In the paint shop

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Mercurycruizers, Sep 11, 2005.

Page 3 of 7
  1. Comet155

    Comet155 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2004
    Messages:
    638
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    92
    Well, your rig might not have a concourse paint scheme, but it runs like a raped ape!
    I'm just average all around....semi ok looking,...semi sorta quick....handles semi ok..etc, etc...in other words, just a mediocre device. Winter months are look'in pretty good (save on liquid gold, save on cleaning, save face, etc, etc)

    s! ss!

    [​IMG]
     
    Comet155, Sep 21, 2005
    #31
  2. Maverick Guy

    Maverick Guy Maverick Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2002
    Messages:
    2,071
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    130
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    Coop, it's looking good!! (y) (y)
     
    Maverick Guy, Sep 21, 2005
    #32
  3. 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
    Comet155 you are so full of CaCa...When I seen your car all shiny, made me want to be shiny also. Both of our cars have something going for them. They look good, sound good, & go like a raped ape... Not bad for a couple of 73 Comets....
     
    Mercurycruizers, Sep 21, 2005
    #33
  4. Comet155

    Comet155 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2004
    Messages:
    638
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    92
    Whoa, easy there Tex!
    The roof is rotten (paint is cross-hatching and bubbling up), drivers side door is badly rusted (mostly bondo), rear quarters blow through every few years, pissy drum brakes, etc. But yeah, they're still easy on the eyes. I just know when I'm being out classed. I'm handing over the baton to the new champions.
    s! ss!
     
    Comet155, Sep 22, 2005
    #34
  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
    Well Comet155, here is what I mean when I say, "mine doesn't shine nearly as well as yours." The following pics could be harmful to your eyes...Can you tell what the last 2 pictures are? If so, you have better eyes than myself...Trying to get it together...Is that enough primer for you courier11sec?
     
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2009
    Mercurycruizers, Sep 23, 2005
    #35
  6. 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 are some pieces that have been painted off the car. That "Cooper Copper Blast" looks great, with the "Gloss Black Metallic". What a color combo....Coming out better than imangined...Can't wait to see the rest of the car painted. Then comes the fun part, putting it back together & cleaning it....
     
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2009
    Mercurycruizers, Sep 23, 2005
    #36
  7. 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

    Very Nice!!! (y)
     
    dmhines, Sep 23, 2005
    #37
  8. Comet155

    Comet155 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2004
    Messages:
    638
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    92
    Look'in sweet! Nice black scheme forward of the scoop. Start buttering up your painter now and tell 'em that you may have another customer for him soon. LOL!

    (y)
     
    Comet155, Sep 23, 2005
    #38
  9. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,992
    Likes Received:
    209
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Thats going to look great!!!!!!! Looks like all the color edges where it goes from black to copper are burried in clear. If so, thats an extremely nice detail.
     
    Mavaholic, Sep 23, 2005
    #39
  10. Grabber71

    Grabber71 Milique Toast

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2003
    Messages:
    899
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    152
    Location:
    Vancouver Island, Canada
    Vehicle:
    '71 Grabber Maverick 351w
    Rats Coop...now I have to get mine painted! I'm just one step above Ray now...no offence Ray...
     
    Grabber71, Sep 23, 2005
    #40
  11. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2005
    Messages:
    12,098
    Likes Received:
    29
    Trophy Points:
    383
    Location:
    Lawrenceville, GA
    Vehicle:
    13 Mavericks
    Looks great! Can't wait to see it assembled! (y)
     
    Jamie Miles, Sep 23, 2005
    #41
  12. 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
    Yes, it is! It was painted "gloss black metallic", masked off & painted "Cooper Copper Blast", then clearcoat applied over all of it...It looks awesome in person. The black looks sliver from different angles (very nice touch). The copper looks awesome as well & is one of a kind color...Talk about being different & personal. It will have me written all over it when it's finished...I love being different & out of the ordinary...
     
    Mercurycruizers, Sep 24, 2005
    #42
  13. 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
    Give me a break!!! Between you & Comet155, I don't know if I'm coming or going...When I seen everyones cars at the Mini Meet, at the XXX Drive-In & the Graham Show, I knew I had better get the car painted & quick...I was being outclassed by everyone. All I was able to say was, "It's factory original paint". Now I can hang out with best of them...WooHoo!!!!
     
    Mercurycruizers, Sep 24, 2005
    #43
  14. wardf

    wardf Ward Frahler

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    1,964
    Likes Received:
    26
    Trophy Points:
    146
    Location:
    Elizabethtown, Ky.
    Vehicle:
    70 maverick
    Coop, that is looking real nice, can't wait to see it all together. Love the color combo.
     
    wardf, Sep 24, 2005
    #44
  15. Grabber71

    Grabber71 Milique Toast

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2003
    Messages:
    899
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    152
    Location:
    Vancouver Island, Canada
    Vehicle:
    '71 Grabber Maverick 351w
    Hey Coop...I think you meant to say "woodbug"...right!j/k...kidding of course! :162: Looks super though..can't wait to see it in person!
     
    Grabber71, Sep 24, 2005
    #45
Page 3 of 7

Share This Page