My New 73 Comet Red-Blue

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  1. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Really nice comet, glad to see it got a good home....
     
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  2. rwbrooks50

    rwbrooks50 Member Supporting Member

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    Broke the 9,000 mile mark on the Comet today.:chirp:
    I am very happy with the car.

    Rick
     
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  3. rwbrooks50

    rwbrooks50 Member Supporting Member

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    Want AC

    Okay, I really need ac on the Comet. I have all the parts to add factory AC. But I would have to change the dash with the ac vent in the center. I don't know if I want to remove the perfect dash in it. My questions would be:
    1. Could I change to the package tray without a center vent?
    2. Go to an after market like Vintage air unit?
    3. Or, just suffer through the Texas heat?

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    Let's hear from you guys.

    Rick
     
    rwbrooks50, Mar 11, 2013
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  4. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Find a underdash unit.
     
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  5. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    You can't suffer through that Texas heat. I vote for AC. I would probably change the dash, but I know that would not be an easy task. Plus...you would have to move the VIN.
     
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    Under dash..
     
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  7. rwbrooks50

    rwbrooks50 Member Supporting Member

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    I may try it without ac this summer before tearing into the dash. If I keep it at 60 mph, I think I can take the heat.

    I am checking on under dash units too.

    I need to buy me a Grabber with ac for the summer and keep the Comet for spring and fall. :dance:

    Rick
     
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