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  1. Nash510

    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    Hello,

    I purchased a 71 Comet a little over a year ago with the goal of creating a daily driver with a modern drive-train and suspension. Specifically, a Coyote 5.0, Tremec TKO 5sp, Mustang II front suspension and 3-link rear suspension. I am about to start a build thread in the project forum but thought I should introduce myself first. Here is what I started with. It had been sitting in a field in the California desert since at least 1983 and was relatively rust fee (and infested with black widow spiders). It is (was) a V8/C4 car with factory air. Someone had added the GT spoiler sometime along the way so that was a bonus.

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  2. JoeB

    JoeB Member

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    Welcome to the site! Sounds like you have a decent goal, you got a good start with it by joining up. Start the thread and post pics(lots)
     
  3. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I'll be looking forward to seeing photos of how you approach your planned modifications :tiphat:
     
  4. Red1972Grabber

    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    Welcome from Northern California!:chirp:
     
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  5. junrai

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    wasnt that car on craigslist?
     
  6. franktf

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    :Welcome:to the site!!!!!
     
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  7. Nash510

    Nash510 Tom Nash

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    It was indeed - located in Bloomington, CA. The gentleman I purchased it from had what looked like several hundred cars stashed in various fields and yards. I could have spent days there.
     
  8. schroensr

    schroensr knight Runner

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    Welcome to the forum from West Virginia.:Welcome:
     
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  9. Krazy Comet

    Krazy Comet Tom

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    Welcome! I've been checkin' out your build thread, absolutely AWESOME!!

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    Guys & Gals, Nash's build is gonna make your eyes bulge!!!
     
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    Welcome to the madness!
     
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    Welcome from SoCal!
     
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  12. Hotrock

    Hotrock Rick, an MCCI Member Supporting Member

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    Welcome to the site from northeast Ohio!!!!! :tiphat:
     
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    I knew I recognized that car glad to see someone got it from the bone yard
    welcome if youre ever in norcal look me up Id like to see it
     
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