Restoring the First Car I Ever Owned

[Bill Goddard]

I was thinking about acquiring and restoring a 1961 Mercury Comet - my first car. If I were to do this would there be a source of parts - like Brattons for model A's - or would I have to rely on junk yards. Bill G

 

[frank mcdaniels]

Don't let sentimentality outweigh practicality. Yes most parts are available in places alot like this forum. Frank

 

[d.j. moordigian]

Look at Dennis Carpenter site....

 

[ronn]

why not just buy a done car and enjoy it...?

just a question.

 

[jdfinch22]

google 61 mercury comet parts macs had parts and there there were a few other places also i would also check you spike muscle car

 

[Fred K-OR]

Bill you may want to check out an outfit that is called JEGS http://www.jegs.com/, They may have some of the things you might need.

 

[modela@aol.com]

This maybe helpful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VadAcb94GZE

 

[Mike V. Florida]

I was thinking about acquiring and restoring a 1961 Mercury Comet - my first car. If I were to do this would there be a source of parts - like Brattons for model A's - or would I have to rely on junk yards. Bill G

Comet parts

Some more

There seems to be places to get parts.

 

[Purdy Swoft]

Mechanical parts probably won't be a problem to locate. Trim and body parts probably won't be easy to find.

 

[Bill Goddard]

I am suprised at the availability of parts. I never thought about Mac's but comets must be antiques by now at 52-53 yrs old like Model A's.

Thanks for all your help Bill G