1967 Cougar

[andrewb70]

This isn't exactly a pro-touring car, but I am seeing if anyone has some interest. Car is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Full build thread here:

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/109464-1967-Cougar-build-(over-700-pictures-and-videos)


https://www.pro-touring.com/~andrewb/cougar/704.jpg


More details here:


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

Highlights:

Total Control Products tubular front suspension with coilovers in the front and R&P steering (manual steering)
Baer SS+4 front brakes with Baer Remaster MC
Double adjustable VariShock shocks all around
CalTracks with split mono leaf springs in the rear
Genuine Ford 9" 1970 Mustang housing with nodular case, Daytona pinion support, and Detroit Locker 4.33 gear aka Drag Pak (2000 RPM @ 70 MPH)
Strange axles
Double CV carbon fiber driveshaft
Gen IV aluminum block (LH8) 5.3L with Holley HiRam and dual DBW throttle bodies (325 RWHP) Runs high 12s @ 107 mph
GM ASA cam
Lingenfelter valve springs
Holley Dominator ECU
Holley 7" digital dash
Tanks Inc. EFI tank with in-tank pump (quiet)
T56 transmission (2002 F-body)
Almost perfect stock interior (driver's cushion has a small rip, some minor cracks in the dash)
Original Cougar rubber floor mats
Bluetooth stereo, two Kenwood amps with Polk Audio speakers and small JL subwoofer
New rear tires (MT drag radials, just street miles since spring)
Will need new front tires soon

The car is super reliable and can be driven anywhere. I have done many reliability modifications, like LED tail-lights, solid state sequential turn signals, electronic headlight doors, relays for headlights, etc...


$19,000

Andrew

[andrewb70]

Bumping this back up with a new price and some things adjusted.

The dogring T56 is still in the car, but I have a regular T56 ready to be installed, once the sale is pending.

I also have various parts that are required to add electronic steering. I have been planning to do it for a long time, but have not had the time to do it. Parts will include a Toyota Prius steering column, the steering ECU, and a few shaft adapters. I also have a TCP bump steer kit that I have not installed.

I will also consider delivering the car within a reasonable distance, provided a plane ticket back is purchased by the buyer (flight back to Birmingham, AL).

Andrew

[andrewb70]

I thought I would post a recap of some media coverage. In addition to the Holley video, there were also a few articles written about the car.

Bangshift.com:
https://bangshift.com/general-news/car-features/this-1967-mercury-cougar-looks-awesome-runs-hard-and-is-going-to-piss-off-a-lot-of-people/

Timelessmuscle.com:
http://www.timelessmuscle.com/features/feature-cars/mercury/car-feature-retro-rat-cougar/

Scott Parkhurts also wrote an article about the perfect vehicle stance in Timelessmuscle:
http://www.timelessmuscle.com/editorials/scott-parkhurst-that-killer-stance/

Cover of a Canadian trade publication:

https://www.pro-touring.com/~andrewb/cougar/689.jpg

Andrew

[andrewb70]

Last week I worked on the car and installed the electronic power steering (EPS). I have it working now where the level of power assist is automatically variable based on vehicle speed. This was accomplished by integrating the EPS with the Holley Dominator ECU.

Andrew