71 Comet Build

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  1. Krazy Comet

    Krazy Comet Tom

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    Agreed and the Comet isn't exactly gonna be shabby either...

    BTW Nash, I went through the whole build thread over on HAMB, was thoroughly enjoyable...
     
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  2. z28th1s

    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    VERY nice build!! Looking forward to seeing the project as it moves along!
     
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  3. Nash510

    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    The battery will be relocated to the trunk so I made a new battery tray that will bolt to the trunk floor on the passenger side. The empty battery recess under the hood was a perfect place for the Coyote's brain box.[​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  4. Nash510

    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    The engine and transmission are back out now so I can start detailing the engine bay. I had already routed the electrical and plumbed the brake lines.

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    Really really nice work i hope to be at this level someday:bowdown:
     
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    Wow this a a awesome build. Can't wait to see it finished.:clap:
     
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  7. Nash510

    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    You and me both brother! Thanks
     
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    Wow, some amazing work going into your car, the finished product is going to be awesome.
     
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  9. z28th1s

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    What color are you going to paint the car?
     
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  10. Nash510

    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    I'm probably just going to go with white. I'm open to suggestions though.
     
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    White with the black GT stripes and black interior will be a good color combo!
     
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    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    Started cleaning up the engine bay today. I noticed some bulging in the sheet metal in the battery tray area. Sure enough there was rust in between the two layers of metal. Since I will not be mounting my battery there I cut out the entire section including the reinforcing plate underneath and welded in new metal. I then started filling all of the unneeded holes in the engine bay. Aside from the large holes for the heater/AC and such there were a bunch of smaller holes to fill. I stopped counting at 20. Lots of grinding, filling and priming before things are smooth enough to paint.[​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  13. 2mav4u

    2mav4u It will someday be back on the road

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    Why not keep it the original color? I don't think I've seen anyone build a Maverick/Comet in Anti-Establishment Green. I think that is what the original color is called.
     
    2mav4u, Apr 25, 2015
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  14. Nash510

    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    Good suggestion. I thought about it but I'm not confident enough in my painting abilities to spray metallic colors. I'm afraid things will come out blotchy. Maybe it's not as hard as I'm making it out to be but the last thing I want is to not be happy how the paint lays out.
     
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  15. Nash510

    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    Made some progress on the engine bay. Hope to get the undercarriage primed today.
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