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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
Will the real Blue paint please step forward !

Last post by CougaDan70 « 14 Jan 2019, 22:55
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by p-ingram@xtra.co.nz » 08 Jan 2019, 00:40
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I am debating with my self what color to repaint my 69 Convertible.
The ID tag has code = 6
This translates into Bright Blue Metalic.
Un fortunatly i...

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Wheels = 15 x 6; tires = P215/70R15. No rubbing against fenders even at max turn.
Please note that color will look little lighter under full sun at...
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Last post by CougaDan70
14 Jan 2019, 22:55
Rust prevention- front wheelwell area

Last post by VMacKenzie « 10 Jan 2019, 23:30
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by VMacKenzie » 30 Dec 2018, 22:01

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I have a solid '68 I bought recently, and now I'm working on some cleanup and little restoration to make it a better car and keep it solid for years...

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Looking good czechmate. I've been plugging away at mine. I removed the splash guard, vacuum reservoir and brackets. I am done with the entire inner...

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Last post by VMacKenzie
10 Jan 2019, 23:30
Wrinkle paint on seat belt buckle

Last post by pellets4fuel « 10 Jan 2019, 13:20

by pellets4fuel » 10 Jan 2019, 13:20

Needing to repaint one of my buckle covers on my 67 deluxe seat belts. How does one get the wrinkle finish on that paint? Also if anyone knows the...

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Last post by pellets4fuel
10 Jan 2019, 13:20
Dynacorn in January?

Last post by Czechmate68 « 08 Jan 2019, 23:27
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by Al Bundy » 02 Nov 2018, 06:37
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They are advertising quarters and roof skins will be available in January. Is this true? Someone on Facebook saw it at SEMA.

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I have a complete and operational 68 sunroof assy ...no rust...very cheap for you to purchase .....I'm not joking...I have spare parts .....if you...
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Last post by Czechmate68
08 Jan 2019, 23:27
Radio antenna removal and hole repair

Last post by Czechmate68 « 07 Jan 2019, 22:40
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by Diamondbill68 » 09 Nov 2018, 22:36
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So I need advice in a few areas so I will list them.
The radio doesn't work, it doesn't get any reception.You can here the static sound but no actual...

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Agreed, thanks, that is one good reason for pics!
I appreciate all your feed back.

Brian
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Last post by Czechmate68
07 Jan 2019, 22:40
Looking for advice with stoping rust

Last post by Gold68302 « 31 Dec 2018, 11:36
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by Gold68302 » 31 Dec 2018, 10:59

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Im looking for some budget friendly ways to deal with my rotten rear frame section. Ive heard quite a bit about por 15 but its not the cheapest...

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Even if I would recommend POR15 which I wouldn't, it doesn't look like anything but a cutting wheel and a welder are going to help you.

Thats kinda...

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Last post by Gold68302
31 Dec 2018, 11:36
Galvanizing

Last post by DG57 « 29 Dec 2018, 11:16
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by DG57 » 22 Dec 2018, 09:58

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We’re getting ready to modify the seat platforms and do some other welding on our ‘69 vert. Did these cars have any factory galvanizing? I thought I...

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Wow! Our car’s on great shape compared to that. I’m going to have to poke arround underneath before we do much more fabricating though. Surprising...

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Last post by DG57
29 Dec 2018, 11:16
Chrome Platers

Last post by Al Bundy « 26 Dec 2018, 19:33
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by Al Bundy » 26 Dec 2018, 14:52

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Recommend a plating company here. I know Paul’s Chrome in PA has a stellar reputation. But the last time I got a quote from them they wanted my first...

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actually... A few pictures of the parts laid is best. Why spend shipping $$$ before you know the total?

Ok. Send them to your email? And blast...

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Last post by Al Bundy
26 Dec 2018, 19:33
Rear vinyl Trim Removal

Last post by CATHOUSE « 25 Dec 2018, 20:19
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by halbey » 22 Apr 2017, 20:09
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I just completed removing all the trim and the vinyl except for the forward most nut holding the trim that covers the vinyl between the quarter...

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If anyone needs them I do have an extra pair and I believe one other extra side, I will need to relook at what I have to be sure of the single one...
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Last post by CATHOUSE
25 Dec 2018, 20:19
Does original paint color really matter ..??

Last post by 93RGTE « 21 Dec 2018, 19:07
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by p-ingram@xtra.co.nz » 20 Dec 2018, 18:45

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I recently purchased a 69 Converible, Mid Blue Met, white Decor trim.
I am contemplating a restoration later this year and i am debating if i should...

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Besides that is a pretty decent looking blue and goes well with a white interior....

+1 IMO Medium Blue Metallic is one of the VERY best Ford...

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Last post by 93RGTE
21 Dec 2018, 19:07
Hood scoop, rear and front chin spoilers

Last post by Blitz « 14 Dec 2018, 15:46
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by JPSANNICOLAS » 12 Dec 2018, 21:08

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Hello all,

I recently purchased these items for my 1970 Cougar through West Coast Classic Cougar. Does anyone know the exact specs as to where the...

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WCCC has a template for the hood scoop, using an original Ram Air hood. Here is the 1970 version.

Okay I've edited this post about 3 times...

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Last post by Blitz
14 Dec 2018, 15:46
I had to work on that door anyway...

Last post by johnque « 01 Dec 2018, 09:21
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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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Looks great! Now where to park next time you stop for a bite to eat! :)
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Last post by johnque
01 Dec 2018, 09:21
Paint chip repair

Last post by Diamondbill68 « 15 Nov 2018, 11:12
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by Diamondbill68 » 13 Nov 2018, 21:45

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I have a very noticeable and annoying chip in the paint behind the drivers door. I would appreciate some direction on how to repair this myself. I am...

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Thank you to both of you good Cougarites👍 I have some of the color made up so I think I will try the clean, prime and fill method. Slowly but...

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Last post by Diamondbill68
15 Nov 2018, 11:12
71-73 trunk paint

Last post by J_Speegle « 24 Oct 2018, 20:12
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by fatcat56 » 21 Oct 2018, 18:47

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Does anyone know what color paint (spatter) was applied to the trunk on the 71-73 Cougars?

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Does anyone know what color paint (spatter) was applied to the trunk on the 71-73 Cougars?

A tri-color (dark gray base with white and black )...

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Last post by J_Speegle
24 Oct 2018, 20:12
Body filler cracking

Last post by droptopcat70 « 22 Oct 2018, 19:54
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by superbond » 19 Oct 2018, 18:53

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Has anyone ever heard of bodyfiller cracking from subs from a stereo?

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Some pics may help us give you a idea what your looking at. If you say what you got as far as stereo, and that thing has some serious bass it could...

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Last post by droptopcat70
22 Oct 2018, 19:54
71-73 rear quarter panels

Last post by Sir Ed « 21 Oct 2018, 19:53
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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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Don’t know if this will help. Might help someone else.

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Last post by Sir Ed
21 Oct 2018, 19:53
67 versus 68 seats

Last post by COUGRR « 18 Oct 2018, 20:41
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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 was vacuuming out the car last night to get ready to a charity car show we're having at work today, and it was driving me nuts how bad the rear...
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Last post by COUGRR
18 Oct 2018, 20:41
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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Last post by thunderchero
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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Last post by C7XR7
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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Last post by Mike from NH
02 Oct 2018, 06:19
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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12 Sep 2018, 18:24

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