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  1. bruce

    bruce New Member

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    hello, have a 63 comet custom convertible.I have owned it for 15 years . I t is being converted from a 6 cylinder ,2 speed auto to a 302 with 3 speed floor shift. Have had a few problems with this swap but mostly ironed out now. Hope to have car drivable in a week or two.Almost all the cars in this forum seem to be mavericks.Is it a problem to have a comet here?Most of my doner parts have came from a 67 fairlane and some nos.parts.What will swap from a mav.if any thing?Thanks
     
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  2. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    They are mostly Mavericks because this is a 1970-1979 Ford Maverick and like bodied 1971-1977 Mercury Comet Message Board.


    You are welcome to stay. :)

    Seems to be a lot of the 1960's Comet folks showing up here this week.
     
    Craig Selvey, Jan 19, 2005
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  3. Kilg0re

    Kilg0re Doh!

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    ya there are some old comets showing up.. There are a few people on here that have comets.. Same car tho has maverick :) Welcome aboard... Got any pics by change?

    Also what else ya got to do to get her running?
     
    Kilg0re, Jan 20, 2005
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  4. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Howdy and welcome. Will be glad to help if we can.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    welcome to the board. i've also got a 64 fairlane that i hope to get working on soon. along with a few other projects.:yup:
     
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    CornedBeef4.6L no longer here

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    :Welcome:
    I really like the comets in that era. Stay a while, stay FOREVER

    MAWAHHAAAAAAA(evil laugh)

    One with the machine
    Resistance is Futile

    Yep Im a fruit Cake
     
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    I personally love the 60's Comets. PLease sticka around and post lots of pics of your project. There a a lot of good people on this board worth meeting.
    Welcome aboard.
     
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  8. bruce

    bruce New Member

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    Hello,Bruce here.The guy with the 63comet.Thanks for the welcome to the group.As a matter of fact I do need a drivers side exaust manifild for a 289 or302.Can get a set new for 259.00 but I only need the drivers side.Would rather get a used one for less money.as for taste in cars I say what ever turns you on!!!!
     
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    bruce, i to have a 63 comet 2 dr. hardtop with a 260 v8. i haven't been able to find many comet fans around. are they not very popular or what? as soon as i get pics i'll post them.
     
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  10. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    You guys should come to Ford Carlisle in PA. There is a club there for the early 60's Comets. A bunch of nice people with some really nice Comets. I used to have some contact information but I cant find it any more. Check it out at www.carsatcarlisle.com
     
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    bruce New Member

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    Hello, Bruce the guy with the 63comet. Car is on the road and is strong. Thanks to the few who responded for parts .I need bumpers ,front and rear. Mine are in good shape,no dents or rust through, but lots of surface rust.Not sure if falcon ones will work.Lots of stuff for them.Any one have any ideas?
     
    bruce, Feb 24, 2005
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  12. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    with no dents or rust probably the easiest thing to do is get them rechromed. might be the cheapest too as these parts are getting harder and harder to find.:)
     
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  13. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    I would advise getting your bumpers rechromed. I love the old comets, I had a 66 cyclone gt a million years ago and wish I had never parted with it.

    Dan
     
    Dan Starnes, Feb 24, 2005
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  14. Tim Wilmoth

    Tim Wilmoth Member

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    Welcome Bruce I love the old Comets. I think the group Mavaholic is talking about is these fellas. I met one of them at FFW last year. Nice guy with a 62 conv.
    http://www.cometeastcarclub.org/
     
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    Welcome to the Board. Nice people here, you'll like it. I'm in Huntersville. NC just north of Charlotte. I have several manifolds around here, do you have a picture of what the one you need looks like.
    clint
     
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