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87 "coug" resto winter project

Reply #91
Just weld in the subframes ah-la what I did. It's plenty strong. If it works fine on my Thunderbird it will be fine on your Cougar :). Just remember before welding in the subframes the weight of the car should be sitting on all four tires.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

87 "coug" resto winter project

Reply #92
welding in the fronts only leave the rears not welded, then when weight goes on wheels, weld up the rear then.
sound ok?

87 "coug" resto winter project

Reply #93
this fuel pump access lid is kicking my ass..... trying to think "how water" swings up above the fuel tank and mitigate that possible water intrusion.
I have seen all things from gravel to dirt up on top of a fuel tank.......so..........
I am thinking that my steps this afternoon will be ok with the cover but when we install the fuel tank, there will be a piece of flashing added on the bottom so nothing can get on top of the fuel tank.


87 "coug" resto winter project

Reply #95
Quote from: jcassity;442197
welding in the fronts only leave the rears not welded, then when weight goes on wheels, weld up the rear then.
sound ok?

Maybe? I would message Jerry and see how he welded his in. I believe he did it with his car in the air so he may be able to give you some insight as to what procedure to follow. On my car they were welded in with all four wheels sitting on a drive up lift so the car's weight was on its wheels.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

87 "coug" resto winter project

Reply #96
I'm satisfied with this

After silicone is added and flashing on the bottom it should be okay

87 "coug" resto winter project

Reply #97
I took a couple phone calls today about subframes

My car is level right now left to right and from front to back so I don't see a real issue with it

My doors also open and close real super easy so it leads me to believe I'm already level with how the car wants to be setting

I'm moving to subframes now since I have completed the fuel tank access




If anyone else wants to give me a buzz or talk me through some problem I'm not seeing yet then give me a call at 304-772-3411

87 "coug" resto winter project

Reply #98
Primer is down

Now to decide if it goes to gloss black or truck liner

87 "coug" resto winter project

Reply #99
mine were welded with the car sitting on 4 ramps sitting normal
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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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Reply #100
Thanks!
it just occurred to me we are starting with the same car as yours,, and it seems we are ending towards the same color and wheels...

interesting.

well, back to work, hopefully the doors and trunk get repaired after the fronts of the sub frames are nailed.

87 "coug" resto winter project

Reply #101
your starting with way more car..... I'm enjoying this thread very much. keep up the good work
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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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87 "coug" resto winter project

Reply #102
I think you guys just like to be alone in the garage with a Foxy ole Cougar. ;)

Scott, what's the deal in lewisburg? Sounds like some pretty crazy stuff. Two bodies in the truck, the guys shooting at cops and running..etc. Interstate whiskey deal gone sour? Or just more crazy shiznit?

Stay safe!
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)


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Reply #104
Quote from: daminc;442327
your starting with way more car..... I'm enjoying this thread very much. keep up the good work

all it takes is a good tolerable transmission line leak & oil pan leak to save the chassis of any car.

so...... if you don't mind, I may ping you about things Ive noticed.

-what logic was used in the fuel tank forward support brackets? the pass mount is welded and designed different from the driver side
-how did you end up offsetting your sub frames forward to aft since the rear frames are closer than the fronts?