Things I like/dislike about Mav/Coms

yea there nice in the summer. you can just leave them open so the car doesnt become an oven lol... you could fry some eggs on that old vinyl

 

I myself love the little pop out windows, they are neat and different and would not want them any other way.

 

Ya thats one of the things i hate about vinyl, it gets to hot.

 

The quarter windows really seem to help ventilate the car while it is in motion too. I think that because they create a bump in the airflow down the side of the car, it creates a low pressure area and helps draw air out of the interior.

My first Comet was non-AC, and with the vents and quarter windows open, it made Florida summers bearable as long as the car was moving. I added a 12 volt 6 inch fan under the dash to help, especially in traffic.

 

Likes & Dislikes

L The only car that a 4 door model looks better than the bobtail, unfinished look of the 2 door. The 2 door looks like a knocked up 2 door Fiat!

D It leaks rain water like a 70s model Mopar!!!!! I like to figure how to install a sump pump in the floor board.

This will enlist some lively comment.

Texasjack

 

L-400$ and it ran...
L-75 so i dont have to smog it!!
L-Easy to tune front end.
L-Light..
D-sometimes my lights dont work.
L-Easy to work on
L-Rare, kinda....
D-rare, kinda, but still not worth alot!
L-Gets up on the highway
L-Lots of parts fit, that arnt "suposed" to fit
L-cheap parts cars
D-Cant get rid of parts cars
L-Everyone likes em, they turn alot of heads
D-not anyone likes em enough to buy em

 

I think I'll just copy and paste Dan's. We pretty much think alike on this one.

L - Sure to turn heads at shows and cruise-ins .. since it isn't your average dime-a-dozen Mustang/Camaro ...
L - Rare compared to other classic cars
D - Rarity causes parts to be $$$$ ... and not much repop available
D - Big Bumper cars
D - 4-doors ....

 

L - The sentimental value
D - The book value
L - Guilt-free restomodding
D - You almost have to "restomod" if you're going to "resto" at all.
L - Young people and casual gearheads don't know it's not a "real" musclecar.
D - Old people and seasoned gearheads do know it's not a "real" musclecar.
L - ...But most of those guys think it's cool anyway.
D - Nobody knows what kind of car it is.
L - Nobody knows what kind of car it is.
D - Doing anything with the spark plugs, fuses, brake light switch or wiper linkage sucks tremendously.
L - Doing anything with any other part of the car is a joy.
D - Factory rearend is awful because of its gears and open diff.
L - Factory rearend is awesome because of its near indestructibility.
D - Limited performance parts in the aftermarket
L - Limitless performance parts in the junkyard.
D - Headers all but prohibit using the factory column shifter.
L - This will eventually force me to get a good floor shifter.
D - Wind noise and random squeaks.
L - My loud stereo.
D - It would be very easy for a car thief to take a Maverick.
L - It would be very difficult for a car thief to profit from it.
D - Ford did not see fit to install power disc brakes and power steering in '71.
L - A previous owner saw fit to install these things in mine.
D - A previous owner saw fit to remove the Grabber hood from my car.
L - A current owner saw fit to saw a hole in the hood though.
D - Biggest engine you can reasonably install on a budget is a 302/351
L - Biggest engine you will reasonably need on the street is a 302/351
D - Big bumpers look awkward and out of place.
L - I don't have to worry about that.
D - But I do have to worry about surviving an accident.
L - The rear end styling. Yeah, I actually like the taillights on a Maverick.
D - Nobody on MMB seems to agree. Why can't you just forget the Pinto?
L - The profile and roofline styling on the 2-door. It's dead sexy.
D - The front end styling. It's missing something. I don't know what exactly, but something important.
L - The Maverick caused me to join up with the best automotive forum on the Internet.

 

Yeah, I know ALOT.

Did you hear that Plant just won 5 grammies and album of the year with Allison Krauss?

BTW, nice Swan Song label avatar. lol

Anyway.....

D - gearhead wannabe's saying "Nice mustang"

L - Swoopy rearend, even without the grabber spoiler

L - Change the hood, rear deck and grille and you've got a Comet

L - size, it's small, but with the right size tires..... *drool*

D - No 302 until '71, when it was restricted to 210 bhp

D - I have no room for more

L - Head-turner

L - There are multiple websites dedicated to them

 

L-having to tell people at least twice what kind of car that is in the picture when I show pictures at school.
L-Mine was covered in duck tape.
D-had to take the tape off.
D-parts aren't the easiest thing in the world to find
D-having to depend on mustang repops for some acceptable replacement parts
L-No one else at the high school has one.
L-...but I do.
D-she's not ready yet
L-she will be soon enough.

 

i like the body colored hubcaps...!:16suspect

 

L not very popular
L poor poeple own them (I don't have to spend a ton of money to have a cool one)
D tail lights
D I'm near the end
D The wife won't let me make the wagon
L the poeple that own them are more like me
L they talk to you after you drink alot of beer
D the trans tunnel is to small
D the rear wheel opening should be back 1-2 inches (better visual balance)

 

Come on Tom...I know you can fix those last two with no problem!