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Cougar finally dead

1984 - 2008

RIP :disappoin

I finally got around to pulling all the parts off the cat and the shell is going to the s yard due to the massive hail damage last year. I already found a replacement 1985 for $500 and it's in great shape!

Another option I am working on is getting a 2001 2 DOOR Subaru 2.5rs 5 Speed :evilgrin:



Which has been my dream car since they first came out with them in the late 90's.

If that happens to be the case I will have all the parts required for a TBI to Carb conversion for sale including a $1000 custom exhaust.

I should know in a week or so.
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Cougar finally dead

Reply #1 –
Why would you crush the shell because of hail damage? I fix cars with hail damage, and we are booked for the next 6 months for hail repair. I'll take the shell if youre just gonna crush it for that reason. I want another Cougar.
"Real cars dont power the front wheels, they lift them"
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
1984 Mercury Cougar GS 5.0:cougarsmily: BBK Equal Length Shorties, BBK O/R X-Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, Mustang GT Stainless Tailpipes, 18" Magnaflow Rolled Edge Tips. Turbo Coupe Hood, Mach 1 Chin Spoiler. 17"x9" Cobra R's, Falken Ziex 255/50s, and 245/45s.
1984 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L "Drag Queen"
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Lone Star Edition 5.7L Hemi 400hp, lex DOD14M Magnaflow retro-fit ler kit

Cougar finally dead

Reply #2 –
Did you see the pics of that hail damage?

I remember he got a quote or 2 for repair.  The $500 for a different car altogether was a lot less IIRC.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Cougar finally dead

Reply #3 –
exactly. My car literally looks like someone parked it out on a driving range and had then entire PGA go to town at it. Plus I already revived it from when I hit that deer years back. I have given the car too many chances.

Time for a change
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Cougar finally dead

Reply #4 –
*Update*

Found a white 87 Turbo Coupe for only $400.

Looks like I found a new project! :burnout:
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Cougar finally dead

Reply #5 –
Man that made me sooooo sad to hear about that. I was jealous of that car bro. Good luck with the new one keep us posted! :D
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Cougar finally dead

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Carl;231641
*Update*

Found a white 87 Turbo Coupe for only $400.

Looks like I found a new project! :burnout:


Sounds good! Do you have any pics of the hail damage of the body other than what you posted?
1986 Cougar LS

Cougar finally dead

Reply #7 –
Quote from: cougar86_89;231738
Sounds good! Do you have any pics of the hail damage of the body other than what you posted?


yes, but truthfully it is very hard to take a picture that will do the true damage justice.

Should be getting about $300 in s for it. I really hate to do it but I have no other choice... BTW the dash cracked in 3 places after I got it up here in dry Colorado and the interior was not exactly perfect. As long as I don't see it getting crushed I should be just fine.

Let's see if I feel that way when I hand over the keys.... :disappoin
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)
 

Cougar finally dead

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Carl;231747
yes, but truthfully it is very hard to take a picture that will do the true damage justice.

Should be getting about $300 in s for it. I really hate to do it but I have no other choice... BTW the dash cracked in 3 places after I got it up here in dry Colorado and the interior was not exactly perfect. As long as I don't see it getting crushed I should be just fine.

Let's see if I feel that way when I hand over the keys.... :disappoin


Its going to be hard, hope that day never comes for mine.
1986 Cougar LS