Hello all! My name is Rusty, and I just stumbled across this website! This is outstanding. I have owned my 1973 Comet GT since I was 15. I restored it during my highschool years. I have already been taking notes on alot of the discussions here. I have plans for the 'ole Comet, which include a 5.0L fuelie, 5 sp, supsension, the works. I enjoy the old car with new technology routine. I am currently stationed in Korea (Army), but when I get back to the states, the Comet gets some tender loving care. I have attached some pics. I cant wait to start the project again! -Rusty
Welcome to the board Rusty!! Your Comet is different, and I mean that in a good way, gorgeous car. Dan
Welcome aboard Rusty. Glad to have you here. That is a beautiful Comet. I love the way the black bumpers set off the paint and stripes. Good job.
Jerry O. Yup, those sure are ranger wheels. a buddy bought new wheels and tires for his Ranger, so my dad took the 31" tires and I got the wheels. perfect fit. notice the custom center caps? I could not have the ford oval on the merc wheels, so I made "GT" center caps. -Rusty
All I can say is VERY NICE!! Beautiful........ Am I seeing things or is there a hood mounted tach on there? Wow! Looks great. What part of the US are you from? Welcome Aboard! -Corbin
Corbin, Hood mounted tach was a must. This was my first car and I had two rules. 4 Speed and Hood Tach. If I remember correctly, JC Whitney carried the one I bought. oh, and I am from the Eastern Shore, Maryland. Been there?
Sweet! Nope never been to Maryland, but maybe sometime. I know there are a few other Mav and Comet people in Maryland on here that would probably love to meet you and check out your car. Good luck with everything! -Corbin
Beautiful car. Where on the Eastern Shore do you live? I'm near Annapolis. Look me up when you get back.
Rusty, Welcome to the board. Great looking Comet. You did well! Be safe in Korea and keep posting, Rick
hellooooo Welcome aboard, and might I say I want one of those when I grow up. Man, that is a sweet loking comet. I wondered what the ranger wheels would look like when I was looking for some for my boys car, and they do look fine. anyway, enjoy the baord....Robert
Very nice car!!! I like the way it all fits together, can't believe no one mentioned the grabber rear spoiler on the comet. It improves the looks in the same way. mercgt73, WELCOME to the board.
