This is place to talk anything Cougar or Cougar related.
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70 power brake booster help
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bsbeck » 24 Sep 2018, 09:13
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Hey everyone. I got the carb back from my builder (he rebuilt it) but I'm still bogging on take off. I don't think the power brake booster is even...
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I didn't mind removing the export braces. I'm going to sandblast and repaint them. I've got a new brake booster that should be delivered today from...
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Last post by bsbeck
05 Oct 2018, 13:24
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Rollover Protection System
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Cougrrr » 27 Sep 2018, 16:58
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Has anyone tried retrofitting a 1969 (or whatever) Convertible with a rollover protection system?
Basically what looks like a rear set headrest is...
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Yorgie, the Shelby style bars are the only devices that look aesthetic enough to consider, but they are may from “integral skin urethane.” Carroll...
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Last post by Yorgle
04 Oct 2018, 08:13
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Daily driver Eliminator - am I crazy?
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johnque » 01 Oct 2018, 17:20
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My search for a Cougar continues... naturally I am drooling over the Eliminators. But I got to thinking, if I can muster up wife-approval on the...
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Michael, did you just diss my 351 Eliminator??????????? :naughty: :D :lol:
LOL! I would never do that, you know I love Eliminators :-) But I would...
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Last post by Mike_B_SVT
03 Oct 2018, 18:22
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Last post by ceedoubleyou
03 Oct 2018, 16:45
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Last post by johnque
03 Oct 2018, 16:38
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Dash wiring question
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dbenney » 02 Oct 2018, 12:59
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I have a 67 gt I got almost 2 weeks ago and am sorting out some issues. When replacing the signal switch I discovered that the wiring harness has...
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It's definitely an xr7 dash.. as it has the tach and the courtesy light switches with the woodgrain front... Not sure if the wiring harness is from...
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Last post by dbenney
03 Oct 2018, 15:57
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Best way to paint 70 Elim center grille
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bsbeck » 29 Aug 2018, 08:35
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What's the best way to repaint the 70 Eliminator center grille without messing up the running cat logo? Can it be easily removed or do I just need to...
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JB, what did you fill with?
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Last post by bsbeck
03 Oct 2018, 15:31
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1968 XR7G 36x48" Mercury Dealer Showroom poster reprints for sale
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Don Rush » 16 Feb 2018, 12:49
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I was approached last night by the owner of the poster that this copy shown below was made from years ago. He is deciding whether he wants to sell me...
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Have any prices been set for either the small or large poster? Inquiring minds would like to know.
Not yet, but the scans and artwork are just...
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Last post by Blitz
01 Oct 2018, 11:39
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Tag in glove box
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waterlife » 30 Sep 2018, 16:20
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Hi, seen this metal tag in a sleeve back of glove box on a 1970, never seen this before. Has the vin, and other codes
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There is something else stuck to the glove box, will try and get it off tonight
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Last post by waterlife
01 Oct 2018, 07:35
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So much crap advice on Facebook
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leonbray » 24 Sep 2018, 15:48
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Thankfully Facebook isn't searchable. There is so much mis-information on so many Cougar pages that it makes you wish you could have one of these...
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Thankfully Facebook isn't searchable.
...ah, but it IS searchable. Very difficult to filter and find a particular answer, but for some things it...
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Last post by Mike_B_SVT
30 Sep 2018, 19:31
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Carb linkage question - HELP
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bsbeck » 28 Sep 2018, 06:36
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I got the Edelbrock 1407 rebuilt for the 351C. One of the previous owners removed the factory carb and air cleaner. It's now got an Edelbrock chrome...
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catlover, I found a spacer and an assortment of springs at the local AutoZone and everything is good now. Thanks!!!
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Last post by bsbeck
28 Sep 2018, 15:46
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Johns Classic Cougars
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rcode » 14 Sep 2018, 18:16
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Has anyone been dealing with them of late? I've made several attempts over the last two months, had two conversations and no further response. Just...
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I did get to speak with John. Thanks all.
rcode
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Last post by rcode
26 Sep 2018, 16:50
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My childhood
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Sir Ed » 26 Aug 2018, 22:23
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I was born in 1965
I am pretty sure I had early childhood disorders ADD etc before it was diagnosed.
Dad maintained his cars. Did his own oil...
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My first on the road repair came from the knuckle head Denmark who decided to rotate the tires before we left L.A. for Michigan.
After driving most...
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Last post by Sir Ed
24 Sep 2018, 20:43
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Apex, NC car show
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69XR7Ragtop » 22 Sep 2018, 19:28
I finally got to meet a fellow Cougar enthusiast in my area today! I met Scott K. at the Apex, NC car show and enjoyed a nice visit and Cougar...
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Last post by 69XR7Ragtop
22 Sep 2018, 19:28
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Big block vin# Decode
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Big block chris » 21 Sep 2018, 13:10
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Can anybody tell me if there is something special about this s code four wheel drum brake car? Vin #7F91S523293
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Should be 2.75... Fat fingers.
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Last post by badcatt
21 Sep 2018, 16:19
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Carb/Vacuum question
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bsbeck » 16 Sep 2018, 08:05
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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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Where do you live? I like tuning. It is a really fine balance that you are looking for between timing, mixture, and gasoline. One thing that I always...
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Last post by xr7g428
20 Sep 2018, 18:53
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Scam call? Seems likely...
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PacificaXR7GT » 12 Sep 2018, 10:13
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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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Scam for sure. Offer to send him a check for way more than the amount he is asking, and.....you know the drill...
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Last post by 428cougarguy
20 Sep 2018, 16:51
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67-68 Right Hand Drive Exports
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HatTrick » 04 Aug 2018, 16:06
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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
19 Sep 2018, 04:39
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Cougar article from 1967
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PacificaXR7GT » 18 Sep 2018, 10:05
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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
18 Sep 2018, 17:58
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Premium on Eliminators - worth it?
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johnque » 12 Sep 2018, 13:22
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I understand that given the limited production run, Eliminators are few and far between. Is that reason enough for the premium price?
Sure, if it...
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The thing is, if you started with a real unrestored 351 Eliminator the unrestored price is only slightly higher than a standard Cougar. When the car...
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Last post by Mike_B_SVT
15 Sep 2018, 23:17
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Trafalgar Blue Poly Color Code
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fordblue » 11 Apr 2012, 16:59
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Does anyone have a picture of a car with this color code? It was paint code W in 67. That was the original color of my car, and I have no clue what...
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Sorry Shep but there was no W paint code for 69 Eliminators.
3-comp orange
6-Bright Blue
9-Yellow
M-White
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Last post by catlover
15 Sep 2018, 16:19
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Antique Auto reproduction batteries..What is happening?
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BAust » 07 May 2018, 10:52
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The company website doesn't say it, but they seem to be backlogged or down. Their recording says they are busy and will call back, all the time,...
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I just had my second Group 27F reproduction battery crap out.
Does the Miata battery give enough cranking amps for a big block? I haven't found...
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Last post by MrEos
15 Sep 2018, 13:59
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How low?
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Cougar Bill » 14 Sep 2018, 08:18
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Came across this pic of the neighbor's import & the Restomod. IMG_3176.JPG
Here's ground level low.jpg
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The look!
2 ......
Dang. I'm a 1/2 too high!!!
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Last post by Cougar Bill
15 Sep 2018, 09:17
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Do we/Can we have a Paint section of each area?????
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bsbeck » 10 Sep 2018, 09:49
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If we have this already, let me know. I was wondering do we have a section that tells how each part of our Cougars was originally painted and what...
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J_Speegle, can you explain exactly what phosphate and oil is and how you do that?
In some parts of the country owners and builders get together a...
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Last post by J_Speegle
12 Sep 2018, 23:24
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1973 parts car
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walterf » 12 Sep 2018, 16:51
There is a 1973 convertible being advertised for a parts car. It is located near Jacksonville, Florida. It appears to have a 351 2v. Here is the...
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Last post by walterf
12 Sep 2018, 16:51
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