Comet (novice) will need some help ...

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  1. Powerband

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    I just got a 1976 Comet 2dr with GT badging (?). Basically runs and drives - but will need some serious repairs to be confident on road. The engine/tranny runs great and brakes are reasonable but PO removed whole dash to get at rot underneath and cowl but evidently gave up . Floors, rear spring-bushing frame hanger, front tq bxs will need help...


    It's a 200 / automatic put to Hurst floor shifter on what's left of floor. I'm working on a 250 to put in it...


    have fun

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    any pics of the dash repair?
     
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    I can see from the pictures it needs quarters too. Sounds like you need to find another car. :(
     
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    Looks like a good project. Some of the members on here will help you find parts. The best of all foorums to be part of.
     
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    Was the cowl repair ever finished? Without fixing that problem first water will continue to enter your interior
     
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    :Welcome: from Atlantic Canada! Looks like you have lots of work ahead of you, but it also appears that you are more than capable. Any pictures of the cowl repair??
     
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    Thanks for the replies

    I'm figuring what I will deal with first to make the car roadable' and then the mods I plan. Here's a pic of the cowl issues from below ) through hole in floor). Some frame flaking around idler arm and rear spring mounts need immediate help. The cowl rotted area may be welded/patched and sealed off with heater/vents eliminated for this junkyard rescue level project ...

    >> Anyone used Mustang rear frame rail (rear spring hanger) repair pieces for a '76 ?

    have fun

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    Can I edit a post simply?. I didn't notice wrong pic in previous PREVIEW of post and couldn't figger'how to delete it from the post once - posted.

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    Well I'd consider that as a parts car, almost as bad as Comet GT I'm parting out...
     
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    It looks like a TON of work ahead. It's worse than I thought. The rot in the frame areas would have me concerned. I believe from searching other posts on the Mustang frame rails before, I don't think they are the same, or even close. Someone had asked me personally about the same topic. Good Luck!
     
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    You came to this message board for advice....right? Take our advice from SEASONED Maverick/Comet owners. That is a parts car. Fixing that car correctly will bury you. There are sooo many rust free cars out there....why mess with one that needs so much work.

    Lots of good advice/info here:
    Fix THIS not THAT: http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=86787&highlight=fix
     
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    Work is such a strong word. I prefer to call it a passion of love an fun.
     
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