Metalmad

Received a few parts today that I had ordered for the this build. Detail Master hurst shifters and The Model Car Garage 1965 Mercury Comet detail set which I will use only a few photo etch parts from this.

Nice stuff ..... I just received the chopped 32 ford 3 window coupe and it is awesome !

Thank you for the info on the shifter Chris. After the primer dried I noticed that I did not remove the small badges on the front quarter panels so I proceeded to remove both badges.I also was able spray some racing white Tamiya paint sprayed on the inner roof for the headliner which I found that on some of the reference photos that the headliner was a cream color and the Tamiya racing white was a pretty good match. I also have cleaned up the Fireball Holley carbs and have them in primer so next will be to detail them with some Tamiya Titanium Gold and drill holes for the fuel lines. Picture shows the Fireball on the left and the kit carb on the right.

Just now came across this build and allI I can say is WOW ! Awesome job so far Steven !

After inspecting the body after the second coat of primer I have found a couple of mold lines that I addressed this evening and then will hopefully shoot my last coat of primer tomorrow. Does anyone know if a Hurst shifter was installed on the original Cyclone? Because if it was I'm contemplating on ordering a photo etch Hurst shifter for the build also. or I may just scratch build one. I also went through my stash of extra parts this evening and came across a set of Holley 3116 carbs from Fireball that are for a 64 to 68 race Hemi so I might use these for the carb set up.

Awesome job ! I actually just started to build this kit a few days ago.

Finally got started on the body and removed the rear Comet emblem and lock cylinder from the rear deck lid then shot the first coat of primer on the body then after the primer was dried I inspected the body which there will be a few ares that will need to be addressed and smoothed out before paint.

Grant, I have done a search on google which is some help but I'm in search of more detailed information on the drive train and interior plus info on the body since one of the photos I came across of the rear deck lid the Comet badging has been removed as well as the lock cylinder.

Chris I’m going to be building the Moebius kit which is the regular wheel base kit.I did find a few pictures of a restored Dyno Dons 65 Comet on a old Mecums posting but it would be awesome to have more reference pictures. Thank You

Finally starting a new build which I will attempt to make this period correct with the exception of adding disc brakes to the front.So does anyone have any reference photos of the car? I’m in the search of interior , undercarriage , driveline , body and engine bay photos which I have only been able to find one photo of the engine bay and one of the interior and minimal photos of the body. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

Awesome build !

Looks Awesome !

Wow awesome job on this and I'm sure a lot of time is being spent on the modifications which will be well worth the final out come of the finished build.

Awesome !

Nice Build !

Not to move away from the painting issues but I was noticing on the wheels which look nice murdered out that I would maybe think about drilling out the holes which it would make them look more realistic .... just my thoughts. On the paint I also like using the Tamiya line and I also use the Mr Hobby clear as well as the Tamiya clear and you can purchase the Mr Hobby clear from Amazon.

All I can say is WOW !

Awesome building going on here !

Yes Keith is still doing decals I just ordered 6 decal sheets from him.

Looking Good ! Just a thought but what if you shorten the rear wing ?

Looking Good ! I will be starting this kit and will be building it Yenko style.

Nice build ! Love the green paint work and if I may ask what brand of paint did you use and was it airbrushed or spray can ?

Unbelievably Insane Cool Build !!!

Classically Cool !

Thank you Chris !