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Another transmission question

Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8 « 56 minutes ago
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by johnque » Today, 11:51 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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I searched prior so forgive me if I missed this being discussed before...

I'm in the market for a Cougar and like to idea of one with a 4-speed...

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The more horsepower you throw out back the easier the burnout is....

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1973 Cougar Convertible / 1 owner / 62270 original miles

Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8 « 58 minutes ago
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
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by Don Rush » 09 Oct 2018, 14:54 » in Classic Cougars for Sale
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The original owner has passed and his wife wants to place this car in the hands of someone that will love it like he did. 100% original, rust free,...

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I'd buy a first gen beforehand but that is a solid #2.
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58 minutes ago
Robert Harvey (ClassyCat)

Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8 « 59 minutes ago
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by BossElim69 » Today, 04:26 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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I regret to inform everyone that CATS Classic Cougar Club member Robert Harvey past away suddenly yesterday. I have no other information other than...

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Condolences to family and friends.

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59 minutes ago
Oil question

Last post by 69XR7RestoMod « Today, 17:34
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by 69XRRR7 » 15 Aug 2018, 19:40 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Is anyone using 20W-50 in their Cougars? I want to use Valvoline VR1 Racing oil because of the zinc and the local parts store only has it in 20W-50....

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Use Mobil 1 15w-50

Walmart always has the best price. Check online before you go. Not stocked in all stores

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Today, 17:34
Treating inside of door - advice appreciated

Last post by R Code « Today, 16:35
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by bsbeck » Today, 07:07 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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I've removed everything from the inside of the passenger door on my 70 due to needing to reglue the window back in and fix some minor window issues....

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Put it back together and drive it.

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Today, 16:35
WCCC Photo Contest 2018

Last post by Blitz « Today, 13:12
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by Blitz » 17 Sep 2018, 13:45 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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Welp, here we go again! It's time to start filling in the pages of the 2019 West Coast Classic Cougar Calendar! We got a lot of great entries last...

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Well, the contest has come to a close! I have my work cut out for me, going through all the entries and figuring out which ones to feature in the...
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Today, 13:12
New Walking Cat Rubber Floor Mats

Last post by Blitz « Today, 12:26
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by Blitz » 21 Sep 2018, 13:39 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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Cougar owners rejoice! WCCC just got in a pallet of these new OEM style rubber floor mats (link) . These are Ford-licensed recreations of the...

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That SEM paint is magical, I tell ya. We'll have to see how well it holds up to foot scuffing, the next time that guy shows up.
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Today, 12:26
Red GT-E - Mecum Indy - May 2018

Last post by robert campbell « Today, 11:55
Posted in The GT-E Registry
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by Mike_B_SVT » 14 May 2018, 10:17 » in The GT-E Registry
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Not sure which one this is. Came across it this morning, and didn't see a recent mention of GT-E's coming to auction. If this is the rebody car, I'll...

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It kinda amazes me that this anomaly was not verified years ago. How many cars have been suspect due to a screwed on dash plate. Glad this has been...
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Today, 11:55
The October 2018 Ride of the Month is Wayne Brander's '68 XR7-G

Last post by R Code « Today, 06:09
Posted in Ride of the Month
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by xr7g428 » 12 Oct 2018, 13:13 » in Ride of the Month
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The October 2018 Ride of the Month is Wayne Brander's '68 XR7-G

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As a matter of fact, it may well be that we are in the...

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Congrats on winning ROTM Wayne! Enjoy that bad boy.
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Today, 06:09
70 OEM Right Sport Mirror; D0OB

Last post by katnip302 « Yesterday, 23:44
Posted in '69 '70 Parts for Sale
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by katnip302 » 09 Sep 2018, 16:54 » in '69 '70 Parts for Sale

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Hello All, For sale is a used OEM 70 Sport Mirror; D0OB part no. on base casting. The mirror head and base casting both appear to be in original...

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Sport Mirror is Sold. Thank you.

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Yesterday, 23:44
Carburetor restoration recommendations?

Last post by Stevie Cougar « Yesterday, 21:08
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by PacificaXR7GT » 22 Sep 2018, 11:46 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Any recommendations on a good place to send my Holley to be restored? The Holley Custom Shop website says they re-plate and rebuild vintage...

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I just had my Autolite 2100 rebuilt from Custom Rebuilt Carbs in New Jersey. The owner is Phil and he is totally hands on. I visited his shop and was...

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Yesterday, 21:08
351C performance question - Please chime in

Last post by Mike_B_SVT « Yesterday, 20:26
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by bsbeck » 03 Oct 2018, 16:05 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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My M code 351 Cleveland with 4V has now had the carb rebuilt, the timing set, electronic ignition with matching coil and new plugs. It's still quite...

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Awesome! Glad to hear it!
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Last post by Mike_B_SVT
Yesterday, 20:26
Vintage Air versus Classic Auto Air

Last post by 70XR7Tom « Yesterday, 19:32
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by JETEXAS » 08 Mar 2018, 16:41 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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I'm looking at air conditioning options for my 67 Standard, which did originally have AC but is currently missing many of the parts.

There seems to...

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I used Classic Auto Air to replace all of the engine compartment A/C components and some in-dash items for the factory air on my '70. I did all the...
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Yesterday, 19:32
Fuel Level Sending Unit

Last post by jayco59 « Yesterday, 17:12
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by Singlemalt » 09 Oct 2018, 22:16 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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I did search, but I didn't find anything. Perhaps this has been brought up before, but I couldn't find it. So, I have a non working gas gauge on my...

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I had also purchased one of these new 2 - wire sending units and my experience was the same as others, not very accurate.
Full tank of gas gives me a...
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Yesterday, 17:12
New! Version 1.2 Electronic Low Fuel Indicator Kits

Last post by jayco59 « Yesterday, 16:54
Posted in '69 '70 Parts for Sale
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by 1969XR7Vert » 08 Nov 2014, 12:27 » in '69 '70 Parts for Sale

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New! Version 1.2 Electronic Low Fuel Indicator (ELFI) Kits. Version 1.2 brings you an even greater improvement over the previous versions of the ELFI...

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I had bought a Repo Solid State version of the instrument cluster regulator several months ago (I believe it was from WCCC) when I was actively...

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Yesterday, 16:54
1968 Standard

Last post by VMacKenzie « Yesterday, 16:24
Posted in Classic Cougars Wanted

by VMacKenzie » Yesterday, 16:24 » in Classic Cougars Wanted

I'm keeping an eye out for a good to nice 1968 Standard with small block around the Northwest. I'm passing on '67s and all XR-7s, and big blocks,...

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Yesterday, 16:24
1968 Standard project- completed bodywork

Last post by VMacKenzie « Yesterday, 16:18
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
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by VMacKenzie » 27 Sep 2018, 21:21 » in Classic Cougars for Sale

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Hi all, I took on a project several months ago and now I'm thinking it's more than I am able to tackle, due to lack of experience and time. I would...

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Price drop, asking an even $4000 now. You can email sixshift@msn.com or call/text 509-948-6618 or message me. I don't check back here more than once...

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Yesterday, 16:18
Wanted! 1968 Windshield interior pillar pad / Dark BLUE Xr7

Last post by Don Rush « Yesterday, 15:41
Posted in Parts Wanted

by Don Rush » Yesterday, 15:41 » in Parts Wanted

Need one for a favorite customer of ours. Will pay $80 for a perfect condition blue one and up to $50 for a color we can paint.

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Yesterday, 15:41
70 351C-4V Traction Improvement

Last post by cj750 « Yesterday, 15:33
Posted in Classic Cougar Speed Shop
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by 70XR7Tom » 14 Oct 2018, 12:45 » in Classic Cougar Speed Shop
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All,
Looking for some thoughts and experiences on improving take-off traction. On easy acceleration a rear tire breaks loose. It will also chirp...

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I agree that a limited slip differential would be the most satisfactory solution overall. But I'll also note that tire size plays a role. Your car...
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Yesterday, 15:33
70 passenger window dropped - advice

Last post by sfhess « Yesterday, 13:10
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by bsbeck » 14 Oct 2018, 17:35 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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I took about a 52 mile trip in the Cougar today and the wife was rolling down the passenger window and the window fell out of the track. I lifted it...

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Most likely the plastic gizmo at the end of the regulator arm has broken.

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Last post by sfhess
Yesterday, 13:10
Found R-Code 1968 Cougar Today

Last post by BAust « Yesterday, 11:21
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by karguy12 » 03 Sep 2018, 19:33 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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Can anyone tell me how many 1968 R-Code Cougars were made? I can't seem to find that info even though I've been searching for hours.

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This car and project is too big for my britches, that's for sure. I kind of like the idea of KTL or Greg Taylor taking it on with an investment...
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Last post by BAust
Yesterday, 11:21
started rstoration on my 69 Cougar base model

Last post by Don_Karlos « 14 Oct 2018, 14:25
Posted in The Project Forum
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by Don_Karlos » 15 Feb 2016, 13:17 » in The Project Forum
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Hi,
I started recently working on my 69 Cougar 351w with FMX Transmission in Wimbledon white. Now I'm stripping the undercoating inside the car. It's...

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Since I'm doing the job in Germany it is a little harder to get all needed. I would like to mount a divider panel between trunk and passenger...
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Last post by Don_Karlos
14 Oct 2018, 14:25
67 versus 68 seats

Last post by Steve68Cougar « 14 Oct 2018, 11:55
Posted in Classic Cougar Paint and Body
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by JETEXAS » 12 Sep 2018, 09:00 » in Classic Cougar Paint and Body
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Well, a year ago when I started my 67 standard project, I got a bit ahead of myself and ended up with 68 Decor door panels and rear interior panels....

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I did some comparisons between my '67 and '68 door panels and it does look like there are some differences beyond just the front-rear spacing. The...
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Last post by Steve68Cougar
14 Oct 2018, 11:55
C7AF-11001-C Starter late 67 date code

Last post by 1968JonnyVinyl « 13 Oct 2018, 22:50
Posted in Parts Wanted

by 1968JonnyVinyl » 13 Oct 2018, 22:50 » in Parts Wanted

Looking for a OEM starter with C7AF -11001-C starter.

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13 Oct 2018, 22:50
390 C6 Driveshaft?

Last post by 1968XR7GTCat « 13 Oct 2018, 20:29
Posted in Parts Wanted

by 1968XR7GTCat » 13 Oct 2018, 20:29 » in Parts Wanted

Testing the waters here, wondering if anyone has a spare 390 driveshaft that came off of a C6 automatic from 1967-1968? (Must be Cougar and C6, as...

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13 Oct 2018, 20:29

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