On what day in 1966 did the secret Cougar marketing program begin? April 1st, April Fools day. On what day in 1968 did the Cobra Jet 428 become available in the Cougar April 1st April Fools day. Is there a message in there somewhere? This is the place to find out.
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True or False
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Al Bundy » 07 Mar 2019, 18:14
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Enter your response.
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I doubt it has any real notable effect on hp but its sure in my way. I plan to get rid of mine one way or the other. Anyone have a line on the plugs...
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06 Apr 2019, 10:16
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Old Mercury '69 promo (en français)
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johnboy » 04 Nov 2018, 05:51
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This link is to a french quebec site with lots of older advertising for '69 Mercury accessories.
Some of these I hadn't seen before.
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Page13 A. 3rd item: manual right hand mirror for Cougar... I had that!
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08 Nov 2018, 04:04
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Fact or Fiction?
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Trixie » 04 Aug 2018, 21:31
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Good Evening All,
Interested in hearing thoughts about this. I was going thru some boxes of stuff we have laying around
as my wife and I are...
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This book came out in 1984 and the photo of the G on the cover is credited to Bud Bevard, who it would seem was the owner according to info in the...
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Last post by propayne
06 Aug 2018, 07:46
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1968 Mercury Cougar Training Brochure
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7.0 Litre Kid » 03 Feb 2018, 20:56
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Sorry for the glare.
Here’s a page of an original brochure. Enjoy
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Salespersons who were successful memorized these brochures, front to back! lol
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25 Jul 2018, 18:54
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Rarity by options break down and values?
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woodsnake » 01 Apr 2018, 10:14
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It's time for me to ask again, if anyone has the other 1967 Cougar XR7, that is glacier blue, with a red interior, and a black vinyl top.
I know that...
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Huron Blue Metallica .
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Oh good, someone saw what I did there.
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16 May 2018, 09:30
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1967 Options release dates?
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67XR7GTDGS » 09 Nov 2016, 19:44
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I have a trivia question that By The Numbers did not answer for me, and I haven't seen the answers elsewhere. (honestly, I haven't looked super...
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January 1st.
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02 Feb 2018, 12:47
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70 original wheel and tire sizes
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67Limefrost » 13 Nov 2017, 14:32
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Hello cougar community,
I have a question regarding original wheel and tire sizes. Was it possible in 1970 to order your cougar with 15 inch wheels...
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Factory styled steels were 14s only. My understanding is that to get 15s, the buyer had to settle for plain steelies like this:
Of course Magnum...
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Last post by cj750
09 Jan 2018, 15:00
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Rare ASAKUSA Tin Cougar on eBay
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leonbray » 14 Oct 2014, 15:27
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Very rare large scale tin model on eBay. Looks to be in good condition
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This ASAKUSA (Japan) 1967 MERCURY COUGAR is in...
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With box doubles value of a loose version. The fire chief is hardest to find followed by the ambulance. Police and regular editions are slightly more...
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Last post by Cougarsman
29 Jun 2017, 14:56
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1968 289 / Why
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Don Rush » 15 Nov 2011, 09:35
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Two part question... The 289 was available only in the first half of the model year or second half? Why was the 289 2V put in the 1968 when...
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Darn, that IS a good one.
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11 Jun 2017, 08:05
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Cougar 500001 build date???
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67429merc » 11 May 2017, 05:41
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What day was cougar 500001 built?
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Yes, but we're talking serial numbers not the complete vin number, the latter includes a plant designation, therefore a unique vin number.
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Last post by Cougar1
12 May 2017, 05:42
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Boss 429 Cougar
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vacuumleak » 03 May 2016, 16:54
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Once upon a time someone built a one of a kind Boss 429 Cougar. Does anyone know what color it was? Also does it still exist? Was it a 69, a 70 or...
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Great link s code, great link Mike B.
The Kaase motors are awesome.
I did kill about an hour on that thread, lots of info. Sounds like maybe they...
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Last post by vacuumleak
06 May 2016, 16:52
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Dan Gurney BMX
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snafu » 14 Feb 2013, 17:33
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This isn't exactly Cougar trivia, but it may be interesting to some.
The details are a little sketchy, but BMX bikes were manufactured and sold...
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Man those were the days. I had a Redline Gt Pro Series and a Daylgo Orange Pro Performer. I just checked the sold listings for the Dayglo Frame and...
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Last post by guitar74
23 Oct 2015, 13:48
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67/68 Fuel Filler Location
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Yorgle » 16 Sep 2015, 13:33
Just curious if it has ever been determined why the fuel filler opening is offset to the right about an inch or so on 67's and 68's (don't know about...
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16 Sep 2015, 13:33
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71 429CJ registry trivia!
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blackcat429cj » 07 Jun 2012, 19:21
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Of the 75 known 429CJ cougars.
Of the production paint colors there is 1 color that no 429CJ cars have been reported. What is that color?
The...
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Update on the 71 Cougar Conv. 429 CJ, saw it again at a car show, was able to talk to him, it's a fake, originally a 351. Nice job with the...
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02 Jun 2014, 17:18
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1971 CJ Convertible Question
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Don Rush » 13 May 2013, 12:29
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Why could you not order air conditioning in your 1971 Cougar convertible with a 429 CJ but you could with a Mustang?
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Thanks Mitch! I tried to find the article and came up dry. I will do a little more digging and post a link if I find it.
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16 May 2013, 09:54
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Under Dash Wiring Harness
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JoeC » 26 Feb 2013, 13:56
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Hey folks! Got a question and some trivia for you. What are the differences between the 1967 early and late versions of the under dash wiring...
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OK, Joe is new and not quite dialed into the whole forum thing so I will follow up for him. He and Andrew were working on this and documented the...
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Last post by Don Rush
03 May 2013, 15:56
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Supercharged Roush or '67 Cougar?
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C7XR7 » 22 Apr 2013, 15:57
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Supercharged Roush or '67 Cougar?
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That was two or three trips to the woodshed. Awesome.
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Last post by mo2872
23 Apr 2013, 07:20
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Purpose of floor pan drain plates
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Yorgle » 18 Apr 2013, 13:28
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I'm confused. Those oval shaped covers that attach to the front and rear floor pans with two screws are called by most vendors drain plates or drain...
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Plugs were an engineering left over IMHO from the typical Ford design of the floor panels (for those cars - more expensive models- that were dipped)...
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19 Apr 2013, 21:11
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Things you didn't know about Cougar Trans Am history
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xr7g428 » 01 Oct 2012, 13:03
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I was dong a little research about the XR7-G and came across an interview with Jerry Titus who drove the winning Mustang to clench the title.
It...
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Something else I'd like to point out that I have never seen anyone else make mention of.
Shelby built twenty six Trans-Am Mustangs for competition...
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Last post by propayne
01 Oct 2012, 13:26
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69' Super Stock nationals giveaway Cougar
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cougarshaman » 29 Dec 2011, 20:18
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In '69 a new Cougar Eliminator was part of the prize package for the winner of the Super Stock Nationals Stock class. The winner: Frank Iaconio of...
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Bet that was a pre-race press kit photo in HRM direct from Mercury.
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14 Feb 2012, 13:56
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73 paint question
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Don Rush » 27 Nov 2011, 18:33
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Say you ordered a 73 in black... What color would your filler panel behind the front bumper be?
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bumper and both the front and rear bumper fillers were painted not quite light argent, but close - they were painted with the normal paint code 5A...
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14 Feb 2012, 07:00
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What color were the Eliminator stripes on black cars?
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xr7g428 » 25 Oct 2011, 19:19
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Okay, Lets say you have a black Eliminator. What color were the original stripes?
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Here's another:
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Although you can't see the black stripes in the pic, they're there.
I have literature from the...
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Last post by cj750
26 Nov 2011, 22:23
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1969-70 Cougar XR7
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CougarCJ » 19 Nov 2011, 19:12
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Is it possible to not get a remote control sport mirror on an XR7 (from the factory), on the driver side door?
If so, what makes it possible?
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Yes, it was possible if the car was ordered with special paint.
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19 Nov 2011, 22:39
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Cougar Fan Blades - can you count?
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428cougarguy » 14 Nov 2011, 21:41
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Which of these fan blade counts did NOT come from the factory on Cougars (years 1967 to 1973)? 4? 5? 6? 7? 8? (Hint: 2 of these should be easy for...
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429CJ 7 Blade flex fan Courtesy 429CJ Mustang Cougar megasite
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19 Nov 2011, 14:08
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