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**WIDESIDE72** · 09-26-2008, 10:50 AM

I went to look at some 67-72 trucks at this old fella's place and they were all rusted beyond resemblance or wrecked. I pulled a few good parts, but thought I was about to leave empty handed. I had even taken my trailer, a battery and some gas thinking I might buy a complete truck. As I was leaving he says "Too bad you don't like Fords. I got a nice Mercury Comet in the barn." I went and looked at it and he said he bought it about 10 yrs ago as is. He said when he bought it he drained the gas tank to keep from ruining it. PRAISE THE LORD, PASS THE AMMUNITION!!! We put a battery and gas in it and drove around his driveway! What really blew my mind was when he reached over and turned the AC on and cold air came out!!! I did some research and the S-22 is a little more rare than the regular Comet. (sporty package, mostly trim, still has a 170 c.i. 6 cyl.) It is before Mercury came out with the Caliente with the V8. He said he decided to sell since he has never been able to find a fender at wrecking yards locally since cars this old are all gone (crushed). I don't think he has ever even heard of the internet. I almost asked him if he tried Hemmings books, and decided to keep my mouth shut (for once). I am looking for a fender, grille and possibly some bumpers and plan to sell it to finance my 72 truck build. I have already pulled the old bent parts since these pics and located several specialty yards in New Mexico and California who want around $500 shipped for the grille and fender. I bled the brakes and took it down the dead end road in front of my house. The odometer read 42,xxx, but judging by the scary noises coming from the front end, I would say 142,000. Sorry to get everybody all excited with expectations of a barn find 67-72 truck. I am not a "Ford guy" but could not pass it up. I have pics of it in his barn, but it is sorta anticlimactic, since it is a newer metal barn and has only be been thee about ten yrs. let the crucifixion begin! HAHA

67ChevyRedneck · 09-26-2008, 11:01 AM

Nice looking car!

I'd roll in it

lowriden58 · 09-26-2008, 11:10 AM

good lookin car. mind me askin how much you stole it for?

**SactoJim** · 09-26-2008, 11:19 AM

You'll get no crap from me.....I think any old unmolested car is cool.

A few years back I bought a 67 Chrysler Imperial 4d just because it had low mileage, was so original, and the price was right......turned it and made a couple grand.

rcrahn · 09-26-2008, 11:20 AM

Another car from the 1960s which has long faded into the past. Completely unremarkable.
Dude, now if it was a 1960s musclecar you might have something. But a 6 cyl 1962 Comet?
I guess you could make it pro street like this one
http://www.carnut.com/cgi-bin/image....use/nat202.jpg

NONHOG · 09-26-2008, 11:33 AM

[QUOTE=rcrahn;2905713]Another car from the 1960s which has long faded into the past. Completely unremarkable.

I think its remarkable ! Nice find, that console ! Awesome !

**steelhorse** · 09-26-2008, 11:53 AM

That would make an awsome cruise fixed up.Its something different.

**fine69** · 09-26-2008, 01:13 PM

Are those wheels 13" or 14"? If they are 14"s i think i have a set of factory hubcaps for it.

old Chevy guy · 09-26-2008, 01:28 PM

Not an old Ford guy but I can surely appreciate a cool old car no matter what kind it is.That one definatly looks cool! The milage could be 42k maybe she's just a little stiff from sitting around,the interier looks too nice to be 142.You'd think the seats would be more worn and such.I find a good indicater is how the doors close.I bought a 68 nova from a guy for 50 bucks about 17 years ago that showed 46000 on the odometer but the doors worked so good coupled with the fact that the 3 on the tree shift was tight as tight can be made me believe it wasent a14600.

PanelDeland · 09-26-2008, 01:38 PM

Great find.I'd roll it.I would even bet you can score the parts a bit cheaper if you can find a small town wrecking yard that hasn't crushed.

*Shane* · 09-26-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcrahn

Another car from the 1960s which has long faded into the past. Completely unremarkable.
Dude, now if it was a 1960s musclecar you might have something. But a 6 cyl 1962 Comet?
I guess you could make it pro street like this one
http://www.carnut.com/cgi-bin/image....use/nat202.jpg

Post some pics of your stuff before belittling others.

**leddzepp** · 09-26-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

Post some pics of your stuff before belittling others.

72BlckButy · 09-26-2008, 03:05 PM

Man... if it wasn't for that crunch on the front, that would have been one sweet survivor. It's still a great car, and I would definitely roll in it.

What are you plans for it?

QKENUF4U · 09-26-2008, 03:12 PM

so whats it worth ??

big_al_71 · 09-26-2008, 03:20 PM

Cool Car!!!
Good luck finding the parts you need.....

65-72 chevytoys · 09-26-2008, 03:23 PM

Wow nice find. The interior looks almost brand new. I agree a few hp upgrades and that car will be a nasty little street sleeper. Id pro street it.

heavy71chevy · 09-26-2008, 04:04 PM

I have Freinds in Georgia and South Carolina who might have what you need in there yards...its alil farther but alot cheaper the 500...ill try and find there numbers and send you a pm

70rs/ss · 09-26-2008, 04:44 PM

I am eyeballin' a 65 or 66 Rambler American with a 6 in it, the body is pretty straight, not too much rust, but the interior is nowhere near as nice as that is. I think it is a sweet ride and the in 6 with AC is all the more reason to run it as is (fix whatever needs fixed or rebuilt), but do not touch the motor as a V8 just isn't nearly as cool as that little sipper six!

gangforward · 09-26-2008, 04:46 PM

Put an art Morrison chassis, a small block (chevy of course!) a decent drivetrain, and you've got a totally cool muscle FERD! Nice!

rambler · 09-26-2008, 05:34 PM

nice find.. I would love to have it.

PanelDeland · 09-26-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcrahn

Another car from the 1960s which has long faded into the past. Completely unremarkable.
Dude, now if it was a 1960s musclecar you might have something. But a 6 cyl 1962 Comet?
I guess you could make it pro street like this one
http://www.carnut.com/cgi-bin/image....use/nat202.jpg

This brings to mind the old quote "If I have to explain it,you wouldn't understand." True car guys get it for what it is.A cool piece of automotive history that has been preserved fairly well.It doesn't have to be their style,brand or color to be cool.It just has to be something most people would turn their noses up at.

ChaseDale3and8 · 09-26-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

This brings to mind the old quote "If I have to explain it,you wouldn't understand." True car guys get it for what it is.A cool piece of automotive history that has been preserved fairly well.It doesn't have to be their style,brand or color to be cool.It just has to be something most people would turn their noses up at.

Very well said. It most definately is a true survivor and a piece of automotive history. Good luck finding the parts, and keep us posted on the progress. Someone that is a true Ford nut will really appreciate the chance to buy it. It's really amazing to me that the A/C still works after sitting so long! ...Joe

Longhorn Man · 09-26-2008, 05:59 PM

I agree 100%, that sucker has less than 100,000 miles on it.
This is a neat barn find. I'd locate the body parts and see if the paint can be matched... you might get lucky.
Other than that, I think I'd just roll with it.

**N2TRUX** · 09-26-2008, 06:44 PM

Buff that baby till she shines like a new penny, and rock and roll her....

Hoods69BadBowTie · 09-26-2008, 07:07 PM

Awesome find even though its not a chevy

09-26-2008, 10:50 AM	#1
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up I went to look at some 67-72 trucks at this old fella's place and they were all rusted beyond resemblance or wrecked. I pulled a few good parts, but thought I was about to leave empty handed. I had even taken my trailer, a battery and some gas thinking I might buy a complete truck. As I was leaving he says "Too bad you don't like Fords. I got a nice Mercury Comet in the barn." I went and looked at it and he said he bought it about 10 yrs ago as is. He said when he bought it he drained the gas tank to keep from ruining it. PRAISE THE LORD, PASS THE AMMUNITION!!! We put a battery and gas in it and drove around his driveway! What really blew my mind was when he reached over and turned the AC on and cold air came out!!! I did some research and the S-22 is a little more rare than the regular Comet. (sporty package, mostly trim, still has a 170 c.i. 6 cyl.) It is before Mercury came out with the Caliente with the V8. He said he decided to sell since he has never been able to find a fender at wrecking yards locally since cars this old are all gone (crushed). I don't think he has ever even heard of the internet. I almost asked him if he tried Hemmings books, and decided to keep my mouth shut (for once). I am looking for a fender, grille and possibly some bumpers and plan to sell it to finance my 72 truck build. I have already pulled the old bent parts since these pics and located several specialty yards in New Mexico and California who want around $500 shipped for the grille and fender. I bled the brakes and took it down the dead end road in front of my house. The odometer read 42,xxx, but judging by the scary noises coming from the front end, I would say 142,000. Sorry to get everybody all excited with expectations of a barn find 67-72 truck. I am not a "Ford guy" but could not pass it up. I have pics of it in his barn, but it is sorta anticlimactic, since it is a newer metal barn and has only be been thee about ten yrs. let the crucifixion begin! HAHA Attached Images

09-26-2008, 11:01 AM	#2
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09-26-2008, 11:10 AM	#3
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up good lookin car. mind me askin how much you stole it for? __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

09-26-2008, 11:19 AM	#4
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up You'll get no crap from me.....I think any old unmolested car is cool. A few years back I bought a 67 Chrysler Imperial 4d just because it had low mileage, was so original, and the price was right......turned it and made a couple grand. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-26-2008, 11:20 AM	#5
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Another car from the 1960s which has long faded into the past. Completely unremarkable. Dude, now if it was a 1960s musclecar you might have something. But a 6 cyl 1962 Comet? I guess you could make it pro street like this one http://www.carnut.com/cgi-bin/image....use/nat202.jpg

09-26-2008, 11:33 AM	#6
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up [QUOTE=rcrahn;2905713]Another car from the 1960s which has long faded into the past. Completely unremarkable. I think its remarkable ! Nice find, that console ! Awesome ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-26-2008, 11:53 AM	#7
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up That would make an awsome cruise fixed up.Its something different.

09-26-2008, 01:13 PM	#8
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Are those wheels 13" or 14"? If they are 14"s i think i have a set of factory hubcaps for it. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

09-26-2008, 01:28 PM	#9
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Not an old Ford guy but I can surely appreciate a cool old car no matter what kind it is.That one definatly looks cool! The milage could be 42k maybe she's just a little stiff from sitting around,the interier looks too nice to be 142.You'd think the seats would be more worn and such.I find a good indicater is how the doors close.I bought a 68 nova from a guy for 50 bucks about 17 years ago that showed 46000 on the odometer but the doors worked so good coupled with the fact that the 3 on the tree shift was tight as tight can be made me believe it wasent a14600.

09-26-2008, 01:38 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Great find.I'd roll it.I would even bet you can score the parts a bit cheaper if you can find a small town wrecking yard that hasn't crushed. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-26-2008, 03:05 PM	#13
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09-26-2008, 03:12 PM	#14
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up so whats it worth ??

09-26-2008, 03:20 PM	#15
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09-26-2008, 03:23 PM	#16
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Wow nice find. The interior looks almost brand new. I agree a few hp upgrades and that car will be a nasty little street sleeper. Id pro street it. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

09-26-2008, 04:04 PM	#17
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up I have Freinds in Georgia and South Carolina who might have what you need in there yards...its alil farther but alot cheaper the 500...ill try and find there numbers and send you a pm __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster



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09-26-2008, 04:44 PM	#18
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up I am eyeballin' a 65 or 66 Rambler American with a 6 in it, the body is pretty straight, not too much rust, but the interior is nowhere near as nice as that is. I think it is a sweet ride and the in 6 with AC is all the more reason to run it as is (fix whatever needs fixed or rebuilt), but do not touch the motor as a V8 just isn't nearly as cool as that little sipper six!

09-26-2008, 04:46 PM	#19
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up Put an art Morrison chassis, a small block (chevy of course!) a decent drivetrain, and you've got a totally cool muscle FERD! Nice! __________________ 67 C10 LWB Fleet, 383, TH400, PS, 4BL-Holley, Headers & 3" Exhaust, 3" drop front, 4" rear springs, ECI shock relocate, Panhard Bar kit, wheels & tires 1995 Z28 Convertible - Borla, K&N, Lingenfelter Motor, C6 Wheels & Tires 1990 2500 4x4 Suburban 3" Catbac System, K&N, 2" Lift, Wheels, Tires

09-26-2008, 05:34 PM	#20
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09-26-2008, 05:59 PM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Barn find last weekend.This will get everyone riled up I agree 100%, that sucker has less than 100,000 miles on it. This is a neat barn find. I'd locate the body parts and see if the paint can be matched... you might get lucky. Other than that, I think I'd just roll with it.

09-26-2008, 06:44 PM	#24
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09-26-2008, 07:07 PM	#25
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