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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
67 versus 68 seats

Last post by Steve68Cougar « Yesterday, 11:55
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by JETEXAS » 12 Sep 2018, 09:00
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Well, a year ago when I started my 67 standard project, I got a bit ahead of myself and ended up with 68 Decor door panels and rear interior panels....

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I did some comparisons between my '67 and '68 door panels and it does look like there are some differences beyond just the front-rear spacing. The...
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71-73 rear quarter panels

Last post by superbond « 12 Oct 2018, 17:57

by superbond » 12 Oct 2018, 17:57

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Does anyone know where I could find left and right rear quarter panels. I have a convertible, don’t think there’s a difference between hard top...

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Last post by superbond
12 Oct 2018, 17:57
Primer and seam sealer

Last post by ClawIt « 09 Oct 2018, 06:34
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by halbey » 02 Oct 2018, 10:23
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I am preparing my floor to coat with epoxy primer. I have removed all the old seam sealer and there is bare metal underneath which is largely rust...

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Like many I've fought the rust battle (Northern Ohio) over the years and no matter how clean the metal was most of the time rust never sleeps . When...
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Last post by ClawIt
09 Oct 2018, 06:34
Paint color

Last post by thunderchero « 07 Oct 2018, 13:00
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by Shep'sCougar » 14 Sep 2018, 17:42
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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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since I suggested this,

I would re-install the tach lens and camera case cover.

you should see 4 small bolts/screws holding the complete...
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07 Oct 2018, 13:00
cost of paint job

Last post by C7XR7 « 03 Oct 2018, 15:55
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by grumpyone27 » 01 Oct 2018, 14:27
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whats the going rate of a good paint job, from smooothing it out to buff?

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Right around the turn of the last century I paid a bit over $8000 to have the '67 painted. The guy was an independent who painted out of his back...
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03 Oct 2018, 15:55
Crazy Question on Quarter repair

Last post by fisherman74017 « 03 Oct 2018, 12:56
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by fisherman74017 » 29 Sep 2018, 17:15

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I can swear that I read it somewhere that you can remove the skin on the left front fender to use as a repair to the right rear quarter and vice...

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With help from Dan Whisnant, we found the original post on Facebook. Robert Diederich performed this operation on his cougar.

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Last post by fisherman74017
03 Oct 2018, 12:56
Rust of floor pan

Last post by Mike from NH « 02 Oct 2018, 06:19
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by ddurden@stx.rr.com » 01 Oct 2018, 13:38

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Gonna put a new carpet in 67. Found some rust in rear floor pan under back seat. It’s not through so my thoughts are to scrape and wire brush. After...

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Probably time to go poking with an awl in all the usual spots.

POR15 allegedly bonds with rust and stops it. My experience is if moisture gets...

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02 Oct 2018, 06:19
I had to work on that door anyway...

Last post by Mike from NH « 29 Sep 2018, 05:29
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by Mike from NH » 31 Aug 2018, 14:57
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So I run out to get some detailing product to get ready for a cruise tomorrow. I stop to grab lunch, parking away from folks and am just finishing up...

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Try Schreibers on Rt 107 in Fremont. He has a great reputation among 'old car' guys in the area.
We we going to take Dad's '66 Mustang there for...
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Last post by Mike from NH
29 Sep 2018, 05:29
Door Alignment

Last post by Blitz « 27 Sep 2018, 11:45
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by ddurden@stx.rr.com » 26 Sep 2018, 09:45
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67 driver door alignment issue. I’ve had the car for 11 years now and it driver door has always needed to be slammed with hard pressure at the top of...

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This process is kind of a pain, I just recently went through this (taking fenders off and all) after a body shop had supposedly aligned everything...
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Last post by Blitz
27 Sep 2018, 11:45
Trunk sheetmetal for 1969 Cougar

Last post by 70XR7Tom « 12 Sep 2018, 18:24
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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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Thanks, I'm not attempting a concours restoration but will look at potential benefits and maybe add it on my '70

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Last post by 70XR7Tom
12 Sep 2018, 18:24
Seat removal

Last post by Stuartmmcfc « 01 Sep 2018, 12:57
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by Stuartmmcfc » 10 Aug 2018, 08:46

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Quick, easy question but since my accident I’m in a wheelchair and getting down takes a bit of effort so it’s easier to ask first here, hope you...

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Well, the extenders are fitted and I took the chance to also fit the seat height extenders to the runners.
I’m not at all short but now my legs...

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01 Sep 2018, 12:57
Rotisserie restoration

Last post by ccarney69 « 20 Aug 2018, 22:40
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by Ransom985 » 12 Aug 2018, 16:32

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Afternoon all,

I have a question. This is my first vehicle restoration, I have floor pans and torque box amongst a multitude of other items to...

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Do the metalwork before you put the car on a rotisserie.

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Last post by ccarney69
20 Aug 2018, 22:40
Door question

Last post by superbond « 16 Aug 2018, 19:57
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by superbond » 16 Aug 2018, 18:41

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Will a 72 Cougar hard top doors fit on a 72 Cougar convertible?

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Thanks cathouse

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16 Aug 2018, 19:57
Cleaning out a stinky interior

Last post by johncerc@aol.com « 15 Aug 2018, 10:44
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by TAKAFOOMI » 05 Aug 2014, 15:35
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So.. we just bought our first cougar - 1968 Xr7.. and she's nice and ugly. But what's worse is the interior is pretty ragged and stinky. I want to...

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What do you want for the console parts?
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Last post by johncerc@aol.com
15 Aug 2018, 10:44
68 vs. 69 hood ridge lines

Last post by Mike from NH « 12 Aug 2018, 22:30
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by Mike from NH » 11 Aug 2018, 10:32

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I am thinking about a scoop for my 69 standard. I don’t like the height of the 69 scoop, nor the look. The 68 XR7-G scoop is an inch lower and has...

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Thanks! Not sure how I missed that thread.

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Last post by Mike from NH
12 Aug 2018, 22:30
74" XR7 Roof Chrome trim over the doors removal

Last post by badcatt « 05 Aug 2018, 12:06
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by Hailstorm » 04 Aug 2018, 19:18

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New guy here. Last week bought a 74 Cougar and it needs a little help. I need to get the vinyl cover off the roof and repair the cancer. I can't...

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Keep us informed on how it goes. not a lot of us have worked on the 74 and newer Cougars much. We need that information for others who want to take...

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Last post by badcatt
05 Aug 2018, 12:06
Calypso Coral / Comp Orange Paint

Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8 « 05 Aug 2018, 00:59
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by katnip302 » 30 Jul 2018, 21:13

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Hello All. Have any of you used acrylic enamel spray can paint that is relatively close to Calypso Coral / Comp Orange? Doesn't have to be a perfect...

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But wouldn't it be sacrilege to have a Chevy color on a Cougar?

I had a GM color on my Cougar for 20 years. No one knew or cared.

I figure, if...

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Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8
05 Aug 2018, 00:59
Blending clear coat ?

Last post by pellets4fuel « 31 Jul 2018, 20:28
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by pellets4fuel » 17 Jul 2018, 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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This may sound dumb, but something I have thought about is the two tone that the GTE's have, and the trim they put at that lower body line. Is that...
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Last post by pellets4fuel
31 Jul 2018, 20:28
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
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

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