Project 71 Comet GT [Archive]

7d1 Comet

12-25-2015, 03:34 PM

This will be an everyday driver, nothing too crazy. Picked it up for $750 about 30 miles from home in November of 2010. Originally a straight 6, c4, grabber blue car with floor shifter and buckets. Photos below of it at the previous owners house.

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Dave B

12-25-2015, 03:47 PM

Nice to see another Maverick/Comet being built. Someday I should start a thread.

7d1 Comet

12-25-2015, 03:52 PM

Nice to see another Maverick/Comet being built. Someday I should start a thread.

You should do it, so many good builds on here.

Godbolt

12-25-2015, 04:06 PM

Those seat covers look like they are alive! What's the basic plan?

7d1 Comet

12-25-2015, 04:33 PM

I think I've seen them move a couple times. Plan is a street/strip/pro touring car if that's possible.

7d1 Comet

12-25-2015, 04:38 PM

Front has a TCP coilover set up with double adjustables.
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I'm using an early mustang kit since TCP didn't make one back then. Sat too high so I took a little off the upper mount.
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Cut the upper mount and re-drilled. Sits good enough now.
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7d1 Comet

12-25-2015, 04:43 PM

Car was stripped using a 3m paint removal wheel and chemicals. After many hours of blocking and light filler work it just needs wet sanding with 800 and to be taking apart for shooting of grabber blue.
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7d1 Comet

12-25-2015, 07:06 PM

Matrix basecoat with an SPI clear when it's ready.
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Godbolt

12-25-2015, 10:40 PM

Cool. Those wheels look really good on there.

Jimbo1367

12-26-2015, 07:04 AM

Nice score. This should be a cool ride. I wish I would of found it before you though. LOL

Motown 454

12-26-2015, 07:28 AM

Nice build

Dave B

12-26-2015, 08:56 AM

Ahhh, I know your car now.

813Demon340

12-26-2015, 06:18 PM

Very cool build, can't wait to see it finished! Love the color.

RMMiller

12-27-2015, 01:15 PM

Ahhh, I know your car now.

Same here, I was wondering if he was on the other forum and the rollback picture confirmed it.

7d1 Comet

12-27-2015, 01:55 PM

I'm 7d2 grabber on the Mav forum. No more grabber so I think the change was due.

7d1 Comet

12-30-2015, 12:32 PM

I was a good boy this year so Santa brought me some goodies. Carbon Fiber Comet scoop and trunk with an integrated spoiler. Parts are top notch and can be found at http://mightymaverickman.wix.com/maverickman#!ford-maverick-carbon-fiber-products/c1s7r

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Dave B

12-30-2015, 01:02 PM

Man, the trunk lid is sweet.

streetrod77

12-30-2015, 07:30 PM

Nice start. With the TCP upper A arm, do you think the top of the ball joint would fit inside an 18" rim. My rim hits the top of the factory ball joint. I have been asking around but no one knows for sure the ball joint will clear. TCP started their ball joint is 1/4" lower than factory. I would hate to by something and it doesn't solve my problem.

7d1 Comet

12-31-2015, 12:28 AM

streetrod77

12-31-2015, 09:33 PM

It would depend on the wheels backspacing. I'm running 17x8 with 4 1/2 backspacing with no issues.

Ok Thank you. I have 17x8 with 4 1/2 backspacing also. I also have a set with 18x9F and 18x12R. The rears are perfect. The fronts have 5 1/2 inches of backspacing though.

7d1 Comet

12-31-2015, 10:03 PM

4 1/2 was pretty close on my 17x8, maybe 1/2 inch from hitting the upper. Fronts were close to the fender lips. Front lips were trimmed as well

streetrod77

01-01-2016, 10:11 PM

Yes, I did the exact same thing.

7d1 Comet

01-26-2016, 01:02 AM

A little grabber blue in bc/cc with SPI clear. Fenders, doors and hood still need to be shot.
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MichaelUser

01-26-2016, 08:51 AM

7d1 Comet

02-28-2016, 08:18 PM

After letting the paint cure for 3 weeks panels started making their way on.
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My DD in the background, 08 Z06
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7d1 Comet

02-28-2016, 08:21 PM

Using an early 70's mustang mini console.
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7d1 Comet

02-28-2016, 08:26 PM

Herculiner rolled on and sprayed with black and gray spatter paint on top. Make sure you use a coat of clear on top of the spatter paint or it will easily blister with a little water. It was done before the base was shot.
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7d1 Comet

04-10-2016, 09:02 PM

Ordered a Fitech EFI and setup my new tank for an aeromotive phantom 340 intank.
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Dave B

04-11-2016, 05:06 AM

Sweet! Have you put the tank in place, does the pump clear the floor? I'm ordering my FI Tech hopefully next week.

7d1 Comet

04-11-2016, 06:50 AM

Hey Dave I haven't installed the tank yet but it looks very close. I'm thinking of getting some flat stock and welding them to the tank as spacers to give me a little extra room so the lines don't get pinched. I won't run the tank until my Fitech setup comes in at the end of the month.

Z06killinSBF

04-11-2016, 09:31 AM

Looking awesome

Dave B

04-11-2016, 10:50 AM

danhigor

04-13-2016, 01:30 PM

I have a buddy who just picked up a 70 Maverick he wants me to do some "pro-touring" on a budget stuff with. Looking forward to your progression, especially suspension mods, since that is where most of his money will be spent.

RMMiller

04-13-2016, 06:10 PM

Take a look at this thread and then continue on through the forum, loads of info there.

http://mmb.maverick.to/threads/grabbergt-ev-5.54307/

1965gp

04-13-2016, 06:50 PM

Love the grabber blue!

sodak65

04-14-2016, 01:26 PM

Great looking build, always wanted one just like it!

7d1 Comet

04-15-2016, 09:47 PM

Thanks! I guess you could always modify the trunk floor, but it would suck now that you painted it.

Trunk is staying put unless mini tubs make their way on. I test fit the tank and didn't get any rubbing. It still looks like a really tight fit. I was going to weld 1/2 inch tabs to add a little extra space but I found some dried out inner fender rubber weather strip and cut it in half then glued it to the tank. Looks better than it sounds. With the 76 tank all you need is longer carriage bolts and it bolts up just fine.

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7d1 Comet

04-15-2016, 09:49 PM

Burned a little metal and setup my shock mounts. Not the prettiest welds but should hold up to any abuse. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/E4696482C08F4A8B9C230465883F1144-1.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Wally_510/media/comet%20gt/E4696482-C08F-4A8B-9C23-0465883F1144.jpg.html)
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Dave B

04-16-2016, 09:40 AM

Looking good! I wish I was that far along with mine.

xsboost90

04-16-2016, 01:40 PM

man when i was 16 an old lady down the street had a maverick for sale- 6cyl mint condition! i was getting ready to buy it when my dad talked me into buying a beat up old Fox body mustang from his buddy. Who knows, if he hadnt i may have been building one of these now- love the grabber blue and carbon looks awesome!

7d1 Comet

05-03-2016, 07:58 PM

A little cut and buff with meguiars 105, then 205 after being dry sanded with 1500, 2000, 3000 novax abrasives
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Tail panel painted satin black
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Motown 454

05-04-2016, 10:09 AM

Wow looking Sweet! The whole car looks great. I like the way the trunk came out.

7d1 Comet

05-09-2016, 11:18 PM

Ordered the remainding AN fittings and hose to finish up my fuel system. I forgot how expensive it was. I went aeroquip startlite and black aeroquip fittings in the engine compartment and the classic red/blue underneath the body.

Made a little bracket from 2 body washers to hold my bulkheads.
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The startlite stuff is so easy to work with. No more chewed up fingers from the stainless crap.

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Zspoiler

05-10-2016, 07:01 AM

You are going to surprise a lot of people who don`t know what the car is .And some are going to mistake it for a Maverick.But its a very nice car .and just keep on "Truckin"

7d1 Comet

05-10-2016, 07:50 AM

One day when I had the garage open and I was doing some work on it I had a guy ask if it was a Camaro. I'm sure that won't be the last time.

Dave B

05-10-2016, 09:26 AM

I had a guy in a Camaro follow me home last summer, he thought mine was a 68...Obviously he wasn't really into Camaros... Looks awesome!

7d1 Comet

05-11-2016, 09:45 AM

This little beauty showed up.
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7d1 Comet

05-26-2016, 03:05 PM

Finished up my fuel system and moved on to the steering, since the headers had to come off for the o2 sensor I figured now would be a good time to change the box. ABS integral steering box and KRC aluminum pump.
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7d1 Comet

05-26-2016, 03:16 PM

The new box is a couple inches longer to the column than the old one.
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The column was disassembled and an inch was taken out of the outer tube.
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Everything was put back together and re-installed.
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