This shows converting from the stock pressure switch for the brakelights to a mechanical switch. The pressure switch has the problems of it being prone to failure, not working if the brakes lose pressure and being flaky if the brake pressure is not right. Mine in particular had the problem of coming on randomly when the car was parked, changing the switch didn't solve it so I went with the mechanical switch. The mechanical switch mounts in the pedal arm and is easy to wire into the stock harness.

Supplies:

• brake light switch for a 1976 Ford F-150.
• wire (I used 12ga)
• 2 male bullet connectors
• 2 female spade connectors.

This shows the stock pressure switch (note I've converted to a '67 Mustang dual-resivour Master Cylinder, however the pressure switch still is the same style)

Just below where the wiring for the switch leaves the wiring harness is a rubber plug covering a hole in the firewall. I cut a slit in the grommet, fed the wires throught the hole and re-installed the grommet around them.

Wiring fed through hole, with extension attached. Normally yuou would use two male bullet connectors at eh ends of the extension wires to fit into the stock connectors. My stock connections were badly corroded however so I cut them on and used butt connectors.

The switch mounts in place of the rubber bumper on the brake pedal arm. There are two nuts with the switch, one goes on either side of the brake arm to postion the switch properly. You want it so that it reliably goes off whn you release the brake pedal and comes on with less and 1/2" of pedal travel. Use the two female spade connectors to conect the wires to the switch. Make sure you ahve enough slack in the wiring to allow for the full travel of the brake pedal.

Another shot of completed conversion.

The 3-row radiator for the '65 Mustang is an easy way to upgrade your cooling system. It is exactly like the stock Comet 2-row radiator in every way except that it is about aq 1/2" thicker. This puts it dangerously close to the fan in the stock location. The easy solution is to move it back into the radiator support.

From this distance the modification looks stock.

One of the hardest things about rebuilding a Comet is that because they weren't as popular it can be hard to get some of the small perts for them. Fortunately they share some parts with the very popular Ford Mustang, which there are lots of suppliers for. These are parts I know interchange onto my '62 Comet and should fit other '60-'63 Comets. I've found guys selling these as comet-specific on ebay for as much as twice what the mustang vendors charge, so yu can get it much cheaper if you know these interchange. If anyone has any other items they would like to add to the list, contact me and I'll add them. (note: these ae not parts for sale, but most can be aquired through Mustangs Unlimited, whom I've always had good luck with)

• Dome light and bezel from '65 Mustang.
• spare tire cover & tool pouch from '65 Mustang (but not the trunk mat)
• Most '65 Mustang interior paints are a match for Comet colors
• '65 Mustang ABS heater box (is designed to replace the crappy paperboard heater box)
• '65 Mustang side mirrors are correct replacements for the dealer-option Comet mirrors. (if you get them from Mustangs Unlimited get the better ones, the cheap ones don't hold up to and sort of road salt over the winter & pit very easily).
• '65 Mustang radio antenna.
• Pertronix electronic ignition module. (Replaces the points in your distributor for more reliable adjustment-free operation. For 6-cyl you want the model #1266 for car w/o a Thermactor. For info on installing it go here)