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Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #240 –
I would love to see this car when it is finished.............CJ2009?
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
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1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #241 –
thanks!!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #242 –
Truely incredible daminc...!!!
 
I think I should take a welding course this summer or something.... you've definitly inspired at least a few of us!!
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Operation: X Marks the Spot
5.0L SEFI, AOD, 8.8" 3.02 TracLok - All Stock

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #243 –
I wonder if yours will be done for catjam, and if mine will be done...
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #244 –
Mine may be done for Catjam 09.
after I rebuild the car. I still need to rebuild the motor.
Need another rear end. and I'll probably do the 5 lug swap.
I have been accumulating parts for the full console swap, full digital cluster, full lighting package, and possibly a roll bar in the works.
Then the body work needs to be done and paint. and finally the car needs to be put back together. did I mention the 5.0 upgrade.
I'm sure there will be something else going in the car. but thats kind of a rough sketch of everything

I guess I have a bit of work ahead of me.
most of the mechanical stuff I'll have a hand with. should speed things up a bit.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #245 –
Hey, Jerry have you started a (scratch/check) off list in the Garage Yet? :popcorn:

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #246 –
This is the last of the drivers side rebuild.
I finished up the welding and put the last piece on the rocker panel.
Put a coat of Zero rust on everything and will finish the rest of the seam sealing and 2nd coat during the week.

I had to do a little aligning to finish the rocker bottom and weld it to the quarter panel


Here's the last piece of the side being bent


I'm going to miss those magnets one day


I did some, "just in case" welding.


Did a quick patch in the back


Started to coat a few things.














I'll put Pickelx on all the bare metal to keep it from rusting.
seal and coat everything again then on to the other side of the car.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #247 –
Yesterday, I've been part of the group here for one year. In that time, I've learned more than I could have imagined about our cars. I've met a lot of good friends also, in that time.
So I just wanted to say, thanks for all the help to get my car this far. I couldn't have done it without the support of everyone, and of course the parts that everyone has helped to get for me.
Thanks,
Jerry

PS..... The project has evolved from the flintstone project as of now.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
Join us on Facebook
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Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #248 –
Today I seam sealed the rest of the drivers side.












I'll paint it again with encapsulator, so I can try to get the car turned around for this weekend.
I used 5 tubes of seam sealer on this side of the car so far.
I worked about 8 hrs last weekend and today to get things finished up.
This coming long weekend.
SIDE 2 coming up
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
Join us on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137541156293768&ap=1

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #249 –
When you get it road worthy, I know the perfect vanity plate for it:
 
PRIDE
 
It is rare these days to see someone who takes this kind of pride in their work and it is  good to see. Most would have sped it as too far gone. I'm glad you didn't. This will be a project you can be proud of. "See this car? This is what it looked like when I started. Yeah, I did that."
 
I can't wait til you can bring it to Catjam and really show it off.

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #250 –
A bird that rises from the ashes is called a phoenix. What would you call a cat that rises from a pile of rust?
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #251 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;219947
A bird that rises from the ashes is called a phoenix. What would you call a cat that rises from a pile of rust?


I've been searching for the right name for a while now.
It's not Flintstone like anymore. (although I was talking to someone recently who may have the next flinstone project.)
It has certainly evolved from the "rust with wheels under it" look.
I researched cougars again last night, and found a "Cougar Spirit" from Native American folklore. Doesn't really have anything to do with this situation, but it was good reading if anyone was interested.

A new name will come when I least expect it. It always does.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
Join us on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137541156293768&ap=1

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #252 –
This side is officially done and ready for bodywork.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
Join us on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137541156293768&ap=1

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #253 –
AMAZING! that is the only word for that picture. hats off to you
1986 Cougar LS

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #254 –
good work man!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07