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Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: cugrhntr on September 26, 2010, 03:52:11 PM

Hey everyone, my parents had an 86 cougar when I was growing up and I loved that car, I finally found a cougar of my own. I have been lurking here for sometime. Just bought an 87 cougar for $300. It had 160066km on it, a saggy faux fur headliner and a hell of a shake when applying the brakes. After changing the rotors and pads she drove A LOT smoother. She had an exhaust leak (completly disconnected after the last cat) so, I bought her for $300 and then less than $500 worth of parts (inuding a windshield) and she was legally on the road! I plan on a custom interior with a custom dash, new carpet, custom audio (thinking piller mount tweeters, small subs just enough to enhance the bass and some decent 6x9s. I plan on a custom hood cowl and a HO 302 install. Still tossing the idea of putting a standard tranny in. I am going to do some body work and then paint her. I am not sure on color/scheme. but I have time to think about that.

Thanks everyone

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: daminc on September 26, 2010, 03:56:18 PM

cool, welcome aboard... ya know we're gonna need pics, don't you

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: cugrhntr on September 26, 2010, 04:19:50 PM

lol yes my comps keyboard is messed up so i have; to type with my phone and post pics on; here

Anyway PICTURES!!!

When; I got her
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/2820238_20.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/92043fj_20.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/cougar1.jpg)

Today
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/IMAG0168.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/IMAG0167.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/IMAG0170.jpg)

after I screwed up reinstalling the tail light
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/IMAG0169.jpg)

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: blu84302 on September 26, 2010, 04:34:25 PM

Wow, that was almost goldmembers color. do you know what the code is? I like it! That is my kinda Cougar! Interior pics?

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: cugrhntr on September 26, 2010, 04:51:35 PM

Goldmembers colour? Lol ill see if I can get some interior pics up tonight the color code is 5b or maybe its 58?

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: cugrhntr on September 26, 2010, 05:06:21 PM

(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/IMAG0177.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/IMAG0172.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/IMAG0173.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/IMAG0174.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/IMAG0175.jpg)

faux fur headliner
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/basshunter1987/IMAG0176.jpg)

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: Scott D on September 26, 2010, 05:13:23 PM

Lookin' good, lookin' good :)

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: daminc on September 26, 2010, 05:15:47 PM

nice....

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: vinnietbird on September 26, 2010, 08:45:24 PM

Great foundation for a build.You're in the right place.

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: cugrhntr on September 26, 2010, 09:36:07 PM

thanks everyone, im not planning to rush this as i figure i will have this girl for sometime

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: vinnietbird on September 26, 2010, 09:57:21 PM

Take your time,ask questions,gather parts,be patient...be patient....and you'll be fine.

Title: my 87 cougar
Post by: mercury-man on September 26, 2010, 10:08:49 PM

Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing those photos. :D

Dan & Paula ;)

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