Cleaned up the Comet GT-pics finally

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  1. Erick-Mav

    Erick-Mav Maverick Punk

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    I bought this car a while back and cleaned it up a few months ago, just been too busy with the race car to post any pics. Some of you may remember it, but it was completely thrashed inside and out.

    I thoroughly cleaned it, gutted the interior, put on an old rear bumper I had, got a new trunk and rattle can painted it, rattle can painted an old rear valance I had, did a quick hammer job on the rear panel and painted it, did some spot rattle can painting, and threw on some old wheels and tires.

    Then I took some stuff from my 71 Grabber that is currently in restoration, including the interior that was the same color, engine, and 3spd manual tranny. I then added a 3.40 geared rear end pumpkin I had lying around, and new front drum brakes that I used to have on my race car. I had to re-key the whole car too. Also added a correct air condition package tray I happened to have lying around :)

    I didn't spend much and the car's not real nice yet, but it is running strong, and I think it makes a cool rat rod complete with dings, scratches and Arizona bullet holes. If I ever get to restoring it, it won't be for a while, but I plan on making the drivetrain and mechanicals real nice, clean and powerful. I also plan on racing it a little bit. The other cool thing about this car is it's very solid and rust free.
     

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  2. Erick-Mav

    Erick-Mav Maverick Punk

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    I also want to get a Marti report for this car and my 71 Grabber. I don't think there are too many white and red Comet GT's and Grabbers with a factory V8 and 3spd manual.

    Unfortunately, I don't have too many pics showing how bad it was, but here's a few pics of it when I got it (thanks to this board).
     

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  3. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Not bad...not bad at all. :cool:
     
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  4. Corbin Johnson

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    Looking good! I can't wait to hear the details from your Marti Report - definitely not many of that color combo around. (y)
     
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  5. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Is this the car mavtricks71 had that was rougher then hell?? If so, I am highly impressed!
     
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    Columbus Comet Member

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    Lookin good
     
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    always liked white with red interior
     
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  8. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    I'm impressed too! ... I like that color combo ... looking good!
     
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  9. dkstuck

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    Great job! I like the white, nice!
     
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    Nice looking car. You did a wonderful job on it.

    Mine is the opposite combo, red with a white interior.

    Yours looks great!

    Jim
     
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  11. Erick-Mav

    Erick-Mav Maverick Punk

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    Yeah, that's the one...luckily I had a bunch of extra parts and chrome. Just wanted to get it on the road for now. Thanks for the compliments guys.
     
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    ERICK

    Nice looking thank god for spare parts . You need to polish the wheels ( just kidding )


    jay
     
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  13. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I like it!!!!!
     
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  14. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Hey Erick! I like it! Glad you stepped up & got a Comet GT! Now you know how much better they are, than Maverick Grabbers......LOL
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    Best color combo EVER!

    Love the high boy shifter too.
     
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