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XR7-G story ATSOTC

Last post by propayne « Today, 06:32
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by ClawIt » Today, 05:07 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Royce, great story/history of the G!

You wrapped it up into an informative and good flowing timeline.

Jim

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Royce and the GT-E barn find story are also mentioned in the latest issue of Muscle Car Review magazine.

- Phillip

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Today, 06:32
Dealership memorabilia: Koons Ford

Last post by scottfzeller « Today, 06:15
Posted in Parts Wanted
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by cj750 » Yesterday, 07:55 » in Parts Wanted

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For those of you out on the East Coast, particularly in the D.C. area:

I'm looking for vintage dealership memorabilia from Koons Ford in Falls...

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Backstory with vintage ads/pics:

Good luck!

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Last post by scottfzeller
Today, 06:15
Vacuum Hose location for Headlight Switch under Dash

Last post by Royce « Today, 05:36
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by ssava » Yesterday, 15:23 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Hey all. We were pulling on the hose to replace it and it popped out before we could locate it under the dash.
Can anyone tell us where the vacuum...

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That indicates a vacuum leak somewhere in the system. You can isolate it by plugging lines to the headlight motors until it stops making the sound....

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Last post by Royce
Today, 05:36
May 2018 Ride of the Month Nominations are now open!

Last post by badcatt « Today, 00:27
Posted in Ride of the Month
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by xr7g428 » Yesterday, 13:22 » in Ride of the Month

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Please make an effort to let the nominees know they have been nominated and if possible make sure they are interested in participating.

Thanks!...

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I'll second Alicia Slay's 1968 XR7.

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Today, 00:27
Temp guage

Last post by ssava « Yesterday, 21:54
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by ssava » 17 Apr 2018, 12:59 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Does anybody know how to remove the white piece of tape without taking off the whole dash? 3FA30838-CFCA-4F76-BAEE-07991D251F58.jpeg

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Thank you both. I’ll try from behind.

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Yesterday, 21:54
69' 428CJ S tube.

Last post by 68MERC « Yesterday, 21:01
Posted in Parts Wanted

by 68MERC » Yesterday, 21:01 » in Parts Wanted

It's not a huge importance for the Torino, can obtain a reproduction, simply would sleep better and talk to others down the road when I'm near death...

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Yesterday, 21:01
Matt Slay Memorial Arrangements

Last post by allenman85 « Yesterday, 20:47
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by GavinS » 10 Apr 2018, 20:32 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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Friends,
It is with sad eyes and a heavy heart that I write this note. I have been at a loss for words since I received the news Sunday morning that...

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Still seems like a dream....he was way too young to leave already. This Saturday his university (and mine) will be doing a tribute service to him and...
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Yesterday, 20:47
Team Cougar heading to Fab Fords then SoCal for the West Nationals

Last post by GavinS « Yesterday, 20:38
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by 7.0 Litre Kid » 01 Apr 2018, 18:20 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Getting things ready for the Big Show!

Knots Berry Farm Fabulous Fords Forever!

I plan on bringing the “loaded” GTE to the...

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Eric Braverman from the Mercury Stray Cats www.StrayCatscc.com owns the houndstooth car pictured. It is an original paint San Francisco car, I...

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Yesterday, 20:38
Esmerelda...

Last post by ssava « Yesterday, 20:08
Posted in The Project Forum
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by ssava » 15 Apr 2018, 16:40 » in The Project Forum
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Thought it was time to put her on her own thread as I keep posting in the Maintenance and Repair section...

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We...

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What a great story and experience for you and your boys! Thanks for sharing...

Thank you so much Chad. Likewise. I read your story you wrote last...
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Yesterday, 20:08
Wow, Up beat Cloth and vinyl 100% original paint 71 XR7

Last post by Midlife « Yesterday, 19:15
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by badcatt » 15 Aug 2015, 19:58 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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I saw this Cougar for sale on a obscure Facebook Buy and sell page for my local area. What a find. Very little rust. 100% original paint Bright blue...

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Then it probably is not the tach!
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Yesterday, 19:15
Best way to clean up fuse panel connections

Last post by Midlife « Yesterday, 17:43
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by JETEXAS » Yesterday, 08:19 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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The fuse connections in my car were very coated in surface rust to the point that when I started working on it the cigarette lighter, heater fan and...

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I've found the best way is to remove the harness and glass bead blast the fuse box clips (don't forget the backside as well). Yes, this does remove...

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Yesterday, 17:43
1967 to 1969 C6 Transmission Dip stick

Last post by 68MERC « Yesterday, 17:16
Posted in Parts Wanted
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by 428cougarguy » 09 Apr 2018, 20:16 » in Parts Wanted
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Need a OEM Form C6 trans dipstick - part # C6OZ-7A020-B from what I understand. Needed ASAP. Top dollar paid. Thanks!

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PM sent
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Yesterday, 17:16
Font?

Last post by JETEXAS « Yesterday, 16:27
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by Cougar Bill » 10 Apr 2018, 15:22 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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Does anybody have the word Cougar & Mercury in a font or know the correct one? I need it for engraving a plaque. Any help would be greatly...

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That commercial is amazing.
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Yesterday, 16:27
Comfort weave seats

Last post by Blitz « Yesterday, 11:01
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by A390gt » Yesterday, 10:46 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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Is there a big difference between the reproduction vinyl vs comfort weave seat covers for the 68 XR7 seats?
My x code has the comfort weave but it’s...

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Both versions are available, but if you want to stay original you might as well get the comfortweave. Up to you though. The vinyl XR-7 seat covers...

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Yesterday, 11:01
1978

Last post by BossElim69 « Yesterday, 10:15
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
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by mo2872 » 17 Apr 2018, 13:19 » in Classic Cougars for Sale

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Not mine, don't know the person selling, no affiliation, etc, etc, yadda, yadda, yadda...........just a slick n clean '78 Cougar I stumbled across...

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I instantly hear fogg horns in my head when I see these land yacht :pimp: Looks like a nice one.

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Last post by BossElim69
Yesterday, 10:15
Ford-style "series" Tachometer testing

Last post by TheRktmn « Yesterday, 07:47
Posted in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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by cougarsunlimited.net » 14 Apr 2018, 23:18 » in Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair

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I recently completed a new project so I thought I'd share some of the development information - a stand-alone Ford Tachometer Tester. Over the next...

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Mine must have the latter disease, as the car runs fine, but every so often the gauge will read only half the actual RPM. A smart rap on the dash...

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Yesterday, 07:47
recently acquired

Last post by Cougar1 « Yesterday, 03:18
Posted in The Master Registry
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by tntrrnjl » 17 Apr 2018, 13:55 » in The Master Registry

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hi,
i recently acquired a 68 xr7 and would like to be added to your registry, if it is not already there.
vin is 8F93J546669.

thanks,

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something is incorrect somewhere. The database has 8F91C546669, reported in 1999 in Saint Joseph, MO. Could you double check your vin and provide the...

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Yesterday, 03:18
A tale of Cougar art

Last post by GavinS « 17 Apr 2018, 21:32
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by Cougar Paul » 16 Apr 2018, 13:21 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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Thought you guys might enjoy this Cougar-related article I wrote for a UK newspaper, published last weekend. I'm not a motoring journalist but my...

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Great article Paul. It is always Neat to see Cougars in print.

I hope to see you this summer again at an event.

www.CougarClub.org

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Last post by GavinS
17 Apr 2018, 21:32
sputtering issues

Last post by cyclonelou « 17 Apr 2018, 20:45
Posted in Classic Cougar Speed Shop
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by tntrrnjl » 17 Apr 2018, 14:07 » in Classic Cougar Speed Shop

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i recently acquired a 68 xr7 j code (302/4 barrel). it runs fine for the most part and i haven't gone completely through it yet but here is my issue....

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Follow the good advice given.
Check the fuel lines, especially the one from the sender to the hard line. Out of sight and out of mind is an old...

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Last post by cyclonelou
17 Apr 2018, 20:45
BUYER BEWARE !!!!!! Way too many SCAMS!

Last post by JCM « 17 Apr 2018, 20:03
Posted in Classic Cougar Community Discussion
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by bob hess » 15 Apr 2018, 15:53 » in Classic Cougar Community Discussion

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I'd like to get a show of hands , so to speak . Have you tried to find a Cougar for sale lately ?
Short Story:
I volunteered ( yes , yes I know ......

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I have bought a few cars off eBay and Craigslist. Always, always look at them in person. Don’t take anybody’s word for anything. Rust free means...

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Last post by JCM
17 Apr 2018, 20:03
69 Rocky Mountain Purple R code rag.

Last post by PhilS « 17 Apr 2018, 19:51
Posted in The Project Forum
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by PhilS » 12 Mar 2018, 17:11 » in The Project Forum
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Paint soon.

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Thanks, it should be finished this summer.
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Last post by PhilS
17 Apr 2018, 19:51
NOS 4 speed top loader shifter mechanism

Last post by fordnut « 17 Apr 2018, 18:51
Posted in '69 '70 Parts for Sale
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by fordnut » 30 Apr 2017, 14:38 » in '69 '70 Parts for Sale

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Folks, I have a NOS 4 speed top loader mechanism for sale. The part is still in the box (though the box is a little worse for wear). This is Ford...

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Last post by fordnut
17 Apr 2018, 18:51
Ford 4 barrel intake

Last post by fordnut « 17 Apr 2018, 18:51
Posted in '69 '70 Parts for Sale
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by fordnut » 26 Feb 2018, 18:07 » in '69 '70 Parts for Sale

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I have a Ford cast iron 4 barrel intake for sale. Casting # C9OE-9425-E, date code 8L25. Asking $150 plus actual shipping costs. PM me if more info...

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Last post by fordnut
17 Apr 2018, 18:51
top loader 4 speed

Last post by hankster « 17 Apr 2018, 18:48
Posted in '67 '68 Parts for Sale

by hankster » 17 Apr 2018, 18:48 » in '67 '68 Parts for Sale

RUG C2, close ratio 390 trans, I got it with a bunch of parts and have never ran it, moves freely, 2nd gear saw teeth are worn, $550. o.b.o.

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Last post by hankster
17 Apr 2018, 18:48
Eliminators on the Market (April 2018)

Last post by Mike_B_SVT « 17 Apr 2018, 16:51
Posted in Classic Cougars for Sale
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by Mike_B_SVT » 06 Apr 2018, 00:14 » in Classic Cougars for Sale

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Well, so much for reassembling things in a timely manner. Spring is here and I'm pretty much still in the same place I was last month. Have a few...

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Lots of auctions...

'69 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (close-ratio). Competition Orange, Black Interior. Docs. Carlisle Spring Auction, Apr 19-21st, Lot#S552...

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17 Apr 2018, 16:51

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