into making just about everything. I bought a set of "us indy " mags thinking they'd be from California ' I was a bit disappointed to see "made in china cast into them on the back side"'im going to grind that off them. Nice looking wheels though.

@smarternu 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the hydro input on that clutch slave? looked like a fitting toward the back of the unit...those are push systems.

@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus 3 жыл бұрын

Or, you could have just put the Mustang turn signal plate and collar on the Comet steering column and that would have worked equally as well.

@icerazar713 3 жыл бұрын

Never realized how tall you are. Poor Marie looks like a kid next to you. 😂😂😂

@garycure2475 3 жыл бұрын

Just find shorter bolts and put the fan directly on the pully

@Theoldcarchannel. 3 жыл бұрын

Keep watching...

@TheFurriestOne 3 жыл бұрын

Was that a brief power-outage while you worked? Is the green glass bottle with the hose-clamps for bleeding the brakes? That ride the camera took was great! XD Awesome to hear it run!

@Theoldcarchannel. 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, just a random power outage in the middle of a beautiful sunny day... never have had that happen before. I was going to try and use the green bottle as an over flow but wasn't happy with how I was going to mount it... and also not sure how well it would take a shock of hot antifreeze. Hahaha yeah a little roller coaster ride for the go pro, just glad it didn't drop! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the episode

@nicholasbrown8384 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think it might improve cooling capacity if you built a shroud around the fan? (to prevent loss of negative pressure caused by the open sides)

@Theoldcarchannel. 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, but in all honesty, didn't have any over heating issues with it on power tour

@easywayautobodyinc.8649 Жыл бұрын

Love the build! Are you selling the A/C unit? I'm building a 65 Cyclone with A/C.

@Theoldcarchannel. Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am not, plan to use it

@easywayautobodyinc.8649 Жыл бұрын

@@Theoldcarchannel. Thank you for the quick reply!

@Theoldcarchannel. Жыл бұрын

@@easywayautobodyinc.8649 no problem👍 keep me posted on your build👌

@jrweis5174 3 жыл бұрын

When's the next video coming out? When's the next video coming out?

@peterd3060 3 жыл бұрын

missed power opportunity by not degreeing cam to as close to 106 as you can get

@mikeypl1957 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like the fan might fit without the spacer.

@earlybirdsspeedshop 3 жыл бұрын

nice work mate ! also gotta link to that hyd. clutch conversion setup ?!

@earlybirdsspeedshop 2 жыл бұрын

🙄

@TheDrunkardHu 3 жыл бұрын

Is all that open fiber glass in the shop legit? I actually hate that shit, and the idea of breathing it in as I work is terrifying.

@richardsiddon610 3 жыл бұрын

Keep chipping away..🙂

@TheBeckjpb 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to see the progress, love the channel. What headers did you use and how hard were they to get in. I'm trying to fit mine and running into issues.

@Theoldcarchannel. 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Running Hedman short tube headers and no issues really... I'll have to look through my old videos to see if I have the part #. The closest part is at the steering box, but it clears. As for the rest of the exhaust, I custom made it with a buddy in 2 1/2 stainless (next episode).

@donwest5387 Жыл бұрын

noisey, right?

@donaldrogers5281 3 жыл бұрын

Should have cut off at top. Everything might have aligned themselves

@pkd4697 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm.. . .Canadians using subtitles. . . but why. . .EH?

@johnnyhart2824 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait until you get it running on all cylinders 🤦🏼‍♂️

@Theoldcarchannel. 3 жыл бұрын

It was running on all cylinders, just an intake plug was missing (not sure how I missed that during assembly of the engine)

@hellzsniperII 3 жыл бұрын

Your thinking on the electric fan is wrong , good electric fans with shroud are very much more effective than a manual and you also loose the parasitic drag of the manual!

@Theoldcarchannel. 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how good that electric fan is when it decides to die on you when you least expect it/ need it most. My concept is a safety net, there's nothing wrong with a mechanical fan, I ain't racing so I could care less about the power loss.

@mickangio16 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you were able to use the mechanical fan.

@mickangio16 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why you had such little room between fan/radiator. We were able to use clutch fan with aluminum radiator with plenty of clearance on '67 Mustang- also with power steering.

@barrycuda3769 2 жыл бұрын

The more mechanical 'the better. Even that pertronix equipped distributor would have me carrying a points distributor with me just in case.