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“I’ve added banded steel wheels that are four inches wider to fill out

the arches more, and lowered the suspension three inches,” continues

Dave. “WhenIfirstgot the CometIcouldn’tapproach it from the rear

because the stock wheels were so narrow it just looked wrong. Then

Jowett Javelin hubcaps were fitted using welded studs to attach them

to the Ford wheels;Ihate modern alloy wheels and didn’twant to fit

baby Moon discs sinceIliketobedifferent. I’ve kept the original parts

and everynut and bolt I’ve ever taken off, though.” Under the bonnet

is a200cu in straight-six withaC4three-speed automatic transmission.

“it’sagreat set up, really torquey and still does 20mpg. It’sgot power

steering and power brakes, but they’re still drums all round.

“All the trim is standard, but has been carefully straightened and

all the old dents removed. I’d like to fit Caliente trim,

hard to find and, anyway,already my main worryiso

of the badges falling off when I’m driving since they’

irreplaceable.Ialsohadacompany replace the old

windscreen sinceIwas convinced I’d break the new

one ifIdid it myself. The rear screen is likely the

original one judging by the old decals on there.

Interior is stock and

flawless.

Sparecover matches

trunklining.

200 cu in straight-six.

classic-american

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one

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