My Comet GT Build

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

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  1. lastchance

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    Wow ! Great job . Love the way the AC fits!
     
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  2. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    One thing about this system is it has no provisions for fresh air. Not a big deal to me because whenever I run air in my vehicles, its always on Max Air anyway, which recirculates inside air. When I did my cowls, I welded a studed ring on the passenger side so I could mount a drivers side vent on the passenger side. So if I dont need air, I can open vents on both sides. You could just block them off if you dont want them. I dont think moving the box over to the right side would buy you anything. I still have all the ac and heat hoses to run and the space on the right side gives me room to run them. Plus I have to get them through the firewall. The kit cost $945.
     
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  3. chirt

    chirt Carlos Hirt

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    AWESOME!! can't wait to see this car done!
     
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    YA one more time good job, i,m impressed. Even my wife is following your progess now.But only aftere she had to ask whats a tin termite a longtime ago on one of your first post,s. I had to tell her that it,s related to the concrete worm we had in the foundation of are house LOL. And just for fun put together a coffee table book of your work. Progess Fan,s Tim an Diana
     
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  5. PGARFDS

    PGARFDS Need more room!

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    Awesome! I have always loved the dual fresh air vents, ever since I had them in my Pinto. And knowing that only non A/C cars had the setup disappointed me. I live in a humid area and only use max when I run the A/C as well. So.......Your setup is absolutely perfect, the best of both worlds--max A/C AND direct fresh air vents.

    The only problem I have is the cost of the unit.

    Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing the progress.

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  6. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Been making steady progress on the Comet. All the rust repairs are done. The bottom is cleaned and coated with Eastwood's rust encapsulator. I've decided to coat the bottom with Herculiner. Next weekend is Fall Carlisle so I will pick up some there.

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  7. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    This weekend I spend sanding. Got the drivers side sanded down to bare metal. It took 4 hrs just to dig all the old seem sealant and sand the rust out of the rain gutter. Once that stuff starts cracking, water gets under it and will rust out the gutters.

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  8. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Looks great Dennis! That car looks extremely solid!
     
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  9. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Wow!! That's going to be a really nice car!! makes me want to get my 74 underway...Keep the pic's coming since were into Fall now. Awesome!!
     
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  10. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Wow ... that car's gonna be nicer than the Sprint ... if that's even possible!
     
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  11. Andysutt

    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    Indeed, it is looking great!
     
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  12. littleredtoy

    littleredtoy Seth

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    Nice work Dennis. That rotisserie helps out quite a bit, huh?

    Seth
     
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  13. chirt

    chirt Carlos Hirt

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    wow! you do awesome work man! my hat is off for you!:tiphat:
     
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  14. MikeG747

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    Wow Dennis! Very impressive progress. :bowdown:
     
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  15. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Damn Dennis, that is looking real good. A lot of hard work.

    Gotta love those rotisseries:bananaman
     
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