1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone – 393 Cleveland Stroker – AOD – 9” Posi

This 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone is powered by a 393 cu. in. Cleveland stroker engine, backed by a modified AOD 4-speed automatic transmission and a 9” Ford posi-traction rear differential.

Body & Paint

Body was essentially rust-free at time of purchase

Two-stage urethane paint approximately 10 years old

Only bodywork performed was in two small areas behind the rear wheels

AFX fiberglass hood and front bumper (original hood and bumper included)

No visible cracks or bubbles in the paint

Some chrome trim replaced around fender wells and front/rear windows

Top rear window trim piece is included but not currently installed

Glass in good condition with a few scratches on the side glass

Chrome is in good overall condition

Engine & Transmission

393 cu. in. Cleveland stroker, professionally built by JB Machine (Baltimore, MD)

Forged crank and pistons, 10.5:1 compression (pump gas friendly)

AED-prepared Holley 850 cfm carburetor

Weiand Xcelerator intake manifold

Ported Cleveland 2-V cylinder heads

Bullet Racing solid lifter camshaft (252/260 @ .050)

Stud girdle and larger pushrods

Full-length headers

MSD ignition with 6AL box

High-volume oil pump

9-quart oil pan

Exhaust:

2½” exhaust with FlowMaster mufflers and cut-outs

Transmission:

Rebuilt AOD automatic

4,000-stall converter

Transmission cooler

Shift kit with forward shift pattern

Automatic shifting through all gears (not a manual valve body)

Chassis & Suspension

Heidts welded-in rack & pinion steering

Front disc brakes (non-power) / rear drums

Welded-in frame connectors

Shock towers removed

Polyurethane bushings and sway bar end links

Rear springs relocated inward for larger tires (no wheel tubs)

Lakewood-style traction bars

9” Ford rear end with 4.10:1 posi-traction gears

31-spline axles

Wheels & Tires:

American Racing Torque Thrust 15” wheels

Front: 165/80R15 Firestone tires

Rear: Hoosier 27/11.5/15 Quick Time drag radials

Interior

Reupholstered stock Cyclone bucket seats

New carpeting

Drag Pack gauges (all functional)

Additional gauges include:

Sun tachometer

Shift light

Sunpro water temperature

Oil pressure

Voltmeter

Lokar shifter

Line-lock installed