71 Comet Build

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by Nash510, Apr 17, 2015.

  1. Nash510

    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    More stripping, priming and blocking. Doors and hood this week. Front fenders and trunk lid next week, hopefully.

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    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    No lie, this was in a fortune cookie I got with my lunch yesterday. Not sure how soon "soon" is though. Still prepping for paint. One more round of blocking on the deck lid and then assembly and a final overall sand with 600 grit wet. Hope to be putting color and clear on everything within two weeks.
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    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    I hung the doors and front fenders today and massaged the panel gaps as best I could. I still have a lot of wet sanding to do before I spray color.

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    lookn good
     
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    stance looks mean...
     
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    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    Finally painting is done. Some before and after photos...

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    Looks great, nice and straight. Motivating me to get back on the body work.
     
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    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    After a lot of blood, sweat and swears (and help from my brother) the engine and transmission are back in.

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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Very nice, great job on the wheel wells.
     
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    LOVE IT LOVE IT AND LOVE IT :victory:
     
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    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    I've spent the last several weeks on reassembly and was able to run it up to temperature and check for any leaks, unusual noises or weird smells. Everything works as it should - no overheating, the ECU controlled fan comes on when it should, oil pressure is good, etc.
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    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    Since I will be using the space formerly occupied by the A/C center vent for the stereo, I needed a place for the VintageAir A/C controls and a couple of the A/C vents. I decided a center stack was in order. I used brake line to form the frame and then speaker cloth, fiberglass and filler. Still some finishing to do but it seems to work well. I still need to fabricate some under-dash panels.
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    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    Started dash mods today...
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    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    Lots of little details (and an interior) yet to do but it just needs insurance and tags to be on the road.
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