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Can I paint my wheels and make em look like this?

Last post by tmh « 25 Oct 2014, 13:32
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by tmh » 08 Mar 2012, 00:40
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Here's an XR7 on eBay right now with rims that look awesome to me.

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They look like what I hoped to make my rims...

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So just this summer, last time I washed the car, paint flaked off the wheels quite a bit right at the lug holes. It was the pressure of the water...
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25 Oct 2014, 13:32
Blending clear coat ?

Last post by preaction « Yesterday, 21:23
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by pellets4fuel » Yesterday, 06:55

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So my 67 Lime frost has an oops in the paint job that needs to be fixed. Don't have a picture to put up at the time. Pretty easy to describe though....

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David, I just went through this recently with my lime frost car and the consensus was it will never be the same I chose not to do any repair. The...

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Yesterday, 21:23
correct package tray color

Last post by 1eracer « 15 Jul 2018, 15:27
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by 1eracer » 13 Jul 2018, 11:06

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What is the correct color for the package tray and speaker grills ? I have seen one with the grills and tray painted red. But, I am not sure. dose...

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Ok, thank you. A maroon paint will do the trick. You guys are Awesome !

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Last post by 1eracer
15 Jul 2018, 15:27
Aqua Arm Rests Color Question

Last post by Don Rush « 03 Jul 2018, 13:22
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by Messenger » 03 Jul 2018, 12:48

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(1967 standard) Is the color of the arm rests for an aqua interior car supposed to match the door panels? I have looked through numerous internet...

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Yes and there are no repros in that color so often folks settle for these.

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Last post by Don Rush
03 Jul 2018, 13:22
Maroon Scat Rally Seats

Last post by lonestarbullitt « 02 Jul 2018, 10:53
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by JETEXAS » 27 Jun 2018, 15:18

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Has anyone actually installed these seats?

Do they fit well? Are they comfortable?

I've got red interior in my 1967. However, I ended up with a...

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I don't have any pictures currently with the door closed, the car is under the knife also so it could be a while before I can get a picture. I don't...

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Last post by lonestarbullitt
02 Jul 2018, 10:53
Trunk sheetmetal for 1969 Cougar

Last post by ccarney69 « 19 Jun 2018, 16:41
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by drgunn » 11 Jun 2018, 14:52

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My Cougar came mid-project, lots of rust replaced. But I see the gas tank from above through the trunk. Is there a panel that goes in the hole above...

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It was originally fairly square to the tank but I moved it to see the ink stamping on the tank. It is secured with a black glue type material that is...

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Last post by ccarney69
19 Jun 2018, 16:41
67/68 Side Stripe question

Last post by rdefrancisco « 11 Jun 2018, 16:29
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by rdefrancisco » 09 Jun 2018, 09:21

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I just purchased a very clean, bone stock 68 Base from friend. The car has lived inside it's entire life, and is wearing Diamond Blue that was...

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Thanks, I agree, I'm going to keep it straight. I think it's a great solution to my problem.

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Last post by rdefrancisco
11 Jun 2018, 16:29
Overspray

Last post by mfc133 « 08 Jun 2018, 09:59
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by thunderchero » 06 Jun 2018, 11:22

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Hi Everyone,

Over the past couple months I have done some priming and painting on a project in my carport with my 2017 Cruze sitting right behind my...

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To save some money you can use Optimum No Rinse and dilute it to make a detail spray/claybar lube:

One bottle makes a huge amount of detail spray.

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Last post by mfc133
08 Jun 2018, 09:59
Is there a missing bracket

Last post by Mike from NH « 02 Jun 2018, 21:21
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by Mike from NH » 02 Jun 2018, 15:10

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Hi,

A picture from the front underside of my 69 convertible.It looks like something is missing from the front bumper/ valance to the frame. Same...

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Thank you!

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Last post by Mike from NH
02 Jun 2018, 21:21
Heavy duty repo hood hinges excellent piece

Last post by 67429merc « 22 May 2018, 04:52
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by 7TXR7 » 24 Jul 2017, 23:27

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I recently replaced my original leaky brake booster and took the hood off to do it.

While I was at it I replaced the hinges with the heavy duty...

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I have used several sets and the quality is very consistent!

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Last post by 67429merc
22 May 2018, 04:52
1967 Cougar GT for sale

Last post by Don Rush « 17 May 2018, 17:59
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by neftali.rosado » 16 May 2018, 18:22

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I saw this posting and thought I would share it in the event someone was interested.

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I talked to him when he listed it last year. Seems like a legit story (was his Dads). He is on the evasive side. I offered to buy it but was not...

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Last post by Don Rush
17 May 2018, 17:59
San Jose Pin Striping

Last post by blaineja « 12 May 2018, 18:26

by blaineja » 12 May 2018, 18:26

Still trying to find close up pictures of a 69 Cougar built from the San Jose plant.
It's my understanding the strips are applied differently....

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Last post by blaineja
12 May 2018, 18:26
Paint Color

Last post by blaineja « 12 May 2018, 18:22
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by blaineja » 01 May 2018, 08:36

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Greeting,

Re-painting my 69 Cougar to it's original W-code Yellow or Meadowlark Yellow paint. The Jams are painted but the paint looks a shade...

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Very nice Chris, Thank You.

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Last post by blaineja
12 May 2018, 18:22
Emblem restoration

Last post by 1967 S Code « 09 May 2018, 21:20
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by halbey » 02 May 2018, 23:11

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I am wondering what my options are for the plastic covering on the fuel door emblem? I also understand that the plastic on the pillar emblems can be...

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Forgive my ignorance but I want to make sure I'm compleetly following. You are using 1500 and 3000 grit sand paper then using the polishing compound...

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Last post by 1967 S Code
09 May 2018, 21:20
ivy gold vinyl dye

Last post by neftali.rosado « 05 May 2018, 20:33
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by pellets4fuel » 22 Apr 2018, 06:35
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So I thought I would ask after I typed in some search words, and got thousands of posts on hundreds of pages. I went to my local parts shop yesterday...

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Thank you, I actually cleaned up the the console with a soft green Brillo Pad and Windex. I used a primer to paint the plastic portion of the...
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Last post by neftali.rosado
05 May 2018, 20:33
Fender extensions

Last post by Royce « 03 May 2018, 05:17
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by blaineja » 02 May 2018, 15:45

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Another paint question for 69. Where the fender extensions gaskets for the front and rear painted over at the factory or not.

Thank You,
Jeff

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100% agree!

Jeff, if your car is a metallic color you should paint them mounted to the fenders/ and quarter panels. I place several washer on the...

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Last post by Royce
03 May 2018, 05:17
San Jose pinstriping

Last post by blaineja « 02 May 2018, 08:48

by blaineja » 02 May 2018, 08:48

Hello,

I'm close to pin striping my 69 San Jose car. I did review a earlier post on this topic and printed some information, but I would really like...

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Last post by blaineja
02 May 2018, 08:48
Trunk drop offs

Last post by Blitz « 26 Apr 2018, 13:10
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by DaveK » 26 Apr 2018, 11:33

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Suggestions on where to get trunk drop offs? Does one vendor have better quality than another? For my '68

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What year car? If 67-68, the recent Dynacorn repops seem pretty nice. They used to just make the complete trunk pan, but we got them to do separate...

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Last post by Blitz
26 Apr 2018, 13:10
'68 XR7 under dash color

Last post by Steve68Cougar « 15 Apr 2018, 21:54
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by ah923 » 04 Apr 2018, 15:27

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I have out the glove box and ash tray and would like to freshen them up. Should they be a flat black or are they a semi flat black? TIA

Joe

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I painted my dash with the product Andy was referring to. I would also say it seems fairly slow to dry, but looks nice. If you do end up looking at...

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Last post by Steve68Cougar
15 Apr 2018, 21:54
Is this suppose to look like this?(repro regulator)

Last post by fordnutz « 11 Apr 2018, 23:39
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by pellets4fuel » 11 Apr 2018, 05:48

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I posted details of this in my topic about replacement door skin, but thought I would start a new thread to hopefully draw some better attention to...

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Easy to do, but I believe you have missed hooking it into one of the brackets, or you forgot to put a fastener that holds the regulator in place. I...

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Last post by fordnutz
11 Apr 2018, 23:39
What do I need to do?

Last post by thad.rosenberger « 06 Apr 2018, 16:22
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by fishboy » 23 Feb 2018, 18:18
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Driverside Torque box looks like this, what should I do? 20180223_181012_resized.jpg

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Similar to Steve68Cougar I'm a beginner and replaced both of the torque boxes on my 68. When I did mine I cut out ALL of the old boxes one of which...
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Last post by thad.rosenberger
06 Apr 2018, 16:22
replacement door skin repair

Last post by pellets4fuel « 29 Mar 2018, 11:52
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by pellets4fuel » 02 Jan 2018, 13:25
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So I posted earlier today on a window fitment thread about getting my vent windows to install and seal up correctly. I figured out what the problem...

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So it continues; As previously posted I managed to get my doors fixed up. Passengers side door is done and glass 'was' all adjusted (I'll get to that...
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Last post by pellets4fuel
29 Mar 2018, 11:52
Extended seat runners

Last post by 1967 S Code « 25 Mar 2018, 10:46
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by Stuartmmcfc » 25 Mar 2018, 08:02

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I’ve just been out in my Cougar and somethings just occurred to me.
Because of health reasons I dont drive snymore but luckily the Wife loves the car...

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Here is a thread where this was discussed.

The poster has not been active here since 2016 but has been active on eBay in the last 6 months. Reach...

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Last post by 1967 S Code
25 Mar 2018, 10:46
68 vinyl roof removal, again!

Last post by Restomodcougar « 23 Mar 2018, 17:53
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by Restomodcougar » 21 Mar 2018, 19:18

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So my car was restored by previous owner a few years back and I wish he used the premium vinyl and not the cheap stuff. Now I have to pull it off and...

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3M adhesive remover.

All the glue came off with most of the paint attached. It was more of the Bondo and condition of the metal now that I'm...

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Last post by Restomodcougar
23 Mar 2018, 17:53
1975 XR7 Trunk to Back Seat “Divider”

Last post by Dmackenzie « 22 Mar 2018, 18:53
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by Dmackenzie » 13 Jan 2018, 19:25

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Im looking for a possible aftermarket piece(I know I can find anything between 67-70 but it’s not the same) I do believe it changed in 74 that the...

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This would be the piece that sits under/behind the back seat. It appears to be one piece that wraps from the rear floor pan under and behind the back...

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22 Mar 2018, 18:53

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