Turning '71 Comet into a 4x4

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  1. archiezappa

    archiezappa New Member

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    If I swap the you the Comet for the T-Bird, where could I get a motor/tranny for it? Is that all that's being removed from it?

    Or, if you want the car for parts, I may sell it to you.
     
    archiezappa, Apr 11, 2006
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    I realy like the idea of a 4x4 comet ! What size of tires and lift do you have plans on runnin ?
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I think it would be pretty cool. Sounds like the Ranger would be the way to go.
     
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    id like to see one made 4x4 with a setup that doesnt look lifted. i think that is what makes the usual car conversions look bad. the grabber already sits a little taller than the subaru, if you could make a 4 door look just a little taller than stock and have 4 wheel action, that would be a great winter driver.(y)
     
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    I have some old 4X4 wheels and tires holding my '73 4 door up. It looks pretty bad ass if I do say so myself. :evilsmile
     
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    Go for it bruh
    I'm actually trying to do the same thing with my '72 Maverick (I got what I paid for at 400 lol)
    So far from what I've researched
    it seems getting a ranger chassis is the way to go
    West coast customs did that to promote the mad max game not to long ago
     

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    11 years later...he's over it by now...:huh:
     
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    Lol
    I completely forgot to check the date
     
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    Lol
    Nice
     
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    Off Road might sound good and well. But I might want to make sure looking into a better suspension system and ALSO
    making sure the frame is well supported too. But off road? Hey awesome idea!
     
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