Lets see Pro Touring Cougars

[medbali76]

We are building a Pro Touring 69 Eliminator Clone and it would be interest to see some other projects.
Unfortunately these beautiful cars are not so popular in the Pro Touring world so lets bring those few projects here and make publicity.:attn:

[Buckeye]

I am interested as well. I have a 68 I am building. (No pics yet)

[Rod]

Pro Touring Cougars???? haven't seen any, everybody is working on one or knows someone that has one but I haven't seen one at any event

[astroracer]

I will be watching this also. I love the Cougars. Had a chance to pick one up a few years ago but it was a pile. Torque boxes were shot and the floor and trunk were aluminum sheet, vinyl top... Need I say more?
If it was to happen today I would probably jump on it...
Mark

[cmraman]

Our very own, Chris Campbell, tech editor for Popular Hot Rodding is building a wicked Cougar as we speak. I'll see if he's willing to post a build thread.

[medbali76]

This was a very interesting build for me but no any info recently
http://staceydavid.com/projects/v8-interceptor

and this is the other one with the RideTech Coilover suspension again no more info except these couple of videos on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKiTmqr9BSQ

[medbali76]

62343
This is the 1970 Iridium Cat XR7 project here on this site.
https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?85644-Project-Iridium-Cat-1970-Cougar-XR-7&highlight=iridium+cat
Beautiful car.

This is the other one I found on the internet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhe-7GgVG5s

[medbali76]

63938I got my render a few days ago from Shawn Mascoll.
Here is my SnowWhite project:

[astroracer]

Very nice. If you can get the stance to match on the real cat you'll nail it.
Mark

[shockrod]

My father has a '69 XR-7, that he has been letting rust away in a barn. I keep telling him he needs to be taken out and flogged, then shot for alowing such a beautiful car to just rust away.

[Rui]

I've got an original 69 cougar, 351W, standard model.
I love the original look, especially the eliminator styling, but am considering going the pro-touring way for various reasons.
One... The 15" tires with white lettering are getting harder and harder to find in my country, as it has to be imported and our exchange rate is quite steep. Going 17 or 18 inch makes the tire selection so much easier.
Two... the cougar brakes are really bad, even with the standard engine I've had a few close calls when trying to stop quickly.
Three... those rear leaf springs make the wheels spin for nothing.

Going to start project early next year, not sure about colour scheme yet, might try rendering first after wheel selection.

[ski]

My brothers 68, we have been building since 1999.
71271
351, t56, street or track 4wdb, watts link, total control front sus. and rack
soon to be 408,

[Todd in Vancouver]

I'm kind of keeping a half eye open for a '67 ish one to build for my wife when and if I ever finish my car.

[FirebirdSteve]

here is 10 real nice 1967 cougars!!!

http://www.imdb.com/list/NTqHi5EPJOw/

[SparkyRnD]

not the subject I was thinking, but still interesting! Would be cool to see more of these cars built up, as they have a great platform and a more unique look than the mustangs.

[rustomatic]

Something about the character of track car just monopolizes my attention--it's all business. That's the coolest Cougar I've seen in some time. My brother had a '67 that got sandwiched on the freeway...


My brothers 68, we have been building since 1999.
71271
351, t56, street or track 4wdb, watts link, total control front sus. and rack
soon to be 408,

[Cougar98]

My brothers 68, we have been building since 1999.
71271
351, t56, street or track 4wdb, watts link, total control front sus. and rack
soon to be 408,

Dont forget 4 wheel disks from Shaun at StreetorTrack.com. Great vid of this car here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgw3pa3kFFE

[andrewb70]

http://www.cortexracing.com/projects/67-cougar-xr7-project-max-effort-2/

Andrew

[Bryce]

I love me some cougars

[hhoover]

I am working on a 67 cougar for a customer now. I am need of a hood and a couple of fender extensions. Where can you find parts for these cars? They seem to be a lot harder to get parts for than any other car out there. Thanks

[Cougar98]

hhoover,
Look into http://www.westcoastclassiccougarinc.com/ Don has pretty much anything and everything you'll need.

[Dee T]

Here's mine. Work in progress while I drive it. 718077180871809

[67cougnut]

not quite G-machine status, but here is my car as it sits now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJFIwadYtKc

Waiting on the DSE aluma-frame to show up and then the transformation will begin. The car will then go from there into the paint shop to become one solid color, it will be all orange instead of the orange/silver two tone. finish it off with 18" fikse (money permitting a maier panhard will go in the back to help out for now)and just get her back on the road,everything else will come later( having a kid now kind of changes the balance in the car fund)

The O.P. had asked where to buy parts, most body parts aren't re-produced so finding good used stuff is where its at. There are some mail order companies that handle mustang stuff and have compiled all the cross over stuff into a Cougar catalog. auto krafters, California mustang just to name a few. As someone else mentioned Don Rush is a good source as well. also look at rocketman classic cougar innovations, and kens classic cougars(he is doing quarter panel patches now)if you are not on mercury cougar.net I would do so so that you may network with other cougar buffs to help you find parts!

Someone else mentioned the Max effort cougar, pictures do it NO justice! Cortex is about 15 min from me and I got to go check it out, and that thing is a legit race car! the flare work Kertz did is just fabulous and it had finally answered this question I had in my head about just extending the factory looking flare so its more subtle and man does it work!

[67cougnut]

Pro Touring Cougars???? haven't seen any, everybody is working on one or knows someone that has one but I haven't seen one at any event

Dont worry Rod, I'll hopefully be ready to go by Oct. for RTTC5 or at the very least the last goodguys show of the season which Im sure you wont miss!

[67cougnut]

I love me some cougars

the human or mercury type?

[ski]

That 69 is sweet! What size and brand are the tires?

[Dee T]

265/35/18 on a 9 inch wheel in front 295/35/18 on a 10 inch wheel rear BF Goodrich KDW2

[DrFraZZy]

Any update?

[Compaan-Designs]

Herb Stuart's:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/03/HerbStuart_67Cougar-1.jpg

Kreations Autobody Cougar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhe-7GgVG5s

Project Max Effort:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/03/1212sr16oprojectmaxeffort1967cougarthree-1.jpg
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tech/1212phr_project_max_effort_1967_cougar_three_piece _splined_sway_bars/

Project Iridium Cat:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/03/soclose3-1.jpg
https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=56241&d=1330963844
https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?85644-Project-Iridium-Cat-1970-Cougar-XR-7

[Cougar98]

I would trade my first born for Project Max Effort!
Herb Stuart's:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/03/HerbStuart_67Cougar-1.jpg

Kreations Autobody Cougar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhe-7GgVG5s

Project Max Effort:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/03/1212sr16oprojectmaxeffort1967cougarthree-1.jpg
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tech/1212phr_project_max_effort_1967_cougar_three_piece _splined_sway_bars/

Project Iridium Cat:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/03/soclose3-1.jpg
https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=56241&d=1330963844
https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?85644-Project-Iridium-Cat-1970-Cougar-XR-7

[minendrews68]

?67 Cougar XR7- Project Max Effort | | CorteX RacingCorteX Racing (http://www.cortexracing.com/projects/67-cougar-xr7-project-max-effort-2/)

Andrew

I know this has nothing to do with this thread, but Andrew...could you please go back to your old Avatar? LOL..............

Carl

[kochevy67]

And here I thought I was going to see older women on the prowl. LOL

[skooli]

Max Effort is unreal. It's kinda where I was hoping they were going with the orange Mustang that Alana Miles was building. I was a little disappointed with that one. But Max Effort is BA!

[eliminator]

851288512985130851318513285133

[Kcrain]

Eliminator we need some build pictures and some build spec's on this beautiful ride. Keith

[XTRMEASURES]

851288512985130851318513285133

OMG I'm a GM person at heart but that car is stunning. I'd pimp it

[kimosabi]

GORGEUS black Cougar!

[NOR_68MercCougar]

My "In-Progress" 68 Cougar

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1052344943175.9281.1062321859&type=1&l=7afb7953c7

[705.0Merc]

My 70 Cougar no where near done. Some videos (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAEJ8gsuqESR0bY7_3zVWOA?feature=watch) too.885448854588546...88543

[nekkidhillbilly]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/1971_Mercury_Cougar-1.jpg

would love to see a 71-73 done up

[Damn True]

Here's mine. Work in progress while I drive it. 71808

Great looking car. My first love was my '68 Camaro (it was my Grandmothers car when we met) but I had a '69 XR7 that made a damned fine mistress for a few years.

[Damn True]

Project Max Effort:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/03/1212sr16oprojectmaxeffort1967cougarthree-1.jpg
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tech/1212phr_project_max_effort_1967_cougar_three_piece _splined_sway_bars/




Oh my goodness. Those flares are fantastic. Bravo!

[Screamin_67]

Reviving this old thread as I feel the Cougar need as much popularity and exposure it can get.

[Screamin_67]

Progress pics... I should start a build thread I guess.

[andrewb70]

Progress pics... I should start a build thread I guess.

Yes, you should...LOL

Welcome. I think I have seen some of your posts on mercurycougar.net

Andrew

[DrFraZZy]

Niceeee!! yes, you should start a build thread

[coup2vert]

Keep it up I'm building a 70 PT cougar convertible 2 years in hopefully don't this spring/summer and just started a build thread https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/112595-70-Cougar-Convertible-reborn?p=1110911&posted=1#post1110911

[eddiebarrett]

On this 70 we ( Eddie Barret's Auto Motollc) made a custom hood , widened fenders 1 1/2 and quarters 1 5/8 . We made custom molded side skirts , flush mounted Windows and are building a custom rear spoiler. Should look cool when done123994. 123995

https://instagram.com/p/_c3Pqpg-gU/

[1bad68cat]

Here's my build.

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/115330-My-67-Cougar-Build

[andrewb70]

I guess I should post mine here...Not exactly pro-touring, but a lot of fun.

https://www.pro-touring.com/~andrewb/cougar/662.jpg

Andrew

[rep1969]

I guess I have been lurking long enough. Mine is a 1969 Cougar Eliminator. I have Street or Track 4 wheel disc brakes and front coil overs. I have also added a T5 tranny and 18" FR500 wheels.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/09/33w0gw4-1.jpg

[skooli]

I guess I should post mine here...Not exactly pro-touring, but a lot of fun.

https://www.pro-touring.com/~andrewb/cougar/662.jpg

Andrew

Bravo sir. That is a damn fine automobile. I would not change a thing.

[andrewb70]

Bravo sir. That is a damn fine automobile. I would not change a thing.

Thank you Sir...

This just happened:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb0RWRdEwpE

Andrew

[AU Doc]

There should be a like button b/c I would click it.... A LOT!!!!

[DrFraZZy]

Awesome video! I love the car, everything about it and being able to daily drive it. I especially love that its captioned for equally access people like me who cant hear. Kudos for an awesome build that you can be proud of.

[eddiebarrett]

We widened this car and are in the process of building a direct fit Elanor style body kit with a custom 3 piece custom made rear spoiler. the plugs are done and molds are just about ready. The ca


http://www.automotollc.com/johns-70-cougar

[shikwann]

Is there anyone that makes Carbon fiber bumps and or fiberglass? Tucked is a preference. Maier makes some for 67-68 mustangs but not for Cougars.

[DrFraZZy]

Hey shikwann, I am not sure what year is your cougar. I have a feeling you have a 1967-1968 but this ad is a 1969 cougar which will work for 1969-1970 cougar. $550, ( hood, trunk and doors)

http://york.craigslist.org/pts/5784812560.html

[67cougnut]

I am working on a 67 cougar for a customer now. I am need of a hood and a couple of fender extensions. Where can you find parts for these cars? They seem to be a lot harder to get parts for than any other car out there. Thanks

not to get to far off topic but there is a quite a few outlets for parts. West coast cougar, Johns cougars and Carolina classic cougar to name a few. there is a guy kind of near me at mustang city who has some cougars in his yard.

[67cougnut]

here's a link to mine:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=52852

A few years back Herb Adams ( I believe that was his name) competed in OUSCI in his 68

If you are on facebook, Look up wildcat 427, that Wes at wild Wes paint works built., he is the one that also painted the max effort Cougar from PHR magazine.

One of the fabricators at DSE is building a 68 as well.

[Michaels 69]

Nice looking 69, Dee T!

[sandiegocamaro]

So let down. Thought I would find chicks and only found Fords

[lxg44]

I guess I have been lurking long enough. Mine is a 1969 Cougar Eliminator. I have Street or Track 4 wheel disc brakes and front coil overs. I have also added a T5 tranny and 18" FR500 wheels.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/09/33w0gw4-1.jpg

Hey rep1969 it looks like your post got passed over with no Love! I'm a bit preferential to the 69's and I think yours looks sharp. Love to see a few more pics.

[minendrews68]

We widened this car and are in the process of building a direct fit Elanor style body kit with a custom 3 piece custom made rear spoiler. the plugs are done and molds are just about ready. The ca


http://www.automotollc.com/johns-70-cougar

Dang! I love that color... what is it?