71 Comet GT Marti Report

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  1. mvw66gt

    mvw66gt Member

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    Well got my Marti Report back today. It says my car is:

    1 of 2,761 with the Competition Blue paint
    661 with Black Vinyl buckets and Competition Blue
    16,393 with the 200 six and C-4 auto
    13,677 with GT appearance group

    So, what do you think fairly valuable as a 6 banger or go ahead and convert to a V8 and 4 spd? - Matt
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  2. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Good info ... looks like they built half as many 71 Comet GT's as they did 71 Grabbers.
     
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  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Convert it!! How really wants a 6 anyways?? I had a 6 cylinder comet, it was a dog.
     
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    I think these cars are worth more properly rodded vs stock unless it's just an absolute low mile,virgin time capsule.Do what makes you happy.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I would have to agree. By looking at the pictures you have posted....it looks like you will be doing a lot of work to it. If you want a V-8....go for it. I think from a "monetary" standpoint it will be worth more with a V-8.
     
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  6. Columbus Comet

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    V8 go for it. Good Luck.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    had to look twice to see the comet. if you don't do it you'll be saying in the future, "i could've had a v-8". go for it. if you want the ability to return to stock, keep the engine. :)
     
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    Well, I've got all of the Comet GT specific stuff and have everything but the frame mounts to do V8 conversion. If I do, I'll keep the 6 stuff in the garage just in case. I don't plan on selling it anytime soon. - Matt
     
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    mavmanerick burnin' rubber since '90

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    i say beef up that 200, making it a sleeper, and dub it the V8 hunter...:cool:

    or bring it over here and we'll race..:drive:
     
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  10. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    V8/4 speed...you'll love it!!!(y)
     
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    Who in their right mind would convert a 200/C4 car into a 302/4-Speed? :p

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    Sleeper, thats what it'll be a sleeper, it'll put you to sleep with it's lack of power!!And we'll call you a Grandma!:rolleyes:
     
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  13. littleredtoy

    littleredtoy Seth

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    If you do leave it as a 6, it will be one of only very few 6 cyl. GT's in the '71-'75 Comet GT Registry.

    The percentage of GT's with factory installed V8's in lieu of I-6's seems to be much higher than the Grabber Mavericks.

    Seth
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  14. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I could name a couple of them right off the bat...:cool:
     
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  15. mavtricks71

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    thats so awesome! im waiting for my deluxe Marti Report, i ordered it 4 months ago!
     
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