New Comet owner in Idaho

Hello! Yesterday I purchased my first comet, a 1971 with a 302 for $450 (and drove it home) and I have to be honest it was love at first sight! I have never been a fan of the Maverick because I thought they were ugly and useless cars...and now I can honestly say to Maverick and Comet owners, I am eating my words! I figured a car like the Maverick and Comet would be a dime a dozen, especially in my local wrecking yard that has tons of old cars in it (most of which can only be sold for parts) and let me tell you there is not a Maverick or Comet one in the whole 10 acres of wrecking yard!

Growing up I seen one or two Mavericks running around town, and now there are none. I did see one at the radiator shop a few days ago but that has been the first one in years I have seen in the area. I am a Ford fan and have a growing collection of Ford rigs ranging from Mustangs of various years to a few pickups which are occupying space at my ranch.

I am going to need a lot of help with the Comet restoration/restomod (havent decided which way to go yet) because I like the 302 and I have worked on quite a few of them in the Mustangs I have had. But one of my awsome finds was a Ford F250 HiBoy 4x4 with a rebuilt 429 Cobra Jet out of an ex-Nevada State Patrol Torino, and got the whole package for $1500, running and driving. I want the 429 to be a motor for the Comet, but the 302 seems like more than enough engine for that car. I also am going to need some parts like a bumper and grill and possibly a hood and have no one around the area who has parts, so any suggestions would be very appreciated and helpful. I only have one picture of the car right now but I will post many more as I get better weather to take the car out of cover and into some better lighting.

 

to the board.... Always great to see another Comet....

 

Welcome from Northern California!
Place an ad in the classifieds for the parts you need, you'll probably get a better response. Also, don't forget to check your local craigslist.

 

to the site!!!!!

 

...:Handshake

 

From Spokane!
What part of Idaho are you in?

 

from Northeast Pennsylvania

 

Maverocket I am around the Lewiston area

 

from Texas.

I am parting a 71 Comet now. I have some excellent parts you will need. Call me if you need help.

Rick 214-673-8086

 

Just a couple hours away. I have a hood if you make it up this way some time.

 

Woodchipper890 it was good talking with you today. looking forward to meeting you next week. Maverocket where are you located i am in Clarkston.

 

Spokane Valley

 

Welcome to the forum from west Virginia.

 

from Pennsylvania!

 

to the site from so. cal...