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1963 Mercury Comet OM617

1963 Mercury Comet OM617

 
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Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
09-15-2014, 01:34 PM #1
This is my project. Its a 1963 Comet. I a have built the front suspension to utilize all Mustang parts, struts, ball joints, brakes, rack and pinion, etc. I am just starting on the rear suspension which came from a 1996 thunderbird, it will be all independent. The driveline is a 1985 OM617 with the automatic. Precision Turbo rebuilt and upgraded the turbo. I will be using the cruise control, and A/C from the Mercedes.
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This post was last modified: 09-15-2014, 01:40 PM by Metzone.
Metzone
09-15-2014, 01:34 PM #1

This is my project. Its a 1963 Comet. I a have built the front suspension to utilize all Mustang parts, struts, ball joints, brakes, rack and pinion, etc. I am just starting on the rear suspension which came from a 1996 thunderbird, it will be all independent. The driveline is a 1985 OM617 with the automatic. Precision Turbo rebuilt and upgraded the turbo. I will be using the cruise control, and A/C from the Mercedes.
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http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/...3ef41.jpeg


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Edian727
Dreams of 8mm 617

127
09-15-2014, 03:14 PM #2
Love it! even looks at home in there. good luck hope to see more in the future Smile
Edian727
09-15-2014, 03:14 PM #2

Love it! even looks at home in there. good luck hope to see more in the future Smile

DanielK
Big Plans, No Clue

98
09-16-2014, 04:16 AM #3
That is the WEIRDEST engine swap I've ever seen and I couldn't possibly love it any more than I do.

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DanielK
09-16-2014, 04:16 AM #3

That is the WEIRDEST engine swap I've ever seen and I couldn't possibly love it any more than I do.


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TKMad
K26-2

34
09-16-2014, 11:44 AM #4
Sweet!
TKMad
09-16-2014, 11:44 AM #4

Sweet!

raysorenson
Superturbo

1,162
09-16-2014, 12:05 PM #5
Sweet! I'm keeping the cruise on my FJ40 project too. James Dean at Peach Parts forum builds C/C amplifiers cheap.
raysorenson
09-16-2014, 12:05 PM #5

Sweet! I'm keeping the cruise on my FJ40 project too. James Dean at Peach Parts forum builds C/C amplifiers cheap.

Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
09-16-2014, 04:32 PM #6
Beyond Cool !!!!!

Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Greazzer
09-16-2014, 04:32 PM #6

Beyond Cool !!!!!


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

wrinkols
Naturally-aspirated

4
09-18-2014, 05:24 PM #7
Awesome project. I have a 66 Mercedes 4 door I'm going to do something like this to in the near future. I'm hoping to buy a complete 98/99 e300 turbodiesel and swap most everything over to "modernize" it. That way maybe my wife will be more into it. Thanks for sharing.
wrinkols
09-18-2014, 05:24 PM #7

Awesome project. I have a 66 Mercedes 4 door I'm going to do something like this to in the near future. I'm hoping to buy a complete 98/99 e300 turbodiesel and swap most everything over to "modernize" it. That way maybe my wife will be more into it. Thanks for sharing.

buzzboy
K26-2

45
09-23-2014, 02:10 PM #8
I badly wanted to do this do my '62 Comet. I'm glad to see somebody taking on the challenge
buzzboy
09-23-2014, 02:10 PM #8

I badly wanted to do this do my '62 Comet. I'm glad to see somebody taking on the challenge

Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
12-23-2015, 04:28 PM #9
This is the first update I have had in a while. Been busy racing and rehabbing from wrist/hand surgery. The rear IRS is done.
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/...yn35qk.jpg
Metzone
12-23-2015, 04:28 PM #9

This is the first update I have had in a while. Been busy racing and rehabbing from wrist/hand surgery. The rear IRS is done.
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/...yn35qk.jpg

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
12-23-2015, 11:19 PM #10
Sweet project man. How much does the car weigh?

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
12-23-2015, 11:19 PM #10

Sweet project man. How much does the car weigh?


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

zeeman
Holset

444
12-24-2015, 01:27 PM #11
Very nice, some first class fabrication. it should be a real sleeper. Looking forward to some progress pictures.
zeeman
12-24-2015, 01:27 PM #11

Very nice, some first class fabrication. it should be a real sleeper. Looking forward to some progress pictures.

Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 08:56 AM #12
Some updates. I only work on this when I am bored. So its taking a bit longer then expected. But its really turning out kool.
The rear suspension is just about done. Waiting on axles. the trunk is also close to finished.
I installed vintage air and heat.
Metzone
11-14-2017, 08:56 AM #12

Some updates. I only work on this when I am bored. So its taking a bit longer then expected. But its really turning out kool.
The rear suspension is just about done. Waiting on axles. the trunk is also close to finished.
I installed vintage air and heat.

Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 08:59 AM #13
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Metzone
11-14-2017, 08:59 AM #13

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Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 09:01 AM #14
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Metzone
11-14-2017, 09:01 AM #14

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Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 09:02 AM #15
those are the seats from the Mercedes, I made my own mounts but still utilize the Mercedes adjusters.
Metzone
11-14-2017, 09:02 AM #15

those are the seats from the Mercedes, I made my own mounts but still utilize the Mercedes adjusters.

Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 09:05 AM #16
I had to modify quite a bit to put the rear IRS and big tires in the car.

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Metzone
11-14-2017, 09:05 AM #16

I had to modify quite a bit to put the rear IRS and big tires in the car.

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Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 09:06 AM #17
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Metzone
11-14-2017, 09:06 AM #17

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Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 09:08 AM #18
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Metzone
11-14-2017, 09:08 AM #18

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Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 09:09 AM #19
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Metzone
11-14-2017, 09:09 AM #19

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Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 09:10 AM #20
Engine is starting to take shape
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Metzone
11-14-2017, 09:10 AM #20

Engine is starting to take shape
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Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 09:10 AM #21
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Metzone
11-14-2017, 09:10 AM #21

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Metzone
Naturally-aspirated

20
11-14-2017, 09:12 AM #22
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Metzone
11-14-2017, 09:12 AM #22

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Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
11-14-2017, 11:23 AM #23
Beautiful!

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-14-2017, 11:23 AM #23

Beautiful!


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

 
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