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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69 Grille Replacement Project
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Started my grille replacement project this weekend. Fun to get back to working on the car. To give a little background I bought this car back in 2013...
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Nice! And I was hoping for my first advertising check for these posts!! Looks like we're both out of luck. LOL
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Last post by Lxg44
Today, 17:16
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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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Pretty decent. I rebuilt the carburetor, fuel pump, differential, driveshaft, suspension and transmission myself.
How's it running ?
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Last post by Royce
Today, 10:54
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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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And that's a wrap on the passenger side floor! On to the drivers side next.
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Last post by lonestarbullitt
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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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Nice work! Even that slow speed short trip is very rewarding isnt it?
I personally like the wheels you have on it now
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Last post by DieselD
14 Mar 2019, 11:49
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68 refresh starting this week.
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rdefrancisco » 13 Jan 2019, 06:55
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After sitting on my bone stock 68 for half a year collecting parts and completing other projects, I am about to start. I own a shop that works on...
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Set it down on our workstation and steam cleaned the entire undercarriage.
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Last post by rdefrancisco
13 Mar 2019, 19:04
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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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One thing that bugs me is the repro dash bad has upward curve to it. No matter what I tried to move and adjust there just isnt anyway around it. I...
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Last post by DieselD
12 Mar 2019, 17:16
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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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It's looking good.
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Last post by badcatt
11 Mar 2019, 13:23
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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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The crushed glass is a bit more aggressive and probably fine for a lot of parts. But I would use the beads on any aluminum or softer metals. If you...
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Last post by Al Bundy
08 Mar 2019, 10:33
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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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Great progress on you first Cougar. I would switch it over to disc brakes... you'll thank me later..
I have a 100% complete standard interior in...
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Last post by BossElim69
06 Mar 2019, 05:18
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Eliminator Downunder
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Comp Elimn8r » 20 Apr 2013, 03:07
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Hey Guys, this looks like a great site so I thought Id better introduce myself now my Eliminator has arrived.
Nothing to get too excited about...
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Thanks Bill, I didn't mean to sound ungrateful for all the work that goes into keeping a site like this going.
With little knowledge of all things...
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Last post by xr7g428
03 Mar 2019, 10:59
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69 Rocky Mountain Purple R code rag.
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PhilS » 12 Mar 2018, 17:11
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Paint soon.
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Just in time for it's 50th birthday!
Hope to get to see it in person sometime this year.
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Last post by propayne
02 Mar 2019, 07:33
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68 G chroming
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68 hertz » 26 Jan 2019, 21:16
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I have the chroming done, putting some items together,because I’m putting a 427 in it I had some special 7.0 fender emblems made the same shape and...
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Those vents are amazingly good. I haven't really seen ones that weren't warped with the lower sections falling out.
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Last post by xr7g428
25 Feb 2019, 14:33
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67-68 wood graining
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68 hertz » 25 Jan 2019, 22:09
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800|600|2019|4542.jpg Here are some pictures of what wood graining overlays I have done 800|600|2019|4541.jpg
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Did not our version have a 4-3-4-3 hole pattern?
I checked it and it’s sequence rows of three so apparently it’s not original.
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Last post by 68 hertz
23 Feb 2019, 06:41
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69 Cougar Revival
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dave84 » 09 Jun 2017, 18:38
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Gentlemen, jumping over here to continue my progress and studies. Seems since a hack over at mercurycougar.net, a lot of dudes have vanished. Minus a...
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Hmm- where is it listed? Mild interest here...
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Last post by Gsxrken
20 Feb 2019, 19:04
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1968 XR7 project in Poland
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perszing » 21 Nov 2018, 15:58
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Hi,
I`m from Poland and I became owner of Cougar XR7 X Code which I bought last year from Don. I imported this car from USA to Poland where it is...
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It's a complicated piece, lots of angles. I took some more pics with measurements for you, PM me your email address and I'll send them.
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Last post by Blitz
14 Jan 2019, 19:29
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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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So now onto basic setup and first drive:
Once the motor warmed up, first order of business was to sync the timing. The sniper touchscreen allows you...
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Last post by mfc133
10 Jan 2019, 20:59
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Aftermarket steering wheel
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Felix » 06 Jan 2019, 15:05
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I could not take to look at the warped and cracked stock wheel in my 68 and pulled the trigger on a new one.
Scott Drake wheel. I still have a lot of...
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Nice looking wheel.
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Last post by catlover
06 Jan 2019, 17:18
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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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Wow, you are really coming along! I can't wait to see and hear this car in person.
I was hoping to get it out to the Stray Cats meet this Saturday...
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Last post by PacificaXR7GT
02 Jan 2019, 22:50
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Gold 68 project
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Gold68302 » 27 Dec 2018, 18:54
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Hello all fellow cougar owners ive been a fourm member for a month or so now but havent had the time to post anything. Me and my dad bought are first...
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I didn’t know if there was a local club or not, I’ll make sure we join!
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Last post by Gold68302
28 Dec 2018, 14:18
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1968 Cougar Heater Core Replacement With AC
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RASSAN68 » 21 Oct 2018, 11:16
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Does anyone have a diagram or picture of how the heater hoses go on this car. When I got it, the heater core was bypassed. I am in the process of...
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Way to go! Missing those foam parts makes a big difference...
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Last post by Don Rush
19 Dec 2018, 15:02
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New here but not new to cougars
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1bad67cat » 04 Dec 2018, 16:01
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Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the add. A little introduciton. My name is Robert and I currently own a 67 cougar. I'm also on the mc.net forum as well. I'm...
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Cool project and always a bonus when the wife is onboard.
Well done Robert!
Been watching your build for while. Nice work!
Thanks everyone.
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Last post by 1bad67cat
05 Dec 2018, 09:47
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Leaking rebuilt proportioning valve
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Felix » 18 Nov 2018, 12:05
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Just rebuilt my prop valve and dist block also replaced all the brake lines while I had nothing better to do.
After chasing all leaks and prepping to...
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I watched the video many times before during and after the rebuild.
I have now pulled it back out and checked that one of the new orings was...
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Last post by Felix
18 Nov 2018, 19:56
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Hate brake lines today
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Felix » 10 Nov 2018, 20:42
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My 68 XR7 needs a lot of love but I am focusing on drivability first. I had a leak in a line from the prop valve so I planned to replace it, ordered...
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Just finished running all the brake lines, rebuilt the prop valve and did the u joints while I was there. Too late to bleed the system tonight so I...
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Last post by Felix
17 Nov 2018, 18:55
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68 Rusto-Cat-Restoration
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Czechmate68 » 10 Nov 2018, 01:17
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I recently purchased my first Cougar! I found a 1968 XR7 that belonged to an older gentleman that had recently passed. It was...
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Thanks all for the warm welcome and kind words!
We all know it is a labor of love, or something like that.
I have to figure out how to add more info...
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Last post by Czechmate68
12 Nov 2018, 00:21
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Small Projects
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Al Bundy » 20 Oct 2018, 09:53
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I have a couple pretty big projects, one that needs to be documented really well. Since I don't have any experience with that, I thought I'd practice...
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Looking good!
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Last post by Mike_B_SVT
10 Nov 2018, 17:45
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