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Mercury Comet Caliente (1965)
for sale

Price: US $1,000.00

Description:

1965 Mercury Comet Caliente/Restomod
Engine:
Stock Bloc 351W – laser cut main support
D&D crate engine, 408 cubic inches
4.030 bore, 4 inch stroke
All forged, crank, pistons, rods ( build sheet available)
Hawk aluminum heads 210 intake 2.02/1.60 valves
Hydraulic Roller cam ( Comp. cams 236/240 -.555 - .576)
100 amp alternator
Edelbrock RPM air gap intake
Summit carb (750 double pumper)
Stefs 6-qt. Aluminum oil pan
Griffin Aluminum radiator – two 1” rows
Flex mechanical fan
Mallory Hyfire 6A ignition box – Mallory unilite distributor
FRPP starter and FRPP crankshaft dampener
Transmission:
Tremec TKO 600 5 speed manual
Tri-Axe shifter
Centerforce dual friction clutch
Aluminum flywheel
Ron Morris cable clutch
Aluminum bell housing
Rear End:
Original Ford 8”rear. Converted from open to Positraction
3.50 gears
Exhaust:
1-3/4” custom headers. Ceramic coated
3” dual exhaust
Flowmaster mufflers
Sounds awesome
Suspension:
All new front and rear suspension ( professional installed); receipts available. PST polygraphite superkit installed
KYB shocks, heavy duty springs, new 5-leaf rear springs, Shelby traction bars
Crites shock towner kit, 1’ sway bar, Monte Carlo bar
Sub-frame connectors

Brakes:

Front disc brakes with power assist, dual masters
Stock OEM drum rear brakes
Wheels:
Centerline Telstar 15x7, aluminum
Tires:
Front: B.F. Goodrich Traction TAs, VR (205/65-15)
Rear: Firestone Indy 500 (235/60-15)
Interior:
Custom seats (bucket) and door panel (see photos)
Gauges – (tach, vacuum, oil pressure, voltmeter, temp) aftermarket AutoMeter gauges
Original dash and new carpet
Sanyo cassette stereo with kick panel and dash pad speakers
Grant Wood steering wheel
Lokar gas pedal
Exterior:
Custom orange paint (urethane, clear coat)
OEM bumpers rechromed
Crites AFX fiberglass hood (ram air)
New front windshield and molding
Rear window removed – new molding installed


This Comet Caliente is a restomod. It is not a “trailer queen”. I built it to drive, look great and have fun. It is very fast but also reliable. It will not over heat and can be driven anywhere. All parts from the radiator to the posi are either rebuilt or new. Every major part has been replace or rebuilt, new engine, clutch and transmission, new front end with all suspension parts replaced. All work has been completed by professional mechanics. There is no rust. All floor pans are solid and original. This is a exceptional car that you will be proud to have and be seen in. I also have the original Caliente under-door chrome strip .

_{update: 2016-06-09}