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Red GT-E - Mecum Indy - May 2018

Last post by 93RGTE « Today, 11:40
Posted in The GT-E Registry
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by Mike_B_SVT » 14 May 2018, 10:17 » in The GT-E Registry
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Not sure which one this is. Came across it this morning, and didn't see a recent mention of GT-E's coming to auction. If this is the rebody car, I'll...

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Not to be a nudge, but was this assertion from Mr. P ever addressed?

The dash tag however has been removed and put back on with screws.
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Today, 11:40
Can this be true?

Last post by Don Rush « Today, 10:36
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
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by BAC » Yesterday, 08:48 » in Classic Cougars for Sale

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1968 Aussie delivered RHD Cougar!

Anybody know if this is the real deal and/or the history behind it?

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Wow! Look at that center console and arm rests! The tilt away would go the wrong way which would be awkward. They did a very clean job, I would have...

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Last post by Don Rush
Today, 10:36
Carb/Vacuum question

Last post by ClawIt « Today, 10:06
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by bsbeck » 16 Sep 2018, 08:05 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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With the car running in Park, I pulled the vacuum line that runs from the vacuum advance on the dist to the carb. There was no vacuum on the line....

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I'm thinking that as rpm increases gradually as in cruisein' the manifold vacuum also increases. So it could be a coincidence that the two vacuums...
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Last post by ClawIt
Today, 10:06
Performer RPM Intake

Last post by A390gt « Today, 09:32
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by draftman57 » 22 Jun 2018, 00:34 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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I'm about to replace the stock intake on my 390 with a Performer RPM and have a question on how to deal with the PVC vacuum lines. As you know on a...

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I used a little heat and a vice grip slide hammer. Mine was home built by welding a nut on the jaws of the vice grips or you can buy one like this......

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Last post by A390gt
Today, 09:32
October 2018 Ride of the Month Nominations are now open!

Last post by scottfzeller « Today, 08:04
Posted in Ride of the Month
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by xr7g428 » Yesterday, 18:54 » in Ride of the Month

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Please make an effort to let the nominees know they have been nominated and make sure they are interested in participating. If they are not...

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second!

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Last post by scottfzeller
Today, 08:04
Scam call? Seems likely...

Last post by Al Bundy « Today, 06:35
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by PacificaXR7GT » 12 Sep 2018, 10:13 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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I’m pretty new to the forum so maybe everyone but me was aware of stuff like this...

Posted in “parts wanted” section yesterday that I was looking...

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This one isn’t even tricky. Exactly what you want for a lot less than it’s worth but it has to be right now.

If it seems too good to be true......
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Last post by Al Bundy
Today, 06:35
Set of 4 Vintage style American Racing Torq-Thrust D Wheel and tire package

Last post by Tripod « Today, 05:27
Posted in Miscellaneous Parts for Sale

by Tripod » Today, 05:27 » in Miscellaneous Parts for Sale

Set of 4, 215/70R14’s American Racing Torq-Thrust D, charcoal center with chrome lip. Come with the center caps, stainless steel screws that hold on...

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Last post by Tripod
Today, 05:27
Restomod with a tight budget.

Last post by BossElim69 « Today, 04:41
Posted in The Project Forum
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by Rtharp1234 » 03 Jun 2018, 21:52 » in The Project Forum
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I've had a few people take notice of mods I've been doing to my Cougar. I've been using Ebay/Amazon a lot and am quite happy with the outcomes. So in...

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I think you have to do a lot of transmission tunnel modifications to fit that trans in a Cougar. Most people use the TKO6 as it bolts in with no...
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Last post by BossElim69
Today, 04:41
67-68 Right Hand Drive Exports

Last post by leonbray « Today, 04:39
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by HatTrick » 04 Aug 2018, 16:06 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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I was searching the net and came across an ad (sold) for a supposedly one-owner car in Australia. It is right-hand drive equipped and I noticed the...

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This wasn't one of the two that Ford Australia imported. The door tag shows that it was converted by Ray Morris Motor Conversions

From what you can...

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Last post by leonbray
Today, 04:39
Cobra Jet distributor D0ZF-12127-C 1970 428CJ 4 speed

Last post by badcatt « Yesterday, 22:14
Posted in '69 '70 Parts for Sale
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by PacificaXR7GT » Yesterday, 21:52 » in '69 '70 Parts for Sale

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This distributor has been on my car as long as I've owned it and has served me well. Just recently discovered it was incorrect and got the right unit...

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Date would be good for my CJ Cougar. But mine is a automatic with A/C. Good luck with the sale. It might be good for Mike Banks Eliminator.

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Last post by badcatt
Yesterday, 22:14
Cleaning out a cowl vents

Last post by jcbingcougar « Yesterday, 19:34
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by waterlife » Yesterday, 19:18 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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On a 1970, how would one clean out the leaves from the vent in front of the windshield?

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Remove the windshield wipers, unbolt the cowl panel, and vacuum them out.

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Last post by jcbingcougar
Yesterday, 19:34
Augusta Green '68 base

Last post by Steve68Cougar « Yesterday, 19:07
Posted in The Project Forum
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by Steve68Cougar » 27 Dec 2016, 23:04 » in The Project Forum
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My car officially is turning into a project, so I'll start a thread on what I'm doing to it. I'm looking at doing things in a couple of phases - the...

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I made a trip to Tulsa, OK for a Cougar show this past weekend, but ended up taking the Mustang instead of the Cougar. They had a small swap meet,...
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Last post by Steve68Cougar
Yesterday, 19:07
Cougar article from 1967

Last post by SPLINEHEAD « Yesterday, 17:58
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by PacificaXR7GT » Yesterday, 10:05 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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I was noodling around the web looking for old Cougar race photos when I came across this article posted on a Camaro forum. Not sure if it's been...

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Pretty darn interesting gentlemen.

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Last post by SPLINEHEAD
Yesterday, 17:58
Any one speak Spanish or possibly Portugese?

Last post by xr7g428 « Yesterday, 11:13
Posted in The Garage
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by xr7g428 » 12 Sep 2018, 16:43 » in The Garage

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I got a long voice mail this morning on the line I use for Legendary Cougar Magazine. Only it is in some language I don't understand. It doesn't...

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Thanks guys I got both responses. It looks like a guy in PR wants to subscribe. Spanish there is enough different that it was a real challenge to...

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Last post by xr7g428
Yesterday, 11:13
390 GT clacking from top of head

Last post by BossElim69 « Yesterday, 03:49
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by PacificaXR7GT » 17 Sep 2018, 11:42 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Total amateur mechanic here. I changed out valve covers on my 68 390 GT from after-market cast aluminum to repro “Power by Ford” from WCCC. The...

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Put the old covers back on and see if it goes away. Look for evidence of it hitting the valve train on the chrome covers you just installed.

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Last post by BossElim69
Yesterday, 03:49
Brand new built 390 FE in SoCal area

Last post by cyclonelou « 17 Sep 2018, 22:03
Posted in Miscellaneous Parts for Sale

by cyclonelou » 17 Sep 2018, 22:03 » in Miscellaneous Parts for Sale

I'm 25 miles east of Bakersfield if anyone near is interested in this.
To the point-brand new, never fired 390+.030 w/Scat assy.=418 c.i.
Edel...

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Last post by cyclonelou
17 Sep 2018, 22:03
My 68 XR7 GT 4 speed

Last post by Steve68Cougar « 17 Sep 2018, 18:21
Posted in The Project Forum
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by PacificaXR7GT » 15 Sep 2018, 13:00 » in The Project Forum

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In 1995 I was 19 years old and about to go back to school after a year of manual labor. I decided it would be wise to use all my money in the world...

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Very nice! I think it may be the first Augusta Green 390/4-speed car I've ever actually heard of or seen pictures of, and I've been casually looking...

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Last post by Steve68Cougar
17 Sep 2018, 18:21
Firewall heater hose grommets....

Last post by Mrcj001 « 17 Sep 2018, 17:58
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by Mrcj001 » 14 Sep 2018, 07:21 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Do have these installed right?

I can't remember if they installed from the outside in or the inside out. I have had it apart for a while.

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Yep... had them in backwards.

Man what a juggling act to the heater box, hoses and wire installed at the same time

Use lots of soapy water on the...

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Last post by Mrcj001
17 Sep 2018, 17:58
WCCC Photo Contest 2018

Last post by Blitz « 17 Sep 2018, 13:45
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

by Blitz » 17 Sep 2018, 13:45 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

Welp, here we go again! It's time to start filling in the pages of the 2019 West Coast Classic Cougar Calendar! We got a lot of great entries last...

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Last post by Blitz
17 Sep 2018, 13:45
Eliminators on the Market (August 2018)

Last post by Can68 « 16 Sep 2018, 20:56
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
Replies: 24
by Mike_B_SVT » 05 Aug 2018, 22:20 » in Classic Cougars for Sale
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Hope everyone is enjoying the summer! Getting set for the trip up to the Cascade Cougar Club PROWL in a few weeks. ~ August 19th at Griot's Garage in...

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Boss Elim went to 100K. No sale

Thanks Bill. Another thing to add to my after I win the lottery list
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Last post by Can68
16 Sep 2018, 20:56
Factory Power Window Conversion Complete

Last post by 69XR7RestoMod « 16 Sep 2018, 19:04
Posted in '69 '70 Parts for Sale
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by 69XR7RestoMod » 16 Sep 2018, 10:47 » in '69 '70 Parts for Sale

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I have a complete power window system removed from a 69 XR-7.

Everything you need to convert to power windows - includes:
- L&R Front Power window...

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if your interested please PM me with an offer.

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Last post by 69XR7RestoMod
16 Sep 2018, 19:04
Disc brake pressure control valve.

Last post by ddurden@stx.rr.com « 16 Sep 2018, 17:47
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by ddurden@stx.rr.com » 15 Sep 2018, 18:40 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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I’m a bit confused about this disc brake pressure control valve. WCC doesn’t list a part by this description, but I believe the term is being changed...

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I followed it all the way up to the distribution block. No where to be found.

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Last post by ddurden@stx.rr.com
16 Sep 2018, 17:47
Re: 70 Turn Signal Right Turn Cancels and Sets Left Signal

Last post by 70XR7Tom « 16 Sep 2018, 17:29
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

by 70XR7Tom » 16 Sep 2018, 17:29 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

I've got an annoying mechanical issue with my 1970 Cougar turn signal. If the right turn signal is set and the steering wheel is straightened quickly...

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Last post by 70XR7Tom
16 Sep 2018, 17:29
1968 XR7 Console

Last post by fordnutz « 16 Sep 2018, 12:59
Posted in Parts Wanted
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by thamilton » 15 Sep 2018, 20:55 » in Parts Wanted

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Looking for a complete console for a 1968 XR7, prefer aqua in color.

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I also have the console shifter as well (converted to manual shift from auto).

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Last post by fordnutz
16 Sep 2018, 12:59
Paint color

Last post by CATHOUSE « 16 Sep 2018, 11:55
Posted in Classic Cougar Paint and Body
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by Shep'sCougar » 14 Sep 2018, 17:42 » in Classic Cougar Paint and Body
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Could you, would you, please tell me if a W paint color was a custom color.
1969 428 Eliminator V-8 428 4V. Ram-air 335 hp. 10:61 cr.

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If you have trouble adjusting the left door mirror it most likely is due to it being the original 69 mirror and someone trying to install it into a...
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16 Sep 2018, 11:55

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