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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Hey everyone, im getting ready to finish up the exterior and rust repair of the comet, and the engine swap will begin. Anyone attempt this one or am i into uncharted area.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Pics of comet!!!
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Ill grab some of her tomorrow before i start welding up tbe rust spots.... she is completely stripped no interior no seats, no air/ps/heat.. Its all being stripped for autocross, but i will surely post a few here for ya.
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Hey everyone, im getting ready to finish up the exterior and rust repair of the comet, and the engine swap will begin. Anyone attempt this one or am i into uncharted area.
Same body as a 69.5 - 77 Maverick. Yup, it's been done.
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Do we have any threads on here of the install, i searched but havent come up with anything... how bout your thread..?lol
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I never really had a "build thread", but there was an introduction thread here several years ago. I have the RCM front clip and no shock towers, are you gonna try and keep your stock front end? Here's a good build thread on another board (not mine)...
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