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XR7-G Prototypes

Last post by Cgrhj50 « Yesterday, 16:26
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by propayne » 21 Jun 2012, 19:05
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I thought I would start a new thread were we can collect all the G prototype pics and info that is available.

Recently, over at the SAAC Forum I...

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While Mercury had a great advertising push in 1966-67 to get the buying public enthused for their exciting all new Cougar, clearly they 'dropped the...
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Yesterday, 16:26
sun roof panel

Last post by xr7g428 « 09 May 2017, 09:37
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by hipo65 » 07 May 2017, 20:04

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The sun roof panel has, what the service manual calls slide retainers. Do these slide retainers clip around the pin on the rear slide or do they just...

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I know these roofs pretty well, but I have no idea what you are asking about.

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09 May 2017, 09:37
G no sale at Mecum Austin

Last post by ClawIt « 29 Apr 2017, 10:00
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by Zogman » 13 Dec 2015, 11:39
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I was interested to see the result of the sale of a 390 Sunroof G at Mecum Yesterday. A no sale at $30k. I don't mean to disparage the owner but the...

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Hundreds of 67/68 Shelbys that went from lime gold/medium green to some other color usually red.
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29 Apr 2017, 10:00
XR7G Mirror vs Hurts Olds Mirror

Last post by LarryB « 07 Apr 2017, 19:28
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by MercuryDon » 10 Jun 2014, 21:10
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Is there a difference in the XR7G mirror and the Hurst Olds Mirror. If so what ?

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FYI, it's Hurst Olds ;-)
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Last post by LarryB
07 Apr 2017, 19:28
Wiring Harness

Last post by kenemike « 02 Feb 2017, 12:19
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by kenemike » 26 Jan 2017, 14:21

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I'm restoring a 68 XR7-G, the problem I'm having is installing the wiring harness in the dash. I did NOT take this car apart so I'm a little unclear...

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Thanks 68G

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02 Feb 2017, 12:19
XR7-G Hertz Value

Last post by Royce « 23 Nov 2016, 06:32
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by BigMatt » 18 Jul 2016, 20:21
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I am thinking about going to look at an XR7-g Hertz car and I was wondering what it might be worth.

It seems to be a good honest driver quality #3...

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The value is the price paid by one buyer to one owner for one particular car. Give me a description of your understanding of fully restored in 100...
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Last post by Royce
23 Nov 2016, 06:32
hood locks and lanyards

Last post by 1967 S Code « 20 Feb 2016, 10:10
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by hipo65 » 31 Jan 2016, 10:46
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I spent yesterday afternoon trying to decipher past post on the subject of the hood lock set used on the G's. The locks were pretty straight forward...

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Thanks for all the pictures showing what the parts of the hood pin kit should look like. Last question though is how long is the lanyard? Thanks...
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Last post by 1967 S Code
20 Feb 2016, 10:10
'68 Cougar / XR-7-G Sunroof

Last post by drcougar « 11 Dec 2015, 10:00
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by Mike_B_SVT » 28 Sep 2015, 18:00

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Spotted this on eBay. Wonder which car it came from...

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I may be wrong but the last 427 GTE was the car I bought in 1989. Pulled it out of Tennessee. Did a bunch of sheet metal work to it, found a correct...

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Last post by drcougar
11 Dec 2015, 10:00
All Dearborn Michigan or Dearborn and santa Jose CA

Last post by 1968XR7G « 16 Jun 2015, 10:01
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by 1968XR7G » 16 Jun 2015, 00:00

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Were all G cars initially built in Dearborn Michigan then shipped to AO Smith for the conversion, or were some built in Santa Jose ca

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I thought that might be the case but was not shure.

Thanks Scott

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Last post by 1968XR7G
16 Jun 2015, 10:01
Adjusting the side mirror

Last post by fordnutz « 28 May 2015, 07:14
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by Rarecat » 17 May 2015, 08:08

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Thought I'd wake up this sleepy registry with a quick question for my fellow G owners......what is the best way to adjust the side mirror? Mine...

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Glad you got it to work, Frank.

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28 May 2015, 07:14
A O Smith picture

Last post by propayne « 14 Apr 2015, 18:00
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by ClawIt » 03 Apr 2015, 12:38

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A Shelby fan sent me a picture of the front of the AO Smith building in Michigan from 1968. On one side of the door on a pedestal is a yellow Shelby...

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Also, note that the '68 Shelby in that vintage photo has hubcaps and no Lemans Stripes - that's the way they came originally.

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Last post by propayne
14 Apr 2015, 18:00
Questonable G for sale on Ebay.

Last post by 1967 S Code « 12 Apr 2015, 20:09
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by 1968XR7G » 12 Apr 2015, 18:56

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I have seen this car listed on Craig's list in California with two different listings. One listing has a picture of the car with a G mirror on the...

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These listings are one way on how not to sell a car. One picture, yikes. Most buyers should ask more question and request more pictures. The vin...

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Last post by 1967 S Code
12 Apr 2015, 20:09
The last day of an XR7-G

Last post by Royce « 11 Dec 2014, 19:34
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by Royce » 28 Nov 2014, 13:45
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A while back I got these wonderful images from the original owner of this car which sadly no longer exists.

It was hit by a drunk driver while...

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1972 pictures - I doubt the parts went anywhere other than to melt down.

I don't see any signs of a fire. Given that a lot of people are worried...
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Last post by Royce
11 Dec 2014, 19:34
Low optioned g on Ebay.

Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8 « 19 Jul 2014, 12:20
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by 1968XR7G » 18 Jul 2014, 22:08

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Found this on Ebay while looking foe 68 cougars. a 68 G 302 2v no ac, no sunroof, manual drum brakes and g package.
The car has been converted over...

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It's sitting at 15K. Putting in the A/C would take up the difference so that is why I said it isn't worth more than the current bid.
It is a very...

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Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8
19 Jul 2014, 12:20
390 XR7-G Valve Covers

Last post by propayne « 25 Jun 2014, 15:02

by propayne » 25 Jun 2014, 15:02

Over on ebay.

Not mine, just thought I'd bring these to the forum's attention. These are originals with the Shelby American part # cast on the...

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25 Jun 2014, 15:02
Newly listed G on E-Bay

Last post by 1967 S Code « 02 Jun 2014, 08:59
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by Cougars_R_Grr8 » 02 Jun 2014, 00:38

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Not Mine:
This is a project car that was bought in US and moved to Canada. It would need a lot of work.. but it IS a G.

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This G looks like a twin to the G that was for sale in Florida. I think the Florida G was a S code Hertz car. Over all I think it would be a heck of...

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Last post by 1967 S Code
02 Jun 2014, 08:59
info on Black XR7-G

Last post by cougar2 « 25 Dec 2013, 14:36
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by cougar2 » 20 Dec 2013, 23:39

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I saw on the G registry a Black XR7 G owned by Chris Noyer. Is he on any of the cougar sites at all, It would be great to see some good pictures of...

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these are the only two pictures I have ever seen of Chris's car from the G registry site.

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25 Dec 2013, 14:36
XR7G for sale on eBay

Last post by 1967 S Code « 28 Nov 2013, 17:21
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by 1967 S Code » 06 Nov 2013, 19:47
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Another rusty XR7G on eBay. Blue XR7G with red interior .
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maybe 1967 S code knows then since he wrote he knew about the car.... I'm sure it was an X code and a Hertz; even the color is correct blue/white....
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Last post by 1967 S Code
28 Nov 2013, 17:21
XR7G Color and Emblem

Last post by CATHOUSE « 20 Nov 2013, 09:02
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by 1967 S Code » 10 Nov 2013, 17:38
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I know the just about everyone has seen the Gold XR7G promo/prototype cars with the brown and black vinyl tops. At least one of those cars had the...

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So this means my 1967 GT has had the GT side badges replaced with 1968 ones. I am mystified as to why, since it appears all the other trim pieces on...
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Last post by CATHOUSE
20 Nov 2013, 09:02
Took pictures of my XR7-G today

Last post by BossElim69 « 09 Nov 2013, 20:28
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by BossElim69 » 08 Jul 2013, 09:43
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My company sponsored a local car show this weekend. I took the XR7-G as few people here locally have seen it. There was four Cougars in the show...

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Thanks guys, I appreciate the nice comments!
Early in the thread I stated I was going to try and get the XR7-G in the Muscle car nationals at the...
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Last post by BossElim69
09 Nov 2013, 20:28
XR& G Window sticker/Warrenty card

Last post by 1967 S Code « 24 May 2013, 04:50
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by BossElim69 » 12 Feb 2013, 07:36
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Relocating some of my Cougar paperwork I found this in with my XR7 G stuff. I think the previous ower of my G copied it from an older At The Sign Of...

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Scott, what is the Dream cougar window sticker generator???? Do you have a link?
Jen it's on the banner on the main forum page. Dream Cougar Sticker...
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Last post by 1967 S Code
24 May 2013, 04:50
How does registry help owners?

Last post by Royce « 01 Sep 2012, 13:22
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by hipo65 » 01 Sep 2012, 08:32

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As an owner of a XR7G what steps should be taken to register the the vehicle with the registry or change the owner on record? What information will...

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I sent you an email. Sorry it could not be sooner.

I sent the information to the earthlink.net address listed in At The Sign of The Cat, is this...

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Last post by Royce
01 Sep 2012, 13:22
G for sale

Last post by 1967 S Code « 20 Mar 2012, 16:27
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by xr7g428 » 22 Oct 2011, 22:39

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Not one of mine,,, Looks like it has all the right parts...

1968 XR7-G mercury cougar very rare - $10750 (sacramento)

This is one of the...

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Welcome Kevin. It's good to have you here. I and would guess others would love to see current pictures and follow your progress.
Steven

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Last post by 1967 S Code
20 Mar 2012, 16:27
Hertz car on Ebay

Last post by Royce « 25 Feb 2012, 23:23
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by Royce » 23 Feb 2012, 05:51

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Nice yellow Hertz G on eBay right now..........

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Or find a 12 year old who is able to use his cell phone LOL

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Last post by Royce
25 Feb 2012, 23:23
G is for Gurney, Dan Gurney

Last post by xr7g428 « 23 Oct 2011, 11:45
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by xr7g428 » 22 Oct 2011, 14:19

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The XR7-G was Mercury's answer to the Shelby Mustang. The XR7-G added a new layer of luxury, performance and appearance items to make this Cougar the...

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That's interesting Art, Don't get shot doing it but the VIN would tell the story for sure. Can't wait to see pics.

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23 Oct 2011, 11:45

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