new guy in cali

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  1. robtech

    robtech has a bellybutton

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    so there's been this 72 comet my boss spotted around the corner from work awhile ago. so he comes up to me one day and tells me "lets go check it out" (he knows i've been in the market for a cheap not mainstream muscle car again...i use to have a 500hp 1970 camaro)so we go and its clean...i mean clean! no rust anywhere except for some surface rust on the driver door. so the guy comes to my work and i offer him $400. he doesnt go for it...its a single owner car with rebuilt 302


    ...2 weeks pass


    ...a guy comes to my work...turns out the owner (the first guys mom) has cancer and needs to liquidate her assets...


    ..long story short, i got a 99% rust free...all original(except the rebuilt 302) 1972 comet for...


    $200

    so here i am...its sitting at my work right now, i'll bring my digital camera to work monday and take some pics for you guys. only problem is the c4 trans is kinda messed up. it jumps gears and wont stay in gear etc...

    so yea...im rob...i have a 1972 comet...i've been building classic cars since i was 18...nice to meet ya
     
  2. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    hey rob, great steal...i mean car. welcome to the board.:Welcome:
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Welcome aboard! Sounds like you got a great deal. What part of CA are you from?
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    great deal!
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    welcome to the board~!
     
  8. robtech

    robtech has a bellybutton

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    thanks...im from northern ca. sacramento area
     
  9. Eddie Maverick

    Eddie Maverick General Garageman

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    I'm in Rancho cordova, let me know if you need any help with anything
     
  10. robtech

    robtech has a bellybutton

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    oh right on! thanks...yea i probably will...any other mav/comet guys in the area?
     
  11. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Welcome aboard! And awesome deal dude! :thumbs2:
     
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    Welcome from Pittsburgh Pa ! Nice,,,great Deal!
     
  13. Maverick Man

    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    nice steal... you suppose to leave those cali mavericks to me! what the hay! lol!

    welcome aboard!
     
  14. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Sounds like a great deal! Can't wait to see some pics of it!
     
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    302CometFresno Banned

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    South of you in Fresno, I came withing seconds and $7000- of selling my 71 GT

    :dance:
     

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