Comet update

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Spillman, Aug 18, 2008.

  1. Spillman

    Spillman Scott

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2004
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    72
    Location:
    New Port Richey, Florida
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet 306
    I just wanted to give an update on my Comet. I bought this car in 1985. Got in an accident in 1996 and stored it for about 9 years and have been working on it on and off for the last 3 to 4 years. The first pic is when I started rebuilding it.... after working on it since I bought that is. I just finished rebuilding and painting the whole front end. New bigger sway bar and added 13 inch disc brakes with Cobra calibers. My friend and I just painted the engine compartment this weekend and the front end goes back on next weekend. I'll update with pics.
     

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: Aug 18, 2008
    Spillman, Aug 18, 2008
    #1
  2. Spillman

    Spillman Scott

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2004
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    72
    Location:
    New Port Richey, Florida
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet 306
    Here's a couple more
     

    Attached Files:

    Spillman, Aug 18, 2008
    #2
  3. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    302
    Location:
    arizona city, az.
    Vehicle:
    70 mav, 71 grabber, 73 Comet, 2004 f-250 crew cab diesel, 2001 f-250, 2004 explorer, 2007 Gold Wing trike.
    Looks like a nice straight body. Keep the pics coming.:)
     
    don graham, Aug 18, 2008
    #3
  4. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2004
    Messages:
    6,278
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Location:
    Venetia, PA
    Vehicle:
    1973 LDO Comet GT Daily driver: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL
    Looks like you filled in the slots in the cowl & filled in all the areas around the 3 pc spoiler...Looking good....
     
    Mercurycruizers, Aug 18, 2008
    #4
  5. Spillman

    Spillman Scott

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2004
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    72
    Location:
    New Port Richey, Florida
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet 306
    I also got rid of the door handles, mirrors, trunk lock, antenna and all the marker lights. The engine compartment is also cleaned up. Welded up all the holes..... blower motor, heater hoses... ect. I have a Vintage air unit I'm using and I'm running all wiring harnesses and hoses inside the fenders.
     
    Last edited: Aug 18, 2008
    Spillman, Aug 18, 2008
    #5
  6. Jimmy2gates

    Jimmy2gates Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2007
    Messages:
    1,241
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Vehicle:
    71 mav
    should look great ,i cant wait to see more pics
     
    Jimmy2gates, Aug 19, 2008
    #6
  7. Corbin Johnson

    Corbin Johnson Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    3,726
    Likes Received:
    37
    Trophy Points:
    148
    Location:
    Sonoma County, California
    Vehicle:
    73 LDO, 72 Sprint, 70 Grabber.
    Very nice! Should be slick and clean! (y)
     
    Corbin Johnson, Aug 19, 2008
    #7
  8. 19BlacK77

    19BlacK77 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2006
    Messages:
    758
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    75
    Car is looking good! I also like how you shaved the cowl vents and the side marker lights for that smooth look. :thumbs2:
     
    19BlacK77, Aug 19, 2008
    #8
  9. CaptainComet

    CaptainComet Large Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2007
    Messages:
    5,010
    Likes Received:
    450
    Trophy Points:
    438
    Location:
    Clearwater, FL
    Vehicle:
    72 Comet
    Looks like it will be a nice one when you are done.

    I am just a short distance from you. I live in Dunedin. Good to know there is yet another new member of "the Florida Gang" ... (y)
     
    CaptainComet, Aug 19, 2008
    #9
  10. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,993
    Likes Received:
    214
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Very cool!!! Which Vintage air system are you using? I am currently close to buying a system from Classic Auto Air.
     
    Mavaholic, Aug 19, 2008
    #10
  11. Spillman

    Spillman Scott

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2004
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    72
    Location:
    New Port Richey, Florida
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet 306
    I'll have to check on the Vintage Air system. I bought it awhile ago and it's in the attic. I do remember it's one of the universal systems and when I pre fit the unit under the dash there was lots of room.... a lot more then I thought there would be.
     
    Spillman, Aug 19, 2008
    #11
  12. Spillman

    Spillman Scott

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2004
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    72
    Location:
    New Port Richey, Florida
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet 306
    Hey Jeff (CaptainComet) I noticed you were at Jason's doing that tear down. I have his passenger fender and valance on my Comet from the Maverick that caught fire. By the way, the stripes are not going on the hood i was just trying some ideas. I have a custom paint going on the car and the stripes would be too much.
     

    Attached Files:

    Spillman, Aug 19, 2008
    #12
  13. CornedBeef4.6L

    CornedBeef4.6L no longer here

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2003
    Messages:
    5,217
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    137
    Vehicle:
    no longer here
    Progress......I'll drink to that!!!!:cheers2:
     
    CornedBeef4.6L, Aug 19, 2008
    #13
  14. CaptainComet

    CaptainComet Large Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2007
    Messages:
    5,010
    Likes Received:
    450
    Trophy Points:
    438
    Location:
    Clearwater, FL
    Vehicle:
    72 Comet
    hmmm ... that means that my fingerprints are already on your car even though I haven't seen it in person ... :rofl:
     
    CaptainComet, Aug 20, 2008
    #14

Share This Page