Hello from North Carolina

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  1. RebelSon

    RebelSon I am Gasolina

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    Hey my Name is George I am looing at a 72 comet right now and I was just going to ask how hard it is to put a engine and a trans and how much would it cost it's either this or a 94 areostar
     
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    Jsarnold Senior Member

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    Hi George,

    Welcome from Raleigh. Give some specifics about what engine you're thinking about putting in and what's there now and you'll get some useful feedback. If you're replacing one engine/transmission with an identical pair and doing it yourself it can be not much more than the cost of the engine/transmission.
     
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  3. RebelSon

    RebelSon I am Gasolina

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    Thanks for the welcome the car has nothing but it dose have v8 engine mounts and it was set up for a auto so I am thinkg of a 302 and the trans I do not know
     
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  4. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    If you are looking for a daily driver...I would go with the 94 Aerostar. Especially if it already runs and drives.
     
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    RebelSon I am Gasolina

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    Well the aerostar is running but I was thiinking about a 302 and it is set up for auto so I guess the c4
     
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    :Welcome:to the site!!!!!
     
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  7. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Boo to Craig!!! Aerostars are zero fun!!! I know you're only considering the safety factor here but lots of us have driven Mavericks as daily drivers...and we're still here. :)
     
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  8. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I wasn't considering the "safety factor" at all. Considering the ONLY choices are:

    A. 1972 Comet with no engine or tranny

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    B. 1994 Ford Aerostar (I assumed it already ran and drove)


    I would take the Aerostar.
     
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    RebelSon I am Gasolina

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    well the Aerostar owner ran away from $700 so I am a new owner of a 1972 coment
     

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  10. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Well since you now have the Comet, it's time to get to work :yahoo:
     
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    RebelSon I am Gasolina

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    pretty soild the shocks are no rust on the frame just litte here and there on the body but it strong's, Also did these come with a radio lol? and thanks for the welcome
     
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    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

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    where is mint hill at?

    :Welcome:
     
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  13. RebelSon

    RebelSon I am Gasolina

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    East Charlotte and thanks for the welcome
     
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    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

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    yur welcome nice to hear from another NC Mav owner
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    A Comet with a Maverick front end....cool.
     
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