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Scottsdale Auction Week 2019 - Fantasy Bid

Last post by 70b302cat « 44 minutes ago
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
Replies: 56
by MrEos » 26 Dec 2018, 19:07 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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Quite a few Cougars to choose from during auction week in Scottsdale. Both Russo & Steele and Barrett-Jackson have Cats crossing the block.

Russo...

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68,000 I can hope for more

Carlton,
I just talked with seller, he said he has been meaning to call you.
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44 minutes ago
"The Parts Car"

Last post by itrack « Today, 16:48
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
Replies: 28
by itrack » 25 Oct 2018, 16:00 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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Just a quick little intro. I bought my first car back in 1997 years before I could drive, It was a 1968 Cougar. Fast forward many years and I've gone...

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I think you could easily spend $5K for rust repair on that car if you did most of the work yourself and already own a MIG welder. You would have been...
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Last post by itrack
Today, 16:48
SMS Door Panels - my experience

Last post by Blitz « Today, 16:22
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
Replies: 5
by Blitz » Today, 15:21 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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So a while back, some of you might remember that I was trying to find a good set of '68 Standard door panels that I could freshen up and use in my...

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Found the old XR-7 panel pics, I knew I saved 'em. I don't remember the story behind these, or who's they are, but they are just the skins. Pretty...

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Last post by Blitz
Today, 16:22
Detailing the Engine Compartment.

Last post by xr7g428 « Today, 16:16
Posted in The GT-E Registry
Replies: 25
by GTfastbacker » 10 Jun 2014, 14:39 » in The GT-E Registry
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Detailing the Engine Compartment.
Any suggestions?
The missing Smog setup i will install next weeks.
Blue is a special mixed colour taken from a low...

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Yes, and the C9OZE
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Last post by xr7g428
Today, 16:16
427 v. 428

Last post by xr7g428 « Today, 16:15
Posted in The GT-E Registry
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by HarstenePointe » 16 Jan 2019, 19:58 » in The GT-E Registry
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Does anyone have any actual and honest performance numbers comparing the 427 and 428 engines? I certainly know the factory horsepower ratings, etc.,...

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The GT-E is now running a 735 CFM service replacement 428 CJ carb
other specs as below.
I am not saying that my experience is the right, or only, way...
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Today, 16:15
GRILLE AND BEZEL PAINTING

Last post by BigCat68 « Today, 14:49
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by Dev1ldoc » Yesterday, 12:46 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Greetings ya bunch of deplorables,
I recently purchased a complete set of beautiful restored chrome for my 1968. So now comes the paint part. I have...

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For my headlights I used Argent silver and painted the whole assembly. My chrome wasnt the best and the cost to rechrome was not in the budget. I...

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Last post by BigCat68
Today, 14:49
Cougar vs Mustang - Simple Differences List

Last post by Al Bundy « Today, 12:47
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by Mike_B_SVT » Today, 11:52 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Hey Fellahs,

We've all heard it more times than we can count: Oh, a Cougar. They're the same as a Mustang.

So out of curiousity, I thought it...

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I thought the Mustang floor pans were shorter?

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Last post by Al Bundy
Today, 12:47
Eliminators on the Market (January 2019)

Last post by Mike_B_SVT « Today, 11:41
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
Replies: 14
by Mike_B_SVT » 03 Jan 2019, 14:57 » in Classic Cougars for Sale
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Happy New Year! By now you should be elbows-deep into your winter projects, and looking forward to Springtime cruising again. Had a sunbreak here the...

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Rough 4-speed project, available at Cascade Classics;

'70 w/ 351, 4-speed. Comp Green (now red), Black Decor Interior. Rough project! Docs. In WA....
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Today, 11:41
YouTube

Last post by JETEXAS « Today, 10:51
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by dbenney » Yesterday, 11:41 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Thought you guys might get a kick out of this... I frequent YouTube and watch quite a few videos.

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I think he's wearing shades because he's reading off poster boards.

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Last post by JETEXAS
Today, 10:51
70 eliminator

Last post by drcougar « Today, 09:39
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
Replies: 9
by grumpyone27 » 16 Jan 2019, 06:55 » in Classic Cougars for Sale

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Today, 09:39
Driver side mirror repair

Last post by fordnutz « Today, 01:02
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by anthem75 » Yesterday, 19:46 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Hey all,

I'm assuming someone out there has had the same side mirror issue that I currently have. The remote cable still works well, but the main...

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As I recall there's another fastener that you can tighten from underneath (remove mirror from door and go in from the bottom).

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Last post by fordnutz
Today, 01:02
Backup light troubleshooting

Last post by ccarney69 « Yesterday, 23:03
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by Cougrrr » 13 Jan 2019, 17:14 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Just replaced backup light bulbs with LEDs from WCCC.
Going into reverse they flash on for a moment then go off.
Leaving reverse, they do the same...

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Yes, they were working fine. Since my expertise is limited to using a screwdriver, upgrading some lightbulbs seemed like the most sensible upgrade...

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Last post by ccarney69
Yesterday, 23:03
He says DO NOT BUY A CAR that the manufacturer is no longer around!

Last post by propayne « Yesterday, 18:57
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by Don Rush » Yesterday, 13:54 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Looks like we have some competition in the what to look for series we are doing.

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Probably less charisma - you need to be annoying and cook up some drama like playing a practical joke on Dave - reaching up and snapping off that...

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Last post by propayne
Yesterday, 18:57
50th Anniversary Show in Auburn, Indiana / CATS Cougar Club

Last post by scottfzeller « Yesterday, 17:20
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by scottfzeller » 10 Nov 2018, 09:08 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Bryan Adams said it best in his Summer of ’69 song, ” the times are changin, look at everything that’s come and gone.”

CATS Classic Cougar Club is...

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1969 PDF Registration Form.pdf

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Last post by scottfzeller
Yesterday, 17:20
Hagerty Valuation 67 vs 68

Last post by badcatt « Yesterday, 15:40
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by Cavallino » 16 Jan 2019, 20:30 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Found this interesting.

Hagerty's Valuation Tool is showing a nice bump for 68-70 but sadly (for me) no love for 1967's.

But a good sign that the...

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What I found troubling is the 70 XR-7 with a 351 2V is worth more then a Standard with a 428CJ in the same condition. And it was by a substantial...

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Last post by badcatt
Yesterday, 15:40
Help! What is this plastic piece?

Last post by mlat3 « Yesterday, 15:30
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by mlat3 » 16 Jan 2019, 19:58 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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I am embarrassed to admit that I do not remember what this part is and where it goes on my 1969 XR7. I am redoing the dash and am pretty sure that it...

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Problem solved. It turns out that this bezel goes inside of the metal housing for the clock and hides the metal from view when looking at the clock....

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Last post by mlat3
Yesterday, 15:30
GRILLE AND BEZEL PAINTING

Last post by BigCat68 « Yesterday, 15:17
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by Dev1ldoc » Yesterday, 12:45 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Greetings ya bunch of deplorables,
I recently purchased a complete set of beautiful restored chrome for my 1968. So now comes the paint part. I have...

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I got very nice results with SEM self etching primer then SEM trim black for the top coat

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Last post by BigCat68
Yesterday, 15:17
Importing an old Ford from Canada?

Last post by DeadStang « Yesterday, 14:02
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

by DeadStang » Yesterday, 14:02 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

I'm looking for recommendations for a broker who can handle the shipping and (re)importation of an old Ford vehicle from Canada to the US. The car is...

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Last post by DeadStang
Yesterday, 14:02
A newbie question on bringing back a 70 xr7

Last post by Blitz « Yesterday, 12:27
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
Replies: 10
by Blakescougar » 16 Jan 2019, 04:31 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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Recently purchased my son a 70 cougar and have just joined this site for info. Thank you for a place to find everything I may have questions on. I...

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For the front end, might I suggest this kit? Components are nice quality. Same stuff that I used on my car. There are some other bits and pieces...
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Last post by Blitz
Yesterday, 12:27
71 in Texas

Last post by TomKat « Yesterday, 10:01
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
Replies: 7
by TomKat » 13 Dec 2018, 17:26 » in Classic Cougars for Sale

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Looks clean

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Found a walk around video, wish it were more detailed, gauges, sequentials ...

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Last post by TomKat
Yesterday, 10:01
C6ae-r heads

Last post by Royce « Yesterday, 07:04
Posted in Classic Cougar Speed Shop
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by dbenney » 06 Jan 2019, 19:19 » in Classic Cougar Speed Shop
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So I've been told these heads will be good to roughly 450hp with a little machine work... Here my question... Will only the heads with the multiple...

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You are mistaken. The C6AE 6090-R heads have the bosses for 14 bolt / 16 bolt pattern.

Make sure you have your socks off when you count....cuz if...
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Last post by Royce
Yesterday, 07:04
: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator $30,000.00

Last post by kljacobs « Yesterday, 06:10
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
Replies: 10
by Cargirl » 17 Nov 2018, 09:25 » in Classic Cougars for Sale
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This car has to go like today!! It is a great car - see the post below. But the owner is very elderly and he and his companion are set to drive to...

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Would you mind sending me the information for the new seller, I am not a facebook user. Was interested in the car but missed out. Thanks....
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Last post by kljacobs
Yesterday, 06:10
67-73 Cougar Sequential Turn Signal Trouble Shooting Thread

Last post by ccarney69 « 16 Jan 2019, 18:18
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by Don Rush » 23 Apr 2013, 18:08 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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Not a day goes by that someone does not call me with technical questions regarding Cougar / Shelby / Thunderbird sequential systems. Many are easy to...

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Yes, the emergency flasher socket appears to be wired backwards. Electronic flashers are polarity sensitive and will only work one way. Ford didn't...
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Last post by ccarney69
16 Jan 2019, 18:18
Throttle Linkage

Last post by catlover « 16 Jan 2019, 09:13
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by afcaputo » 14 Jan 2019, 18:58 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Hello All,

This is my first time posting here. We recently purchased '68 Cougar with 302, 2bbl as a project car for me and my 13 year old son - it...

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That short fat spring is correct, but any spring that holds the throttle closed will do. You can make the spring mounting bracket easy.

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Last post by catlover
16 Jan 2019, 09:13
Mecum Red GTE Engine Rebuild

Last post by Al Bundy « 16 Jan 2019, 08:22
Posted in The GT-E Registry
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by robert campbell » 21 Oct 2018, 10:53 » in The GT-E Registry
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All,
Thought I would start a new thread for Bart Lovely's numbers match Red GTE. I will receive the numbers matching motor this Tuesday, 23 October...

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Pretty sweet. I’d love a fastback Mustang. But then again I have a big want list without the space or budget to support it.
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Last post by Al Bundy
16 Jan 2019, 08:22

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