Shot of the ’65 Comet Cyclone of the ‘Hi-Risers’. Driven by Wayne Gapp and power by a Ford 427 SOHC.
Image is from the ‘Lynn Woodbury Collection’ and posted by David Pruden on Facebook.
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1965 Comet Cyclone…with fuel injection
Most of the pictures of the 1965 Comet Cyclone show it with a small popup hood scoop and carburetors.
The image below shows the exterior setup (along with my Dad and brother)
Also see here for a shot of the engine setup.
In the image below the vehicle has a fuel injection unit on it. More than likely this was testing for the combination that would run in the 1967 Cougar called ‘Super Cat’.
Wayne Gapp – Shot of the 427 SOHC in the Comet Cyclone
Another one from Tom Tate.
Nice shot of the 427 SOHC that was installed in the Chargin’ Cyclone.
Wayne Gapp and the 427 SOHC Comet Cyclone
Tom Tate sent me this picture (among others). The Comet sitting on the scales.
Nice shot that shows the modified wheelbase and the general attitude of the car.
Wayne Gapp and the 427 SOHC powered Chargin’ Cyclone
This image comes from a scrapbook that we had. Shows the 1965 Comet Cyclone named the ‘Chargin’ Cyclone’ launching off the line at the old Detroit Dragway. Pretty cool shot of the car.
Charging indeed…
Wayne Gapp – NHRA Class Record and NHRA Divisional Class Record – 1966
Here’s a pretty cool bit of history. A certificate of performance from the NHRA for a class record.
Both certificates are from the NHRA, one is Class and the other is Divisional.
Post over at Vintage Nitro showing the Comet Cyclone
Tom Bonner has taken some great pics and is posting the images and stories behind them (that’s the part I like) over at the Vintage Nitro site. Check out the site here.
It also happens that he posted another image of the Hi-Riser’s Comet Cyclone.
Check that article out here.
Head on over and wander around the site.
The Chargin’ Cyclone makes an appearance
Been awhile since we’ve seen this car here. Lookin’ good.
1967 Cougar Super Cat – View of the tilt forward front end and the 427 SOHC
GREAT view of the work on the front end of the car plus the 427 SOHC ‘Cammer’.
The intake seen here on the 427 was later used on the ’69 Boss 429 Mustang…with a bit of work.
Workin’ on the Chargin’ Cyclone
WG doing a few adjustments on the Chargin’ Cyclone.
