The summer of restoration starts now

Hello All

Great forum here. I'm glad I found it. My names Curtis, 19 years old (that's right old timers). Almost year ago I bought my first car. 1974 Mercury Comet; inline 6, 50 thousand original miles, all original interior in flawless condition.

However it's not quite a shining example of a classic car... YET. The owner previous to me (1 of only 2) had some silly ideas concerning how he should modify the car and none of them materialized. So when I bought the car its paint had been sanded and primered over. And he had mounted a huge scoop on the hood (worse bondo job I’ve ever seen). Not to mention a couple dents in the body.

For the last year I’ve been attending school and have been unable to afford any significant alterations (other than a new hood and some winter tires). The car has suffered some minor deterioration since I bought it too. But I've finally saved enough money for a paint job. I've also managed to land a very solid job for the summer, and my ideas for immediate modifications are growing big.

By the end of September I plan to have the following accomplished:

-Paint job
-New wheels (some fat mags)
-Replace dash/Custom dash mat
-Custom seat covers (bench seats)
-Tinted windows

I also intend to replace the 6 cylinder with a rebuilt 351 windsor (or so I’m thinking), which I would like to do myself. Although that may not occur until sometime next year.

In any case you can all expect me to be pestering you for ideas, tips and info with every modification. Oh, and I'll be sure to update you all with before and after pictures.

 

We have several younger members here. I'm 18. There is another member with a Comet thats 16.

 

Howdy and
I'm only 17 too. OK, so I stopped counting for the last 36 years. Anyway, glad to see young blood in the hobby.

 

welcome aboard. post pictures when you can

 

Thats me!!!!! haha
Thanks for giving me publicity Jamie!

I really think you will learn alot hanging around this forum; and I hope your restoration is extremely successful!!!

So,
and Goodluck!

 

Glad to see more young blood out there that is not all into that whole Tuner Rice bumble bee thing. Keep us posted on your progress and do not be afraid of asking all the questions you cam. There are people on here that have put almost every kind of engine tranny combos that you could think of in the GREATEST CARS IN THE WORLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck on the build and welcome to a very proud group of car owners.
Don

 

Glad you found us, and welcome.
Dan

 

BLAH!!! Sorry, just threw up in my mouth a little bit with the thought of owning a Honda or a Toyota!

 

Welcome to the forum. Lots of info on here to help your project. I was 15 when I got my car, a long time ago!

 

Just how long ago was that? hahaha

 

& .....Good luck on you resto-project

 

we would love to see those pics

i'm 17...

 

Young blood is what keeps the hobby alive. My son is 18 and he's finally come over from the dark [Chevy} side, he's building my Comet into a drag car while I build the hot rod Maverick. Ask any questions you want, somebody here has done it, seen it done, or planned to do it! And of course....... We love pics!!!

 

ok i have some pics, but their not what your accustome to. these are the certified BEFORE pictures.

the body

(ouch, quarter panel damage... cool original hub caps though)

the inside

 

Great start!!!