My 67 Cougar Build

[1bad68cat]

I started this build a couple years ago. It is a slow build. And I mean really slow. I have posted some pics of the things I did in other threads but figure I'll include them here.



I started with this:

[1bad68cat]

As I mentioned before I did some small things here and there. Here are a few pics of the front brakes I will be installing.

[fordsbyjay]

Are those 14" or 15"?

Makes my 13's look woosie.

[1bad68cat]

Are those 14" or 15"?

Makes my 13's look woosie.

Lol Jason. They are 15".

[1bad68cat]

I did some prelimnary mock up with the coyote engine.





Along the way I built an engine lift fixture because I didn't feel comfortable with the lift brackets supplied with the coyote engine. I can see them bend as I lifted the engine. Getting the CG right also proved to be cumbersome with the supplied lift brackets.

[1bad68cat]

To date, I have mostly installed the front suspension. Still need to weld upper control arm mount gussets, top coil over mount, and the down tubes. I'll tie the gussets, coil over mounts, and down tubes together.

[Chev Korbin]

Nice to see another Cougar, hehe. They are popping up a lot lately. Looks like a good start to an awesome build.

[jcsexton2]

I am sure you have answered tis at some point in this thread, but what independent front suspension kit did you use on this setup? Is this a Total cost involved setup?

[langleylad]

I am sure you have answered tis at some point in this thread, but what independent front suspension kit did you use on this setup? Is this a Total cost involved setup?

It's not the TCI kit , I used it in my build .

[1bad68cat]

I am sure you have answered tis at some point in this thread, but what independent front suspension kit did you use on this setup? Is this a Total cost involved setup?

It's not the TCI kit , I used it in my build .

I am using an Art Morrison Sport IFS kit. It was not specifically made for the cougar/mustang, but they have a kit that is close to the same frame width as them. I made modifications so I could remove the lower crossmember for any engine service/repair(i.e. oil pan) that may be needed in the future without having to remove the engine. Also, the major mods are in my sig.

[1bad68cat]

Small update. Fabbed and tacked the motor mounts in. Hope to finalize engine placement then install engine and transmission to fab up a transmission cross member.

[DrFraZZy]

Subscibing! I definitely want to drop a COYOTE on a cougar xr7 someday soon!

[1bad68cat]

Another update. Mocked up my hydroboost to see if I can get it to clear the coyote engine. Results look promising. Used a reproduction Boss 429 Mustang brake booster wedge to tilt the hydroboost up. Still need to figure out what to do about the billet hood hinge interference and determine what the brake pedal ratio needs to be. If anyone has a later model mustang with hydroboost perferably the SN-95 (96-2004, prefer 2003-2004) variety would you mind telling me what the pedal ratio is.

[DrFraZZy]

This is definitely has my name written all over it... i am like searching for a clean cougar on the cl!

[1bad68cat]

More updates.





Brake pedal mod for adapting an 03 cobra hydroboost to the cougar pedal support. I replicated the pedal ratio from the cobra.



Pedal support setup with hydroboost, S197 mustang hydraulic master, and roller bearing converison

[Lockdown]

Could you post more pictures of the hydraulic master clutch modification on the pedal bracket and clutch assembly?

I'm in the process of doing the exact same thing but wanted to see how you fabricated it.

[1bad68cat]

Could you post more pictures of the hydraulic master clutch modification on the pedal bracket and clutch assembly?

I'm in the process of doing the exact same thing but wanted to see how you fabricated it.

Sorry Lockdown. I just saw this. Is there a specific picture you're looking for? The clutch master is mounted on angle iron than I welded directly to the pedal support.

[1bad68cat]

Updates continued...



Used parts from the S197 mustang and adapted them to the cougar clutch pedal.



Hydroboost mounted using a reproduction Boss '9 mustang brake booster wedge to clear the coyote engine.

[1bad68cat]

A few updates. Was able to roll the car out of the garage this weekend on it's own suspension. Finished welding in the upper control arm gussets, upper shock mounts, and frame boxing plates. Still need to weld in the down tubes and shock tower delete plates, but I will first fab up the transmission cross member so I can return the coyote motor to my buddy.





Hope the car is not sitting too low once the real wheels and tires are on.

[DrFraZZy]

Its coming along nicely!