My 72 Comet Build.....

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by franktf, Jan 13, 2013.

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  1. z28th1s

    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    Nice looking car!!
     
    z28th1s, Mar 23, 2014
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  2. franktf

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    Thank you sir.....


    I know, your not happy about the Maverick hood on a Comet.....


    It's not that big..... Maverickman says they are 3", but it actually measures 3.5" at the cowl.....


    Thanks.....
     
    franktf, Mar 23, 2014
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    I love it! The whole car! SWEET!! :thumbs2:
     
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  4. franktf

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    Thanks.....
     
    franktf, Mar 24, 2014
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  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Hasn't anyone said anything about a Maverick hood on a Comet?
     
    Dave B, Mar 24, 2014
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  6. franktf

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    blugene gave me the old :( face.....
     
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    Anything -- Like what?
     
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  8. Lzoesch

    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    Hood looks awesome! I am selling as many parts as I can to get up to that hood! Slowly...
     
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    Love it for sure..starting to really like the chrome trim! hood will be better and look more together when the whole front end is on..but it looks like there's a crease about 10" up from the front point of the hood? maybe it's just the picture though.
     
    ESampson, Mar 25, 2014
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  10. wardf

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    I believe the "crease" you looking at is a reflection of the clouds edge. That hood doesn't have a crease there, it is slick.

    I know I haven't commented on this build but I'm always lurking in awe. You do fabulous work, I love the details and as usual, thanks for sharing.
     
    wardf, Mar 26, 2014
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  11. franktf

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    Thank you.....


    Thanks..... The crease as you are describing, is the point where the stock hood line would go straight back and the cowl begins..... It's a much cleaner line on the hood then what shows up in the pic's due to reflections.....


    Thanks.....
     
    franktf, Mar 26, 2014
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    Love the condition and color!
     
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    The spoiler looks great on your Comet, beautiful work. I was thinking of doing the same thing with mine. Don't remember seeing anybody else do that on their Comet.
     
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    I've got a Grabber spoiler on my Comet, but what sets Frank's apart is getting that chrome trim to work with it, too. :thumbs2:
     
    CaptainComet, Mar 27, 2014
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    No doubt!

    It's all in the details. :yup:

    PS. also notice how tight his bumper is to the body. Every little bit helps and eventually it all adds up. (y)
     
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