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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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Last post by tmh
25 Oct 2014, 13:32
'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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Last post by Dmackenzie
22 Mar 2018, 18:53
Can you change a 1967 door hinge pin without removing the door?

Last post by JETEXAS « 14 Mar 2018, 12:54
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by JETEXAS » 30 Dec 2017, 23:26
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I got hinge rebuild kits for Christmas, so I took a look at the challenge today. The way the top edge of the door curves over, it doesn't look like...

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I pulled the passenger fender first before attempting that side ... SO MUCH EASIER. With the door shut I was actually able to pull each hinge off and...
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Last post by JETEXAS
14 Mar 2018, 12:54
Shock Tower Welding

Last post by Steve68Cougar « 28 Feb 2018, 20:34
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by fishboy » 28 Feb 2018, 10:58

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Has anyone welded the inner and outer tower together? I am in the process of welding up the torched grease zerk holes and while I am at it should I...

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Here's what I did with mine:

I could have done more as others have, but for my mild 289 I decided not to do more for now. I'll probably revisit...

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Last post by Steve68Cougar
28 Feb 2018, 20:34
Looking for a painter in Seattle area...

Last post by CoogaFan « 25 Feb 2018, 18:56
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by CoogaFan » 24 Feb 2018, 19:24

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Nobody wants to paint completes anymore it seems. One place said he can make as much doing a smaller insurance job than a total paint job. I'd hate...

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Yeah, I forgot to say that were doing all the prep... all the glass, bumpers, interior etc. is off. Were sanding, priming, paper and taping. So I...

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Last post by CoogaFan
25 Feb 2018, 18:56
Rust at C-Pillar

Last post by tdz16 « 23 Feb 2018, 13:50
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by tdz16 » 19 Feb 2018, 18:26

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Hey all,

So I started stripping the paint (...and filler) away from my 1969. Not that anything I’m finding is completely surprising, but I do wish...

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Thanks for the reply. I’m thinking at this point I should be able to get away with just spot repairs. The rest of the roof looks pretty good. I’d...

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Last post by tdz16
23 Feb 2018, 13:50
67 Standard Red Interior Colors

Last post by CATHOUSE « 19 Feb 2018, 20:38
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by JETEXAS » 05 Dec 2017, 10:37

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I'm about to have some vinyl paint mixed up to re-spray the arm rest pad, the radio insert, the dash insert and the crash pad on the steering wheel....

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You're welcome.

Randy Goodling
CCOA #95

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Last post by CATHOUSE
19 Feb 2018, 20:38
engine compartment paint detail

Last post by 93RGTE « 16 Feb 2018, 10:27
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by alanstrohbehn » 15 Feb 2018, 15:58

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Beginning to restore the engine compartment of my 69' 428 cougar and wondering if the steel plate reinforcing the shock towers should be same...

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Hey Alan - Welcome! Pix and posts are what we are about, so don't be shy!

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Last post by 93RGTE
16 Feb 2018, 10:27
Stripping Paint

Last post by BossElim69 « 14 Feb 2018, 06:31
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by JacobRutherford » 13 Feb 2018, 12:08

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My 70 Cougar's paint is starting to chip off since the previous paint job on it did not have primer under the paint and was just sprayed to the...

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Posting a picture of the peeling paint would help in guiding you in what direction to take (see link below). Make sure you use a etching or epoxy...

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Last post by BossElim69
14 Feb 2018, 06:31
69 2y headliner

Last post by Cougar Bill « 04 Feb 2018, 10:22
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by 428fatcat » 03 Feb 2018, 17:07

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hello
does anyone know where i can get a 69 2y lt ivy gold headliner.
i have tried wcc and kens cougar websites but no luck
thanks

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I had to buy a white one & dye it.

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Last post by Cougar Bill
04 Feb 2018, 10:22
re;what to put for pinstripe on 67 lime frost

Last post by Blitz « 02 Feb 2018, 17:32
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by pellets4fuel » 26 Feb 2015, 12:20
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Hello,
My name is David, and new to the forum. Lots of great posts here. I am in the process of re-assembling my 67 S-code lime frost car and...

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Thanks for the input and advice Andy. I thought your car was long since done?
BTW- great link, I had not seen this one!

No problem! My car...
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Last post by Blitz
02 Feb 2018, 17:32
Styled Steel Wheel Restoration Thread

Last post by BossElim69 « 16 Jan 2018, 11:18
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by Yorgle » 02 Jun 2016, 09:40
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I just bought a set of 68 14x6 styled steel wheels that I plan to restore and use on CopyCatVert. In searching this forum and the internets in...

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Thanks Jeff :thumbup: just wanted to make sure they weren't offered in the color of my 67. Sage Gold Metallic.

I haven't heard of that problem with...
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Last post by BossElim69
16 Jan 2018, 11:18
Fender to Rocker mount, screwed up.

Last post by Mike_B_SVT « 08 Jan 2018, 00:11
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by TCELL » 07 Jan 2018, 16:45

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I took off my passenger side rocker molding, and noticed that the lower part of the fender had been brazed to the lower rocker panel. Hmmm, that...

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I feel your pain.

Front Fender Lower Rear Mount Hole.JPG

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Last post by Mike_B_SVT
08 Jan 2018, 00:11
Painting chrome?

Last post by 428cougarguy « 25 Dec 2017, 21:20
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by CoogaFan » 23 Dec 2017, 15:12

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I'm helping a friend resurrect his 69 hardtop and i'm fretting over the state of the chrome. The grill is heavily pitted and the eyebrow and hood...

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Don't paint over the chrome directly. Paint doesn't stick to chrome. Take your parts to your local chrome shop, and have the chrome stripped off,...

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Last post by 428cougarguy
25 Dec 2017, 21:20
Anyone had luck repairing cracked dash pads?

Last post by sfhess « 21 Dec 2017, 10:57
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by JETEXAS » 20 Dec 2017, 08:35

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The dash pad on my 67 standard has two small cracks. Has anyone had luck glueing and retexturing cracks before re-painting the pad or am I better off...

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Eastwood Company has a dash pad repair kit.

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Last post by sfhess
21 Dec 2017, 10:57
Trouble matching original paint

Last post by badcatt « 20 Dec 2017, 18:18
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by 69428SCJ » 14 Dec 2017, 23:26
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Alright friends, here's a mystery I'm trying to solve. I had some paint code 9 Yellow mixed up by my restorer, and concurrently had a local paint...

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Another thing that can effect top coat color is the color of primer used. I know a real nice Cougar that the doors are slightly off from the rest of...
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Last post by badcatt
20 Dec 2017, 18:18
part of trunk floor 67/68 wanted

Last post by GTfastbacker « 07 Dec 2017, 13:03

by GTfastbacker » 07 Dec 2017, 13:03

Hi,
i am looking for the marked part of a ORIGINAL 67/68 Cougar Trunk floor.
Anyone have a donor car to cut it out ?
Thank you so much.
Joe...

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Last post by GTfastbacker
07 Dec 2017, 13:03
69 Dearborn Undercarriage Finishing - A Guide

Last post by BossElim69 « 05 Dec 2017, 08:57
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by J_Speegle » 03 Dec 2017, 16:27

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Not specifically related to 69 Dearborn Cougars only but thought I would share this over here. Note there are a few slightly different details for...

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:thumbup: Good information with documentation

Thanks for doing the research.

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Last post by BossElim69
05 Dec 2017, 08:57
Painting front signal/parking lights

Last post by J_Speegle « 04 Dec 2017, 00:27
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by halbey » 28 Nov 2017, 18:20

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I am cleaning up the front signal/parking lamps on my 69 XR7. What color paint would be recommended for the silverish interior surface where the bulb...

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If you use any of those galvanised or chrome paints do not clear coat them as it dulls them off ..... another lesson learned

I use a $4.99 can of...

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04 Dec 2017, 00:27

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