Just bought '74 Comet- Looking to Learn!

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    Hello,
    I'm from Chattanooga, Tennessee and just purchased a 1974 Comet from an old dealership owner who kept it in his garage for years. He couldn't handle driving it without power steering and power brakes anymore, so we bought it for $4000 dollars and put power steering and brakes on it. It's got just under 70k miles on it, with a 302 v8 under the hood. Currently has zero mechanical problems, and almost immaculate interior. I'm not exactly the most knowledgeable person with cars, but I figured I'd use this car as a learning experience and do everything I can to make it better and faster.

    Glad to be a part of the forums,
    Andrew

    -I've included a couple pictures with the post below, I'll post more when I get it back from getting aligned.

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    Wow! that car is so nice!!!!!

    how many miles does it have?
     
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    Just under 70,000. Still runs great!!
     
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    1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro

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    Nice! Its a gt? Correct???
     
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    No, I don't believe so, although don't hold me to it! I'm not quite sure of all the differences between the GT and the regular, but I've heard that the GT included a blacked out grill and a hood scoop. Again, don't hold me to it!
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    ^ you are correct.
     
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    1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro

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    It has had a repaint and bucket seats were a GT option.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    He's correct about GT's having the blacked out grille and Hood scoop...

    edit: i dont think im 100% on the blacked out grille.
     
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    1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro

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    Wrecked front end??? How many 70,000 mile cars get repainted especially garage kept ones... Im guessing a wreck but no telling.
     
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