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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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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It’s not perfect. But Logan and I just got the headlights to go up by replacing the old vacuum solenoid valve with a $17 one from summit racing (made...
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Last post by ssava
24 Apr 2018, 21:00
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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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You are coming along nicely. That is a rather unusual can being used as (I assume) a speaker enclosure on the right side kick panel.
Randy Goodling...
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Last post by lonestarbullitt
22 Apr 2018, 21:15
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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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Good work on that headliner, this is my next step too. From the people I’ve talked to about installing one of these if you can get it up and clamped...
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Last post by Steve68Cougar
22 Apr 2018, 12:38
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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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Sounds great!
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Last post by ssava
21 Apr 2018, 14:15
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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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I think it looks great, it really pops with the black and the red!
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Last post by ccarney69
20 Apr 2018, 15:53
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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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Sorry to see that the paint didn't come out very well. I'll take it off your hands so you won't have to suffer any longer... :D
Looks so great!!
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Last post by Cadillacbart
20 Apr 2018, 11:19
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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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'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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Looking great, Brian. Yes, the 67 color is much nicer than 68, 69, 70 dark greens.
Thanks Jeff ;)
This is so much less stressful just doing it...
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Last post by silverton_ford
13 Apr 2018, 17:46
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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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Everything is looking great. Your color choice makes the chrome really pop!
Steven
I was worried about that but totally happy how it all goes...
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Last post by DieselD
12 Apr 2018, 16:35
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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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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 started working on replacing the vaccum headlight door actuators with the electric kit. Naturally, I broke one bolt on one actuator, and the other...
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Last post by Huzer21
26 Mar 2018, 13:56
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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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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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Now back to Natew. Before you even start this project buy a bag of floor dry. Kitty litter will work, but not as well. Even if you are super careful...
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Last post by Natew
18 Mar 2018, 14:36
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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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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 started reassembling the mirror yesterday. I'm pleased with the way everything turned out so far.
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Last post by 1967 S Code
22 Feb 2018, 19:12
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71 CJ XR7 Rebuild - Warning lots of pics
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J_Speegle » 11 Dec 2011, 22:17
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Not really a restoration as I'm taking a few liberties with this car. Nothing that can not be correct with little effort.\
As always never...
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I see them, but I did a patch thingy on my computer.
What patch thingy? I must need it.
(I am not going to pay photobucket and thing).
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Last post by CougarCJ
21 Feb 2018, 19:27
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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 used Deltron Wimbledon white on my 67 GTA 13 years ago and it still looks great, pops in the sun. Compared to other paints I've used Deltron went...
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Last post by ClawIt
03 Feb 2018, 16:01
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Just bought my first car (68 couger)
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Thenewguy » 22 Jan 2018, 03:32
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So i just bought my first car. a 1968 mercury couger and its all original except for the paint job. from my perspective the car in full is in great...
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the first time I googled that code I came up as Saxony yellow but that could have just been a fluke but thanks for pointing that out, but I do know...
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24 Jan 2018, 13:05
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New member from So. Oregon..
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Brian-1969Cougar » 28 Jul 2013, 16:26
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Hello all. Thought I would do a quick post introducing myself to the community...
I am 41 and have owned Cougars since I was 17. I drove a 1967...
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I am sorry to hear of the loss of your sister in law. Bit the greatest thing you and your wife can do is taking on your niece. Giving her a loving...
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Last post by badcatt
23 Jan 2018, 11:47
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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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Hi Steven
Yes the secondary would hit the divider, but I had already worked out that issue, I am modding a 1/2 phenolic spacer plate.
I haven't...
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15 Jan 2018, 22:18
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1970 XR7 coupe lots of pics
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TCELL » 01 Jul 2017, 21:53
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Today I brought home my first Cougar, it's a 1970 351,2v, automatic. Runs and drives, albeit poorly, and leaks like a sieve. My goal is to first get...
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Replaced the front brake lines today. This is a picture of the drivers side, both ends. Passenger side was not as bad and had been replaced sometime...
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Last post by J_Speegle
06 Jan 2018, 15:54
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1970 XR7 Convertible first car
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allenrya000 » 13 May 2015, 19:25
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So I decided to buy my first car to restore. When I bought it the thing was trashed. Convertible top was shredded, engine didn't start, brakes...
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Wow, great progress. Makes me want to get out and tackle some of the work on my Cougars.
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24 Dec 2017, 22:42
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