What would you do to it? 71 comet

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  1. 7D2 Grabber

    7D2 Grabber Member

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    Its a little rough but it looks like a solid foundation to a good build. Doesn't look like much rust from what the pictures show. Dents are easy to fix. Little time, money, and love and she could look good.
     
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    7D2 Grabber Member

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    No rust, doors open and close real easy, windows are smooth, all gaps are nice. Everything works. I've already put an edelbrock intake/carb and pertronix ignition. I've got spare fenders in real good shape for it as well.
     
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    captainmack Quad Door

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    I'd do a lil at a time... and enjoy it while I did it.
     
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    looks like a real nice starter project car.
    myself I wanted a maverick sine the first time I laid eyes on one back in highschool but then a lonely ol comet came around and I fell in love instantly. the raised hood and the attitude the grill has and the almost vega or corvette style tail lights oh man they got me.

    but Ive been hard at it with my comet
    this is what had to be done right away for me I had to have a hot rod
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    I would turn it into a race car. if I had another that was really clean I would built it as a NICE driver (y)
     
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  6. 7D2 Grabber

    7D2 Grabber Member

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    I also have a 71gt. That will be the weekend driver, 347, t5, big brakes... So this is going to be more of a daily driver
     
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  7. 7D2 Grabber

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    The looks don't bother me much. I'm thinking of doing some suspension on it. Something a little smoother than the kyb gassers and better quality. Maybe bilsteins or konis.
     
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  8. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Well...I guess it is not all stock.....anymore.

    That car would make a great restomod.
     
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    First off, DRIVE THE BALLS OFF OF IT!!! Second, spend some quality time rubbing it back into shape. Great car.
     
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  10. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    From what I see, get a left front fender and a front bumper and everything looks good again - not a bad start to a nice car (y)
     
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    put a mexican blanket on the seat and drive the wheels off it then fix it when you have time
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Yea. At least a mexican blanket is made on this continent :biglaugh:
    I say fenders and bumper and drive it.. Ok, leave the bench seat and maybe slam it :cool:
     
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  13. 7D2 Grabber

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    I'm liking the Mexican blanket idea.
     
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  14. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Some disc brakes, and just drive it.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Replace the fender, throw a cheap black seat cover over the front seat. Quick repaint (In original color) Lose the hub caps, paint the rims a good semi gloss black (rattle can) Put some chrome acorn style lug nuts on it and sell it off or drive the bejeezus out of it.
     
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