I have 5 again...

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Mercurycruizers, Aug 21, 2005.

  1. Maverick Guy

    Maverick Guy Maverick Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2002
    Messages:
    2,071
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    130
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    Nice deal!! My second car was 74' Comet Gt. Bringing back some great memories!!! Looks like this one found a good home!!!
     
  2. littleredtoy

    littleredtoy Seth

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2002
    Messages:
    4,050
    Likes Received:
    15
    Trophy Points:
    162
    Location:
    North Carolina, Triangle Area
    Vehicle:
    '74 Comet GT
    Craig-
    Do we know what years or production plants had the buck tag on the radiator support?
    I know the '74 GT's that I have looked at, mine included, did not have one. At least not my car.

    Seth
     
  3. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,300
    Likes Received:
    1,362
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.
    I have only seen them on Canadian built cars.
     
  4. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2004
    Messages:
    6,278
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Location:
    Venetia, PA
    Vehicle:
    1973 LDO Comet GT Daily driver: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL
    Here she is all cleaned up. Looks like a new car! Except, I did find rust...The drivers floor board almost has a hole in it. The rear 1/4's just behind the wheels is pretty bad. Other than that, not to bad...I did rattle can the hood stripe, hood scoop & rear tailight panel & bezels. The Mag wheels are worth more than I paid for the car... The wheels look like new, after a whole can of Mother's Aluminum wheel & Mag cleaner. Took 1 hour per wheel, to get them looking like this...well worth the effort.
     
    Last edited: Jun 29, 2009
  5. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2004
    Messages:
    6,278
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Location:
    Venetia, PA
    Vehicle:
    1973 LDO Comet GT Daily driver: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL
    Here's before & after of the wheels...
     
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2009
  6. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    Cool ....

    The Red Grabber with White Interior I parted out in Ohio was built in Dearborn ... It was a 1972 car and it had a buck tag ... I still have it ...
     
  7. riporter

    riporter Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2003
    Messages:
    2,474
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Charleston S.C.
    Vehicle:
    70 Maverick 2 dr. modified street cruiser, 72 Comet tube chassis drag car
    Sweet deal Coop...you did good
     
  8. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2004
    Messages:
    6,278
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Location:
    Venetia, PA
    Vehicle:
    1973 LDO Comet GT Daily driver: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL
    Well, I got her figured out today (74 Comet GT). The starter switch mounted on the steering column was bad. Cost $21.00 for a new one. Now she starts just fine with the key. Also got her a new battery while I was at it...I also got the 73 Comet GT going again today. The timing was way off, I had to pull the distributor & retime it. Now she runs great also. Cleaned her up & polished her. Took both of them for a little cruise. Got lots of looks & "nice car". Now I have to replace the radiators in both, leaking & overheating if I go very far. Now all of them are running. Now I have to decide which one, I'm going to drive as a commuter car. Here's a few pics. Enjoy!!!
     
    Last edited: Jun 29, 2009
  9. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    Nice deal ... Nice Comets ...
     

Share This Page