My '73 Comet GT Restoration Thread

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  1. mav1970

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    Looking good :thumbs2:

    Are those rear inside bumper supports Mustang reproductions? They look somewhat like the ones I got from CJ Pony Parts that I used. Worked great :)
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Very Nice! Makes me think that the car I'm working on now, really isn't too rusty...(y)
     
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    Thanks! Those are the factory bumper supports. I had to patch underneath it. I do believe they are the same as the Mustang ones, but I forget the years. 71-73 maybe?
    EDIT: I was close, 69-70: http://shop.autocraftinvestments.com/index.php?p=product&id=102986&parent=0

    Thanks, yeah my car is quite rusty. Pretty fitting. But it was my first car, and it's just sheet metal. And its fun! How is your project coming?
     
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    I didn't know that - that might explain why the Mustang ones fit so well :rofl2:
     
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    Mmmmm.. I love rotisserie chicken. :rolleyes:
    This one is gonna take a while. You better keep at it cause I been in the mood lately :yup:. Can't let you catch me ;).
     
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    haha, well, I am NO way near primer. So I think you are safe. :p
     
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    I've been slowly working away...super busy at work, so when I get home I'm usually beat. Maybe tomorrow...
     
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    Yours will turn out way better than mine. I didn't do the rotessorie or cut anything.. I'm learning off of you for the future ..WAY in the future. So keep posting pics and progress reports. :burnout:
    I'll be out there tomorrow :)
     
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    On a side note, I have also been sketching up my updated fuse and relay box for under the dash. I am adding some more fuses, for accessories, and some relays to take the load off of the ignition switch and horn contacts. I am also adding RAP (retained accessory power), which is what newer cars use to keep the radio and power windows operable after the key has been turned off, until a timer runs out or the driver's door is opened. I will be making my own RAP module.

    Fuses F1 through F6 are the original circuits, with F7 and up being added circuits. I am using the original wiring, so I had to track down the wire colors and their uses. This was done up from only looking at the vehicle schematic, so I am sure I will need to adjust things here and there.

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    I see your making progress just like me, slowly!!!!! :rofl2:
     
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    Yep! I am hoping this winter I can spend some time in the shop. I am only taking 1 online course.[FONT=arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1] [FONT=arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]I will be working also, but working takes away less time at home than homework and studying.

    We will get there Frank! And then we can hang out and drink a beer at a Round-Up one year.
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    Welded in my driver's bumper mount panel. Also tacked and welded in the lower inner fender piece that had rotted out.

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    Next step is gathering the needed steel to make mounts for the rotisserie, now that I have a place to bolt it to. :bouncy:
     
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    Isn't it nice to see all of that rust disappear :thumbs2:
     
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    I see a crack.. Or was that a before shot?
     
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