My 68 Cougar Pro-Touring / Resto-Mod Project

[Tsaints1115]

For anything you're gluing make sure to use a high temp glue. Standard contact cement will fail with interior temps.

https://www.amazon.com/Dap-Weldwood-.../dp/B004IH3HAQ

[langleylad]

For anything you're gluing make sure to use a high temp glue. Standard contact cement will fail with interior temps.

https://www.amazon.com/Dap-Weldwood-.../dp/B004IH3HAQ

Thanks for the tip

[langleylad]

Got them done , very plain but so were the stock panels. I need to order new arm rests to complete the job. I'm pleased with the Porsche inspired door pulls , they match the seatbelts that are also red. The carbon fiber wrap on the bezels that I made match the gauges , shifter knob and trim on the shifter cover. I need a "keeper" as they are called for the passenger side rear panel . These pieces were on 67-68 Cougars and 68 Mustangs. If by any chance anybody out there has one that they don't need , I'd be happy to buy it from you . I've posted a picture of the driver side piece. This seems to be the only part that I've lost since I tore the car apart 10+ years ago.

[andrewb70]

Looking good!

[langleylad]

Thanks Andrew

Now I just need to tackle the seats . I think for the rear I will go with a stock upholstery kit , either a standard piece or the XR7 kit. West Coast Classic Cougar carries those and for the front I could do the same or I could go with a kit from TMI . TMI does not have kits for Cougars but they do for Mustangs and they have the same seat frames. TMI has 3 or 4 different kits so that is nice. Anyhow the seats will have to wait till after Christmas . You know ..... $$$$ .

[wfo guy]

In case you are unaware, if you cover the seat foam with light plastic such as painters plastic, it makes the recovering way easier. Looking good.

[langleylad]

In case you are unaware, if you cover the seat foam with light plastic such as painters plastic, it makes the recovering way easier. Looking good.

I was unaware , thank you very much for the info ! much appreciated

[langleylad]

Come on guys ! someone must have a 67-68 Cougar or a 68 Mustang rusting away that has the piece that I need or at least know someone that does . Thanks .

[andrewb70]

Come on guys ! someone must have a 67-68 Cougar or a 68 Mustang rusting away that has the piece that I need or at least know someone that does . Thanks .

Which part are you looking for?

[DrFraZZy]

copied; I need a "keeper" as they are called for the passenger side rear panel . These pieces were on 67-68 Cougars and 68 Mustangs. If by any chance anybody out there has one that they don't need , I'd be happy to buy it from you . I've posted a picture of the driver side piece. This seems to be the only part that I've lost since I tore the car apart 10+ years ago.

[andrewb70]

copied; I need a "keeper" as they are called for the passenger side rear panel . These pieces were on 67-68 Cougars and 68 Mustangs. If by any chance anybody out there has one that they don't need , I'd be happy to buy it from you . I've posted a picture of the driver side piece. This seems to be the only part that I've lost since I tore the car apart 10+ years ago.

I read that... but have no idea what part that is...

[Tsaints1115]

From the looks of the pic it's the trim part that holds the rear inner trim panel to the B pillar area.

[Vimes]

Your Google-Fu was no match for my Duck style -

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=1968+couga...&t=ffab&ia=web

https://www.partsclassiccar.com/car-...818467955.html

[langleylad]

Thanks guys I ordered it from West Coast Classic Cougar . I was hesitant to order from them because it can take weeks to receive my order and the shipping costs can be crazy on some orders. This time the shipping cost is cheap and I’m in no hurry to get it. Just watch now I’ll find it somewhere, no I don’t think so . I’ve turned the shop upside down looking for it .

[langleylad]

I received my part today from West Coast Classic Cougar . A lot faster than I thought. So now I have to restore and install it , that should take all of an hour ! lol .

[ronin187]

Mike regarding the transmission tunnel, is there any feasible way to fit yours trans without modifying the tunnel? im guessing no, but hoping yes. lol

[langleylad]

Mike regarding the transmission tunnel, is there any feasible way to fit yours trans without modifying the tunnel? im guessing no, but hoping yes. lol

No , the 4L65E is quite a big larger than the C4 that was in there . When I designed and built this thing , I wanted it to be easy to work on . It makes life easier . I wanted room around the trans so I started from scratch .

[andrewb70]

Hey Mike..


Are you driving this thing yet?

[langleylad]

Hey Mike..


Are you driving this thing yet?

lol ! Yes sir ! runs awesome and it hauls ! lol . I still have to recover the seats . Slow down at work (covid) means not much extra $ to go around.

[ronin187]

found your build thread on Bang Shift - think I'll follow in your footsteps and modify the trans tunnel when its time. Cheers mate!