comet mods

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by maverick maniac, Oct 29, 2010.

  1. maverick maniac

    maverick maniac Banned

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    so I have been kicking this around for a while and have decided to do it .
    still have to cut down a grill and stretch the hood and fenders..
    what do you people think
     

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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    The dual headlight look has a late 60's style look to it :thumbs2:

    Kind of reminds me of the Austrailian Falcons compared to the ones sold in North American. The Aussie ones were always just a little bit different looking. :)
     
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    Not sure. I personaly can't see anything making a Comet look better than they do. :2cents:
     
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    Personally, if I were to go with dual headlights I would go with the originals in their original location and use smaller round units where the turnsignals are located. I would then relocate the turnsignals to under the bumper using early Maverick units to keep it legal.

    The reason I would go this way is it would keep with the original design theme and look like the factory did it that way.

    I've thought about doing the same thing with driving lights actually, and I would go this route with them if I did.

    -Scott H.
     
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    i say be different and go for it
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    I don't particularly care for it. The headlights look out of proportion to me. Maybe with smaller round lights in the original location or area.:)
     
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    I dunno. I like it from the front, kinda gives a later European style to it. From the side though, It looks as though you will have to either move them more inboard or widen the lower edge of the fenders where it tucks back in, screwing up the looks. Move in in a bit so that they fit in the exisiting lower fender lines, then take some duct tape and maybe some cardboard to give us an idea how they will look when you get the fenders extended, they we'll have a better idea.....
     

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