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**WorkinLonghorn** · 09-26-2008, 07:09 PM

Thats real nice,and a working AC too.When you turn it on you'll need to down-shift though.
There used to be a Comet (falcon)/Cougar place out here that had everything. I'll see if I can find it for you.

bad6772 · 09-26-2008, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcrahn

Another car from the 1960s which has long faded into the past. Completely unremarkable.
Dude, now if it was a 1960s musclecar you might have something. But a 6 cyl 1962 Comet?
I guess you could make it pro street like this one
http://www.carnut.com/cgi-bin/image....use/nat202.jpg

Whats up with all the jack asses and haters coming out lately ? I mean i am not trying to stir the Pot or anything..Or even a IBTL .But come on....A guy posted a pic of a car he is into...And he is belittled ........?.........

Edit.....Great Find WIDE SIDE.......Chevrolet or not....That car has cool written all over it.....Id roll it.......As i am sure many others would......Good luck on the part search.....

Kurt L · 09-26-2008, 09:00 PM

i've always wanted one of those cars.a friend mine had one when we were teenagrs,it was dark blue with skinny white walls with baby moon hub caps.cool ride

CG · 09-26-2008, 09:05 PM

If you decide to put a bench in it (

I know, fat chance) Ill take those buckets and console =) Very cool project.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-26-2008, 11:17 PM

I gave $500 for it. I could be driving it now if it were not for the fender. I bought a pair of 62 Texas plates from a fella in San Antonio yesterday. I am going to hold off registering it untl I get a fender. I had another fella in S. Dakota return my call saying he had a real nice one for $150. Best price so far, but would still have to pay shipping. County line classic Auto Salvage in Red Oak Texas (S. of Dallas) said he had one and would call back Mon. That would be the best, as I was planning on going to GoodGuys at the Motorplex in Oct and could pick it up. I am going back and forth on the mileage. For example, the driver side door latch dragged, but the hinges did not have any slack. I used a file to "dress" where the door latch meets the pillar latch and fixed this. The car will intermittently start with the ignition switch. (More often it will not start. I replaced the starter solenoid thinking that was the problem. I tried cleaning the igniton switch by spraying brake parts cleaner then white litium grease and it got a little better, but I think it need a switch. 42k miles would not wear out an ignition switch. One of the Comet "experts" I contacted wanted to see pics. He was impressed, but pointed out that the seats have been recovered, although very well done. He pointed out that the stock rear seat had a Mercury head logo from the factory. The car has 13" wheels. I bought a full set of 4 at NTB yesterday for $100 (!). I need some hubcaps of some sort... I was planning on fixing this car to turn, but it is kind of growing on me. As for value, NADA says the following for the S-22: low retail $6,125 average retail $11,200 high retail $17,300 as opposed to the regular Comet $2,675 $4,725 $7,400. So... who knows... I have come across a few S-22's in similar shape for sale for around $6-$8k...Jay Leno has an S-22 in his collection! (Is that a good thing or bad thing?)

OrrieG · 09-26-2008, 11:25 PM

Fix it up and take it to a local show and shine. It will get more attention than the whole row of tri-5 chevys. These are the cars I gravatiate to at shows, I've seen thousands of the "common" collector cars. Nice buckets and console and six is cool. My daughter and I restored a 67 Mustang with a six, power and torque was surprising, it would turn the tires and chirp second gear (3 speed manual).

Sillyoldman · 09-26-2008, 11:31 PM

Ooooh cool. Never really cared for them, but that was back in the day. Today its very cool. Thats something you just dont see. That interior is awesome. I'd definatley be fixing it up.

BIG CTY · 09-27-2008, 12:11 AM

Nice find, Ford or no. Classic iron is classic iron as they say. Ignore the cornballs with comments full of sound and fury that signify nothing.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-27-2008, 10:28 PM

BTW "felaah" and "fallah" are supposed to be "fella" or "fellow" HAHA

caminokid · 09-27-2008, 11:15 PM

Looks like the 64 I had years ago. A friend of mine didnt like Fords and had the 64 given to him. I gave him a 100 for it. Had the 170 like that one...no buckets...but the same color.

bowtieboy93 · 09-28-2008, 12:57 AM

Nice Find!
any old car ford or not, finding it in a barn and being able to drive after so long is cool!

streetstar · 09-28-2008, 01:02 AM

I think it looks awesome --- reminds a little of a Fairlane 500 my dad bought me when i was in high school (we never got it running right, but it looked cool)

Cyclone44 · 09-28-2008, 01:13 AM

That's a neat little car....Great find and buy..

abebummy26 · 09-28-2008, 02:31 AM

Reminds me of a crazy neighbor I have in Missouri he's got a 61 falcon station wagon and a 65 falcon 2 door

Bishops Trucks · 09-28-2008, 02:32 AM

No bad talk from me, I would love to have that car. Nice find.

screwballl · 09-28-2008, 02:35 AM

very cool.. there is a 50s dodge car for sale up here at my parents (I am in SD on vacation) for cheap... unfortunately 1) I don't have the money and 2) I am flying, not driving back to FL

glock35ipsc · 09-28-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcrahn

Another car from the 1960s which has long faded into the past. Completely unremarkable.
Dude, now if it was a 1960s musclecar you might have something. But a 6 cyl 1962 Comet?
I guess you could make it pro street like this one
http://www.carnut.com/cgi-bin/image....use/nat202.jpg

Is there no oxygen where you live? Your post is....completely unremarkable.

WIDESIDE, that thing is sweet! Hopefully you can get the parts you need and get the paint matched up, would be cool to keep it original looking. Unless, of course, if you could find some aftermarket wheels that would fit. Nice find, and awesome price! I think rcrahn is jealous of your $500 ride since he didn't find the schaweeeeet deal!

**old Rusty C10** · 09-28-2008, 11:46 AM

that is a cool find the odd cars make some of the nicest ones at the shows... you dont see them done every which way and arent played out

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-28-2008, 12:42 PM

Those old six's run forever, and get pretty decent gas mileage IIRC

I'd have snapped it up in a second.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-28-2008, 09:59 PM

Greased the front end this afternoon and quieted down SOME of the scary front end noise. I had to use the Comet to jump the 93 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 off that I just swapped a 350 Vortec into. Already earning its keep. I guess it has a short somewhere. it is going to be my pasture/ tow truck, so I will just disconnect the battery for now... I also have a 99 Chevy 1/2 ton and a 06 Cobalt SS, but would rather not tempt fate by jump starting stuff with the newer all electronic cars. We won't even get into my wife's Prius. Can't beat mpg...50 city/ 47 highway

71swb4x4 · 09-28-2008, 10:13 PM

Nice purchase!!

If you go with the SD fender and need any help with the purchase let me know. If it's close to me I will gladly help any way that's needed.

panhandler62 · 09-29-2008, 09:02 AM

That's sweet, especially at the price.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-29-2008, 09:34 AM

The place I found in S. Dakota is called Dakota Salvage in Mitchell.They are almost half the price of anyone else so far...

71swb4x4 · 09-29-2008, 09:14 PM

onetoncrewcab is a boardmember in Mitchell. Unfortunately it looks like he hasn't been online in nearly two years. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...er.php?u=20547

I am about 1.5 hours from Mitchell and I know of several members in Sioux Falls, that's about 45 minutes from Mitchell. Let me know if you need any help.

Alex1 · 09-30-2008, 07:51 AM

That thing would be wicked with an old school 351C in it! Nice find! I like it.

09-26-2008, 07:09 PM	#26
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Thats real nice,and a working AC too.When you turn it on you'll need to down-shift though. There used to be a Comet (falcon)/Cougar place out here that had everything. I'll see if I can find it for you. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

09-26-2008, 09:00 PM	#28
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up i've always wanted one of those cars.a friend mine had one when we were teenagrs,it was dark blue with skinny white walls with baby moon hub caps.cool ride

09-26-2008, 09:05 PM	#29
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,846	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up If you decide to put a bench in it ( I know, fat chance) Ill take those buckets and console =) Very cool project.

09-26-2008, 11:17 PM	#30
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up I gave $500 for it. I could be driving it now if it were not for the fender. I bought a pair of 62 Texas plates from a fella in San Antonio yesterday. I am going to hold off registering it untl I get a fender. I had another fella in S. Dakota return my call saying he had a real nice one for $150. Best price so far, but would still have to pay shipping. County line classic Auto Salvage in Red Oak Texas (S. of Dallas) said he had one and would call back Mon. That would be the best, as I was planning on going to GoodGuys at the Motorplex in Oct and could pick it up. I am going back and forth on the mileage. For example, the driver side door latch dragged, but the hinges did not have any slack. I used a file to "dress" where the door latch meets the pillar latch and fixed this. The car will intermittently start with the ignition switch. (More often it will not start. I replaced the starter solenoid thinking that was the problem. I tried cleaning the igniton switch by spraying brake parts cleaner then white litium grease and it got a little better, but I think it need a switch. 42k miles would not wear out an ignition switch. One of the Comet "experts" I contacted wanted to see pics. He was impressed, but pointed out that the seats have been recovered, although very well done. He pointed out that the stock rear seat had a Mercury head logo from the factory. The car has 13" wheels. I bought a full set of 4 at NTB yesterday for $100 (!). I need some hubcaps of some sort... I was planning on fixing this car to turn, but it is kind of growing on me. As for value, NADA says the following for the S-22: low retail $6,125 average retail $11,200 high retail $17,300 as opposed to the regular Comet $2,675 $4,725 $7,400. So... who knows... I have come across a few S-22's in similar shape for sale for around $6-$8k...Jay Leno has an S-22 in his collection! (Is that a good thing or bad thing?) Last edited by WIDESIDE72; 09-04-2010 at 09:39 PM.

09-26-2008, 11:25 PM	#31
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Fix it up and take it to a local show and shine. It will get more attention than the whole row of tri-5 chevys. These are the cars I gravatiate to at shows, I've seen thousands of the "common" collector cars. Nice buckets and console and six is cool. My daughter and I restored a 67 Mustang with a six, power and torque was surprising, it would turn the tires and chirp second gear (3 speed manual).

09-26-2008, 11:31 PM	#32
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Ooooh cool. Never really cared for them, but that was back in the day. Today its very cool. Thats something you just dont see. That interior is awesome. I'd definatley be fixing it up. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

09-27-2008, 12:11 AM	#33
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Nice find, Ford or no. Classic iron is classic iron as they say. Ignore the cornballs with comments full of sound and fury that signify nothing. __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500

09-27-2008, 10:28 PM	#34
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up BTW "felaah" and "fallah" are supposed to be "fella" or "fellow" HAHA

09-27-2008, 11:15 PM	#35
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Looks like the 64 I had years ago. A friend of mine didnt like Fords and had the 64 given to him. I gave him a 100 for it. Had the 170 like that one...no buckets...but the same color. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

09-28-2008, 12:57 AM	#36
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Nice Find! any old car ford or not, finding it in a barn and being able to drive after so long is cool! __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

09-28-2008, 01:02 AM	#37
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up I think it looks awesome --- reminds a little of a Fairlane 500 my dad bought me when i was in high school (we never got it running right, but it looked cool) __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

09-28-2008, 01:13 AM	#38
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up That's a neat little car....Great find and buy..

09-28-2008, 02:31 AM	#39
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Reminds me of a crazy neighbor I have in Missouri he's got a 61 falcon station wagon and a 65 falcon 2 door __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

09-28-2008, 02:32 AM	#40
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up No bad talk from me, I would love to have that car. Nice find. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

09-28-2008, 02:35 AM	#41
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up very cool.. there is a 50s dodge car for sale up here at my parents (I am in SD on vacation) for cheap... unfortunately 1) I don't have the money and 2) I am flying, not driving back to FL __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------



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09-28-2008, 11:46 AM	#43
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,284	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up that is a cool find the odd cars make some of the nicest ones at the shows... you dont see them done every which way and arent played out __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-28-2008, 12:42 PM	#44
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Those old six's run forever, and get pretty decent gas mileage IIRC I'd have snapped it up in a second. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

09-28-2008, 09:59 PM	#45
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Greased the front end this afternoon and quieted down SOME of the scary front end noise. I had to use the Comet to jump the 93 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 off that I just swapped a 350 Vortec into. Already earning its keep. I guess it has a short somewhere. it is going to be my pasture/ tow truck, so I will just disconnect the battery for now... I also have a 99 Chevy 1/2 ton and a 06 Cobalt SS, but would rather not tempt fate by jump starting stuff with the newer all electronic cars. We won't even get into my wife's Prius. Can't beat mpg...50 city/ 47 highway

09-28-2008, 10:13 PM	#46
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Nice purchase!! If you go with the SD fender and need any help with the purchase let me know. If it's close to me I will gladly help any way that's needed. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-29-2008, 09:02 AM	#47
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up That's sweet, especially at the price. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

09-29-2008, 09:34 AM	#48
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up The place I found in S. Dakota is called Dakota Salvage in Mitchell.They are almost half the price of anyone else so far...

09-29-2008, 09:14 PM	#49
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up onetoncrewcab is a boardmember in Mitchell. Unfortunately it looks like he hasn't been online in nearly two years. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...er.php?u=20547 I am about 1.5 hours from Mitchell and I know of several members in Sioux Falls, that's about 45 minutes from Mitchell. Let me know if you need any help. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-30-2008, 07:51 AM	#50
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up That thing would be wicked with an old school 351C in it! Nice find! I like it.

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