I had a feeling that was what was supposed to happen. This car has led me to really think about pursuing a career in automotive repair. Again,...
I just have 1, a 1974 Mercury Comet 250 cid I6. Total 2039
Quick update for you guys, I did the cowl vent test with the water going through the vent openings between the windshield and the hood, and the...
Thanks for the help, folks. After a few days of heavy rain I've found the driver's side floor is wet too, so I'll hopefully be pulling the heater...
Did you do all the work yourself?
When your cowl had to be replaced, what exactly was soaking on your floor? In my Comet it's specifically where the passenger would put their feet,...
I haven't seen any holes in the floor while looking under the car, though I guess to be thorough I'd need to pull the carpet up.
Lol fair enough. I understand how hard it can be to find parts and to keep it in top shape. I've been searching for a new car to fit the whole...
Hi Don, thanks for the response. For starters, I really want this car to be a daily driver, truth be told. That's why I was asking about...
Okay, I didn't see any water coming into the car from under the dash, but I DID notice something that might be odd: The floor itself is wet,...
@71gold: No A/C, so that's good :) @Dave: It's actually raining fairly hard at the moment, would you be able to see the water coming in just...
Taking a look at what the heater core does (I'm so new at this whole "taking care of a classic car" shtick lol), it seems that may be it. I've...
Hi Frank, thanks for the response! The car was dry when I bought it, but I live in western Oregon where it rains a lot, and the whole passenger...
Hey folks, I've been lurking on here for a bit, trying to find some info on my 1974 Mercury Comet. I had some questions about how to go about...
Hey folks, Got my 1974 Mercury Comet a few months ago and found this site. Looks pretty cool, I must say. I'm new to owning a classic car (it's...
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