Shed Find V8 Mercury Comet: Will it run after sitting for 31 Years
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Although we're having an awesome time rebuilding our rides, like the Porsche, we love saving more from barns, fields and woods. This is a super cool V8 Mercury Comet, that we fell in love with at first sight. It has a great history and we hope to see it back to its former glory. Can we getting it running after sitting for 31 years?
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The lady that work in the Post office. In my small town had a 64 Fairlane 260 automatic. Black with red and white interior. Beautiful car. She left her windows down and a lit cigarette was throw from a passing car onto the front seat. Before anyone noticed. Smoke was billowing out the window's. The volunteer fire department arrived. It was completely on fire and a total loss. Miss Falls was her name. She had the car for a week. She cried like a baby! That 2 door Ford was a nice car. Shawn.
wtf u talking about bro?
@@Abhishek-C92 He's sharing a little bit of his fond memories with us, asshole.
Not everything is about "bro" and Instagram...
@@Abhishek-C92 it's a story
'So the bench is gonna be the ground'. That's just what I would do 😂. Please never change this channel. Don't get all fancy on us. I love how it's true to life. Keep going and God bless.
Haha Yeap 😁 you know it! Thank you!
When I was 11 years old, my father took the family over to a Mercury dealer in New Orleans, to pickup his brand new turquoise 1965 Mercury Comet, his company furnished car. I know it was 65 because it had the vertical pair of headlights. I thought it was one of the best looking cars that year, except for maybe the Mustang. I always wanted to drive that car, but it was before I could drive, before I had my drivers license and because it was a business owned car, I never would be able to drive that car. Every performance or muscle car that I have owned has been a Chevrolet, but I always remembered and admired that little Mercury Comet and every time I see a restored Comet, especially with an upgraded 289 or 302, I have have to stop and admire it.
I had two 64 Comet Calientes, a 202 and a 404, back in the day. Love driving them but new cars beckoned. I love your positive attitude and upbeat banter as you work on it. Thanks for letting us be a part of your adventure!
64 Comet's are beautiful cars.
I love the Comet and the Falcon! My dad has a 64 Falcon that has been in the family since new, it was my great grandma’s. Super cool car.
I drove a car just like that in high school, I loved it dearly. Mine was a 260, with a 3 on the tree. It had zero power anything, it did however have an AM radio.
@DeAnne
Me Too!
A Comet Calente
I'm jealous. I've always wanted a Comet and would love to find one. Wouldn't care how long it took to rebuild it.
When I was young I had a model kit of a '64 Comet Caliente. It was molded in red, didn't have to paint it. I LOVED that model! You have GREAT taste for COOL cars!! Your living my dream!!! THANKS!!!!
Awesome! Thanks so much! 🙂
I have that dealer promo in red '64 Caliente sitting on the shelf behind me.
I love seeing old cars come back to life!
I love bringing them back! 🙂
@@BudgetBuildz There is nothing better than old school American steel. I don´t care much about the new stuff and find it boring. We need to bring back the fine art of cars like we used to have. To this day in the world there is no car more beloved than old school American steel. The level of love and dedication shown in the design of these cars and the continuing love of them shows that they know no equal. God bless you for bringing them back. Love the channel!
You’re so very right!!! Really glad you’re enjoying! 😊
Awesome! Another channel saving old iron! They will never make cars as easy to work on this again so we have to save as many classics as we can. You got a sub here. Keep up the good work!
Thanks you so much! You’re darn right there! Glad to have you! 🙂
Awesome find, 64 and 65 comets are great looking cars.
You have great content. Your channel has become my favorite. Nice to see a skilled mechanic in action. keep up the great work.
Thank you so much! Really glad you’re enjoying 😊
I always loved the old Comets. My older brother had one. 289 with a 3 sp on the column
I love these old Mercs ,your gonna make her come back to life .
Great new project! I have a soft spot for the 60's era cars. Have owned a 68 Plymouth since 1992, my mom got it new in 68. Good to see you getting it back on the road!
Thank you! Awesome! Is it the one in your pick? Can’t tell if it’s a barracuda or a valiant?
A family history with a car is a beautiful thing. I say that as a lifelong Plymouth lover.
The lines on that car are gorgeous! I see so much potential in it.
Thanks! Can’t wait to get her set up right 🙂
Elwood Engle was the designer of square Fords, starting with 61 Lincoln, then went to Chrysler
@@BudgetBuildz hello Michael. I am a new subscriber to your channel and it was because of this mercury. My father and I are classic ford collectors and restorers. Seeing this car brought back memories for me too. These cars are great but truly they are about the bonding you share with people while you have them. I truly enjoy what you do and I have plenty of videos to catch up on....lol. Take care and keep up the great work!!
Neat old car. I have fond memories of a 64 Comet Cyclone, 289 4speed car. Looking forward to seeing more of this project!
Cool video, awesome car, I think they’re getting pretty rare. The rust isn’t bad at all, body looks straight excellent find, it will be a fun driver, thanks.
Thanks a lot! For sure 🙂
The size and proportions of these vehicles made them appealing.
Nice n easy 40 minutes of entertaining video as usual..thanks
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Re watching some of your older videos, had to smile, you mention your subscribers reaching 50k, watching this in January 2024 you are at 257k 👍👍👍
I really like the squared off look of the early '60s cars. They did the same thing with the late '60s cars at Plymouth and Dodge. I don't like a lot of curves on a car. You'll say the best cars have some beautiful curves but I like the straight look.
I had a 1964 Comet Caliente red with vinal top. Loved that car.
Can't wait to see it going down the road. I have one of these back in the 80's.
WOW. TOTAL ABGEFAHREN SEID IHR. VOR ALLEM DER BURNOUT AM ENDE DES VIDEOS. GEIL 👌👍🍺
Wow. My Ma had one of those '64 Comets when I was a very young child. Hers was white with a red interior. Love it.
Great car. Love these mid-60’s Fords. Easy to work on, and pretty cheap. Parts for the body might be an issue. If you go manual, find a close ratio “Top Loader”. It will bolt right on with the right Factory bell housing. I had a 63 1/2 Falcon Sprint with a crate Shelby HiPo 289, Top Loader, and narrowed 9” rear end. 45 years later, I wish I still had it. Looking forward to new videos on this. Memory lane for sure!
Definitely! Oh for sure, if we Cyclone out the car then in basically deletes all the missing trim. I’ve got a 3 speed in the garage we may end up using, but wouldn’t mind a nice 4 speed. That sounds like it was a pretty cool ride! I’ll keep em coming 🙂
Nice car. Back in the sixties when I was a kid, my parents had a white 1964 Comet Caliente 4 door.
A nice car for family trips. And plenty of power for the mountains.
Nice job! You've inspired me to get my (14 years sitting) 289 running in my 66 Mustang.
Came for the Porsche stayed for the mercury, sick ride bro. She sounds mean!!!
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Fell in love with that car when in college a friend drove up with it. New 1963 or 64 comet. Believe it had the Ford 390 in it. Still remedy that day👍
Awesome!
I love how the car has a look about it! It’s says, I’m not messing around!
Love the comet and fairlane body style..
A.T. Gray no doubt, so clean. Coyote motor and 6 gears , big brakes, pro touring basically. Blue or green or both LOL.
@@deborahchesser7375 NO No no..
makes me miss the 64 comet caliente convertible i once had.
Loved the little fords. My first car was a 64 fairlane sport coup, buckets, 4 speed.
Mine was a 76 amc hornet and clutch went out my grandma gave me her 64 comet 289 4 speed car
Amazing, had the same car with a 67 s code 390.What a sleeper it was ..Subbed and shared ,great stuff.Cheers from Canada..
loving this build. This girl has a thing for old v8 cars :)
Good to see you doing the basics before cranking on it to try starting it. Lots of people just hope for the best and sound disapointed when it won't idle or the accelerator pump doesn't work.
Thanks! 🙂
Beautiful car
Memories
Always a good sign when the wheels are spinning and it's not buried in a foot of mud
Cool project. Please don’t forget about the Targa! Also make sure your jack stands we’re not on the recall. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the entertainment
Thank you! You know I won’t 🙂 We’ve some ole school ones!
All the work you do has inspired me to begin working on and upgrading my own car👨🏼🔧👨🏼🔧👨🏼🔧
Awesome!!
Mike love the videos so much fun you guys have I would love to see you paint the car mate.
Phil in the uk
Congratulations!! you deserve the ability to work from home...Love your channel!
Thanks so much!!
Love how to the point you are. Keep up the good work man!
Thanks so much!
your truck sounds sick
In a good or bad way? 😅
Shoot I’m loving the beginning of this build as much as the Porche. Can’t wait for more content!
😊😊😊 can’t wait to share more!
Nice build, that will keep you busy for the next 5 months 😉
Haha, we’re going to keep em moving now the best we can 🙂 first thing, get the Porsche done
Pretty cool old Comet! She’s not a muscle car version but, I’ll bet you can make her one. Thanks for bringing another forgotten classic back to life.
Thanks! Oh for sure 🙂
Always the best looking 60s ford, in my opinion
I got really excited when I saw the new video was out!
A factory black two door hard top. Very cool!
He said it was a factory white car.
Those huge starters aren't usually too bad until you slap in some long tube headers lol nice find
Very cool. Had a '65 Comet Cyclone.
Awesome! Bet that was a fun ride!
I had a 63 Comet as my first car, but, it was a 140 cui 6 cyl, great car!!
Original seats? well they look in great shape, the head liner is just where it should be. great video.
Gorgeous car.
Thanks 🙂
Carbbed, points, with zero computer control, to hell with New age Junk.
Great project. The 260 cars generally had the 2 speed automatic, the 289s all got the 3 speed C4 automatic. The 3 speed was available with the 260, but rarely seen. The "Power By Ford" valve covers weren't made until 1968, and that car has a Mustang floor shifter installed, automatics were column-only that year. So it may well be a later 302/C4 swapped in. Count the bell housing bolts holding the trans to the engine. 5 bolts, 260 - '64 289. 6 bolts, later 289/302.
Yep, his first observation about this engine should have been that it was blue.
Sounds fantastic will be so good when running right 👍👍
Thank you! For sure 🙂
Nice find man! Good luck with bringing her back to life from the grave 👍👍
Thanks so much!
Reminds me of the 63 Ford Fairlane I bought 3 weeks ago. Yep they are a blast to work on. You ain't doing real old mechanics until you're running a carb off a cooking oil bottle and an ignition off of a wire running to the positive side of the coil from the battery LOL
Oh boy, this will be awesome! Speaking about mods, Shelby drop and frame connectors are a must. From there you can go for a Ford 8.8 out of a Explorer (Factory LSD and disc brakes, either Explorer or SN95 ones), GT40 or GT40P heads (also from a Explorer), Mustang Steve sells a front disc conversion that uses 2005-2014 Mustang GT Calipers (Either 2 or 4 pots) and 12.5" or 13.2" rotors for like $280, you can do a rack and pinion conversion using a 88-94 Cavalier steering rack, for the manual swap you can go for a T5 out of a late Fox Body, or a 99-04 V6 Mustang.
Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll definitely keep all of that in mind as we move along 🙂
Fun project. Good luck with your new full time adventure. It’s going to be great to watch the channel grow!
Thanks so much!! 😊
It's good to see you again :-) This car seems to be a fantastic project. All the best :-) Greetings from Poland :-)
Thank you! 🙂
Those are great little cars, and that one has a 260 ,aaahhh boy there's going to be some fun in short order coming
You know it! 😀
Awesome throw back video
could you imagine a 460 big block in that with a dana quick change rear end or a ford 9 that'd be sweet build endless possibilities man you got this all the way to a million subs!!!!
That would me wild! Thanks so much!!
Good job buddy! That Comet has a lot of potential! Can't wait to see my favorite Porsche running!
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to share more, and the Porsche!
Enjoy your Comet. I also am restoring a 1964 Comet at this time. Hold onto your tail lights. They have the optional back up "clear" lens.
Thank you! Awesome! For sure 🙂
Love the car, nice change from the more common Mustang. Nice styling, v8, too bad it's not a 4 speed! Good call on putting a kit in that carb, wouldn't have done very well without the accelerator pump diaphragm!! Y'all have had some interesting projects, and I enjoy your videos. Kudos from a fellow Carolinian!
Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying! 😊 Hey!!
The automatic is king in every car that likes to go straight....
Back in those days auto's where slower due to power loss and shift speed.
50K is good, but I can't wait to see you celebrate 100k and beyond!!
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Well here we are 100k congratulations
Great video, cool new build, I can't wait until the Porsche is finished I also look forward to the 50k giveaway
Thanks so much! I can’t wait to get it wrapped up either!
very good all the best from new Zealand and yes seen all your shows
Looking forward to seeing the progress.
that is a unique classic! that will make a great restomod
My B-I-L had a red Caliente'. I had a black 63 Comet S-22....Both cars were awesome and fun to drive. Thanks for the flashbacks !! : ) Best wishes on this restoration.
Sweet! Thanks so much!
Enjoy your videos! great work.
FYI# 1 cyl is on the Left (Drivers Side) Bank for GM and FORD
Dude I stopped breathing until that car passed the last post on that makeshift building it was parked under lol
The nice thing is everything under the skin was carried over to the 64 1/2 and 65 Mustang. My first car was a 64 1/2 coupe. It's what I learned on. My 289 was a hybrid. It was a 260 but factory bored to a 289. Timing chain and gears were 260 but the cylinder displacement was 289. Loved how you could get to anything under the hood with ease, downright roomy
Absolutely! Sounds sweet!
That car deserves a full restoration.
Looks like a great little car. Can't wait to see her on the road!!!
Thanks! Can’t wait to get it in the road!
Hello from a fellow South Carolinian in Charleston, SC. Love the car!
Hey!! Thank you! 😊
North Carolina here! I love visiting Charleston, beautiful place
Oh my God I’m so glad it started that was a real nailbiter.
Yeah.It is SO RARE for a car to start in these 'Will it start ?'videos.
I loe the way you do good mechanical knowlege .
Born in 64, had a 71 Comet, name same as one of the persons you named in this Video! Cool!
Y'all have got a new subscriber. Cool car and I can't wait to see what y'all do with it.
You had me cracked up when you were talking about that old starter that you got
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This is a nice old muscle car,a bit of wk needed,but the old girl is still in one peace & I'm shaw she will get her mojo bk,I'm liking the fact the doors are pillarless & windows in bk go all the way down 👍,keep up the great wk,looking forwards to more on the Porsche Targa
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to share more on the Porsche!
Good and realistic video. Thank you.
I had a 1965 comet caliente convertable wish I had it now man ,they are very rare at least in my area looking foward to seeing you do something with it,cool thing about them is alot of the electrical parts and dash are the same as a mustang and other fords
Another awesome proyect. Good job !
Thank you!
one of my favorite cars. Cant wait to see what you do with it.
Awesome find my mom had one like it....I’ve been looking for one for quite awhile
Thanks, bet that was a cool car as a youngster!
Awesome addition to the channel! The car sounds amazing
Thanks so much!
Had 64 and 65, totally different and parts are getting super hard to find.... I've got pictures of my dads old 64 he restored years ago on my refrigerator now, the 65 was my favorite body, ours was 289, 3 on the tree and a blast to drive....! I just watched your boat video you did recently. Don't know why your vids popped up in my feed but its kinda cool, as I'm moving to the upstate around Keowee in a few months... haha And that trans should be a C4...
As soon as we get moved I'll be working on restoring my Papaws old 74 short bed Ford 4x4.... He was one of the biggest Locksmiths around Oconee County back in the day... He owned Henrys Lock and Key, actually lived in Walhalla....
Great sound guy's. .enjoyed your post. .
100K now Michael good work love your channel
Thats awesome you're from SC. I am too. Greenwood. That is a car I have never seen in person. At least not that year. Don't know if they're rare or what. Very cool. Seeing all these "will it run" videos makes me happy. In my area I have noticed alot more old cars back on the road. I'm no longer alone. My cars got friends out there now. Lol. I wish I made more money so I can save more than just 1. Mine is a 75 Plymouth Fury that sat 21 years. Now it's my daily driver. And the only reason I think they made keys out of a softer metal was so the key will wear out before the ignition/tumbler. Just a guess though.