74 Comet ... 1st project

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  1. Billy Bonham

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    This is our first project car, small budget but a lot of heart and elbow grease available. Gonna need floor pans replaced, new gas tank, some body work and a lot of interior work. Brakes will need overhauling and most everything else. The engine and transmission runs so she's still got some life. We'll certainly look forward to any input and advice the forum can provide. Looks like a good place to get support and share our progress along the way. Father and Son project.
     

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    Welcome!!!

    If the members here can't help, it probably doesn't need fixing...
     
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    welcome what area are you in? that pic doesnt look like anywhere in california
    youll find all of the support and info for original repairs custom parts after market parts and also fabricated stuff so youre in the right place to learn anything you need to fix your car
     
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    Looks like everyone is excited to begin - good luck with your project and keep us updated on your progress :thumbs2:
     
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    Welcome from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Nice colour. Looks waaay better than most starter project cars!

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  10. Billy Bonham

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    You guys are fantastic.... we feel welcomed already. We are in Mooresville NC. We pulled the seats out last night, there was a rat's nest under the back seat among 40 years of "stuff". My son is working on the car non-stop pulling parts off, cleaning, boxing for storage, etc... There is so much to do, we have a hard time determining priorities. We'll probably start with fixing the floor pans, trunk pan, and replacing the gas tank for starters.
     

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    Welcome to the site and good luck with your project.....
     
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    Looks like a good project. Best of luck to you and I can tell you will enjoy it all.
     

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