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Everything you wanted to know about '67 Sequential Signals

Last post by matthew06320 « 03 Jan 2020, 12:32
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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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Can you tell me which wires from the directional turn signal switch connect which wires in the wiring harness at the plug I have seen many pictures...
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03 Jan 2020, 12:32
The "HOW TO" Video thread

Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8 « 28 May 2019, 22:30
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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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Pretty decent results:
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28 May 2019, 22:30
71-73 High Back Bucket Seats

Last post by Gyrhead « Today, 16:12
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by Gyrhead » 15 Jan 2020, 06:31

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Questions about the 71-3 high back buckets. Any help appreciated:

1. Is there any difference in the foam between the XR-7 buckets and base/decor...

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Many thanks Randy - however my interior is black.

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Today, 16:12
1967 dash face plate

Last post by COUGRR « Today, 14:04
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by AltaCat » 16 Jan 2020, 15:40

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I am attempting to replace the bulbs in my 1967 instrument cluster. How do you remove the front dash face pad on a standard 1967 interior? It looks...

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Thanks for your help Don. My car seems to have the 1968 version using clips. The car was built in June on 1967, so maybe they ran out of the 1967...

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Today, 14:04
Seat back release spring?

Last post by Steve68Cougar « Today, 10:54

by Steve68Cougar » Today, 10:54

I've been trying to find a spring for the seat back release hook on the driver's side seat for my '68. I've typed all sorts of things into Google and...

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Today, 10:54
1969 Cougar Repair Shop Ohio

Last post by Royce « Today, 08:30
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by HRS1969 » Yesterday, 05:50

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I am looking for reputable repair shops in Ohio? I have a 1969 Cougar with a 351w all original with original air conditioning converted to 134A...

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There is not anything related to vacuum that has anything to do with the compressor clutch. It needs 12 volts to engage. Likely if you were to look...

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Today, 08:30
68 door hinges

Last post by 68 hertz « Yesterday, 21:11
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by 68 hertz » 12 Jan 2020, 16:15

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800|1067|2020|6076.jpg 800|1067|2020|6075.jpg 800|600|2020|6074.jpg I had good luck repairing the driver side lower hinge so I thought I’d pass it...

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800|800|2020|6106.jpg 800|800|2020|6105.jpg 800|800|2020|6104.jpg 800|800|2020|6102.jpg 800|800|2020|6101.jpg Because it’s spring steal I heated them...

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Yesterday, 21:11
1967 upper control arm brand

Last post by Mistress « Yesterday, 18:53
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by Bryan Owsley » 09 Jan 2020, 09:38
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I have the front suspension of my 1967 Cougar disassembled and would like to replace the upper and lower control arms. Is one replacement brand...

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Steve, I believe WCCC has the Scott Drake units. I don't think we have any Moog parts. As I work over in the wrecking yard side I don't deal with any...
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Yesterday, 18:53
Transmission noise

Last post by johnque « 16 Jan 2020, 16:11
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by johnque » 05 Jan 2020, 20:43

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4-speed is making this noise. Is what I have read that this can only be the input bearing true? Hoping it could be an adjustment that doesn't require...

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Thanks Robert, I'll send you a PM.

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16 Jan 2020, 16:11
New brake lines don't fit

Last post by gregar « 16 Jan 2020, 12:07
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by gregar » 15 Jan 2020, 12:57

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So i finally decided i would replace my old mild steel brake lines with new stainless steel ones and be done with it. Ordered the front kit from WCCC...

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Thanks for checking ! Yes they do run together at the bottom

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16 Jan 2020, 12:07
Carburetor jet sizes...

Last post by CATHOUSE « 15 Jan 2020, 21:33
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by ssava » 20 Dec 2019, 15:42
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My son and I are learning about the carburetor and my cousin (mechanic) was in town and we took it apart and changed the jets.
The engine is a crate...

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CJ Pony Parts has a brand new Drake HEI small block distributor on sale right now for about $90.

Randy Goodling
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15 Jan 2020, 21:33
Steering wheel restoration - is it too far gone ?

Last post by gregar « 15 Jan 2020, 21:25
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by gregar » 08 Jan 2020, 20:45
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My 67 base steering wheel is in serious need for help.
See photos below.
There doesn't seem to be replacement wheels available for these (I...

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Thanks everyone for the inputs. I think i have my plan laid out :
1. Wrap my current steering wheel with something like sport grip just to hold the...
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15 Jan 2020, 21:25
Put her to bed for the Winter BUT...

Last post by ssava « 15 Jan 2020, 13:19
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by AP_70_Cougar » 26 Nov 2019, 14:46

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So I put the Cat down for bed for the Winter...On my way to storage I had older guy flag me down and he said I had all lights EXCEPT for my brake...

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We had that problem a few months ago. Turned out to be the circuit breaker (it's below the fusebox above the gas pedal).

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15 Jan 2020, 13:19
What now!!?

Last post by gregar « 15 Jan 2020, 12:44
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by AP_70_Cougar » 15 Jan 2020, 12:39

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So, the 70 Cougar (351C 4V 278 miles on rebuild) is napping for the Winter. I do wake her up occasionally just to make sure things are good (warmer...

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Throwout bearing ?

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15 Jan 2020, 12:44
Greasing the equalizer bar

Last post by Travis98146 « 15 Jan 2020, 10:59
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by gregar » 11 Jan 2020, 12:03

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While i still have all the brake stuff out of the car, i thought i'd change the bushings and felt washers of the equalizer bar. How much grease is...

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As with lubing anything with a fitting, you put in enough new grease to push out the old original grease then wipe off all the excess. That way your...

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15 Jan 2020, 10:59
Removing glue in door glass

Last post by Travis98146 « 15 Jan 2020, 10:40
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by Axshun » 13 Jan 2020, 16:24

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Can anyone tell me if the glued in door glass on a 69' can be removed from the door without cutting the glue? If so, is there a trick to getting it...

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When I did my 67, I had to roll the window mechanism all the way down after I got the window unbolted. The added clearance helped when I had to...

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15 Jan 2020, 10:40
‘68 302 standard cougar not going into gear

Last post by Travis98146 « 15 Jan 2020, 10:35
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by Danny_stone » 12 Jan 2020, 18:41

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After putting in a brand new 302, my ‘68 cougar will not go into any gear. Is it possible that the problem could be with the neutral safety switch?...

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I have to follow catlover's comment. I hope you put in the 4 bolts from the converter to the flexplate. Also, C4s will sometime drain the torque...

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15 Jan 2020, 10:35
power steering just died

Last post by whitelightning777 « 14 Jan 2020, 12:35
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by whitelightning777 » 25 Dec 2019, 08:28
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I made a sharp turn. Weather conditions are cold & the fluid level is a little bit low.

I put in type F fluid & got it back into the X marks on the...

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The wheel alignment is fine. I realized that I set my idle speed very low, just high enough not to stall to keep it quiet for the neighbors. When it...
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14 Jan 2020, 12:35
Removing crossmember with the engine in?

Last post by Royce « 13 Jan 2020, 14:07
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by A390gt » 13 Jan 2020, 10:54

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I’m in the middle of doing the global west front end swap on the x code when I noticed a oil leak from the pan. I was wondering if I can remove the...

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That is exactly why it is removable. As long as you don't drive the car with it removed you are OK.

I’m in the middle of doing the global west...

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13 Jan 2020, 14:07
New solid lifters out of adjustement on machined heads

Last post by Royce « 13 Jan 2020, 08:51
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by hanver » 06 Jan 2020, 05:41

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Hi guys

From a previous post some of you might know i'm (still) in the process of replacing worn rockers and pushrods on a solid cam.

Now when...

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That might be OK. I think you need longer pushrods for all. Maybe a new camshaft too.

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13 Jan 2020, 08:51
E-BAY AND DASH PAD FACTORY....TERRIBLE!!

Last post by waterlife « 13 Jan 2020, 06:46
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by waterlife » 12 Jan 2020, 09:58

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Purchased a dash pad in Nov,from Dash Pad Factory and never received part. I got the its the holidays excuse first and then they called and told me...

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I don't know all of the details regarding your situation, but maybe you should contact E-Bay and inquire why they did what they did?

I did call...

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13 Jan 2020, 06:46
Trip Odometer repair

Last post by 67427GT500 « 13 Jan 2020, 04:30
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by 69cougarguy » 30 Jul 2019, 12:11
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800|534|2019|5463.jpg Hi

I have a '69 Cat and the trip odometer doesn't want to reset completely. The 2nd tumbler from the left goes to 9. Is there...

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Bob, which commented earlier in the feed or Phil Severence is your best choice. Redline failed to replace the contacts in my Shelby's clock. It...
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13 Jan 2020, 04:30
Headlight switch removal

Last post by cougarrand « 12 Jan 2020, 15:55
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by 68JCode » 04 Jan 2015, 15:53
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How do you remove the headlight switch in a 68 cougar. Understand there is a button to press to release the plunger so the bezel can be unscrewed but...

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I use a two part epoxy.
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12 Jan 2020, 15:55
Headrest material

Last post by Yourkiddin « 12 Jan 2020, 14:32

by Yourkiddin » 12 Jan 2020, 14:32

I have a 69 and ordered the material for the front seats. I guess I just assumed the material for the headrest would be included. Are you guys just...

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12 Jan 2020, 14:32
73 Negative battery cable ?

Last post by xr7g428 « 11 Jan 2020, 11:44
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by CatsRock » 08 Jan 2020, 16:41
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Ok I need to replace my negative battery cable and there seems to be conflicting info from what i'm finding. The closest post Ive found (below) is...

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I have always been critical of the way early Cougars were grounded. Running the ground cable to the block and then from the block to the firewall...
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11 Jan 2020, 11:44

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