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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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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Nice start. I think it would look better if it sat down a bit.
Thanks and I agree
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Last post by Rtharp1234
15 Jul 2018, 19:15
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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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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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Improvement is always nice, good job!
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Last post by hanver
13 Jul 2018, 04:28
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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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The Snowball Saga - '68 Standard Revitalization Project
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Blitz » 26 Apr 2012, 18:46
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Many of you probably remember the roof replacement project I undertook on my car, and how it started to snowball into more bodywork, and now is...
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I have always used this since I always have a can of it in my toolbox at work
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Last post by DieselD
26 Jun 2018, 13:26
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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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I got the motor and trans cleaned up and resealed and bolted in.
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Last post by thunderchero
25 Jun 2018, 17:40
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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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Nice work, as always Steven.
Hey, on that prototype XR7S picture, looks like it has no side view mirror? It's a prototype, so guess that could...
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Last post by badcatt
22 Jun 2018, 09:44
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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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Last post by PhilS
13 Jun 2018, 08:34
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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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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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My son will be taking a learn to ride dirt bike class at the end of the month. If he enjoys it, I may part ways with the Cougar for a couple of dirt...
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Last post by R Code
08 Jun 2018, 16:09
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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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Just got my dads 1968 gt s code Cougar today.
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Natew » 03 Feb 2018, 21:06
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Hey guys new to this site as of today. Figured I’d post something here as the project begins. The cars been sitting for close to 20 years but ran...
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Thanks for the tips guys. It was so out of wack it just needs a little more tuning and should be all good. I’ll look into that book and the other...
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Last post by Natew
04 Jun 2018, 09:57
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Long Neglected Cougar Project
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1967 XR7 GT » 06 Dec 2014, 22:02
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Car Parked in around March 1983 with a rod nock. The motor was a fresh build (Specs Below) with less than a 1,000 miles when it developed a rod nock...
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I had previously sent out my Sidewinder to be match ported, when I got it back, I was very disappointed on how it turned out, so I just shelved it....
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Last post by 1967 XR7 GT
03 Jun 2018, 19:04
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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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Thanks man. I'll take a look at that slit and see what's going on there.
Glad to hear the acetone worked. I may call on you to walk me through that...
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Last post by ssava
22 May 2018, 19:52
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CopyCatVert
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Yorgle » 07 Nov 2011, 15:05
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With apologies to both CopyCat and Catvert owners, I couldn't think of a better name for my project. (I'm open to suggestions, though). In any event,...
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Another neat modification Jody. :thumbup:
Steven
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Last post by 1967 S Code
16 May 2018, 17:08
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'67 XR-7 GT 4 Speed project
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BAust » 22 Nov 2017, 11:48
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Thought I might as well share here..
After a ton of deliberation for about 5 years, I decided I'm not gettin' any younger and that the GT ain't...
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That engine is looking sweet!
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Last post by JcodeG
06 May 2018, 18:02
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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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Be advised that the reproduction Mustang seat risers are a different height than the original Cougar ones.
Randy Goodling
CCOA #95
Thanks for the...
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Last post by Roger M
17 Apr 2018, 09:29
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68 390 s code 4 speed conversion
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RASSAN68 » 31 Mar 2018, 08:18
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I have a 68 XR7 S code 390 cougar. At some point in its life the
390 was replaced with a 289 automatic.
I have a 390 that is in the process of being...
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+1 for Modern Driveline, and my vote is skip the z-bar, and go hydro.....
Butter smooth.
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Last post by mo2872
02 Apr 2018, 08:23
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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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Looks great...
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Last post by 68CJ428CAT
29 Mar 2018, 20:10
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Homecoming for the Queen - My 1967 Project Final Phase!
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devildog » 31 Oct 2014, 20:33
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Many hoots and hollers were had as I received word that my car was ready to come home.
Well, as this will be my 'official' project thread, this...
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Hi Devil Dog, I hope you are having a good day. Im looking for a wiring diagram to bypass the 3 turn signal relays on a 67 cougar. I saw the video by...
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Last post by edwardbeahm
20 Mar 2018, 15:34
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69 R code black/red rag.
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PhilS » 10 Mar 2018, 18:51
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14961.jpeg We started February 2017 and we're getting close. Dry California car with mostly original metal and drivetrain.
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Thanks Chris.
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Last post by PhilS
12 Mar 2018, 16:56
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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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Thanks! Progress is slow but steady. It should be a fun car when its all done.
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Last post by Bryan Owsley
03 Mar 2018, 09:41
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1970
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pasqualeenc » 22 Feb 2018, 14:13
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Working on a restoration and need a dash pad could anyone help me out? Please email me at pasqualejunk@gmail.com
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Thanx yall sent message
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Last post by pasqualeenc
25 Feb 2018, 12:15
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