From dusty barn find to daily driver, it seems our cars are never really done. This is the place to share your progress on your project car. We will celebrate your victories and commiserate over your tragedies. But most of all this is a great place to learn!
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1977 Cougar
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Dormlife » Yesterday, 23:09
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I need your help. I have been looking for some time now trying to find my 1977 cougar I sold 35 years ago. I am convinced it no longer exists....
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Thank you for the reply. I’ve been looking at the Thunderbirds as well. It is a challenge that’s for sure.
I know there is a set out there...
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Today, 08:27
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First cougar project
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dkokesh » 05 Sep 2018, 17:30
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Rust free 351 4v 4 speed but needs complete restoration. Long road but looking forward to it 4A7B69ED-A525-407F-925C-BA0C7D71FC9F.jpeg
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Yeah I built the shop a year ago so his is the first major project in it. I don’t know if there is any such thing as too much work space!
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Last post by dkokesh
20 Sep 2018, 12:14
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Augusta Green '68 base
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Steve68Cougar » 27 Dec 2016, 23:04
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My car officially is turning into a project, so I'll start a thread on what I'm doing to it. I'm looking at doing things in a couple of phases - the...
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Nice sheet metal. I’m jealous! My fenders and quarters are all jacked. Somebody mangled the wheel lips up to fit oversized tires at some point so...
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Last post by PacificaXR7GT
20 Sep 2018, 00:09
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Restomod with a tight budget.
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Rtharp1234 » 03 Jun 2018, 21:52
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I've had a few people take notice of mods I've been doing to my Cougar. I've been using Ebay/Amazon a lot and am quite happy with the outcomes. So in...
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I think you have to do a lot of transmission tunnel modifications to fit that trans in a Cougar. Most people use the TKO6 as it bolts in with no...
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Last post by BossElim69
19 Sep 2018, 04:41
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My 68 XR7 GT 4 speed
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PacificaXR7GT » 15 Sep 2018, 13:00
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In 1995 I was 19 years old and about to go back to school after a year of manual labor. I decided it would be wise to use all my money in the world...
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Very nice! I think it may be the first Augusta Green 390/4-speed car I've ever actually heard of or seen pictures of, and I've been casually looking...
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Last post by Steve68Cougar
17 Sep 2018, 18:21
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68 R Code
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Royce » 26 Mar 2018, 08:48
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Coming out of paint this week!
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The headliner won’t look right without it.
I love threads like this since you never know what you will learn! Thanks for taking the time to...
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Last post by DieselD
15 Sep 2018, 23:05
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Last post by jcbingcougar
13 Sep 2018, 21:45
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1968 C code
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sjovolde » 26 Aug 2018, 20:59
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Hi
I have been a member of the forum for a few years now, but I haven't posted anything for a while. I have finally been able to get my 1968 cougar...
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David
Thanks for the reply. That is how I thought the buttons should work. I'll play around with them and see if I can get them working. The Micronta...
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Last post by sjovolde
07 Sep 2018, 16:55
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Restoration Question
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67cougarGT » 03 Sep 2018, 08:07
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My father has given me his 67 Cougar GT to restore. He bought new in 67...
It had the 390 engine and transmission removed in the 70s because of...
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The 1967 390GT engine was rated at 10.5:1 compression ratio with 320 HP and 427 ft-lbs torque
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Last post by TomL
05 Sep 2018, 11:12
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1968 Convertible Conversion
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1967 S Code » 25 Jan 2014, 06:13
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I'm hoping someone could help answer a question for me. Top Cat arrived Wednesday and once I got it into the shop I started looking the car over. One...
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I put the first coat of black on the fender today. There’s some light orange peel but after some wet sanding I’m sure I’ll be able to work it out to...
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Last post by 1967 S Code
01 Sep 2018, 15:33
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Steering play/ wondering
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RASSAN68 » 26 Aug 2018, 07:53
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I just got my 68 xr7 with tilt away steering on the road. I replaced all the suspension, steering box, springs. Have new tires and just got the car...
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Thank you ,
I was looking at Don video today. I am having my mechanic look at the car tomorrow.
Is there a rebuilt kit for the steering column....
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Last post by RASSAN68
26 Aug 2018, 21:23
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XR7S and XR7S Inspired Taillight Bars
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1967 S Code » 18 Aug 2018, 11:55
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I have started this thread topic because there seems to be a lot of interest in one of styling treatments that never seems to have made it onto any...
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Wow, great info and nice work on the taillight bars. Not sure I'd want them, though as they'd just be another place for snow to pile up. Are fender...
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Last post by Yorgle
22 Aug 2018, 09:20
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Reviling the "DPO"
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stonesg » 11 Nov 2017, 08:42
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Greetings CCC,
DPO, always to me has meant Damn Previous Owner . On various fora that I frequent, you'll often see someone saying things like, What...
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So today we've gotten the car up on jack stands and a tarp under to both keep the moisture down and have something other than grass/dirt to lay on....
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Last post by stonesg
19 Aug 2018, 11:45
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Esmerelda...
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ssava » 15 Apr 2018, 16:40
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Thought it was time to put her on her own thread as I keep posting in the Maintenance and Repair section...
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I forgot to thank the nice people at West Coast Classic Cougars who helped me out with this too.
Thanks guys!
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Last post by ssava
18 Aug 2018, 09:28
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insane suspension project
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thunderchero » 05 Jun 2018, 12:10
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Hi Everyone,
While it is not a Cougar, it is one of it's cousins. 1964 Ranchero, this is a long term project with many major modifications here is a...
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Well I will give previous owner some credit for welding in new metal, but poor job welding and shaping.
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But if you look...
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Last post by thunderchero
17 Aug 2018, 13:10
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My Dad's 67 Standard
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Roger M » 03 Aug 2017, 15:22
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Hey eveyone
First off, I'm new here. Thanks for letting me be a part of the community.
Back in the 70's my dad owned a used car lot, so I was...
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Wow, that's a great start and story you have! I'm starting my own journey on one that I'll post in this section as well. I look forward to seeing...
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Last post by Slip68
17 Aug 2018, 05:49
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Last post by PhilS
31 Jul 2018, 11:52
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My slow-build '67
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Huzer21 » 16 May 2016, 14:05
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Well, I guess it's time for me to start a built thread. I picked up my Cougar late last summer.The owner needed it gone, and after a few weeks of...
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I found some Procar Classic headrest seats on Craigslist for a good price, so decided to try them out. They came with the adapter brackets as well....
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Last post by Huzer21
19 Jul 2018, 08:04
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My 1967 Cougar XR7
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Bryan Owsley » 27 Feb 2018, 20:43
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I've been working on restoring my first car, a 1967 XR7. I bought this car in 1994 with the money I earned from my summer job. Over the years I've...
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Engine out, need to clean the engine bay and prep for paint.
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I pulled the Toploader out and had a...
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Last post by Bryan Owsley
18 Jul 2018, 19:58
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Green 1967 Cougar XR7 Revival
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lonestarbullitt » 13 Apr 2018, 12:25
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I figured it was about time to post up my project 1967 XR7 that I picked up out of New Mexico last October. It was originally a sea foam green 289...
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Wow, what happened to that frame rail? Did someone use your car to go rock climbing?
Randy Goodling
CCOA #95
Lol that would be my best guess or...
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Last post by lonestarbullitt
14 Jul 2018, 21:21
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Sprucing up a '68 Cougar
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mfc133 » 06 Jul 2017, 14:30
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I just brought home my first classic Cougar about 3 weeks ago, a Madras Blue 1968 standard J-code 302 auto w/factory air. As I mentioned in my first...
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Did you run a dedicated 12 volt supply wire to the Pertronix?
I did run 12V, but when I bought the car the Pertronix was powered by the resistor...
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Last post by mfc133
12 Jul 2018, 19:29
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Show us your Cat as it sits right now
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CatsRock » 08 May 2016, 12:08
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So whats going on with your cat today? Is it up on jackstands work in progress of the latest
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The Kat relaxing in the garage after cruisin' around town today. :)
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Last post by COUGRR
20 Jun 2018, 21:29
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68 standard, restromod driver?
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DieselD » 26 Jun 2017, 23:33
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So I posted in the show us your cougar thread but I would also like to start a build thread if I may. I know I enjoy looking at other cougar projects...
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Glad I could provide a flash back for ya! I wanted to get started on the headliner since so much revolves around it being installed Almost ready for...
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Last post by DieselD
18 Jun 2018, 23:04
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1969 XR-7 Clock Removal
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rodkrause58 » 02 Jun 2018, 18:02
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Greetings from no dak land!
We (wife and I) recently purchased a 69 xr-7 rag top, from the original owner and we are beginning to dig into it,...
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Try this link.
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Last post by ccarney69
11 Jun 2018, 14:56
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Meet "Roadkill"
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screamin_67 » 07 Jun 2018, 20:51
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Its been a looooong time since I have posted on this forum. Y'all might remember my turboed, EFI, 5spd 67 named Project Panther. Well after the dust...
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Love it. Thx for sharing.
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Last post by R Code
08 Jun 2018, 09:28
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