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Everything you wanted to know about '67 Sequential Signals

Last post by coachJack « 21 Jun 2018, 10:07
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by xr7g428 » 13 Sep 2013, 09:32
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When you tell some one that you own an early Cougar, more often then not, they will say something like Oh yeah, they had those cool tail lights! It...

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The turn signal switch contains 2 power input circuits, circuit J10 (Green-Red) powers the emergency flashers and circuit J8 (Orange-Yellow) powers...
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21 Jun 2018, 10:07
The "HOW TO" Video thread

Last post by Blitz « 29 Jan 2016, 18:29
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by xr7g428 » 08 May 2013, 11:35
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Okay, I just watched the video that shows how to replace the bearing in the AC idler pulley. I hate to admit the number of these I have thrown away...

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How to replace the grille emblem on a 67-8 Cougar, and other tips on making the grille pretty / straight / etc.

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29 Jan 2016, 18:29
1985 Cougar LS 5.0L HELP!!!

Last post by thunderchero « 25 minutes ago
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by GoBlue101994 » Today, 10:17

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Good afternoon,

I have a 1985 Cougar LS with a 5.0 302 EFI.

I started having issues a while back with bogging down, so I changed the plugs and...

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with the issue of blowing/leaking hoses you might want to check for a blown head gasket. you can check it with a Combustion Leak Test Kit , or on a...

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'70 Project planning

Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8 « Yesterday, 21:08
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by SoCal70 » 21 Jun 2018, 00:00

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Hello everybody,

I've got a family car to restore... my grandfather's '70. He bought it when he retired, and he and my grandmother drove it around...

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Always a good idea to go through the entire fuel system. You don't want to go through the expense of a carb rebuild just for it to clog up because of...

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Yesterday, 21:08
Performer RPM Intake

Last post by draftman57 « Yesterday, 13:53
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by draftman57 » Yesterday, 00:34

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I'm about to replace the stock intake on my 390 with a Performer RPM and have a question on how to deal with the PVC vacuum lines. As you know on a...

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Yes sorry, meant power brakes not power steering.
Existing carb is an Edlebrock, but I am replacing it with a new Holley 750 vacuum advance that I...

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Yesterday, 13:53
What is the correct shifter for a 69 CJ?

Last post by ccarney69 « Yesterday, 12:24
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by ccarney69 » 21 Jun 2018, 15:02

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I'm not sure if what I have is original to the car. Its a hurst with a T handle, the mounting plate matches something for a 70 model.

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I did check out DK and I will keep that idea in mind on the Hurst shifter welded if this Ford unit does not perform as well as I hope it will.

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Yesterday, 12:24
Rear Seat Tag

Last post by Royce « Yesterday, 07:10
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by chuck_co » 20 Jun 2018, 20:39

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While looking at the rear seat to see what it might need, I found a cardboard type tag attached to the frame. I've been searching but haven't really...

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It is a part ID tag. So the line workers would know where to put it. It simply identified the seat cushion for what it is.

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Yesterday, 07:10
Flexplate replacement

Last post by JLee « 21 Jun 2018, 21:06
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by JLee » 11 Jun 2018, 14:58
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So im going to be changing the flexplate on my car since the starter has slowly eaten away at part of it and is now not aboe to even move it....

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I got the trans moved enough to get to the flex plate. I see what you mean about the TC being able to fall out but I made sure it stayed snug in...
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21 Jun 2018, 21:06
Dash indicator lights not working

Last post by DBO « 19 Jun 2018, 22:58
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by DBO » 17 Jun 2018, 18:10

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69 standard cougar. The gas gauge, temp gauge, and all of the back lights work...but none of the blinkers, hi-beam, alternator, etc., indicator...

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Thank you both! Found 1 problem, looks like the previous owner installed the alarm through the crank signal...more to come.

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19 Jun 2018, 22:58
Shorty / Mid-length headers

Last post by wish « 19 Jun 2018, 06:14
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by anthem75 » 17 Jun 2018, 17:37

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Hello all...I did search for a common string on this subject, but couldn't find what I needed.

So for reasons unimportant to this discussion, I have...

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Royce, that is good advice if you can get it to work. Another option I've had great luck with are the copper annealed gaskets. Much like the...

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Last post by wish
19 Jun 2018, 06:14
Rear brake problem

Last post by Mike_B_SVT « 18 Jun 2018, 11:18
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by 68G-CAR » 17 Jun 2018, 13:21

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Just finished up a long term restoration on my 68 XR7G (Hertz). The car is all set to go except for the rear brake issue.
With the car on jacks and...

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I checked the length of the rod coming out of the power booster according
to the shop manual and adjusted it to spec. I even adjusted the rod longer...

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Last post by Mike_B_SVT
18 Jun 2018, 11:18
Smell gas

Last post by preaction « 17 Jun 2018, 14:20
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by superbond » 13 Jun 2018, 22:13
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After driving for a few days after finally getting my motor rebuilt and running nice with no issues.
I smell gas while driving mostly on the...

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If your car should have a vented gas cap and it doesn't the gas tank and lines will become pressurized to a point where the gas tank can become...
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17 Jun 2018, 14:20
Steering wheel replacement

Last post by Restomodcougar « 15 Jun 2018, 22:12
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by Wallgeye » 17 Oct 2017, 21:33
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I recently but a 67 Cougar, manual steering and brakes. I missed the cracked steering wheel before I purchased and it was cracked badly enough I...

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I have the same wheel on my 68 and planning on taking it off this weekend. I'll try and get some pictures as I take it off to try and help....
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Last post by Restomodcougar
15 Jun 2018, 22:12
Power Window Help

Last post by pellets4fuel « 15 Jun 2018, 06:10
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by '69TwoToneXR7 » 14 Jun 2018, 23:40

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I have a 1969 Cougar with the gift of power windows. The front windows work and I just rebuilt both pancake motors so now they both work. The problem...

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Do you have a multi meter type tester that you can check continuity in the wire? There really would be nothing else given what your describing above...

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15 Jun 2018, 06:10
Couple of 67 interior questions

Last post by Sir Ed « 15 Jun 2018, 00:09
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by pellets4fuel » 01 Jun 2018, 08:52

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Couple of 67 interior questions today that shouldn't be too hard to answer, so I can keep going on assembly.
A couple of pics showing where the...

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Heading up tomorrow and will get pics

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Last post by Sir Ed
15 Jun 2018, 00:09
re; grill/frontend assembly sequence

Last post by pellets4fuel « 14 Jun 2018, 19:52
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by pellets4fuel » 05 Aug 2016, 10:13

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Can someone please help me out with assembly sequence of the front end/grill work on a 67? Between looking at the service/shop manual, and the...

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Dug up this post again to hopefully get some additional input. Lots of great info on restoring the grills, but I don't find a lot on reinstallation....

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14 Jun 2018, 19:52
OK this is a weird one..fuel light always on!

Last post by SPLINEHEAD « 14 Jun 2018, 03:34
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by BAust » 13 Jun 2018, 16:09

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How can this be happening? My Tank has been empty during restoration/repaint of the '67 XR-7 and now once plugged in again, the blue light special is...

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We learn something new every day don't we! Glad it was an easy one for you.

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14 Jun 2018, 03:34
Holley 600 secondary’s not opening

Last post by superbond « 13 Jun 2018, 15:22
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by superbond » 02 Jun 2018, 20:21
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I finally got my rebuilt motor (351c) up and running. The only problem I have is the vacuum secondary’s on the Holley 600 are not working. When I...

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After driving for a few days with no issues well maybe one. I smell gas quit often. Strong smell. There are no leaks and it’s seems to be only...
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Last post by superbond
13 Jun 2018, 15:22
Need advice on my bumper bracket bolt stripping..

Last post by BAust « 13 Jun 2018, 08:11
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by BAust » 11 Jun 2018, 10:48

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So I made the error of trying to re-tighten my bumper bracket bolt (the ones that go through the brackets to the frame rail) by myself yesterday and...

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Update..

First, thanks for the feedback, guys. The nut was still in there and solid (there's no rust going on at all); I had just gone in at a bad...

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Last post by BAust
13 Jun 2018, 08:11
Tach doesn’t work after ignition upgrade

Last post by superbond « 11 Jun 2018, 20:48
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by superbond » 21 Apr 2018, 18:22

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I installed a pertrenix 2 and a 40,000 flame thrower on my stock distributor in my 72 xr7 convertible. I ran power from a un resistor source. Tach...

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Sorry for not getting back to you. Thing come up and I sometimes for get to get back here.
Petronix 1 you say maybe it do that but do I have to put...

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Last post by superbond
11 Jun 2018, 20:48
'69 351W Pulley Question (Running Out of Options)

Last post by CougaDan70 « 11 Jun 2018, 20:00
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by '69TwoToneXR7 » 18 Mar 2018, 14:40
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Hello All,
So I have been investigating my rebuilt 351W 2v engine with A/C and an automatic FMX for some Time now to track down why it steadily...

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... The needle in the dash now sits just above the 1/2 way mark for a while, but once the car starts driving and sits at a red light long...
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Last post by CougaDan70
11 Jun 2018, 20:00
Pinstripe size for 1968 Cougar

Last post by Blitz « 11 Jun 2018, 11:40
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by 428cougarguy » 19 Apr 2018, 23:21
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I want to put the original painted on pin stripes on my son's 1968 Cougar XR7. I was planning to order a pinstripe stencil for my 1968 Cougar from...

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Just got another example from John Benoit (thanks John) on an original paint '68 he has in his shop now. He says it corroborates the 1/16 stripes...
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Last post by Blitz
11 Jun 2018, 11:40
Gauge Problems

Last post by CougaDan70 « 10 Jun 2018, 21:47
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by '69TwoToneXR7 » 09 Jun 2018, 23:59

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Hello,
I have a 1969 351 W 2v XR7 and when the car drives for extended periods the gauges will intermittently die out. The lights will remain on in...

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That makes me think of intermitent current failure from ignition switch to cluster. When ignition switch is off (car not running), instruments in the...

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Last post by CougaDan70
10 Jun 2018, 21:47
Horns

Last post by contibob « 09 Jun 2018, 21:15
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by contibob » 08 Jun 2018, 22:08

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I have a 67 standard 6'5 4spd car. If I try to honk the horn I get this wimpy sound. If I put power to each horn separately they are loud and clear....

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I am testing horns off car direct to power, Haven't tried power to mounted horn. Thanks for the info

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09 Jun 2018, 21:15
Gauge cluster foam seals

Last post by Wallgeye « 09 Jun 2018, 19:29
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by Wallgeye » 18 May 2018, 01:57

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Working on replacing the under dash harness on my 67 STD. While the dash is apart I am installing LED lights in gauge cluster. While cleaning and...

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Thanks for the replies! I was not able to locate the open cell? foam like the original. I did find some squishy closed cell? foam sheets I'm trying....

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09 Jun 2018, 19:29

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