First Start in 35 Years? Abandoned 1973 Mercury Comet GT - Will a STUCK Engine be a CHALLENGE? 

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

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!

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

I love old Ford's, and enjoy watching you and your dad have fun with those old cars. Thanks for the good content.

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. 😁👍👍

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!

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.

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!

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.

You guys are definitely on top of my RU-vid 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.

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

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.

With all the time and trouble it is always fun to see an old engine come back to life. Another great video.

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

Good Lord... what a Comet..! Always love to see y’all. My favorite Channel. Greetings from California to Georgia.

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!

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.

Made the old man proud his old car kicking again😁😁😁 Deuces!!✌

Keep on having fun and enjoying the time with dad!

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.

My goodness guys drag that little comet out and get it going that's a sweet little ride god bless and have fun 👍

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.

We enjoy watching you and the Old Man have fun working together You two make me smile

I new you and the old man would do this. That’s the Reason I watch. Thanks for a great video!!🙏😊👌🇺🇸

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

My bones were tingling when the ole man got you with the lightning box! That made my day! God bless y’all!

Absolutely makes my day so much better always makes me smile to see my friends Hi Nicki T love you all God BLESS

Hi Rev and the Ole Man. That was fun, and first class entertainment as usual. 👍👍. Cheers Chris.

I can't believe you let your Dad con you into holding on to both of the wires. LOL. Great video.

That was amazing that it started. Guess those old Fords are unstoppable. Thanks for the video 👍

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.

O lord what a ford that's why I'm a ford man all day long love watching you guys God bless

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.

Love your videos Rev! Whatever you decide to video, we’ll watch it! Thanks and God Bless Y’all!

I was 5 years old in 86. Making memories with your dad is the best.

Hey Padre , I Thank you guys for another great video !! 🙏🏻

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!

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

great to see this video and you are determined to make this old girl run. love you and your pop working together

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!

Thank you for sharing the fun!

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.

Now that’s determination for sure , looking good guys . Your Dads got more small block Fords than you can shake a stick at ….lol .

Another great video! Can't wait till the next one 😀

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 .

Looks like a lot of fun. Thank you. God bless

That was cool man!!!

yall are the best, love your videos, keep up the great work getting them old Fords to running, love it

Great video...Wish my "old man" was still around to do this kind of thing with!! God bless you brother!!

Rev, I really enjoy you and the old man’s banter. You 2 are great. Really enjoying your content my friend.

So much fun as always love it ☺️ thanks Lee

My first car was a 71 Comet GT.. Lots of memories.... Thanks for the video.

I already love the start to this, need a challenge, need a bigger challenge, need an even bigger challenge lol

Hahaha your dad is awesome, glad you guys have fun together 😁😁👍👍

You guy’s are great! We had a blast too!

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.

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.

God bless your family. I enjoy watching your videos, I’m am a old ford man myself. Thumbs up

That o' love machine makes a righteous din. Enjoyed that, chaps. 🇬🇧👍

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!!

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 are the coolest son and dad tag team ! Love you guys !! God Bless !

Excellent video Rev! Priceless times that money can't buy!

Awesome video! My dad had a '71 Maverick Grabber with 302 and manual trans!

Now that was cool. The 302 sounded good. Hope more is coming. Has to get rollin and driving.

Love that chevy with its inline motor. Keep up the good work.

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 really enjoy your videos & it's always a positive vibe.

Watching your videos just makes my day! Great job you two!

Good Seeing You And Your Dad Back At It Rev. Always Educational & Entertaining, Keep Up The Great Content Sir..

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

My first car, no joke, was an old 73 Comet GT that I bought for $45 from the woods. Best time ever

Dam i enjoyed this show so much thanks me and my daddy were like kids . Come on do it man do it . You did it

I really enjoy this video nice job you and your father 👍

Great vid,I hope we'll see more of this car.

Good Lord what a FORD! Great to see! Thank you!

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

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 😂

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!😁🔧

Rev thanks for including the Gospel. Amen. Keep having fun with those old cars.

I realized to late how precious moments like these were with my dad..

You boyz sure have fun! Enjoyed your video!

Wow wonderful great job guys love it y'all be safe and healthy God Bless so which one is next can't wait to see 🤠

You Guys are a great Team. Keep putting out videos.

This was a fun one to watch thanks for the entertainment

That car is badass. It deserves to be made a runner. Subscribed. Cheers from Canada

Wow why has youtube never recomended this channel. Cussin free and God lovin! This Arkansas hillbilly just subscribed.

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.

302 is such a fine little engine!

I really enjoy your videos! I like to see these old cars run.

I hope my old '79 F-150 becomes that sentimental with my kids and i.

Everyone saw that shock coming but you Rev, buy my money says you did and just couldn't help but see how bad it might be. Another good show!!

That is one awesome car hopefully see allot on this ride in the future!

You"ll never forget the smile on pop's face...

Great vid, really enjoyed................. 👍👍👍

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!

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.

Good to see you with your Dad again!!!!

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.)

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