Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 12, 2008, 09:16:39 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 12, 2008, 09:16:39 AM
Found a perfect header panel on Wednesday and got around to installing it yesterday.
Started working on sanding and priming the Turbo Coupe hood, should have it on either tonight after work or tomorrow. Pulling the seats out again tomorrow, along with the carpet, and then wiring up my stereo. Hopefully, I'll have enough time to put the DashCap on too.
Carpet is ordered and should be here in a few days!
So, if everything keeps going like it has, and the weather cooperates, by the end of next weekend the Cougar should be back together and just about ready to get painted!!! Whoo hoo!!!!!
I'll take some progress pics tomorrow.
I'm just excited that it's finally so close to being back together!
:cougarsmily:
Started working on sanding and priming the Turbo Coupe hood, should have it on either tonight after work or tomorrow. Pulling the seats out again tomorrow, along with the carpet, and then wiring up my stereo. Hopefully, I'll have enough time to put the DashCap on too.
Carpet is ordered and should be here in a few days!
So, if everything keeps going like it has, and the weather cooperates, by the end of next weekend the Cougar should be back together and just about ready to get painted!!! Whoo hoo!!!!!
I'll take some progress pics tomorrow.
I'm just excited that it's finally so close to being back together!
:cougarsmily:
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: vinnietbird on April 12, 2008, 04:36:00 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on April 12, 2008, 04:36:00 PM
Congrats to progress !!! Now,let's have some pics !!!
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 12, 2008, 04:41:36 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 12, 2008, 04:41:36 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;213705
Congrats to progress !!! Now,let's have some pics !!!
I know, I know!!! Tomorrow. :D
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 12, 2008, 07:46:35 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 12, 2008, 07:46:35 PM
Ha! Got some pics sooner than I said!
:D
I had some daylight left after I got done work today, so I decided to tackle swapping the hood! I knew it would've been smarter to do it when I had a friend to help, but where's the fun in that?
First, here's a pic of the new header panel. Not completely tightened all the way yet, and I have some of the lights out for cleaning and polishing.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120042.jpg)
And here are a couple pics of the dirty engine compartment (with the hood out of the way).
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120045.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120046.jpg)
Here's the Turd-o-coupe hood.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120047.jpg)
Now, I would've taken step by step pics if I had a helper, or 4 more arms, but just pretend there are pics here.
1. I'm juggling the hood by myself, getting it in position.
2. I'm holding the hood in place with one hand, threading in a bolt with the other.
3. I have on side done, so I'm shimmying around the front of the car to get to the other side without letting the hood go.
4. I thread the other two bolts with one hand, and begin tightening.
5. I'm tightening the 4th and final bolt and... SNAP... the retainer nut breaks.
6. I get a retainer nut off the old hood and guzzle down a beer really fast.
7. I loosen up the side with the broken retainer, so the hood is only supported by one hinge and one hand.
8. I lift the side of the hood... with my head... and manage to get the broken retainer out and the new one in!
9. Tighten bolts, check fit, adjust a little and...
VOILA!!!
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120048.jpg)
Problem...
I think the A/C bracket hit the driver's side scoop.
Check it out...
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120049.jpg)
Okay... I "think" I have an extra set of scoops somewhere. If not... um...
Vinnie?
Yoo hoo? This thing on? Can you hear me Vinnie? :hick:
Anyway, it's done, and Jill Wagner approves!!!
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120050.jpg)
She says "You gotta put Mercury on your list!"
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120051.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120054.jpg)
Enough for tonight, time to drink beer!
:D
I had some daylight left after I got done work today, so I decided to tackle swapping the hood! I knew it would've been smarter to do it when I had a friend to help, but where's the fun in that?
First, here's a pic of the new header panel. Not completely tightened all the way yet, and I have some of the lights out for cleaning and polishing.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120042.jpg)
And here are a couple pics of the dirty engine compartment (with the hood out of the way).
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120045.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120046.jpg)
Here's the Turd-o-coupe hood.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120047.jpg)
Now, I would've taken step by step pics if I had a helper, or 4 more arms, but just pretend there are pics here.
1. I'm juggling the hood by myself, getting it in position.
2. I'm holding the hood in place with one hand, threading in a bolt with the other.
3. I have on side done, so I'm shimmying around the front of the car to get to the other side without letting the hood go.
4. I thread the other two bolts with one hand, and begin tightening.
5. I'm tightening the 4th and final bolt and... SNAP... the retainer nut breaks.
6. I get a retainer nut off the old hood and guzzle down a beer really fast.
7. I loosen up the side with the broken retainer, so the hood is only supported by one hinge and one hand.
8. I lift the side of the hood... with my head... and manage to get the broken retainer out and the new one in!
9. Tighten bolts, check fit, adjust a little and...
VOILA!!!
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120048.jpg)
Problem...
I think the A/C bracket hit the driver's side scoop.
Check it out...
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120049.jpg)
Okay... I "think" I have an extra set of scoops somewhere. If not... um...
Vinnie?
Yoo hoo? This thing on? Can you hear me Vinnie? :hick:
Anyway, it's done, and Jill Wagner approves!!!
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120050.jpg)
She says "You gotta put Mercury on your list!"
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120051.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120054.jpg)
Enough for tonight, time to drink beer!
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 12, 2008, 07:50:06 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 12, 2008, 07:50:06 PM
Couple more random pics.
Severely cracked dash, soon to be DashCapped!!!
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120043.jpg)
Buckets seats temporarily in place... with random tools strewn about.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120044.jpg)
My favorite album cover.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/47292solong.jpg)
Severely cracked dash, soon to be DashCapped!!!
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120043.jpg)
Buckets seats temporarily in place... with random tools strewn about.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4120044.jpg)
My favorite album cover.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/47292solong.jpg)
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 13, 2008, 03:33:05 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 13, 2008, 03:33:05 PM
Removed the cracked hood scoop today and saw that it wasn't that bad. Patched the crack up, letting it dry now. Took apart my corner lights and removed the orange reflector. Epoxied them back together, and now I have clear corner lights. Put all the lights back in the header panel, adjusted the hood, and everything looks good! Waiting for the filler to dry, then do some sanding on the scoop. Also have to grind down the top hump in the A/C bracket so this doesn't happen again. Lots of minor clean up today in between the things mentioned. I'll probably wait until the carpet gets here this week before I do anything else major.
Had a slight problem too. I removed the battery to install the header panel, and after I put the battery back in, the car wouldn't start! Checked the battery and it only has 10 volts. I haven't driven the car in a year, but have started it every so often and let it run for about 20 minutes each time, and revved the engine some. I'll have to take the battery to work tomorrow and charge it up. Oh well... no vroom vroom today. :(
Had a slight problem too. I removed the battery to install the header panel, and after I put the battery back in, the car wouldn't start! Checked the battery and it only has 10 volts. I haven't driven the car in a year, but have started it every so often and let it run for about 20 minutes each time, and revved the engine some. I'll have to take the battery to work tomorrow and charge it up. Oh well... no vroom vroom today. :(
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 13, 2008, 04:15:56 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 13, 2008, 04:15:56 PM
Clear corner light pics.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4130045.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4130043.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4130042.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4130044.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4130045.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4130043.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4130042.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/cougrrrfiveo/P4130044.jpg)
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: daminc on April 13, 2008, 07:02:20 PM
Post by: daminc on April 13, 2008, 07:02:20 PM
Nice job
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 13, 2008, 09:16:11 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 13, 2008, 09:16:11 PM
Quote from: daminc;213810
Nice job
Thanks!!!
Baby steps, but it's getting there!
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Post by: Sick88Tbird on April 15, 2008, 10:13:24 PM
Post by: Sick88Tbird on April 15, 2008, 10:13:24 PM
I can't wait to see that thing all finished and painted up...those seats seem vaguely familiar...lol.
For what it's worth, the same thing happened to me with the T/C hood...I ground that A/C bracket down to the bolt head pretty much...still had problems. There is but one proper solution.....
A SET OF CHUCK'S POLY MOUNTS...best things since sliced bread...a $20 poly trans mount would probably help also...I believe they are identical to the Mustang AOD tranny mounts.
Good luck!
-Don
For what it's worth, the same thing happened to me with the T/C hood...I ground that A/C bracket down to the bolt head pretty much...still had problems. There is but one proper solution.....
A SET OF CHUCK'S POLY MOUNTS...best things since sliced bread...a $20 poly trans mount would probably help also...I believe they are identical to the Mustang AOD tranny mounts.
Good luck!
-Don
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 15, 2008, 10:25:58 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 15, 2008, 10:25:58 PM
Quote from: Sick88Tbird;214200
For what it's worth, the same thing happened to me with the T/C hood...I ground that A/C bracket down to the bolt head pretty much...still had problems. There is but one proper solution.....
A SET OF CHUCK'S POLY MOUNTS...best things since sliced bread...a $20 poly trans mount would probably help also...I believe they are identical to the Mustang AOD tranny mounts.
Y'know, as soon as I closed the hood and that scoop cracked I remembered you telling me that!
D'oh!
(http://www.popartuk.com/g/l/lgMP0163.jpg)
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Post by: vinnietbird on April 15, 2008, 10:31:02 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on April 15, 2008, 10:31:02 PM
Oh Man,I forgot about the a/c to scoop clearance issue.I'm about to install all of the a/c stuff in mine and do away with the a/c delete.Thanks for the reminder.
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Post by: grutinator on April 15, 2008, 10:39:52 PM
Post by: grutinator on April 15, 2008, 10:39:52 PM
be sure to check. my hood fit fine, stuck of peice of clay on the bracket, closed the hood, didnt even begin to touch. i guess its a 50/50 shot. probably has alot to do with my car havin 200,xxx miles and worn out motor mounts sagging the engine down. but check before you stert hacking up your brackets.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 15, 2008, 10:40:17 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 15, 2008, 10:40:17 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;214207
Oh Man,I forgot about the a/c to scoop clearance issue.I'm about to install all of the a/c stuff in mine and do away with the a/c delete.Thanks for the reminder.
Hey, no problem! That's what I'm here for. Feel free to learn from my mistakes! I'll be over here, sitting in the corner. :dunce:
Can't tell you how stupid I felt. I heard about the clearance problems before, and Don just reminded me about it a few weeks ago, and yet I forgot about it!
To top it all off, I was planning on taking the bracket off and grinding it down when I replace the A/C compressor with the one I just got from Bob, and it STILL slipped my mind when I was changing the hood.
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Post by: V8Demon on April 16, 2008, 11:17:28 AM
Post by: V8Demon on April 16, 2008, 11:17:28 AM
The side markers look nice without the yellow insert. Keep it going!
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Post by: Sick88Tbird on April 16, 2008, 04:59:26 PM
Post by: Sick88Tbird on April 16, 2008, 04:59:26 PM
Quote from: grutinator;214210
be sure to check. my hood fit fine, stuck of peice of clay on the bracket, closed the hood, didnt even begin to touch. i guess its a 50/50 shot. probably has alot to do with my car havin 200,xxx miles and worn out motor mounts sagging the engine down. but check before you stert hacking up your brackets.
Worn motor mounts are 99.9% of the problem...as soon as you drop it into gear and hit the gas, the motor torques and smacks the a/c bracket against the scoop insert bracket on the hood.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 16, 2008, 05:08:50 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 16, 2008, 05:08:50 PM
Quote from: Sick88Tbird;214303
Worn motor mounts are 99.9% of the problem...as soon as you drop it into gear and hit the gas, the motor torques and smacks the a/c bracket against the scoop insert bracket on the hood.
The strange thing here is, my scoop hit the bracket as soon as I closed the hood. The car was not running, it was just that close in my car. The motor mounts are new factory mounts. The bracket is ground down now and there is some clearance.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 05, 2013, 03:22:31 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 05, 2013, 03:22:31 PM
Have not updated this in a LOOOOOOOOONG time. Been posting most of my updates on Facebook, but thought it was about time to put it here too. The Cougar is in the bodyshop and just a week or two away from fresh paint! Going with the factory color, Medium Sandalwood Metallic, but I'm going to add a few "touches" that I'm not ready to divulge yet. Here are a couple pics of the car in various stages of primer, blocking, etc.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 05, 2013, 03:24:03 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 05, 2013, 03:24:03 PM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 05, 2013, 03:51:26 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 05, 2013, 03:51:26 PM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 05, 2013, 03:54:22 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 05, 2013, 03:54:22 PM
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Post by: STANG8U on December 05, 2013, 05:00:08 PM
Post by: STANG8U on December 05, 2013, 05:00:08 PM
Everyone is painting there cars I'm jealous lol
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 05, 2013, 05:17:48 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 05, 2013, 05:17:48 PM
Quote from: STANG8U;425283
Everyone is painting there cars I'm jealous lol
I understand how you feel. I've been talking about getting this painted for years. I think Vinnie has painted his at least twice since I first started talking about it! After the paint is done, I have to work on getting the seats redone. No matter what, I am taking it to Carlisle in 2014. I already put in for my vacation.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 06, 2013, 09:53:07 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 06, 2013, 09:53:07 AM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 06, 2013, 09:54:26 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 06, 2013, 09:54:26 AM
Slooooooow process to make sure everything is silky smooth. :D
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Post by: 83TB on December 08, 2013, 11:50:47 AM
Post by: 83TB on December 08, 2013, 11:50:47 AM
Going to be checking in on this one, so far so good, I could not be a body man, no patience here, cant wait to see the finished job.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 09, 2013, 08:56:31 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 09, 2013, 08:56:31 AM
Quote from: 83TB;425372
cant wait to see the finished job.
You and me both! First thing I do every day when I get to work is go back to the body shop and check on my baby. They keep joking that they would get done faster if I would stop taking so many pics. :)
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 14, 2013, 11:10:51 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 14, 2013, 11:10:51 AM
Underside of hood, trunk, and door jambs painted.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 14, 2013, 11:11:09 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 14, 2013, 11:11:09 AM
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Post by: 1BadBird on December 14, 2013, 11:48:34 AM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 14, 2013, 11:48:34 AM
Nice color!!
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Post by: vinnietbird on December 14, 2013, 12:46:49 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on December 14, 2013, 12:46:49 PM
That looks great!!! New paint sure does make you feel good, doesn't it? LOL.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 14, 2013, 01:18:19 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 14, 2013, 01:18:19 PM
Thanks guys! Yeah, it does Vinnie! :)
The Cougar is in the paint booth right now getting taped up. Hopefully I'll have some pics later today with at least the first coat on. :burnout::evilgrin:
The Cougar is in the paint booth right now getting taped up. Hopefully I'll have some pics later today with at least the first coat on. :burnout::evilgrin:
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 14, 2013, 07:50:26 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 14, 2013, 07:50:26 PM
We closed at 5, but the painter wanted to stay and keep painting. No pics until Monday.
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Post by: vinnietbird on December 14, 2013, 09:32:41 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on December 14, 2013, 09:32:41 PM
Did you get new door handles and the rest yet? I saw new trunk lock on Ebay (with the glove box lock) for a really nice price. May have the other locks as well.
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Post by: flylear45 on December 15, 2013, 06:46:04 AM
Post by: flylear45 on December 15, 2013, 06:46:04 AM
Really nice! I love seeing new paint. I can't wait to see the rest. Is that a stock color?
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 15, 2013, 11:21:00 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 15, 2013, 11:21:00 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;425656
Did you get new door handles and the rest yet? I saw new trunk lock on Ebay (with the glove box lock) for a really nice price. May have the other locks as well.
Handles should be here next week. Basically, everything that was chrome will be black. :)
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 15, 2013, 11:23:05 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 15, 2013, 11:23:05 AM
Quote from: flylear45;425674
Really nice! I love seeing new paint. I can't wait to see the rest. Is that a stock color?
Yes, that is the original factory color, Medium Sandalwood Metallic. It's amazing seeing it in person, it is exactly the color I remember when my dad brought it home in 1988. The original color faded fairly quickly from the py paint jobs and thin clearcoats they used to do. This paintjob and clear will be much, much thicker. :)
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Post by: STANG8U on December 15, 2013, 02:47:29 PM
Post by: STANG8U on December 15, 2013, 02:47:29 PM
Looks good nice color
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 08:22:28 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 08:22:28 AM
Pics coming later today. I was off yesterday and decided to not go in and bother the bodyshop. I did get texts from coworkers saying it looks awesome though!
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 01:45:49 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 01:45:49 PM
Still work to be done, but it's all the same color now!
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 01:46:22 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 01:46:22 PM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 01:46:50 PM
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Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 17, 2013, 02:01:20 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 17, 2013, 02:01:20 PM
Looking good...always liked that color on the Cougars.
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Post by: thunderjet302 on December 17, 2013, 03:58:44 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 17, 2013, 03:58:44 PM
Looks nice and smooth. I like it :).
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 05:55:02 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 05:55:02 PM
Thanks! Hood & trunk are baking in the booth right now. New black door handles should be here any day. All trim will be blacked out. Sad thing is, with the the weather I may only get to drive it once before putting it away for a few months. :(
Not that I won't drive it in winter, I just don't want to subject the fresh paint to road salt yet.
Not that I won't drive it in winter, I just don't want to subject the fresh paint to road salt yet.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 06:38:06 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 06:38:06 PM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 06:39:01 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 17, 2013, 06:39:01 PM
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Post by: STANG8U on December 17, 2013, 07:23:55 PM
Post by: STANG8U on December 17, 2013, 07:23:55 PM
Very nice
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Post by: vinnietbird on December 17, 2013, 09:08:58 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on December 17, 2013, 09:08:58 PM
That is awesome. The color is great. You don't see that very often which makes it even better.
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Post by: flylear45 on December 18, 2013, 10:09:31 AM
Post by: flylear45 on December 18, 2013, 10:09:31 AM
Lovin' it! Great color on a Coug. It should look great all together and trimmed out. Nice work.
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Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 18, 2013, 11:18:06 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 18, 2013, 11:18:06 AM
I wouldn't blame you if you never drove it in salt ever again. These cars are getting crushed, destroyed, and thrown away more and more every day. They're really going to be hard to come by in the next decade or two.
My 'bird will never see salt again! The amount of road salt put down is just insane...makes me really hate winter more and more each year!
My 'bird will never see salt again! The amount of road salt put down is just insane...makes me really hate winter more and more each year!
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 11:42:52 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 11:42:52 AM
Trim getting blacked out.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 11:43:19 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 11:43:19 AM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 12:00:07 PM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 12:00:53 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 12:00:53 PM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 12:01:19 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 12:01:19 PM
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Post by: thunderjet302 on December 21, 2013, 12:31:37 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 21, 2013, 12:31:37 PM
Looks great. Is there a bit more metal flake in the new paint than the factory paint? It looks good. I've noticed that most modern paints have much more metal flake than the 26 year old stuff on my Thunderbird. It makes it pop more, especially in the sun.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 01:39:21 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 21, 2013, 01:39:21 PM
You may be right on there being more metal flake. The pictures really don't do justice to how much it sparkles.
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Post by: STANG8U on December 21, 2013, 02:08:42 PM
Post by: STANG8U on December 21, 2013, 02:08:42 PM
Looks Awsome
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Post by: 83TB on December 21, 2013, 04:35:58 PM
Post by: 83TB on December 21, 2013, 04:35:58 PM
Looking good!!!
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Post by: MY83T on December 21, 2013, 04:50:42 PM
Post by: MY83T on December 21, 2013, 04:50:42 PM
great job, keep at it.....
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Post by: ISTLCRUZ on December 21, 2013, 06:20:58 PM
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on December 21, 2013, 06:20:58 PM
Lookin' good.
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Post by: 1BadBird on December 21, 2013, 07:32:31 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 21, 2013, 07:32:31 PM
What's the paint code?? I'm curious as to what's in the paint. I can look up the codes/formulas from home :D
Look very sharp!!
Look very sharp!!
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Post by: turbotrav on December 22, 2013, 09:21:34 AM
Post by: turbotrav on December 22, 2013, 09:21:34 AM
Looks fantastic....
What engine does it have?
Travis
What engine does it have?
Travis
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Post by: flylear45 on December 22, 2013, 10:56:24 AM
Post by: flylear45 on December 22, 2013, 10:56:24 AM
Quote from: thunderjet302;425992
Looks great. Is there a bit more metal flake in the new paint than the factory paint? It looks good. I've noticed that most modern paints have much more metal flake than the 26 year old stuff on my Thunderbird. It makes it pop more, especially in the sun.
Mine doesn't have as much as I would have liked. This one sure looks good though!
The trim is lookin' shagy!!
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 23, 2013, 02:09:45 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 23, 2013, 02:09:45 PM
Is it wrong that every morning when I get to work, the first thing I do is run my had down the side of the Cougar? It's just soooo smooth! :shakeass:
New door handles just came in!
This weekend killed me, temps in the 60's and didn't have the Cougar to drive. :mad:
New door handles just came in!
This weekend killed me, temps in the 60's and didn't have the Cougar to drive. :mad:
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 23, 2013, 04:10:07 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 23, 2013, 04:10:07 PM
all the lower body trim on passenger side
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 23, 2013, 06:20:58 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 23, 2013, 06:20:58 PM
New black handles installed.
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Post by: turbotrav on December 23, 2013, 06:52:29 PM
Post by: turbotrav on December 23, 2013, 06:52:29 PM
So V8 or V6?
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 23, 2013, 09:58:11 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 23, 2013, 09:58:11 PM
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So V8 or V6?
5.0 HO. 4.10's in the rear. :burnout:
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Post by: MechanicMatt on December 23, 2013, 10:09:05 PM
Post by: MechanicMatt on December 23, 2013, 10:09:05 PM
Looks great, what color are you going to have the interior done in?
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 24, 2013, 09:40:02 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 24, 2013, 09:40:02 AM
Interior will be black & tan, when I save up some more money :hick:
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Post by: vinnietbird on December 24, 2013, 05:49:15 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on December 24, 2013, 05:49:15 PM
I am about to start on my interior as well. Good luck with it.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 26, 2013, 10:54:28 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 26, 2013, 10:54:28 AM
Thanks Vinnie.I already have a new headliner and carpet in it. Going to redo the panels myself. The biggest expense is going to be the seats. Shopping around now for a reasonable but good upholstery place. At first I was going with an all black interior, but then I thought about black and tan. Just sold my mom a 2014 Fusion and her interior is black and tan, so I think I am going to copy that a bit and make it look like an updated Ford interior.
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Post by: vinnietbird on December 26, 2013, 11:12:59 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on December 26, 2013, 11:12:59 AM
I was wanting to have my Sport seats recovered and all of that, but , the whole job, in this area, is $1100 for the front and rear. Not sure which direction I'm going quite yet. Working on other things til I can decide. Waiting for the new trunk struts to get here now.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 26, 2013, 01:10:42 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 26, 2013, 01:10:42 PM
I wasn't going to worry about the seats at first (they are burgundy leather seats, and fairly beat) but the exterior is looking so good it seems wrong to not have the seats done as soon as possible. :)
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Post by: thewestie on December 26, 2013, 02:38:36 PM
Post by: thewestie on December 26, 2013, 02:38:36 PM
looks great. What door handles did you use? The ones I got from latemodel resto are loose goose and I'm not happy with them
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 26, 2013, 02:57:37 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 26, 2013, 02:57:37 PM
Quote from: thewestie;426272
looks great. What door handles did you use? The ones I got from latemodel resto are loose goose and I'm not happy with them
I found them from Mill Supply. http://www.millsupply.com/
Nice and tight. :)
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Post by: Beau on December 26, 2013, 04:33:13 PM
Post by: Beau on December 26, 2013, 04:33:13 PM
Nice work!
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Post by: thewestie on December 29, 2013, 01:20:10 PM
Post by: thewestie on December 29, 2013, 01:20:10 PM
thanks
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 31, 2013, 04:39:07 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on December 31, 2013, 04:39:07 PM
Well, it's not going to be done by the end of the year after all. :punchballs:
Probably better that way so they don't rush with the final touches and fitting of everything. Couple new pics though. Hood on (without scoops), and grill blacked out.
Probably better that way so they don't rush with the final touches and fitting of everything. Couple new pics though. Hood on (without scoops), and grill blacked out.
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Post by: flylear45 on December 31, 2013, 08:30:30 PM
Post by: flylear45 on December 31, 2013, 08:30:30 PM
It's looking nice. I like the black/tan idea. The Milan I got has a black upholstery with light headliner and real dark brown dash. I think that works well.
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Post by: ISTLCRUZ on January 01, 2014, 07:56:49 AM
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on January 01, 2014, 07:56:49 AM
Looking good...Im looking forward to getting my bird painted...Im still collecting parts and waiting....and waiting...and......lol.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 09:25:55 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 09:25:55 AM
More random shots.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 09:26:28 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 09:26:28 AM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 09:31:53 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 09:31:53 AM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 09:32:30 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 09:32:30 AM
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 09:33:08 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 09:33:08 AM
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 04, 2014, 09:59:36 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on January 04, 2014, 09:59:36 AM
The old Cougar is coming along very nicely. Are you assisting in the assembly? Those pics remind me that I have to repaint my window moldings as soon as I get the chance. How long til the car makes parole?
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Post by: thunderjet302 on January 04, 2014, 11:13:08 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 04, 2014, 11:13:08 AM
Looking great :).
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 11:50:51 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 04, 2014, 11:50:51 AM
Yeah, I'm doing little things here and there while I am supposed to be working. :)
No rush now, we got hit with snow over the last couple days so I DO NOT want it moving out the shop anytime soon!
No rush now, we got hit with snow over the last couple days so I DO NOT want it moving out the shop anytime soon!
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 04, 2014, 01:14:58 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on January 04, 2014, 01:14:58 PM
I understanmd. We got hit with a small ice storm 3 days after I brought the Sport home. She's fine.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 06, 2014, 05:28:49 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 06, 2014, 05:28:49 PM
No update for a few days. My cell phone decided to take a dive into a puddle yesterday and it's going to take a couple days for T-Mobile to send me a new one (it's on backorder), so I have no camera at work to take and post pics. :(
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 11, 2014, 09:18:46 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 11, 2014, 09:18:46 AM
Basically all done except for vacuuming the interior and wash/detail the exterior. Just waiting on the rain to stop now so I can take it out and do some donuts Fast N Loud style!
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 11, 2014, 09:20:02 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 11, 2014, 09:20:02 AM
. The camera on this replacement phone sucks! Just realized how blurry these are.
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Post by: flylear45 on January 11, 2014, 10:28:13 AM
Post by: flylear45 on January 11, 2014, 10:28:13 AM
You were just quivering in antition!
Looks great you should be proud.
Looks great you should be proud.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 11, 2014, 10:44:37 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 11, 2014, 10:44:37 AM
Quote from: flylear45;427146
You were just quivering in antition!
:giggle::catbang:
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 11, 2014, 11:47:05 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on January 11, 2014, 11:47:05 AM
That's beautiful. I think it would be nice to get some paint thinner or whatever and bring the Cougar on the grille out where it can bee seen. It would tie into the chrome Cougars on the tail lights. I am really loving that color. You never see it. That makes me want to paint mine a color that's different from everybody else's........hey wait....LOL.
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Post by: flylear45 on January 11, 2014, 11:50:50 AM
Post by: flylear45 on January 11, 2014, 11:50:50 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;427153
That's beautiful. I think it would be nice to get some paint thinner or whatever and bring the Cougar on the grille out where it can bee seen. It would tie into the chrome Cougars on the tail lights. I am really loving that color. You never see it. That makes me want to paint mine a color that's different from everybody else's........hey wait....LOL.
I totally agree on the front emblem. It would tie in with the kitties in the taillights, too just like V says. The matte black/ chrome theme works well on this color.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 11, 2014, 12:23:54 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 11, 2014, 12:23:54 PM
I was thinking of doing that to the emblem, but the all black looks a lot better in person than it comes through in pics. I do need to paint the trans cooler though. The silver stands out too much with the blacked out grill. I also have a super secret idea to enhance the cougar emblem... but that will take some fab work after I get it home and in the Batcave. :cool:
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 21, 2014, 07:26:16 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 21, 2014, 07:26:16 AM
I picked up a cold air kit from AmericanMuscle.com. It's not a BBK or anything special, just an SR Performance kit that is on sale for $49.99
http://www.americanmuscle.com/50liairinkit.html
It came with a py little motorcycle sized filter shown on the left in the pic below. I went to Pep Boys and picked up a big ass K&N (on the right). The best part about getting it at Pep Boys... list was $52.99 and it was on sale for $47.99 and I had $60.00 in rewards bucks so it cost no cash out of pocket!
Install was really easy. Take out the old set up, air box and all (also remove the bolts with bumpers on them that hold the top of the airbox on an angle. Jack the front of the car up, take a few screws out of the wheel well liner to make it easy to wiggle the filter in. Bolt the chrome plate in place and set the first tube through it and into the filter. Lube the rubber couplings, put all the clamps and tubes in place but don't tighten. Wiggle and adjust until everything sits nicely then tighten all the clamps. It did come with a chrome bracket for the mass air, but I did not use it. The new bracket mounts on the frame below the mass air instead of on the strut tower like the stock one. I may put it in later, but for now it seems fine without it, and most people I talked to didn't use it anyway.
So here it is, looking cool, and it does change the sound of the car.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/50liairinkit.html
It came with a py little motorcycle sized filter shown on the left in the pic below. I went to Pep Boys and picked up a big ass K&N (on the right). The best part about getting it at Pep Boys... list was $52.99 and it was on sale for $47.99 and I had $60.00 in rewards bucks so it cost no cash out of pocket!
Install was really easy. Take out the old set up, air box and all (also remove the bolts with bumpers on them that hold the top of the airbox on an angle. Jack the front of the car up, take a few screws out of the wheel well liner to make it easy to wiggle the filter in. Bolt the chrome plate in place and set the first tube through it and into the filter. Lube the rubber couplings, put all the clamps and tubes in place but don't tighten. Wiggle and adjust until everything sits nicely then tighten all the clamps. It did come with a chrome bracket for the mass air, but I did not use it. The new bracket mounts on the frame below the mass air instead of on the strut tower like the stock one. I may put it in later, but for now it seems fine without it, and most people I talked to didn't use it anyway.
So here it is, looking cool, and it does change the sound of the car.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 21, 2014, 07:27:27 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 21, 2014, 07:27:27 AM
Couple more pics.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 21, 2014, 07:30:53 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 21, 2014, 07:30:53 AM
Now, even better. So far total cost for the CAI & filter is $50. I found someone that wants to buy my stock set up for $40, and my used K&N panel filter for $20. So, putting in a CAI netted me a $10 profit!
:cool:
:cool:
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 21, 2014, 11:19:08 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 21, 2014, 11:19:08 AM
Couple more shots of the plate.
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Post by: STANG8U on January 21, 2014, 12:48:24 PM
Post by: STANG8U on January 21, 2014, 12:48:24 PM
Very nice
$50 is not bad and you ended up making a little lol
$50 is not bad and you ended up making a little lol
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 21, 2014, 02:20:30 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 21, 2014, 02:20:30 PM
Quote from: STANG8U;427712
Very nice
$50 is not bad and you ended up making a little lol
And I can really hear that the car is breathing a LOT better. Next up is the exhaust, but I may have to just do the cat back kit now, and change out the catted H-pipe with an offroad X-pipe at a later date. Either way, the 2 1/2" cat back will be a lot better than the stock Cougar stuff I have on there after the H-pipe right now. I don't think it's even 2" diameter.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 22, 2014, 03:17:09 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 22, 2014, 03:17:09 PM
Oh the hell with it. Slow, snowy day at work, so what else can I do except run up my credit card bill a little. Just ordered a Pypes off road X-pipe and catback exhaust from American Muscle. This way when this snow finally melts and I drive the Cougar home, my neighbors will know I am coming. :evilgrin::burnout:
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 25, 2014, 04:19:42 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 25, 2014, 04:19:42 PM
Pypes X-Pipe is on. Finishing up the rest of the exhaust on Monday.
[video=youtube;m2TnjRdmrpA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2TnjRdmrpA[/video]
[video=youtube;m2TnjRdmrpA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2TnjRdmrpA[/video]
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Post by: 1BadBird on January 25, 2014, 07:20:16 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on January 25, 2014, 07:20:16 PM
Video doesn't work, says it's private :-(
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 25, 2014, 08:29:47 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 25, 2014, 08:29:47 PM
Should work now.
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 25, 2014, 08:38:52 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on January 25, 2014, 08:38:52 PM
Pull that upper intake off and polish it !!!!!
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 26, 2014, 05:20:59 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 26, 2014, 05:20:59 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;427934
Pull that upper intake off and polish it !!!!!
Relax. It'll get there. :D
I have plenty more things to do, bit by bit.
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 26, 2014, 05:38:42 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on January 26, 2014, 05:38:42 PM
I understand. LOL. One piece at a time. That's how I'm building the Sport. Trying to make the car very functional, but not effect the looks of it. I just found a CD player that also has Sirius XM capabilities and Bluetooth hands free talking by syncing with you phone, and it comes with a mic to hang on the visor or anywhere you want it. I think I need that. I'm sure there are other brands, but I've got some studying to do. Are you upgrading or changing anything else in the interior or under the hood?
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Post by: thunderjet302 on January 26, 2014, 05:39:37 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 26, 2014, 05:39:37 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;427934
Pull that upper intake off and polish it !!!!!
Nah just repaint it Ford gray. Easier to clean ;).
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 26, 2014, 05:57:45 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on January 26, 2014, 05:57:45 PM
He does have a point, much easier to clean.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 26, 2014, 09:42:21 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 26, 2014, 09:42:21 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;427973
I understand. LOL. One piece at a time. That's how I'm building the Sport. Trying to make the car very functional, but not effect the looks of it. I just found a CD player that also has Sirius XM capabilities and Bluetooth hands free talking by syncing with you phone, and it comes with a mic to hang on the visor or anywhere you want it. I think I need that. I'm sure there are other brands, but I've got some studying to do. Are you upgrading or changing anything else in the interior or under the hood?
Pretty much everything, eventually. I think I have a JVC head unit in there right now. I switch stereos a lot. It has bluetooth and a USB hookup. I don't worry about Sirius on the stereo, I have the app on my phone so I can just use my phone and stream it right through the Sound system.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 27, 2014, 09:38:47 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 27, 2014, 09:38:47 AM
I also found a 65mm throttle body I had in the garage. I'm going to clean and polish that and port the intake a little. This is all temporary, my car will be in a constant state of flux. I am also thinking going to a terminator somewhere down the road. :evilgrin:
The main thing was to get the body and paint done. Now just little tweaks along the way as I get rerady to reupholster the seats. Oh, I also still have to put in that floor shifter I got from you years ago Vinne. :hick:
The main thing was to get the body and paint done. Now just little tweaks along the way as I get rerady to reupholster the seats. Oh, I also still have to put in that floor shifter I got from you years ago Vinne. :hick:
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 27, 2014, 09:47:09 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 27, 2014, 09:47:09 AM
And...
I need to play with Photoshop to see how these wheels will look on the car
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Wheels-for-Mustang/Mustang-10th-Anniversary-Deep-Dish-Wheels-Gunmetal
or these
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Single-Wheels-for-Ford-Mustang/Mustang-10th-Anniversary-Wheel-Black
or maybe something like this
http://www.cjponyparts.com/wheel-17x8-5-1993-cobra-style-black-driver-side-1979-1993/p/W201-V/
I really wish there were 4 lug turbines in a 17" wheel.
I need to play with Photoshop to see how these wheels will look on the car
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Wheels-for-Mustang/Mustang-10th-Anniversary-Deep-Dish-Wheels-Gunmetal
or these
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Single-Wheels-for-Ford-Mustang/Mustang-10th-Anniversary-Wheel-Black
or maybe something like this
http://www.cjponyparts.com/wheel-17x8-5-1993-cobra-style-black-driver-side-1979-1993/p/W201-V/
I really wish there were 4 lug turbines in a 17" wheel.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 27, 2014, 10:51:25 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 27, 2014, 10:51:25 AM
This is sitting in our Parts department right now.
REAAAALLLLLYYY tempting! Too bad I don't have a spare $25,000 laying around.
REAAAALLLLLYYY tempting! Too bad I don't have a spare $25,000 laying around.
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Post by: STANG8U on January 27, 2014, 01:47:36 PM
Post by: STANG8U on January 27, 2014, 01:47:36 PM
That's a little to big to make dissapar lol
I like the 10th anniversary wheels
I like the 10th anniversary wheels
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 27, 2014, 02:24:21 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on January 27, 2014, 02:24:21 PM
Quote from: STANG8U;428006
That's a little to big to make dissapar lol
Not if it's under the hood of my car! :headbang:
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Post by: STANG8U on January 27, 2014, 05:27:29 PM
Post by: STANG8U on January 27, 2014, 05:27:29 PM
Lol
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 27, 2014, 08:52:39 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on January 27, 2014, 08:52:39 PM
I had the 10th ann. wheels on the Sport for a couple of years. I liked them.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on February 22, 2014, 01:38:44 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on February 22, 2014, 01:38:44 PM
Not really an update, car is still in the shop since we had crazy snow all month. Exhaust still isn't done being welded. I am going crazy. :punchballs:
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 22, 2014, 03:22:48 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 22, 2014, 03:22:48 PM
Be happy. It could be worse.
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Post by: Haystack on February 23, 2014, 01:56:52 AM
Post by: Haystack on February 23, 2014, 01:56:52 AM
What engine mods do you have done? Just h.o. mass air upgrade?
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 16, 2014, 11:06:34 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 16, 2014, 11:06:34 AM
Yeah, the engine mods are basically 5.0 HO transplant, mass air conversion, cold air intake, that's about it. What gets the car moving is really the 4.10's and the shift kit in the tranny. The exhaust is finally all welded up and done and I got to take my baby home! It was still beautiful out by the time I got done work ( after 6pm) and I drove pretty much all night long! There are plenty of things I need to do soon. The smog pump is still connected, but the hose is just blowing out air since there is no tube on the x pipe to hook it to. I need to pull out all that and seal off the tube coming from the heads. I have a smog pump eliminator pulley I can put on, but I will probably just go with a shorter belt. I also need to figure out what wiring got messed up with my sound system. Right now only right front dash and door speakers are working. That doesn't really bug me yet, since I am just enjoying the sound of the exhaust! Also need to see why my driver's window is binding after getting down about an inch. Hopefully whatever snow comes in the next 24 hours is the last for the season and I can start driving this every day!
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: Kitz Kat on March 16, 2014, 12:36:24 PM
Post by: Kitz Kat on March 16, 2014, 12:36:24 PM
Your not far from me. Therese some on here even closer. Hey 5.0 were you always in Philly?
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 16, 2014, 02:31:33 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 16, 2014, 02:31:33 PM
Pretty much. Grew up in NJ, been in Philly since 94ish. Still have a lot of family and friends in NJ, so I am crossing the river quite frequently.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 16, 2014, 02:34:05 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 16, 2014, 02:34:05 PM
Fixed the stereo. Somebody goofed up the amp settings while my car was in the shop. Need to get new rear deck speakers... just realized one disintegrated.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 20, 2014, 08:54:09 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 20, 2014, 08:54:09 AM
New rear deck speakers & Dynamat came in from Amazon yesterday, so I will be taking care of that this weekend. Also will be doing plugs, cap, rotor, wires. Really love driving this again! Here is a little video of my driveway, with the soundtrack furnished by Pypes off roda X-pipe, Pypes 2 1/2" exhaust, and Pypes Violator lers. Just idling, holding at about 1500, then 2500, and goosing it a few times. Music to my ears!
[video=youtube;gsQqgn7A09A]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=gsQqgn7A09A[/video]
[video=youtube;gsQqgn7A09A]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=gsQqgn7A09A[/video]
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 21, 2014, 03:32:41 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 21, 2014, 03:32:41 PM
Need some opinions on wheels.
Chrome with black inside?
Black with highly polished lip?
Both 17" 4 lug. Not going to go for the 5 lug conversion yet. Want to do wheels/tires and get the interior squared away, then maybe 5 lug somewhere down the road.
And a reminder of the color scheme.
Chrome with black inside?
Black with highly polished lip?
Both 17" 4 lug. Not going to go for the 5 lug conversion yet. Want to do wheels/tires and get the interior squared away, then maybe 5 lug somewhere down the road.
And a reminder of the color scheme.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: vinnietbird on March 21, 2014, 05:38:10 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 21, 2014, 05:38:10 PM
The black ones....the top wheels are butt ugly and then some. If you get the black ones, get the 17x9 and 17x10. I had those same wheels on the Sport (in anthracite color). Nice looking wheels, and I actually kind of miss them.
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Post by: STANG8U on March 21, 2014, 05:53:59 PM
Post by: STANG8U on March 21, 2014, 05:53:59 PM
+1
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: vinnietbird on March 21, 2014, 06:15:56 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 21, 2014, 06:15:56 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17-x-9-10-Fits-Mustang-GT-Cobra-wheels-deep-dish-black-/281147526349?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item4175b2cccd&vxp=mtr
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Post by: V8Demon on March 21, 2014, 06:37:14 PM
Post by: V8Demon on March 21, 2014, 06:37:14 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;430965
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17-x-9-10-Fits-Mustang-GT-Cobra-wheels-deep-dish-black-/281147526349?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item4175b2cccd&vxp=mtr
The same ones are cheaper here even with the standard $89 shipping. It's the same company.....
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Wheels-for-Mustang/Mustang-10th-Anniversary-Wheels-Black_3
I'd ask what the load rating is and whether or not they are hub centric.
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Post by: vinnietbird on March 21, 2014, 06:59:09 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 21, 2014, 06:59:09 PM
When I had mine, they fit great, and were never an issue with the Sport.. I sold them to finance the wheels I have now.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: turbotrav on March 21, 2014, 07:52:27 PM
Post by: turbotrav on March 21, 2014, 07:52:27 PM
I like them both....but just go with 17x9 all around....so u can rotate your tires....unless u have plans for lots of HP and the wider wheels will help for traction.
Travis
Travis
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 21, 2014, 08:58:09 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 21, 2014, 08:58:09 PM
I was leaning towards the black. I'm thinking 17 x 9 all around. I'm not going to go crazy with horsepower, and I like being able to rotate my tires. Maybe when I go 5 lug I'll change my mind on the HP and wides in the back. Here's what I was looking at. Complete package, with tires, mounted and balanced, free shipping.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/black10th-17x9-8793-nitto-stan.html
They have cheaper and more expensive options with other tires.
Thanks for the input everyone!
http://www.americanmuscle.com/black10th-17x9-8793-nitto-stan.html
They have cheaper and more expensive options with other tires.
Thanks for the input everyone!
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: vinnietbird on March 21, 2014, 09:31:49 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 21, 2014, 09:31:49 PM
What I didn't like about 17x9's all the way around with these, is that the 17x9 wheels have no depth, and it just doesn't look right on the rear. Looks like 4 front wheels. If you want to rotate them, get 14.6 wheels with whitewalls. Come on, Man........if you're buying new wheels, Get those fat ones for the back. It's not much more expensive, and if you want your car to rumble, give it the looks to back it up.....just sayin'.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 22, 2014, 09:51:47 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 22, 2014, 09:51:47 AM
I get what you're saying Vinnie, but it's all personal preference. When I see deeper wheels on the back it makes me think the car is meant for straight line only. I've had cars set up like that over the years and always felt the handling was better when you have thick but equal tires all the way around. The Cougar is pretty much a daily driver (as long as the snow is done for the year) so I want to be able to rotate my tires and get as much life as possible out of them. We have plenty of new Mustangs at the dealership with wider wheels in the back (from the factory) and they handle fine, I'm probably just stubborn from past experiences. Hell, I'm still thinking about just getting new tires for the turbines I have on there and adding some black to them. Also, my tastes seem to be different than most. I really don't like slammed cars with the biggest tire possible stuffed in the fenders. I look at that and think "how the hell am I going to pull in my driveway without sing?" and "tires probably rub on tight turns and on bumps". If I was going to only drive the car occasionally, and only when there was no hint of moisture in the air, it would be a different story. I use this to go to work, go to the store, take the kids to school, take a spur of the moment trip to the Jersey s, etc. My main reason for going to 17" wheels would be for getting bigger brakes. In MY perfect world, I would have custom turbines made, 5 lug, 17" with the recessed areas being black. Too bad I'm not rich!
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Post by: vinnietbird on March 22, 2014, 10:03:01 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 22, 2014, 10:03:01 AM
In the end, you gotta do it your way. I built the Sport the way I wanted it. Just like you stated....personal preference.
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Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 22, 2014, 10:10:24 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 22, 2014, 10:10:24 AM
Just amazes me that new 17" wheels with tires are only $300 more than it would cost to just get 4 235/60R15 tires!
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: Thunderbird88 on March 23, 2014, 07:00:59 AM
Post by: Thunderbird88 on March 23, 2014, 07:00:59 AM
Quote from: CougrrrFiveO;431004
Just amazes me that new 17" wheels with tires are only $300 more than it would cost to just get 4 235/60R15 tires!
Because everybody has it now. Good thing its become popular ;)
How wide are you going in the front? I remember that front cant handle very wide stuff, you dont want like 255's on a 10" wide rim, that looks retarded.
Rear I fitted 315's on 10.5" rims without trouble.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 23, 2014, 01:12:43 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 23, 2014, 01:12:43 PM
Quote from: Thunderbird88;431050
Because everybody has it now. Good thing its become popular ;)
How wide are you going in the front? I remember that front cant handle very wide stuff, you dont want like 255's on a 10" wide rim, that looks retarded.
Rear I fitted 315's on 10.5" rims without trouble.
The package I linked is 17 x 9 all around with 245/45R17's. But again, I'm not positive on doing that yet.
A good friend of mine texted me yesterday and let me know that he saw an 88 XR7 at a U-Pull-It in NJ. I was able to get there this morning and get the marker light I needed. Of all the front lights on that XR7, the ONLY one that was not damaged was the one I needed! Really lucked out on that! Also picked up a console that is in better shape than the one I have in my car, and a bunch of interior trim pieces to hang onto just in case. Weirdest part is, this XR7 was in the EXACT same spot as the one I pulled my 8.8 out of many, many years ago. Same color too. Had a real Deja Vu moment when I saw it.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 28, 2014, 01:18:26 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 28, 2014, 01:18:26 PM
The decision is made. Putting new tires on my current wheels today. Got Uniroyal Tiger Paws for a good price. Over the weekend I am going to clean the wheels and paint them black like this.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 28, 2014, 01:30:37 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 28, 2014, 01:30:37 PM
Forgive the py MS Paint job, but I am limited while at work. Should look something like this when done.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: custompunk on March 28, 2014, 02:10:15 PM
Post by: custompunk on March 28, 2014, 02:10:15 PM
Black them all the way out. The polished outside only really works with chrome trim. You have black around the windows I think it would look good with all black wheels.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: MY83T on March 28, 2014, 02:46:19 PM
Post by: MY83T on March 28, 2014, 02:46:19 PM
Quote from: custompunk;431457
Black them all the way out. The polished outside only really works with chrome trim. You have black around the windows I think it would look good with all black wheels.
Agreed, maybe just the outer lip in chrome, just to break the black slightly . Looks amazing!
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Post by: MechanicMatt on March 28, 2014, 09:21:41 PM
Post by: MechanicMatt on March 28, 2014, 09:21:41 PM
Nah, leave them like you photo hack. Its your car, make it the way you like it. And for petes sake post some photos when your done. The photo shop job doesn't do your car ANY justice.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 31, 2014, 10:54:17 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 31, 2014, 10:54:17 AM
Quote from: MechanicMatt;431488
Nah, leave them like you photo hack. Its your car, make it the way you like it. And for petes sake post some photos when your done. The photo shop job doesn't do your car ANY justice.
Yeah, that's what I am thinking. I played around in photoshop at home over the weekend and I just didn't like the wheels all the way blacked out. Just blacking them like I showed above makes them look stock. I'm happy with that. It was too rainy all weekend to do anything with them though. Hopefully I'll get them done this week sometime.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 31, 2014, 10:57:25 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on March 31, 2014, 10:57:25 AM
I did play in the rain a little though. I switched out the one light on my car that was cracked. On the left is the junkyard find from last week, and on the right is the one that was on my car. I also stripped everything off the console I got at the junkyard, cleaned it, and got it ready for paint, AND my new switch decals came in the mail on Saturday so hopefully I will have a new looking console by the end of the week!
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 01, 2014, 12:08:43 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 01, 2014, 12:08:43 PM
Couple of pics of the Pypes exhaust with the tailpipes lengthened and welded to end where they "should".
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 01, 2014, 12:09:52 PM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on April 01, 2014, 12:09:52 PM
Kind of a bad angle on that last pic. Pipes do not extend past the end of the bumper at all.
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on October 23, 2016, 11:32:14 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on October 23, 2016, 11:32:14 AM
Haven't posted in what... 2 years? The car did finally get "done", even though I still have plenty to do. As many of you know, this is a car my dad bought new and then gave to me in 96 because he knew I always loved it. Many time over the years I thought of getting rid of it because it's "not practical". I'm glad I didn't and glad I got it painted. My dad passed away in March of 2015, but he did get quite a few rides in the Cougar after it was done. I drove him to dialysis in it quite a few times, and those were the times he really smiled on the way. My mom thought I "ruined" the car and made it too loud, but my dad thought it sounded perfect! He loved the growl!
Anyway, just want to post an update and a few pics (many of you have seen them on Facebook already). Also want to say thanks to everyone that has helped along the way with info, advice, parts, etc. Eric (right from the beginning in the 90's), Vinnie, Chuck, David, and many many more. Thanks guys!
Anyway, just want to post an update and a few pics (many of you have seen them on Facebook already). Also want to say thanks to everyone that has helped along the way with info, advice, parts, etc. Eric (right from the beginning in the 90's), Vinnie, Chuck, David, and many many more. Thanks guys!
Title: Project - The Bat in The Cat
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on October 23, 2016, 11:33:12 AM
Post by: CougrrrFiveO on October 23, 2016, 11:33:12 AM
And yes, there are still plenty of things to do. Recover the seats in a color that matches the interior, and plenty of tweaks and adjustments to make.