My Comet GT Build

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by Mavaholic, Sep 2, 2007.

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  1. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    This will be an all weather driver. Restomod for sure. I plan on power windows, 4 wheel power disc brakes, 5 speed, cruise control, ac, good stereo, and a few simple body mods. Power is going to be a basically stock 302 with a 4bbl. Not sure if I want to mess with headers or not. Depends on when it comes time to rebuild the engine on how much money is left in the budget.
     
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  2. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Yes, I too plan on building one similar for longer cruises and such. Does that just mean we're gettin old???
     
    rayzorsharp, Dec 16, 2007
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    Unfortunately yes, I feel it to.
     
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  4. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Time for an update. Last weekend I finished up the trans tunnel. The Cobra R T5 I have hit the top of the tunnel and the upper cross brace so I had to cut it out. I took 1/4" steel and formed a hoop and welded it inside the cross brace. Then cut the flat section out of the top of the tunnel and reformed it with some sheet metal.

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  5. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    This week been working on the rusted out floor section. Cut out the passenger side.

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    Hardest part was cutting out the good floor out of the parts car. It was welded to the rear torque box and spring mount.

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    New section welded in.

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  6. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Nice work, Dennis! Gonna be a sound car when done.
     
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  7. Columbus Comet

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    That is looking great. Your skills are impressive.
     
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  8. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Lookin nice buddy!
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  9. NICK DOMINICK

    NICK DOMINICK MCCI Virginia State rep.

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    It is coming along nicely. Looks awesome Dennis!!!! I have to stop by some time and see it in person.
     
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  10. PGARFDS

    PGARFDS Need more room!

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    Wow Dennis! This is like a Mav guy's soap-opera. I can't wait for the next of your posts.
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    PGARFDS, Mar 19, 2008
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    Great work Dennis:bowdown::thumbs2:
     
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    You just got 350 points on your man card:thumbs2:
     
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  13. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Wow ... how did I miss this thread for so long? Nice work ... gonna be a sweet car .. even if it is a Comet ... :)
     
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    Any updates?
     
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    Dennis, that is awesome work but from you that is just expected. (y) I wanted to ask something about the hole fix on the shock tower. If when you have it aligned they have to move the upper to get camber/caster could that off center your grease fitting to where you could not access it or is the 5/8 hole big enough to allow room? Just wondering before I do the same thing, Thanks.
     
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