First Comet, First Classic

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    Hi all,

    my name's Julia. I just bought a 74 Comet from a woman who has had it since October 74. She was one of those Dealership Only kind of people so I have the maintenance records from the past 31 years as well as the original sale paperwork and manual (which is so much more helpful than modern cars).

    The Comet runs great. It's got the straight six engine, RWD, & power-steering, automatic. My grandfather worked for Ford for 40 years so he gave it a two week look-over and everything is in order mechanically.

    I've always loved old cars but this is the first one I've ever owned. I am looking forward to learning how to fix the rust bubbles on the body and replace a few cosmetic problems in the interior.

    ---can't wait some info out of all of you.
     
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    sounds like a nice find. welcome to the board
     
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    I realize the luck (I got the family discount)
    thanks for the welcome. :)
     
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    hi julia in knoxsville Jim in memphis here...welcome to the board, it seems you got a nice comet there...this place is just the spot for you and your car...Jim
     
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    Hi Julia and welcome to the board.:Welcome: It sounds like your Comet is going to be a great car. Knowing the car's history is a great bonus. Glad you found us.:)
     
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