bought another one ,this time 74 comet

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  1. Jimmy2gates

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    well folks i just cant stop picking up these cars ,this one is a goldy brown 74 comet factory v8 car ,engine is rebuilt by the old ladys son who is a mechanic by trade ,rebuild has 47,000 miles on it but was well taken care of car ,i bought it so i can do the v8 swop to one of my 69.5s ,the orange grabber that im going to paint black, i think im going to insure this one and drive it around this winter ,its still insured by Gail the lady i bought it from , she pretty much gave it to me . 600.00 for a turn key driver that has a little minor rust and a few dents ,ill post pics tomorrow. Like i said i want the engine ,tranny,transmission cross member ,frame rail mounts ,engine mounts ,front disk brakes belly bar ,8 rearend ,i think this was a good score ,plus ill have lots of comet parts to sell to make this deal even better.:thumbs2:
     
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  2. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Good deal. Are you saying someone put an 8.8 rear in it??:)
     
  3. Jimmy2gates

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    Sorry Don, i ment 8 inch ,was thinking the 69.5 has 7.5 in it and got confused ,factory 8 inch 5 bolt. This is a all stock late 74 comet
     
  4. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Just out of curiosity, what is the second letter in the VIN? X?
     
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    going to pick her up in a few hours ,i cant wait to take the old girl for a spin:dance:
     
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    saw another comet on kijiji in vanc.for 1500.00.
     
  7. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Won't be an "X" they made no Comets in St.Thomas.
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    My story exactly that's what I paid for mine. Keep it a Comet and not a parts car for a Mav. Comets are inherently better than Mavericks aesthetically speaking.
    Great score!:bananaman
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    cant wait to see the pics!
     
  10. Duck Tape Mav.

    Duck Tape Mav. ready to pick up the 4-dr

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    thats 100 more than I paid for mine, but it still needs work to be on the road. Drove it home no problem, just doesn't like to start.:hmmm:
     
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    bump, my $600.00 v8 74 comet find ,pics on post 1
     
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    oh Jamie ,i forgot to look at the vin ,i did insure it today and drove it around ,its a great little car ,has rear window defrost ,power stearing and power brakes ,,i think im going to polish it and wax it tomorrow.
     

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