73 comet

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  1. genciso1

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    im about to buy a 73 comet, they are selling it to me for $3500. has a new engine 302. its been reupholstered. and new paint job. no rust that i know of. am i getting a good deal?? new to the comets. please help. will post pics on saturday. :huh:
     
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    Could be. Check to make sure the cowls don't leak. Pour some water down the cowl opening in fromt of the windshield and make sure none comes into the interio:)r.
     
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    how much do u think it will cost me to change it to floor shift?
     
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    MaverickLVR takes longer then you think...

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    welcome from the mitten! seems a little high (imo), but sounds like all the hard work is done...keep us posted...

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    Whatever the shifter costs as long as you do the work yourself. If you take it to a shop to be done who knows.:)
     
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    THANKS il keep u guys posted with some pics on saturday.
     
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    Is it an automatic or a standard transmission?
     
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    Automatic:)
     
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    THANKS FRANK, hopefully i buy this car. and get some help from you guys. :bananaman
     
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    Welcome from CA! I got a B&M starshifter, cost me like $120 including the cable.. Really easy to install, We love pictures here too!
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    So you can do all that for under 3500??
    Seems like a decent price, I've got more than that into my transmission.
     
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    yea man the guy is a friend of my dad's, so he is giving me a good price i will post pics on saturday when i see the car again.
     
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