I bought the 73' Comet 4-door

CentralValleyComet · 2012-02-14, 10:57

So I ended up driving 100 miles to check out that comet i was asking you all of it looked like a good buy. I took my guy to look at it and he told me what it needed. I ended up buying it and driving it back the 100mi. She drove great on the highway. though i only got her up too 90. I didnt want to push it, was only for about 15seconds. lol. been driving her around town to get a feel of what i need.
so far i need power steering, new radiator. everything on the car is orig. I even have all paper work for parts or fix's since 1973. I even have the orig owners manual and factory paper for when she rolled of the line.
I don't really see a lot of 4door comets. i know the 2door is most popular.
but i have been wanting to work on a classic car for some time now.

for those of you who helped me out with the buy and decision thank you, you know who you are.

So i will be on here often, looking for a part or advice.
I am a first time classic car owner. so lets just say i haven't got this car out of my mind yet and its been 4 days. i cant stop thinking about her.

here are some pic of the car. i will take some later this week of me with it. and yes i have the front bumper. he took it off because he didnt like how far it stuck out.

please if you have any questions feel free to ask me. any help i can get would be great.

1973 Mercury Comet 4/door 302.

poll: Good or Not Good

**Ryan** · 2012-02-14, 11:08

Its a nice car and glad you like. Just dont expect to build it up and make any money or get all your money back out of it. You mentioned in your other post you would want to get something to fix up and sell later. This is not the kind of car to do that with. But it is the car play with, have fun, and be different with when going to shows. it will get alot of attention and be alot of fun.

**Dave B** · 2012-02-14, 11:20

Did it come with a front bumper?

CentralValleyComet · 2012-02-14, 11:21

yes it did, I have it in my living room. lol.
I have all paper work since 1973. i mean everything.

John Holden · 2012-02-14, 11:23

I have a complete power steering setup for a v8 car. I'm not sure what it would cost to ship it though. Make me an offer I can't refuse!

classic ccg · 2012-02-14, 11:39

i have to say good luck bro and have some fun w it

CentralValleyComet · 2012-02-14, 11:43

Do you have some pics of the power steering setup.
where do you live. what state and city.

I know its not alot for me to order one. but if i can put money in your pocket and get a lower price for the same thing then great.
Is it used?

I am in California

**Ryan** · 2012-02-14, 11:46

If this car does not currently have any power steering then DONT add it. it will just cause you headache. If the car has power steering then just fix what is bad. Most likely that will include a leaking conrol valve and power assist cylinder. Both are getting more and ore expensive to buy rebuilt from the parts stores. Alot of people end up converting the power steering cars to manual.

John Holden · 2012-02-14, 11:53

Here's a picture of the steering components. I don't have a picture of the pump right now but I can take one if you want. I took the system off to convert it to manual because I wanted the weight reduction and to free up some horsepower the pump robs. Yes they're old and will have some leaks obviously. This one wasn't dripping oil but it is gooey!

CentralValleyComet · 2012-02-14, 11:50

It has the power steering. so maybe just the cylinder and the pump?
once my phone is back on ill have pics of the engine.

View Poll Results: Do you like her?
yes	39	97.50%
no	1	2.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

2012-02-14, 10:57	#1
CentralValleyComet Member Join Date: 2012-02-08 Location: West Coast Posts: 41 Vehicle(s): 73' Comet 302 4-Door iTrader: 0 (0%) Images: 1	I bought the 73' Comet 4-door So I ended up driving 100 miles to check out that comet i was asking you all of it looked like a good buy. I took my guy to look at it and he told me what it needed. I ended up buying it and driving it back the 100mi. She drove great on the highway. though i only got her up too 90. I didnt want to push it, was only for about 15seconds. lol. been driving her around town to get a feel of what i need. so far i need power steering, new radiator. everything on the car is orig. I even have all paper work for parts or fix's since 1973. I even have the orig owners manual and factory paper for when she rolled of the line. I don't really see a lot of 4door comets. i know the 2door is most popular. but i have been wanting to work on a classic car for some time now. for those of you who helped me out with the buy and decision thank you, you know who you are. So i will be on here often, looking for a part or advice. I am a first time classic car owner. so lets just say i haven't got this car out of my mind yet and its been 4 days. i cant stop thinking about her. here are some pic of the car. i will take some later this week of me with it. and yes i have the front bumper. he took it off because he didnt like how far it stuck out. please if you have any questions feel free to ask me. any help i can get would be great. 1973 Mercury Comet 4/door 302. poll: Good or Not Good

2012-02-14, 11:08	#2
Ryan Ford Addict Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Avondale Az. Posts: 3,060 Vehicle(s): 73 Maverick, 70 F-100, 93 Mustang LX 5.0 5-spd, 2011 Mustang iTrader: 10 (100%) Images: 71	Its a nice car and glad you like. Just dont expect to build it up and make any money or get all your money back out of it. You mentioned in your other post you would want to get something to fix up and sell later. This is not the kind of car to do that with. But it is the car play with, have fun, and be different with when going to shows. it will get alot of attention and be alot of fun. __________________

2012-02-14, 11:20	#3
Dave B MCCI Ontario Rep. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ontario Posts: 14,201 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 42	Did it come with a front bumper? __________________

2012-02-14, 11:23	#5
John Holden Member Join Date: 2006-12-13 Location: NJ Posts: 1,158 iTrader: 6 (100%)	I have a complete power steering setup for a v8 car. I'm not sure what it would cost to ship it though. Make me an offer I can't refuse! __________________ John, More ideas than time.. 1962 Falcon Hotrod 1971 Ranchero GT 1972 Cadillac Hearse (sold) 2012 Mustang GT 1972 Maverick Grabber! www.robbinsvillehotrods.com

2012-02-14, 11:21	#4
CentralValleyComet Member Join Date: 2012-02-08 Location: West Coast Posts: 41 Vehicle(s): 73' Comet 302 4-Door iTrader: 0 (0%) Images: 1	yes it did, I have it in my living room. lol. I have all paper work since 1973. i mean everything.

2012-02-14, 11:39	#6
classic ccg car noob Join Date: 2011-02-17 Location: ringgold GA Posts: 410 Vehicle(s): 72 maverick iTrader: 8 (100%)	i have to say good luck bro and have some fun w it

2012-02-14, 11:43	#7
CentralValleyComet Member Join Date: 2012-02-08 Location: West Coast Posts: 41 Vehicle(s): 73' Comet 302 4-Door iTrader: 0 (0%) Images: 1	Do you have some pics of the power steering setup. where do you live. what state and city. I know its not alot for me to order one. but if i can put money in your pocket and get a lower price for the same thing then great. Is it used? I am in California

2012-02-14, 11:46	#8
Ryan Ford Addict Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Avondale Az. Posts: 3,060 Vehicle(s): 73 Maverick, 70 F-100, 93 Mustang LX 5.0 5-spd, 2011 Mustang iTrader: 10 (100%) Images: 71	If this car does not currently have any power steering then DONT add it. it will just cause you headache. If the car has power steering then just fix what is bad. Most likely that will include a leaking conrol valve and power assist cylinder. Both are getting more and ore expensive to buy rebuilt from the parts stores. Alot of people end up converting the power steering cars to manual. __________________

2012-02-14, 11:50	#10
CentralValleyComet Member Join Date: 2012-02-08 Location: West Coast Posts: 41 Vehicle(s): 73' Comet 302 4-Door iTrader: 0 (0%) Images: 1	It has the power steering. so maybe just the cylinder and the pump? once my phone is back on ill have pics of the engine.

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