My 1971 comet driving project

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by 7D2 Grabber, Jan 28, 2013.

Page 4 of 5
  1. 7D2 Grabber

    7D2 Grabber Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2009
    Messages:
    999
    Likes Received:
    163
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Northern CA, Bay Area
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet GT, 1967 F100 short bed, 2008 Z06
    Bad photo but you can get the idea of the color. [​IMG]
     
    7D2 Grabber, Jun 17, 2013
    #46
  2. junrai

    junrai Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2011
    Messages:
    2,516
    Likes Received:
    196
    Trophy Points:
    183
    Location:
    rancho cordova ca
    Vehicle:
    1972 mercury comet 1972 comet gt
    green? I thought it was black nicely done (y)
     
    junrai, Jun 17, 2013
    #47
  3. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    10,633
    Likes Received:
    322
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Location:
    Mountain Top Pa
    Vehicle:
    69.5 Maverick 393 Cleveland Stroker
    Has that "Bullet" look :thumbs2:
     
    mav1970, Jun 17, 2013
    #48
  4. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2007
    Messages:
    4,475
    Likes Received:
    140
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Ocala,Florida
    Vehicle:
    71 Maverick Grabber
    I like that green, looks great..........
     
    mavgrab302, Jun 17, 2013
    #49
  5. 2mav4u

    2mav4u It will someday be back on the road

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2007
    Messages:
    328
    Likes Received:
    42
    Trophy Points:
    86
    Location:
    Tolleson Az
    Vehicle:
    1970 Maverick
    is that dark highland green?
     
    2mav4u, Jun 18, 2013
    #50
  6. 7D2 Grabber

    7D2 Grabber Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2009
    Messages:
    999
    Likes Received:
    163
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Northern CA, Bay Area
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet GT, 1967 F100 short bed, 2008 Z06
    Yea, paint code is PY from a 2003 ford. It's the same color as the bullitt mustang.
     
    7D2 Grabber, Jun 18, 2013
    #51
  7. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,981
    Likes Received:
    188
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Looking good!!!!!!
     
    Mavaholic, Jun 18, 2013
    #52
  8. 7D2 Grabber

    7D2 Grabber Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2009
    Messages:
    999
    Likes Received:
    163
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Northern CA, Bay Area
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet GT, 1967 F100 short bed, 2008 Z06
    [​IMG]
     
    7D2 Grabber, Jun 22, 2013
    #53
  9. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2004
    Messages:
    10,758
    Likes Received:
    73
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Marietta, OK
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT, 72 Comet GT, 2008 "Comet" (our boxer, who is now in the galaxies)
    How long has it taken you to get to this point?
     
    blugene, Jun 22, 2013
    #54
  10. 7D2 Grabber

    7D2 Grabber Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2009
    Messages:
    999
    Likes Received:
    163
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Northern CA, Bay Area
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet GT, 1967 F100 short bed, 2008 Z06
    About 6 months or so, little by little. I drove it to work up until the windshield came off several weeks ago.
     
    7D2 Grabber, Jun 22, 2013
    #55
  11. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    10,633
    Likes Received:
    322
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Location:
    Mountain Top Pa
    Vehicle:
    69.5 Maverick 393 Cleveland Stroker

    Look like you are restoring it after all-----and enjoying it :thumbs2:
     
    mav1970, Jun 22, 2013
    #56
  12. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    2,909
    Likes Received:
    77
    Trophy Points:
    153
    Location:
    Macon,Georgia
    Vehicle:
    1972 Grabber Maverick,1966 Fairlane GT Pro Street
    That looks really nice:thumbs2:, something to be proud of .
     
    M.A.V., Jun 22, 2013
    #57
  13. junrai

    junrai Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2011
    Messages:
    2,516
    Likes Received:
    196
    Trophy Points:
    183
    Location:
    rancho cordova ca
    Vehicle:
    1972 mercury comet 1972 comet gt
    IMPRESSIVE :thumbs2:

    I thought it was black until I went back through your posts and read that it is green after all VERY NICE!

    I hope my paint comes out as clean as yours only dull like a carbon fiber black
     
    junrai, Jun 22, 2013
    #58
  14. 7D2 Grabber

    7D2 Grabber Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2009
    Messages:
    999
    Likes Received:
    163
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Northern CA, Bay Area
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet GT, 1967 F100 short bed, 2008 Z06
    A little high out back, 2 in block should work
    [​IMG]

    Not too great of an angle
    [​IMG]
     
    7D2 Grabber, Jul 8, 2013
    #59
  15. StaffAmerica74

    StaffAmerica74 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2009
    Messages:
    102
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    53
    Location:
    Easton, Pa
    Vehicle:
    1970 Maverick
    Wow looks great.
     
    StaffAmerica74, Jul 9, 2013
    #60
Page 4 of 5

Share This Page