1971 comet gt

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  1. 7D2 Grabber

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    I used a mustang sn95 driveshaft, just swapped out the small yoke flange with a big yoke flange and a 1310/1330 u joint

    This is the stock c4 1971 Comet driveshaft next to an SN95 mustang driveshaft
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    The flange yoke needed for the conversion
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    Explorer rear end installed on of a dirty undercarriage
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    Off jackstands
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Looks awesome, did you weld the tubes to the centre section?
     
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    No, It won't make enough power twist them.
     
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    Off of the stands has to feel great! :cool:
     
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    whats the name of your buddies shop Im in rancho cordova and Im going to need atleast one roll cage built and I would like to ditch the shock towers as well so theres plenty of work to be done on my car if his prices are affordable on my busted budget.

    if your in town let me know you can stop by my place since apparently you get out this way. you can check out mine and my sons comets. who knows maybe the next time youre in town my new motor will be done
     
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    He's not too affordable for the car guy on a budget but his work is top of the line. Big head motorsports is his shops name. The shop is in Loomis not too far from rancho cordoba. I'll lt you know next time I'm out in your area
     
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    No real work done, I just ordered my subframe connectors.
     
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    Got my subframe connectors from chassis engineering and had a chance to weld them up today.
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    Cool It, Thermo Tec sound deadner and heat control. I grinded down the spots with surface rust and coated them with rust bullet. Took a little bit to get the hang of it but I'm satisfied with the outcome.
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    Chris Alston chassisworks double adjustable shocks for the rear that mount in the stock location.
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    Very nice! I hope you have plans to beef up the mounting areas at the tops..
     
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    Going to install as is, they have the same mounting as the originals except they're flipped upside down. Alston didn't mention any issues with the mounting areas.
     
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    did you have your parts shipped out or did you pick them up? his shop isnt anything I imagined atleast the little show room I saw wasnt anyway

    I expected MUCH more I dont know what. but I expected more. maybe I expected to see cars on display they worked on

    I guess thats a good thing they focus on the work they do. not the look of the business.
     
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