BURNT TO A CRISP Mercury Comet GT is Back to the Streets!!! Rebuild Pt.4

Lets get this thing street legal!! I know it's crazy but this thing is such a blast! Thank you as always for the Love and Support! I hope everyone is having a Great Week!
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[@Gav671]

These two blokes living their best lives.

[@ZafiraSteve]

Love the fact your dad isn't afraid to work with his safety flops on 😅

[@unsocialhours]

Dad has the backs of his arms all smudged up with the undercoat but his khaki pants were spotless. Dude knows more than he lets on...

[@70chevs]

Haha down here in Australia we call them Japanese safety shoes.

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Sleeperdude use safety flip-flops too! 😊

[@andrewlovett8890]

​@@70chevs😂

[@davidbenji1]

This is the best BUILD and RESTORATION on all of KZbin!!!

[@BudgetBuildz]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying!!! 😊😊

[@S2NAZ]

You don’t get out much do ya 😂

[@jerrydineen2827]

@@S2NAZ 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidbenji1]

@@S2NAZ Well, at least this is a project that ANYONE can afford and attempt to rebuild without going in debt.

[@radioactivemoose05]

Lol y’all never checked out pole barn garage? He created plenty of things like this, still awesome none the less

[@lateefcarrere1649]

Crazy? No sir, I think the word for you two is "determined". And don't let anyone tell you different. And keep the headlights - I think they fit the narrative of what you're going for. The "Crispy Comet" is indeed 1 of a kind😁👍

[@darren3565]

Being a Ford/Mercury guy it’s a tribute to how tough that little car is. I think it looks great as well and the former owner, although distressed it isn’t it’s previous self should be proud to see that it lives on even after something that severe. Keep up the good work!

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

I love to see beautiful cars like this that everyone else gave up on brought back to life.

[@72whoosh]

Fair play to you,that’s an achievement. That mercury has a look of the ford mk1 capri and mk3 cortina from the UK in the 70s 👍🏼🇬🇧

[@ladyco4395]

Those headlights kinda make it almost look sinister, love the build. Car looks awesome.

[@mjc8248]

I love it. I'd just leave the patina like you have it but it would be cool to fix up the rest. Get some trim, seals, grille, and interior to make it comfortable. I really like what you've done so far. Good job saving it from the crusher.

[@dennisbrown2571]

Can you imagine meeting this car on a dark country road with those maniacal headlights circling and changing colors on that burnt out car, passing cars and just ripping around, some people would think it is a car straight outta hell! The devil came down to Georgia! :)

[@rich_edwards79]

It's straight out of a Mad Max movie. I love it.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

I must remember to wear sandals next time I'm in a workshop handling gearboxes and stuff. Such a good idea.

[@markkeller1778]

That "crispy" Comit is a ROCKET! I love it. You guys put some serious elbow grease into this build and it shows in spades!! Thank you for what you are doing Sir's! ❤.

[@alexblanco9687]

Dude! This is almost as good as the Porsche. It’s going to be bad ass if you bring it back from dead except for the patina. Like a warrior wearing it’s scars for everyone to see but still very much the hot rod. The Rat Rod Zombie Comet!

[@chuckschultz7028]

Great to see you painting the surfaces that do not show. I am not a "patina" fan but the fire damaged exterior is part of this rig's story. A budget friendly paint job can come later. When that thing was new, NASCAR had a "Baby Grand" series for compact cars. People go crazy for "street legal" stock cars. Skip all the interior expense and embrace the "baby grand" tribute scene.

[@nimas.1415]

I agree those led headlights don’t fit the car (read ugly as sin). I think some standard H4 replacements would look fine. That melted spoiler isn’t doing the rear end any favors.

[@markbrittell2001]

You guys have the most honest shown to watch. Down to earth and refreshing thanks for it.

[@Dave_Boyer]

Millions of nice Mavericks and Comets out there….that’s a stretch. The car is coming along nicely!

[@70chevs]

Kudos for saving this car, a lot of people would have just pulled the drivetrain and taken the shell to the metal recyclers.

[@michaelhill2844]

That is the perfect car for "SMOKED" headlights.

[@garyfeltus9801]

Hard to believe that car was burned that bad and now it's back on the road. Cool video.

[@andrewsnider4098]

I love the work you are doing on this car. Even though it was heartbreaking for the original owner I am sure that he will be happy to see it live again. The ad that just played while watching cracked me up…”Polysporin for when you have a bad burn”. Couldn’t have timed it better.

[@jetstreek17]

Put the bonnet on that beast dude. It looks amazing and the work you're doing is excellent. Thanks for the vlog.

[@simonbarnwell7787]

Wow those old cars were so much tougher than modern junk , i love your outside the box thinking on how to save and enjoy it on a budget , really creative and great fun .

[@MegaKencam]

Words cannot express my hatred of those headlights

[@mikenewman137]

This and the camper are my favourite projects that you are doing at the moment.

[@MercedesLover-oz6bu]

I think you need to change the differential gears. To get 2 lines behind while making burnouts. Fire it up

[@playinwithfirecustoms7954]

I LOVE the look of this car!!! Headlights, not so much, but overall, she's SICK!!

[@Mustangfan9401]

The progress on this car is awesome! It is currently one of the coolest builds out there. This car deserves every chance to look as sinister as possible. Think "Christine" when she was on fire and after the fire in the movie. Blacked out headlights, taillights, and maybe even window tint. Limited slip rear end to top it off and this car is just absolutely awesome. Can't wait to see the next episode with it!! Thanks for bringing this car to us.

[@PapiDoesIt]

That Comet has an actual "flame job" paint scheme. Man, I'd just spray it with matte clear and drive it.

[@Tealmoney8571]

I love the maverick!!! When you said you were going to put interior in it, I said YES!! Love what you do!!

[@garycallahan7867]

You can appreciate the job Waylon Wire has in front of him after his rat rod caught on fire in his shop. Not quite as bad as this but still a huge undertaking. You’ve come a long ways from where you started. Good job.

[@david929190]

Halfass Customs shop burnt down as well and his coupe got cooked along with a couple other rods.

[@rebeccamayers2056]

❤ new headlamps add character. Yellow looks better than the blue. Good call👍👍

[@mnj640]

Good to see you've got your safety flip flops on😂

[@jerrydineen2827]

That was a beautiful car when she was silver and black, absolutely beautiful!!

[@willthetrill4849]

You're one of the first car guys to ever create "The Char Rod"

[@Balderoni_]

First thought when I saw this car and you guys getting it from the junk yard was that it has to be painted, like theres no way that thing will look unique and cool later on like that. I was wrong, its looking so good when you applied surface treatment inside and in the engine bay, same as that clear coat or surface treatment outside the car really brought this car to the next level, absolutely love it! I believe it deserves restoration everywhere else but the "paint" would need to stay as it is now. Looks so cool, cant wait to see interior, glasswork and lights restored on this ❤

[@rustybum2]

You must have your tongue in your cheek so far with this project it's coming out the other side! I can't think why anyone would put so much effort and money into rescuing this wreck except for making an entertaining KZbin video, which it is. Fair play to you all and best regards from Ireland.

[@Jstme303]

watching these videos its easy to miss just how much work goes into it.

[@sugartreefordman7293]

Y'all can move pretty fast when you find a wasp nest! 😂Love the car

[@firedemon2166]

There’s a burnt $300 1969 Firebird for sale, and I’m pretty sure it has a 350 or 396 in it, would be a cool project too

[@motocrossedful]

I LOVE this entire project EXCEPT not painting it. Flat black, flat grey or olive drab

[@tau9632]

No I'm totally with you on showing the rust outside - best part of the whole thing!

[@patrickmurray4405]

I don’t know how someone ever learns this much about cars, yeah I’m jealous. Great job guys.

[@patrickmurray4405]

From the first video with this car I could tell it was going to be something special for you.

[@bfk1970]

This, and Dalton's 'Holey Goat' (Pole Barn Garage) are the coolest builds on KZbin

[@timothyballinger6280]

Turning out to be a awesome little hotrod! I'm not a big ford guy but who don't like old 60s and 70s cars! I'm really enjoying the content fellas!

[@sam01081972]

Love to hear your dad laughing in the back ground !!!! great video.

[@countrylife9256]

That takes me back. I had a 76 Maverick with a 302 and it was a joy to drive everyday. I'm in my sixties now and I would drive your car no problem. Crome-mags and white raised letter tires is always the way to go.

[@SILSKY]

After having a very rough day at work this video cheered me up. Thanks for the entertainment, you two. Nice job giving that Comet a second life.

[@joshdevdoss9041]

This car was defintely worth saving.

[@edgardovigo147]

I love this proyect. The head light looks cool for the moment 😂

[@michaelisbell9482]

This is the kinda content that makes me love this channel.

[@chrissiano381]

With the amount of time and work you are putting into this car.. I'm all in for a restore like you did with the porche.

[@leewalker3514]

I’m so glad you are doing something with this car I m 67 years old y’all bring back memories that are precious to me. Thank you.

[@greatbull67]

Looks good all crispy. I think a nice white stripe kit would make that burnt orange pop!

[@linwoodlane7006]

More vids on this please , glass , rear lights etc etc , love it

[@bradd7804]

Best transformation of a car ever. Can’t wait to see it again

[@Superthrash1]

I’ve watched all your builds and this one is the best!

[@truthfilterforyoutube8218]

You were right there to remove the steering box and replace those seals....they had to be cooked too ! Very much enjoy your channel .

[@russellmackenzie2689]

Keep them coming Gentlemen!

[@brandonkerr7853]

I believe you have built the first zombie rod! ☠️🏎️💨

[@dannylee9138]

Man the car is begging to be brought back to it's former glory

[@carllyons7649]

Love to see FRYBOY come to life.

[@wadepg]

My Daddy had one of these when I was a kid growing-up in Labrador City NL. we got into a a crash and it was written off. He replaced the old vomit comet with a 4 door Maverick. lol. wasn`t the same..Great job you two. I love your content. Thanks for sharing, and God bless!

[@brentbauman4896]

Love that you guys gave it one more chance at life!! Better being used like this than being scrapped!! Awsome channel keep up the good work!!

[@synystercustomcars]

I'm 55 but back in the 80's I built some nice comets and Mavericks among Camaros Chevelles novas and so on they just don't show comets on you tube great video my friend have a great day

[@stevenhayes3241]

Thank you sooo much for working on this! Its what we all wanted (I'm not sure why, we just do). Really like the drive train.

[@randyriggs5463]

You and your dad are really doing a nice job on that Maverick. I have seen them painted a yellow with nice rims. Car is coming along

[@friguy4444]

OH NO!! IT'S ONLY A ONE WHEEL PEELER!! AHHH!! LOL! I love the car so much! Yes must have headers and Posi Trac! Rock on!

[@red_fox_flareside]

That car rips! Great build man. Bringing it from the ashes is really unique and special. You even got that one wheel peel! Hell yeah! 😎🤙🏻

[@robertbukovac2842]

You make me laugh...again! Just woke up. Having breakfast and watching. Rob, Cairns, Australia

[@Coker-Time]

I like the crazy headlights for the car. Should have painted the shocks to match the yellow plug wires. The rear tail light do no look good. Also what’s left of the wing you should replace. A nice mix of the new parts add to burnt car body. Keep up content very much enjoy.

[@todddavenport7172]

I passed you on my way to work Monday evening. What a site to see !

[@jimvid5183]

I love the headlights on this. You have to keep the headlights. They are weirdly perfect. I bet the wires would like great dirtied up. Next time your hands are really dirt wipe 'em off on those yellow wires. Lovin' this build!

[@frankcornett5295]

This is the best restoration I've ever seen on KZbin can't wait to see it I say name it toasty😊

[@daspencer4537]

Those headlights must look pretty cool when it's dark out. Another great vid!

[@davidrix804]

Really enjoy your channel,you deserve to get to 1 million subscribers,welldone guys🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@mrjedistud]

Great job. I though for a second that you were going to bust through the locked gate on the drive to get gas😂

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! Nice job guys, I would say still needs a little love ( LOL ) 👍👍😎😎🍺🍺

[@GrantRTanner]

Two things: 1) the way you say grease... Greez😂 2) That back-to-the-future burnout 👏

[@Freedbird]

Awesome. Crazy? Maybe. A unique look for sure and no one is going to park next to you at a car show with a dopplegaanger! LMAO! You guys also brought back some memories from the 70s, when my friends and I were all about cars.

[@donaldparlett7708]

Truly an enjoyable car, fun is the key word for this Merc.

[@royhaught9516]

That car was a steal with the engine and transmission that you got with it.

[@smavtmb2196]

It's fantastic you saved that Comet GT. There's not many of them left. Did you get some of that protectant behind the new headlights? However to truly preserve the car for the future it really should be painted. That being said I still love this build. Especially since I have the sibling to that car. A 1970 Ford Maverick. You had said you believed the engine was from 1981. However the engine can't be from 1981 as there is literally no such thing as a 1981 Ford 302 engine. In 80 & 81 (only) the 255 V8 was available. The very good news is your engine is definitely not from 81 or a 255 V8 because according to Edelbrock thier Performer 289 intake doesn't fit a 255 V8 or apparently a boss 302. The 255 are easily mistaken for 302. They are a smaller bored version of the 302, but do share crank and rods. Only 118hp & 193lbs torque. Looking forward to seeing more progress. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@johnscalise8558]

That car should be called The Phoenix ..... Out of the ashes to run again.😊

[@erictate8986]

Budget Buildz Friends you and your Dad are doing a great job by showing this Classic 1972 Mercury Comet GT some more love after what happened to it ,and it sounds awesome with that built 302 Ford V8 engine 🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃💪💪💪❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@xozindustries7451]

That would be a nice drivetrain for the little black falcon

[@stephenvictorbailey4055]

You guys are so lucky over there...if you were here in England they would write it of and crush it as a totaled wreck...well done for saving it.

[@rich_edwards79]

Yes it would be a cat B write-off off here and you wouldn't even be allowed to salvage the engine and drive train. I know of a lovely early 70s P6 that can't go back on the road due to a minor interior fire. So stupid. Much prefer the relaxed US approach to these things.

[@michaelsidhu4079]

I'm not a fan of those headlights but I love the rest of the build. Lose that clump of fibreglass from the boot lid and use some of that black paint on the rear light panel. Awesome build series guys. 😎

[@rich_edwards79]

Totally agree, the remains of the GRP trunk-lid spoiler and melted tail lights let the rear end down. I'd remove the former, replace the latter with smoked lenses, and change out the headlights once something better is available. I think putting an interior and glass in it and making it usable whilst keeping the patina is the right way to go. It will need lots of sound deadening to counter the 'wobble board' effect of the weakened, distorted body panels but that shouldn't be difficult with everything so accessible. On the whole though, it's a great build. Who'd have thought it possible to ever turn something so seemingly ruined back into a functioning vehicle again?

[@TrevorMitchell-ho8jq]

You guys do a great job👍

[@notologo]

I really enjoy whatching this build it deserves more plz give it some love

[@jayherting74]

I can't believe how far you've come with this car. I'm truly amazed that you were able to bring this back what an accomplishment. I would love to see you go all the way with it do something with the interior. And it would be a shame not to put a fresh coat of paint on there. Even if you just take it to maaco and put a $600 paint job on it or do it yourself that car needs paint it deserves paint it would look gorgeous with paint no one would ever know it was on fire if it had some paint. It sounds good it's going to drive good it's amazing what you've done those headlights are magnificent. Did I mention that car needs paint lol

[@andrethib]

"We wouldn't want to take a chance of this car burning down or anything." Nice.

[@MatthewAlan-yo4or]

That burnout was awesome!

[@nadenolam8368]

Very impressive work you and your father do.

[@msegrue]

It's peerless and I absolutely love it just the way it is!

[@jdeltoro518]

Great job amazing restoration.

[@garycoppard3596]

It's good to be a little crazy and different. Really love you enthusiasm. Do what suit you and what you feel you willing to spend. Thanks for the entertaining videos. Take care of yourselves and God bless you all 🎉🎉❤

[@robertburke5471]

Looks like something out of mad max really cool car !!

[@andreamills5852]

Fire Marshall Bill would be proud .🔥