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Everything you wanted to know about '67 Sequential Signals
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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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This is what happens when a Mustang guy works on a Cougar...… They know know squat about sequential blinkers!!!
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Last post by robert campbell
08 Feb 2019, 22:02
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The "HOW TO" Video thread
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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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Last post by Blitz
29 Jan 2016, 18:29
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68 XR7 interior refresh Part - 2
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Czechmate68 » 21 Jan 2019, 15:57
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I have been dying to rip out my old dash pad so dove into pulling our the dash front, cluster, and pad this weekend. While under there I got a better...
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Well, I made the decision to take on repainting my dash and inserts rather than spend a lot of money I don't have and take who knows how long.
Since...
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Last post by Czechmate68
Yesterday, 23:17
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Vinyl for back interior panels?
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rcrossen » 17 Feb 2019, 13:39
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I ordered the reproduction plastic panels from WCCC as mine were completely cracked and falling apart. My current vinyl is in descent shape but I'm...
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Thanks all for the amazing help. It's a 1967 and it's just the standard decor. I'll look into finding the Sierra textured vinyl.
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Last post by rcrossen
Yesterday, 15:46
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Starting and idling issues
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zwerks » 07 May 2018, 19:59
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My car is a 1970 Mercury Cougar that originally had a 351 Cleveland with a 2 barrel carb. The carb was swapped to an Edelbrock 1406. The car runs...
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Okay I replaced the fuel pump and that was obviously some of my problem but the car still does not idle properly. I am now getting fuel to the carb...
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Last post by zwerks
Yesterday, 13:47
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Exhaust Question
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DieselD » 26 Dec 2018, 09:58
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Got a couple questions I would like to bounce around and get another opinion on.
So with my 68 302 standard it originally had a single exhaust but...
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If anyone else is interested I’ve decided to go with the kit Royce linked with the exception of different mufflers. Then get the header pipe like don...
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Last post by DieselD
18 Feb 2019, 19:06
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Steering Alignment
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anthem75 » 14 Jan 2019, 12:37
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Ok...the struggle continues. Rebuilt 390 is finally running as it should, so it's time to move on to other issues, like steering...
I know this has...
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Well there's yer problem! Holy crap. Glad you got this sorted out.
Finally worked it out, in large part to members like you who guide the...
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Last post by anthem75
18 Feb 2019, 18:58
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Kick panel speakers on 68
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Yorgle » 22 Mar 2012, 20:03
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My 68 xr7 kick panels have perforated sections that I always presumed were for factory speakers but when I went to install some new speakers tonight...
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Or mention it when you buy the enclosures from us and it is free...
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Last post by Don Rush
18 Feb 2019, 15:16
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302 4V head rebuild
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BigCat68 » 06 Feb 2019, 19:21
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Hello all, I have a 68 XR7 J code car with non original motor. I pulled a valve cover off and instant sadness. Stamped 2V. I have been keeping my...
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True, the premium fuel that we have today is not good enough to prevent pinging with the J code 302-4V heads. They have some of the smallest...
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Last post by BigCat68
18 Feb 2019, 14:19
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taillight sockets
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rockyrivermark » 18 Feb 2019, 10:32
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Are the taillight turn and brake light sockets the same for a '67 cougar and '67 mustang?
thanks!
Mark
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Thanks don
New to me '67 survivor.
Placing the first of many orders with you today.
Mark
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Last post by rockyrivermark
18 Feb 2019, 11:54
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69 Cougar seat swap info
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CHKNMN13 » 06 Feb 2019, 12:51
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Hey everyone,
I am curious about what different non-OEM seats you folks have installed in your 69 Cougars. I'm looking to upgrade the front seats...
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I used Wedge brackets for my Recaro seats in my '69. Hole alignment on the brackets was close but needed a little tweaking. Few minutes with the...
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Last post by wawazat
16 Feb 2019, 11:02
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EGR blocking plate
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walterf » 13 Feb 2019, 16:10
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1973 351C 2v with a Carter 2100 2 bbl. carb. The car is a survivor and runs great, gets 17 mpg on regular gas. Therefore, I want to leave the...
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The pre-EGR is ported for the PCV hose. WCCC has a used one available and it's cast aluminum. I'm thinking of mounting it upside down and running my...
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Last post by walterf
15 Feb 2019, 09:59
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Power Steering Hose Routing
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RootBeerJoe » 03 Feb 2019, 23:03
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I just rebuilt the power steering cylinder with new gaskets, bearings and rubber boots, and repaired my leaking power steering reservoir. I figured...
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This shows a pic of the clamp in place.
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Last post by preaction
14 Feb 2019, 08:23
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Deck lid
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dbenney » 09 Feb 2019, 06:10
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I was going over my cat pretty thoroughly and found the deck lid inner is pretty shot. Does anyone make a replacement inner or do I need to just wait...
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I have a nice on in South Lyon, MI
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Last post by 427XR7
13 Feb 2019, 16:19
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XR7 REPRODUCTION VS RESTORED STEERING WHEEL REVIEWS
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Dev1ldoc » 12 Feb 2019, 12:47
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Team,
I am on the verge of buying a steering wheel for my 68 XR7 but am stuck on either a repro or a restored. Any guidance to help is appreciated....
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Blitz,
Is the woodgrain a good match on the repro? Originality is important to me, but not at the cost of quality reproduction parts that are not...
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Last post by Don Rush
13 Feb 2019, 10:11
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wiring harnes
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cougarrand » 11 Feb 2019, 11:00
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I am replacing the underdash wiring harness on my 67 XR7 just wondering where the holes are for locking the harness to the body? There are two of the...
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Thank You Andrew
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Last post by cougarrand
11 Feb 2019, 13:20
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Repair of Heater Hose Connection on the Engine Block
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70XR7Tom » 08 Feb 2019, 22:15
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Did some rust clean out of the cooling system and sprung a leak at the heater supply from the engine block. The metal tube at the block is mostly...
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I bought mine from Alex's Parts as per the link in this thread. Going in was no problem on my 351C. Tap in with a block of hard wood. I put some...
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Last post by walterf
11 Feb 2019, 09:16
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1969 Q code 1 of 1.
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F-350Loui » 08 Feb 2019, 18:26
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Hi new to forum. I'm restoring for a customer a 69 cougar 428 CJ XR7 moon roof special paint car. Question is we know the car was pulled from the...
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Looks similar. Compare to the XR7-S color of HFII's personal car. Unfortunately photos often do not do justice.
This is probably not the...
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Last post by Royce
11 Feb 2019, 08:38
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Fastner? a/c center vent 67/8 XR-7
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Cougar Bill » 10 Feb 2019, 10:10
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I can't seem to find the correct fastener for the A/C center vent to long dash panel. They(3) hold the vent to the long plastic dash panel.( IIRC!)...
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8-32 x 3/4 black phosphate panhead (panhead is somewhat flattened) to attach center A/C vent to PS bezel in three places.
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Last post by desertdave55
10 Feb 2019, 19:12
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Left Center Air Duct for '71 Cougar
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Bucky » 29 Jan 2019, 09:53
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Connects between the Center Air Distribution Duct Assembly and the Left Register Air Duct. (See attached photo) If you have a solid one to sell, let...
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Hello CH, I am in Texas at zipcode 78624. Thank you,
Bucky
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Last post by Bucky
10 Feb 2019, 14:01
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Harmonic balancer/pulley
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dbenney » 09 Feb 2019, 08:50
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So I'm almost done with tear down of my 390 for a build and had a question. My crank pulley is a double. 1 pulley is independent and bolted to the...
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Not sure why you would want to use an aftermarket balancer. The 1967 factory balancer on the 390 has an integral pulley. See here:
So I'm...
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Last post by Royce
10 Feb 2019, 07:31
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Smell of burning candles...
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ssava » 08 Feb 2019, 21:12
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So... I had the power steering hoses replaced and the drum brakes tightened up a couple of weeks ago.
Now, every time I pull into the...
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You'll eventually wear them out enough to where they're back to the way they were. I'd maybe have them back the brakes off a touch and see if the...
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Last post by Local Hero
09 Feb 2019, 22:53
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Disc Brakes?
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rcrossen » 30 Jan 2019, 16:41
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I'd love to change at least my front brakes to disk brakes as it takes forever to stop. I'd love to pull some from an old car or find something that...
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Click here:
My swap will be different I have 4 wheel power drum and I just wanna upgrade to front disk... Can reuse my pedal, booster..
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Last post by Royce
09 Feb 2019, 17:32
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Alternator wiring harness dilemma
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Sounnder » 08 Feb 2019, 00:55
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SO my current problem is some idiot cut the alternator harness out of the headlight wiring harness. The car is my 69 eliminator with tac and ammeter....
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What a freakin hack job
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Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8
08 Feb 2019, 19:48
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Master Cylinder Mounting Gasket?
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jayco59 » 08 Feb 2019, 15:04
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Hello all,
I'm installing a new master cylinder into my 1969 XR7 (Power Front disc brakes) and I'm wondering it there is a gasket that goes between...
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Thx Harry, that's what I thought.
BTW, I checked out your Eliminator story on your site, getting reunited with your original car! Doesn't get any...
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Last post by jayco59
08 Feb 2019, 15:24
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