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Last post by Local Hero « 6 minutes ago
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by rockyrivermark » Today, 15:36 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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1967 289 2 barrel
Just brought it home. Sat for a long time PO had gas tank carb etc done to it.
I pulled negative post and engine stalled....

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I recommend reading this detailed article first. It swayed me to skip the one-wire in favor of a three-wire.

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Under Hood Pad...

Last post by CATHOUSE « 34 minutes ago
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by ssava » 06 Feb 2019, 16:48 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Just picked up this under hood cover from a company named Quiet Rides.

Anyone have any experience with these?
I love the look. But wonder if...

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I think you’re grossly overestimating the shipping cost. It would be an oversize package, but the weight would be almost negligible. It wouldn’t be...

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Last post by CATHOUSE
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Earliest San Jose 69 "R" code built?

Last post by rcode « Today, 20:00
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by rcode » 26 Jan 2019, 20:56 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Does anyone know the earliest 69 San Jose XR7 R code VIN in the registry? Curious.

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On the opposite end, I have a triple R built 9-16-68...

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Today, 20:00
Possible Eliminator in MD

Last post by johnque « Today, 18:41
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
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by DaveK » Yesterday, 13:48 » in Classic Cougars for Sale

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Not mine.

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At $19k? I’m still learning but it looks like $20k worth of work needing to be done just to get it in respectable driver condition and we aren’t...

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Today, 18:41
One less Eliminator

Last post by katnip302 « Today, 17:29
Posted in The Eliminator Registry
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by mvweaver » 10 Feb 2019, 09:23 » in The Eliminator Registry

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I don’t have any info on the car other than remember seeing it for years sitting on top of a pile of crushed cars. It eventually got crushed and...

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I know of (3) Eliminators that ended up in area wrecking yards near us: (1) 69 Boss Eliminator; Med Blue Metallic w/ Black interior & White Stripe...

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Today, 17:29
WTB 1969 XR7

Last post by katnip302 « Today, 17:05
Posted in Classic Cougars Wanted
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by F23 » 09 Feb 2019, 14:13 » in Classic Cougars Wanted

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Hey Everyone,

Looking for a 69 XR7 that falls under these categories:

Engine: Running, rough is okay. If no engine, that actually may work.
Paint:...

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Are you looking for a build platform, or specifically an XR7 model?

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Last post by katnip302
Today, 17:05
Kick panel speakers on 68

Last post by Don Rush « Today, 16:52
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by Yorgle » 22 Mar 2012, 20:03 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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My 68 xr7 kick panels have perforated sections that I always presumed were for factory speakers but when I went to install some new speakers tonight...

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Lets see if we can keep it rolling until 2012! Sounds like a bunch of old guys with nothing better to do....
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Last post by Don Rush
Today, 16:52
68 roof replacement

Last post by 68 hertz « Today, 16:07
Posted in Classic Cougar Paint and Body
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by 68 hertz » Yesterday, 19:30 » in Classic Cougar Paint and Body

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Hello, I have to change the roof but it’s a sun roof car it’s from Florida’s coast and it can be saved,I have the whole top I got from wccc. I’ve...

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I believe the way your going about it is best, I was concerned about the top oil canning from the weight of the slider pocket but it looks pretty...

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Last post by 68 hertz
Today, 16:07
Finaly 1967 Cougar quaters!

Last post by Don Rush « Today, 13:48
Posted in Classic Cougar Paint and Body
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by NG8264723 » 05 Feb 2019, 23:06 » in Classic Cougar Paint and Body
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Last post by Don Rush
Today, 13:48
OEM 4 speed and auto big block crossmembers

Last post by hankster « Today, 11:12
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by hankster » Yesterday, 18:12 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Anyone have an idea what original big block cross members are bringing?, I have a automatic and a 4 speed, blasted primed and painted, both in very...

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I put it on ebay, item#(283380906491)

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Today, 11:12
EGR blocking plate

Last post by walterf « Today, 09:59
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by walterf » 13 Feb 2019, 16:10 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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1973 351C 2v with a Carter 2100 2 bbl. carb. The car is a survivor and runs great, gets 17 mpg on regular gas. Therefore, I want to leave the...

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The pre-EGR is ported for the PCV hose. WCCC has a used one available and it's cast aluminum. I'm thinking of mounting it upside down and running my...

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Today, 09:59
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Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8 « Today, 00:00
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
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by ClawIt » Yesterday, 08:55 » in Classic Cougars for Sale

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Not mine.

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Nice...

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Today, 00:00
WTB: 1968 rear seat belts, black

Last post by C7XR7 « Yesterday, 19:59
Posted in Parts Wanted
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by Blitz » 06 Feb 2019, 12:28 » in Parts Wanted
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Looking for a nice set of '68 rear Robbins seat belts in black. Most important thing is that the belts themselves are in good shape and not faded,...

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Stewart (Python) has been restoring seat belts for about 20 years. When did you restore the car? He was in business before I had internet. Before...
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Yesterday, 19:59
NASCAR POOL

Last post by zman « Yesterday, 18:04
Posted in The Garage

by zman » Yesterday, 18:04 » in The Garage

Anyone have a NASCAR pool going this year.

Would like to get on one.

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Yesterday, 18:04
Chicken Coop (Barn Find)

Last post by G68 « Yesterday, 17:57
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

by G68 » Yesterday, 17:57 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Yesterday, 17:57
Ignition timing

Last post by robert campbell « Yesterday, 17:27
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by Billybear » 12 Feb 2019, 10:38 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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1970 351W. Book says 10 degrees early, but it’s not stock. Edelbrock intake and 1405 Performer four barrel. Electronic ignition. Does any of that...

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As XR7G428 said plug all vacuum ports. Need to be at hot idle. 15 pounds in drive is very good at 650 to 700 RPM. In park at 800 or so 15 is still...

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Last post by robert campbell
Yesterday, 17:27
GT-E Introductory Show Car 500033

Last post by Al Bundy « Yesterday, 13:03
Posted in The GT-E Registry
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by Al Bundy » 07 Feb 2019, 16:06 » in The GT-E Registry
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This is a bit premature since I don't have a lot to show yet, but I couldn't wait any longer. About 4 months ago I realized I had to do something...

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This car is worthy of anything that you spend on it, including time and / or money. Love to see it happening!

I appreciate that Royce. And I...
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Last post by Al Bundy
Yesterday, 13:03
68 R Code

Last post by ccarney69 « Yesterday, 10:10
Posted in The Project Forum
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by Royce » 26 Mar 2018, 08:48 » in The Project Forum
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Coming out of paint this week!

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Well done!
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Last post by ccarney69
Yesterday, 10:10
Power Steering Hose Routing

Last post by preaction « Yesterday, 08:23
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by RootBeerJoe » 03 Feb 2019, 23:03 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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I just rebuilt the power steering cylinder with new gaskets, bearings and rubber boots, and repaired my leaking power steering reservoir. I figured...

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This shows a pic of the clamp in place.
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Last post by preaction
Yesterday, 08:23
CougarFest 2019

Last post by Cougar Bill « Yesterday, 07:50
Posted in Colorado Cougar Club

by Cougar Bill » Yesterday, 07:50 » in Colorado Cougar Club

Please join us for the celebration!

50 Years - 1969 Model year!

June 1st Saturday.

Rain date June 8th.

Arapahoe Park Golden Co. ( same park as...

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Last post by Cougar Bill
Yesterday, 07:50
Deck lid

Last post by 427XR7 « 13 Feb 2019, 16:19
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by dbenney » 09 Feb 2019, 06:10 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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I was going over my cat pretty thoroughly and found the deck lid inner is pretty shot. Does anyone make a replacement inner or do I need to just wait...

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I have a nice on in South Lyon, MI

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Last post by 427XR7
13 Feb 2019, 16:19
1969 cougar Tilt away info.

Last post by shadez1982 « 13 Feb 2019, 13:54
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by leescougars » 07 Feb 2019, 14:51 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Tilt Away Steering hole sizes and location on the pillar and the firewall. I know the location on the pillar( dimpled) but do not know the size and...

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I will check my photos from before I stipped the engine bay and will try and measure the hole under the battery tray. Likely won't get to till this...

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Last post by shadez1982
13 Feb 2019, 13:54
Inner rear fender splash guards rubber tracing needed

Last post by Blitz « 13 Feb 2019, 12:33
Posted in Classic Cougar Paint and Body
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by NG8264723 » 09 Feb 2019, 17:34 » in Classic Cougar Paint and Body

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I bought a set of original inner guards and they did not come with the rubber attached. Can someone trace a set for me? If you have an extra set...

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Here's a couple pics of Don's '67 GT we have in the shop currently. It's never been apart. Strange to see that the LH side came with the proper...

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Last post by Blitz
13 Feb 2019, 12:33
New Project

Last post by Al Bundy « 13 Feb 2019, 12:16
Posted in The Garage
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by Al Bundy » 07 Feb 2019, 15:25 » in The Garage

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So I'm thinking pour some Marvel Mystery oil in it and hone it after I get it apart. :o

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Everybody wants a well seasoned block for a race engine.....

That would make a great Craigslist ad. :lol:

For sale - well seasoned 390 block for...

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Last post by Al Bundy
13 Feb 2019, 12:16
XR7 REPRODUCTION VS RESTORED STEERING WHEEL REVIEWS

Last post by Don Rush « 13 Feb 2019, 10:11
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
Replies: 5
by Dev1ldoc » 12 Feb 2019, 12:47 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Team,
I am on the verge of buying a steering wheel for my 68 XR7 but am stuck on either a repro or a restored. Any guidance to help is appreciated....

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Blitz,
Is the woodgrain a good match on the repro? Originality is important to me, but not at the cost of quality reproduction parts that are not...

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13 Feb 2019, 10:11

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