My 68 Cougar Pro-Touring / Resto-Mod Project

[langleylad]

Comp Cam and kit installed without any problems . This LSM Racing valve spring compressor is the cat's ass . Worked awesome , it cost quite a bit more than others but it's built like a tank. I compared the old cam to an old SB cam and what a difference in cam journal size . Now to make it pretty.

[langleylad]

I've pulled the fenders and hood off so that I can spray the engine compartment semi-gloss black . The engine is all back together after the cam change and sprayed with a ceramic engine enamel paint . I also spent a few $$$ on a TCI convertor 2400-2800 stall . This convertor should work out just fine with the Comp Cam .

[langleylad]

My whole plan was to have this car painted by the end of summer. So far everything is going to plan . I should have it sprayed within the next couple of weeks . I'm really looking forward to putting this cat back together . Once it's painted I can put the engine and trans back in , that's why I decided to purchase the TCI convertor now . I thought about going with the stock convertor and seeing if it liked the cam but then thought differently . I've got a garage full of parts that need to find there way home . I've spent a few $ lately on parts and tools and I need to settle down and get to work . That's not to say that I haven't been putting in garage time , I have been . It's just time to empty these parts shelves and pay down the Visa .

[langleylad]

I painted the body/cabin ? yesterday , three coats of color ( metallic silver ) and three coats of clear . The doors , front fenders , hood and trunk lid will have to wait till the spring. Helping out family burned up three weekends so I feel a little behind . I'm very happy with the outcome , this was my first attempt at spraying color .

[classiccarnut]

Subscribed! I have a few 67 cougar project cars that I plan on building... so this thread is perfect! I'm a ford guy at heart but I love all the brands and can completely understand the choice of the engine... but why not a 6spd? lol! Keep up the killer work! Can't wait to see the finished product!

Mike

[JacobGrant]

Well Summit sent me the correct u-joint but it turns out that I don't need it after all , it's only money . I did manage to finish modifying the driver side header to clear the steering shaft. I ordered a couple of stainless j-bends from Summit. I learned a lot along the way , like back-gasing when tig welding stainless. Here's how it turned out , it looks like the lower pipe goes everywhere in the picture but it looks a lot better in your hands.

I appreciate you bringing your business to us guys at Summit! When I finish my Mustang build... and my Galaxie... and my dads Mach 1, I plan on building a cougar. I may end up robbing some ideas from you!

[langleylad]

Thank you for the kind words gentlemen

I painted the taillight panel semi-gloss black and mounted the Holley Dominator ECU , plus ran the engine harnesses through the Earl's seals it grommets today . I'm sure most of you know about these releaseable cable ties , they're awesome when you're first running your wiring .

[langleylad]

Wiring has begun , I'm using a American Autowire Classic Update kit . I want to keep the engine bay clean and I'm trying to hide as much wiring as possible . I've run a piece of 3/4" steel tube in the driver side wheel well to run the frontend wiring through .

[Chev Korbin]

Ahhh yes wiring, so fun right?! ummmm we are going to need some wider shots of the paint job since you won't be able to finish until spring,. just to tide us over. hehe. Always enjoy seeing your updates, car is going to be so awesome

[langleylad]

Ahhh yes wiring, so fun right?! ummmm we are going to need some wider shots of the paint job since you won't be able to finish until spring,. just to tide us over. hehe. Always enjoy seeing you'r updates, car is going to be so awesome

Thanks Chev ,
Wiring hasn't been a PITA so far . American Autowire makes a great kit . I'm just taking it slow and it's falling together nicely . As long as you read the plans as you go and remove any wires that won't be needed such as the distributor/coil wires there's no headaches . Plus I'm wiring in the Holley Dominator EFI harness at the same time . You just have to concentrate .

[Spork82]

Car looks great! Keep it up. I used mag daddy magnets from summit to hide my wiring, they wont move or slip

[67greengt]

looking great!

[shikwann]

Which american wire kit are you using? the 68 Mustang kit? I'm wondering as our Cougars have more options; like interior lights (at least my XR7 does)? I was looking a getting a harness from Ron Francis and adding a few custom add ons to it.

[langleylad]

The 68 Mustang Classic Update kit , you can always call their tech line if you have any questions

[Michaels 69]

Cool build!

[langleylad]

Cool build!

Thanks man ! I've been doing lots of wiring lately , everything is going well . It's cold out in the shop now , so it's time to spend a little more time with the family .

[shikwann]

Any new updates?

[langleylad]

Nothing really to mention . I've pretty much taken the last 2 months off of working in the shop , it's cold in there. I've got a small ceramic heater to warm things up but it's still chilly. I have been collecting parts , I've spent many hours on this magic box looking for great deals and I've found many . Such as a Magnaflow 2.5 stainless hot rod kit that sells for $607 US at Summit/Jegs that I found on Amazon.ca for $336 CDN ! with free shipping which is just bananas . When buying out of the US we have to add a 33% , so $300 becomes $400 . Enough whining about that. I've also collected Autometer Ultra-Lite Carbon Fibre gauges in 5" & 2 5/8", Russell AN fittings , Russell ProClassic Hose , and other bits and pieces . I'm going to get out there today and hopefully get some work done .

[langleylad]

I weathered the rather chilly shop today and managed to assemble the gauge panel and started the wiring . I like .

[67cougnut]

I weathered the rather chilly shop today and managed to assemble the gauge panel and started the wiring . I like .

looking forward to see how you get the mustang cluster in the cougar.

Are you going to cut the dash frame and re-shape?