The car shown was given as a gift from my dad, purchased Nov' 1971 from Bay Ridge Lincoln Mercury. 1972 Comet GT 302 V8 C4 AutomaticTransmission Black high back buckets Center console shift AC I kept the car for 11 years unadulterated and it looked as good as the day it rolled off the showroom floor. I let the car go as I entered a new chapter in my life's journey. As I prepare for yet another chapter, I'm looking to re-create my old ride. I purchased this 1972 Comet Project Car, also shown. It has a 1985 5.0 roller c-4, 9" posi differential. I've just begun and started my quest to find parts. Planning to not do a full restoration, make it clean and recreate the old ride. Any references to places to buy stuff other than ebay, CL greatly appreciated. I found Melvins and RPM so far. Any Ideas where I can get Trunk Lid Torsion bars (only one came with car) - viewed the forums discussing Piston lifters. Thanks for listening, while I get used to this.
2-door Mavericks only came with one torsion bar. 4-doors came with 2. Welcome to the Maverick (and Comet) world.
from Stone Mountain, Ga. As for parts, you can also check out www.autokrafters.com and www.periodperfectpartsgroup.com
Thanks' Craig, that's great information. The bar was sitting in the trunk when I got the car , looking at the 1972 Ford service manual most examples showed 2 bars, I assumed 2 bars (ASSumed!) I'l give the one a try and see if it holds it up! Thanks, George
Welcome to the forum from West Virginia and we will give you the best advice an great parts suppliers to use. You have the final say. Good luck.
