First Start in 35 Years? Abandoned 1973 Mercury Comet GT - Will a STUCK Engine be a CHALLENGE?
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- First Start in 35 Years? 1973 Mercury Comet GT - Will a STUCK Engine be a CHALLENGE?
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I head back to the Family Car Graveyard to start a resurrection of the Ole Man's first new car, his 1973 Mercury Comet GT. This 3-speed 302 car has lots of memories for our family. Will this stuck engine or stuck transmission be a challenge for the RevStoration Crew. Can the car be uncovered from its forrrested grave? Will the hood hinges allow the hood to open? Will the Ford Small Block 302 be stuck? Can this "Comet GT" of a Ford be resurrected? Is a Revival Possible? Will she start and idle for the First time in years? All these questions answered on this episode of RevStoration.
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Keywords: Mercury Comet GT, Granada, Ford, 302, Abandoned in Woods, Covered in Limbs, Old Car Restorations, 1962 Falcon, A/C, 1966 Ford Mustang, 1964 Ford Fairlane 500, Old Truck Restoration, Revivals, Rescues, Start-up, First Time Start-up, Garage, Turning Wrenches, Rev, Restore, Rev It Up, Crank it Up..
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I love old abandoned cars being revived and you two are pretty cool. My dad still has his first car which is a 1965 Mercury Comet. Them little 302s are solid engines
Me too.. especially when they have been around for years..
I was in high school auto shop when heard that you'd need to raise the engine off the mounts of the '75 chevy monza v8 and thought that was just plain crazy! I didn't realize the 302 Mavericks and comets were just as tough. Makes me appreciate my 6cyl falcon all the more! Always love your videos guys!
Too get at the sparkplugs.
The spark plug removal and install was no fun.
I still laugh about that but the only car to beat my 69 Coronett 440 4 speed was close, a v8 Vega.
That car is pretty rare. Only around 10,000 1973 Mercury Comet GT’s were built. Don’t know how many came with the 3 speed manual but I do know not a lot came with the manual. This car deserves a rotisserie nut and bolt restoration
Will, we should have taken better care of it.
I love old Ford's, and enjoy watching you and your dad have fun with those old cars. Thanks for the good content.
Thanks Allen.
Once again you guys have brought back another old ford. Way to go. I've got a 72 Maverick grabber 302 automatic. I gave it to my brother for his birthday. You just can't beat these old Ford's. Great video rev. You an the ol' man rock. Catch you guys on your next video. 😁👍👍
Awesome.. I have owned a couple mavericks.
Awesome video! Glad you got running after 35+ years! Yes changing spark plugs on them isn't fun! Not alot space to get socket and swivel and ratchet in the engine compartment! I hope you get that 1 back on the road! Not many Mercury comet or Ford mavericks on the road anymore! Take care.
Hopefully, it will be kicking up dust before long... Thanks for watching.
@@RevStoration Many spark plug sockets have hex end. Put an open end wrench on the socket, works great for tight spaces.
Hey, Rev! You and your Dad never fail to make my day! The happiness you show when an old piece of iron fires up and runs, really makes me smile. I wish I could find a nice old father/son project around here that wouldn't break the bank. Everything here in CT is wicked expensive. Everyone thinks they're sitting on a gold mine. Until I find something worth my time, effort and wallet; I will sit back and enjoy the heck out of your videos. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless.
Lou, I am blessed that the Ole Man kept these rigs around... We get to give em life again after all these years.. Thanks for watching brother.
@@RevStoration And we're blessed to see each of these awakenings. Thanks so much for sharing each little journey, Rev.
@@RevStoration you start driving one of those old trucks for a daily driver
Whenever I see one of these cars, it takes me back to the summer of '73. We were all fairly new drivers, and met at a friends house for a party. My friend's Mom had a new "73 Comet, in a copper color. Unfortunately, there was underage drinking involved. We were out of snacks, so my friend decided to make a snack run. We were standing in the back yard, and we heard a big crash. He had impaled the rear end of the Comet into the front of my "67 Galaxie. {which of course led me to your page}. Well, needless to say , the Comet came out the loser, and both quarter panels were buckled down from the impact-the only damage to the Galaxie, was that the bumper sported a bit of a smile. Well, the party was over, and my friend lost his driving privileges for the rest of the summer. The Comet was fixed, but never looked right-I think they pulled it out a bit, and then packed it with bondo. Thanks for letting me share my story-thanks for these great videos-God bless you!
Lots of wreckage on this one too... Glad it brought back the memories..
Memories for life. My son let is 15 year old have a first drive by pulling his car into our THREE car wide driveway. Well, first drive he had no clue. He slammed the gas thinking you had to push hard and piled into my old suburban. Great shot it was between the doors. It has been three years and the poor kid still swears off cars. Comets may be "cheap" but suburbans are a dime a dozen so I had no problem selling it on for peanuts.
This is just great. I love seeing you guys interacting together. Memories to last a lifetime. I love how the ol man has become more comfortable in front of the camera. Great content!
Thanks Yarkie
I had a 1975 maverick with a 250 straight I loved my first new car for college. In tan glow finish loved the color too. no problem working on the 250 plenty of room
Fun cars for sure.
You guys are definitely on top of my TH-cam automotive list, at least equal to vgg. It's a lot of fun to watch you guys work! Absolutely love your videos, and I hope there's a lot more to come.
Equal with VGG..... that is truly a compliment... Thanks for watching..
I've shared the "fun" of changing plugs on my dark blue '71 Maverick 302. Didn't have a lot of money back in those days to do what I wanted with it.
Not much space...
I’ve had 2 of them and yikes were they miserable to change the plugs on
My 66 Fairlane GTA with a 390 might even be worse than that ❗️🤷♀️
Well, I had a ‘72 Maverick with the 302, but a 4 dr. Got the chance to do a bit of fixin’, I had the intake manifold off and cleaned out the ports just a touch, rebuilt the 2 bbl carb, installed true full dual exhaust, with turndowns just past the rear axle, had the transmission rebuilt and added a shift kit. Found a set of Aluminum slot mags and mounted E-70-14’s up front and F-60-14’s on the rear, ( couldn’t afford some good radials, but these did the job). Did a homemade paint job using ‘75 Corvette Medium Blue Metalflake, stunning. Was in the process of finding a rear diff( I had a 2.76, looking for a 3.23) when I sold it to upgrade my ride to something newer. Miss that ride.
Later on I also had a ‘73 Mercury Comet with the straight 6, 200 ci, 3 speed manual on the floor( with the longest stick shift I ever used), that engine locked up on me 4 months later.
@@mrdiplomat9018 worst I have ever seen for changing the plugs on was a project car a guy I know built years ago. He put a built up Ford 429 in a Ford Pinto. To change the plugs on that one required taking off both front tires to get to the access ports he drilled into the inner fenders to access the plugs.
With all the time and trouble it is always fun to see an old engine come back to life. Another great video.
It was challenging.
If it'll turn over and you got fire.. it'll crank
When I first saw the car, my first question was WHY? Then the story, and I said it MUST run.
Then I saw the smile from your Dad and You. Then the first bark of that old 302 and the Father and Son connection and joy for all the memories. Rev it's what it's all about, GOD lives in the little things. Thank you for sparking old memories of my Father and I working on all those old cars and trucks.. Many Blessings
Carl, I understand... We should be ashamed that we let it rot... but we can get to it now and see if we can bring it back to life.. Thanks for watching and comments, God Bless.
Good Lord... what a Comet..! Always love to see y’all. My favorite Channel. Greetings from California to Georgia.
Thanks for watching... we are honored..
Made the old man proud his old car kicking again😁😁😁
Deuces!!✌
Made my day as well.
This was a tough start. You all picked a hard one for sure. Give you credit it was no picnic. Thank you for sharing. God Bless!
See was a touch one but she started.
I was 5 years old in 86. Making memories with your dad is the best.
I was five for part of that year.... I am an 80 model, I assume you are an 81 model.
@@RevStoration Yes sir I was born in June of 81.
O lord what a ford that's why I'm a ford man all day long love watching you guys God bless
Thanks for watching Sonny.
I had a 73 comet GT 302 3-speed, green with black stripe. I was 16 and in high school. That was a great car, it was a great time to be alive and young. As I remember you had to be a magician to get the plugs out. Lol
No fun for sure.. except when I was through with the job.
The older I get, I keep hearing the phrase " Would you just look at that!", is what I was thinking when the old man sent the electric charge thru you. It sound like if that car could talk your daddy would not put a battery in it to keep it quite. Good lord what a Ford, I loved the video.
Thanks Richard.
The smoke out the back, when we were young, we called that Mosquito Control. I love your videos and, believe it or not, I am learning how to do things, at 61 years old. Praise the Lord!
Keep on having fun and enjoying the time with dad!
Thanks Richard.
So much fun as always love it ☺️ thanks Lee
Thanks Lee. God Bless.
Loved this!! Brings back memories of my 71 Comet GT. Loved that car! I'm a preachers kid, and also a gearhead! Keep up the good work!!
Awesome.. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic. I don’t know how you and the Ole Man manage to do it, but you are able to get an engine that hasn’t run in almost four decades to fire up. Amazing. Congrats to you both. I know how sentimental the car is to you, and I am so happy for you. Great video. Big Al.
Thanks Big Al... We had a blast working hard on this rig and smiled when she started..
Man I love that 65 Galaxy, I had one that had a 351 with a C6 trans that I built from a wrecking yard , best Ford I ever owned .
We need to get back to the Galaxie as well..
Absolutely makes my day so much better always makes me smile to see my friends Hi Nicki T love you all God BLESS
Thanks Mary... Love you as well..
Thank you for sharing the fun!
Our pleasure!
I new you and the old man would do this. That’s the Reason I watch. Thanks for a great video!!🙏😊👌🇺🇸
Thanks Jerry... More difficult than normal but hey... it started.
My goodness guys drag that little comet out and get it going that's a sweet little ride god bless and have fun 👍
We hope to get it out on the next episode..
Another great video! Can't wait till the next one 😀
Thanks Keith.
Love your videos Rev! Whatever you decide to video, we’ll watch it! Thanks and God Bless Y’all!
Thanks Gene... God Bless the good people of youtube.
Now that’s determination for sure , looking good guys . Your Dads got more small block Fords than you can shake a stick at ….lol .
We had to keep on trying... fun time with the old man.
That was amazing that it started. Guess those old Fords are unstoppable. Thanks for the video 👍
Tim... surprised us too.
That Comet ☄️ sounded so good when it fired up to life Rev.
This Mercury deserves to be driven again. Would y’all consider doing it? Y’all have a lot of memories riding in it this would be the car to restore with the original factory mags. And definitely dual exhaust would be a must. I’ve enjoyed this video so much May Y’all be blessed beyond measure.
Agreed... Sounds awesome with open pipes..
That was cool man!!!
Hank... we had a blast... Challenging but a blast.
How bout ya.
What a brilliant channel!! Great fun and enjoyment for both you and dad, and for us viewers and subscribers.
More power to you both, keep up the good work.
Cheers from Christchurch New Zealand.
Thanks so much!
My first car, no joke, was an old 73 Comet GT that I bought for $45 from the woods. Best time ever
$45 was steal of a deal...
yall are the best, love your videos, keep up the great work getting them old Fords to running, love it
Thanks Tom... we had a blast..
One of the best videos yall have put out! My parents had a 70 Maverick painted in anti -establishment green ! It was a 4 or 6 banger, can't remember which.
Tony, this was a challenging, but a fun one to complete... Now on to getting it moving again...
I enjoy all your videos. I would give anything to do something like this with my dad. Unfortunately he passed 45 years ago when i was 5. So please please please. Anyone who is lucky enough to still have a dad alive with them enjoy every second of it
Thanks Eugene..
Hi Rev and the Ole Man. That was fun, and first class entertainment as usual. 👍👍. Cheers Chris.
Thanks Chris... We had a blast.
I realized to late how precious moments like these were with my dad..
We had an awesome time.
@@RevStoration I did too with my father, at the time I guess I just thought it would never end, enjoy the time.
I hope my old '79 F-150 becomes that sentimental with my kids and i.
Create good memories and it will.
Hey Padre , I Thank you guys for another great video !! 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching!
Your Daddy and I are about the same age and he was as excited as a child at Christmas. You got to love it. GOD BLESS Y'all.
Mike, he enjoys this but probably not as much as I enjoying seeing him enjoy it.. Thanks Mike.
Great video...Wish my "old man" was still around to do this kind of thing with!! God bless you brother!!
Im blessed that mine is still around.. Thanks for watching.
We enjoy watching you and the Old Man have fun working together You two make me smile
We have a great job... Thanks for watching.
Watching your videos just makes my day! Great job you two!
Thanks Nancy.. You are awesome... God Bless.
I can't believe you let your Dad con you into holding on to both of the wires. LOL. Great video.
I should have known it would have hit me hard..
You"ll never forget the smile on pop's face...
Correct
Love all the videos Rev. I'm a retired heavy equipment mechanic and still tinker with tractors and old vehicles. God Bless and keep the videos coming.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I've always wanted a Comet or maverick. My mom had a 74 Comet GT that my parents bought new. They got rid of it in probably 81-82 due to it rusting out.
Glad you got the old girl running. Would be nice to see it drive again
This one has alot of memories with our family... hopeful that it hits the road again soon.
My bones were tingling when the ole man got you with the lightning box! That made my day! God bless y’all!
It lit me up... and he really enjoyed it.
You guy’s are great! We had a blast too!
Glad you enjoyed it..
It’s really hard to focus on the good when the bad just keeps piling on. Watching these videos do let me escape reality for a little while. Thanks for that.
Thanks Robert... I am grateful that the Lord allows us to find joy is things like this... Honored that you watch and enjoy.
Good Lord what a FORD! Great to see! Thank you!
You bet!
Looks like a lot of fun. Thank you. God bless
It was a great time roger.
Good Seeing You And Your Dad Back At It Rev. Always Educational & Entertaining, Keep Up The Great Content Sir..
Thanks Charles..
I actually kinda suprised she ran but with good solid effort and patience great things can happen, funniest vid of you both I've seen so far lol, that wind up power box was a hoot haha 😂
I was hopefully but somewhat doubtful that it would start... Excited when it did though.
Absolutely makes me smile old ford get runing
Us too Jimmy... Fun but challenging day.
I really enjoy your videos & it's always a positive vibe.
We have a fun time making the content..
You boyz sure have fun! Enjoyed your video!
Amen
Excellent video Rev! Priceless times that money can't buy!
Amen
Hahaha your dad is awesome, glad you guys have fun together 😁😁👍👍
We agree... My hero!
I never thought that one would run..
But she sounds great .
My girl cousin bought a 72' Maverick with ainline 6 that smoked like a chimney .
I had a 289 setting on a pallet , so we dropped it in .
Surprisingly , it went in fairly easy & with a 4 speed stick behind it, It would lay down rubber .
She lived nxt door & I think just to irritate my old man, she'd back outta her drive rip past our house...
She drove the wheels off of it for a few yrs & then bought a 72 Nova .
It only had 32k on it & again, an inline 6...
Again I had a 350 setting in the garage , so I dropped it in ...
Again, she ripped past our house & my dad said if I put another V8 in her cars he'd put knots on my head...lol
Wow.. I bet it would move... Thanks for watching and sharing your comment.
There is a commercial from about 1972, Ford was marketing to women and wanted to promote "Women's lib" as they called it. They had a bunch of female stewardesses (as they called them) put together a Maverick that was party taken apart. I don't think the world was ready for your neighbor. lol how tings change.
great to see this video and you are determined to make this old girl run. love you and your pop working together
She was a struggle... but pleased that she cranked and ran well...
302 is such a fine little engine!
Amen.. 289/302 is the best ford engine in my opinion.
Great vid,I hope we'll see more of this car.
More to come...
My first car was a 71 Comet GT.. Lots of memories.... Thanks for the video.
Sweet rides for sure..
My gramps had a 73 comet, great car! get that beast back on the road !!! get rid of that big front bumper throw on a 4 barrel and a 4 speed and YeeeeeeeeHaw!
We hope to make it hit the road before long..
Man this car brings back memories. We had one and I can still smell the vinyl interior and strawberry air freshener that my mom put in the car 😂
Fun times I am sure..
@@RevStoration yes sir!
Wow Rev & Ole Man - As I said, This video brought back lots of memories. When you made the comment about pulling the engine to change the spark plugs- I was thinking the same exact thing just before you made the statement. From what I remember about the 72 Maverick, I also used the stubby ratchets and also flex head ratchets with the bent handles and flex joints. I had the C4 automatic transmission in my Maverick and always used to laugh about how short the driveshaft was compared to all of the truck driveshafts that I was used to dealing with. Regarding the fuel cap; The original fuel caps were quite large and were fairly heavy. I’m thinking that they were pretty similar to the fuel caps that were on the older Mustangs. The seats and console looked pretty much the same as my 72 Maverick in which I think was tan as I remember. Seems like the running light switch was located on the right side of the dash instead of the drivers side in which was kind of a split dash instead of the solid dash like most of the other Ford cars were. My Dad always used to say that the Mavericks were nothing but a Ford Falcon. Unfortunately most of the V8 Mavericks & Mercury Comets usually were totaled out because they would absolutely scream. I have never seen any of these cars with the manual transmission before - So I am quite curious to see this car drive again if at all possible. With all of the “Blue Ovals” that we had over the years, I can say that the 302s would usually start during really cold weather and were very reliable engines. No they weren’t the most powerful engines that Ford ever made - But you always seemed to get from point A to B and never have to worry.
Awesome brother. Thanks for sharing... They are fun and they bring up the memories.
love your videos man best content on youtube!
Brent... I am honored... God Bless.
Rev, I really enjoy you and the old man’s banter. You 2 are great. Really enjoying your content my friend.
We have a blessed time most of the time..
I really enjoy this video nice job you and your father 👍
Fun time for us.
This was a fun one to watch thanks for the entertainment
Thanks Brian.
I already love the start to this, need a challenge, need a bigger challenge, need an even bigger challenge lol
This one is a huge challenge... Thanks for watching..
Dug this whole show here buddy!
Lol! I smiled the entire time and laughed a few times too!!
God luck to you and yer old man!
Thanks Nick
Fun video, I owned a 1974 Comet GT in the late 70 's, Built the 302 adding HP, if you thing those plugs were hard to get to , try it with headers on it 😂 its fun . God Bless
You guys are awesome keep going 👏
Thank you! Will do!
Rev, the old man got you good! Just always remember the old saying about age and experience. (BTW, laughed so hard I almost fell out of my chair.)
He enjoyed that more than he should have.
@@RevStoration If it makes you feel better my uncle got me almost the same way. I mean he lit me up like a Christmas tree. The Old Man prolly got got too. Just think you can get your boy now too. It hurts but it won't hurt you, if you follow my reasoning. I do love watching your videos.
Awesome video! My dad had a '71 Maverick Grabber with 302 and manual trans!
Sweet ride.
That is one awesome car hopefully see allot on this ride in the future!
Looking forward to a ride in the future..
Ive been so busy I'm just now getting to see this one but I commented a while ago in another vid asking if that was a maverick hiding in the trees this is a exciting video to be watching finding out what the car truly is thanks for the content love the videos hope everyone in the family is doing well in these hard times God bless yall
Thanks Mason
Another great video
Thanks Arthur
You Guys are a great Team. Keep putting out videos.
Thanks Jim.
Love that chevy with its inline motor. Keep up the good work.
That car is not that far off from being road worthy...
You are the coolest son and dad tag team ! Love you guys !! God Bless !
We have a blast together... Thanks for watching..
Great, Rev!😁 Maverick Grabber and Comet GT are neat! Heard of someone putting a Boss 302 small block in one!😁 289's and 302's are great engines!😁 Great old Mercury!😁Great job!😁🔧
Best engines that Ford made... Fun rides..
Sounds great Rev
Thanks Jacob
Rev thanks for including the Gospel. Amen. Keep having fun with those old cars.
The Gospel nuggets are goldmines for those that have never heard and those that have heard it numerous times.
Thouroughly enjoyed that!!
Thanks for watching.
I really enjoy your videos! I like to see these old cars run.
Thanks Scott... we enjoy making it..
Now that was cool. The 302 sounded good. Hope more is coming. Has to get rollin and driving.
We agree... sounds awesome for sitting for so long.
Wow, that was a tough one. I figured it wasn't going even crank, let alone idle. I'd be interested to see: Buy some glass for it and put it in, pressure wash it, try to get it driving. Maybe touch up the paint. My family had a 73 Maverick also bought new when I was a kid so I was rooting for it. And they had a Falcon 10 years before that.
She needs alot of work.... we are just honored that she started... Thanks for watching..
God bless your family. I enjoy watching your videos, I’m am a old ford man myself. Thumbs up
Thanks Daryl... God Bless.
That o' love machine makes a righteous din. Enjoyed that, chaps. 🇬🇧👍
Great vid, really enjoyed................. 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it, God Bless.