1970 Cougar - Top Eliminator

[Mellon]

To All,



I have been lurking for a while on the site and find amazing the skill and creativity. I do not possess those skills. With that being said, I am working with a builder, Randy Borcherding, at the Painthouse. He is more talented. So here is the project that hopefully we should complete mid next year.

1970 Cougar Convertible (It was painted already when we started work on it)
DSE tubs, front and rear full suspension
2003 Terminator SVT motor that was in the 2003 and 2004 Mustang Cobras
T-56 Trans
Custom interior (not yet finalized)
Custom paint (The color is Randy's take on the classic Grabber Orange with pearl)

The "vibe" that we are going for is to create a modern version of the Cougar Eliminator that they had in 1970. Ford did not make the convertible in the Eliminator package, hence we did. Because we can. (Top Eliminator name because we removed the top)

[Mellon]

I am going to add some more pics

[Mellon]

More pictures

[cbpldc]

Looking good! I like the 03-04 Termi motor. This will be a very unique ride when its done.

Chris

[DrFraZZy]

Hell yeah! it is being done right! It is going to be expensive but it will be all worth it as long they stay on track and do what is already been done.

[andrewb70]

Nice project!
Any info on the skinnies in the front?

Andrew

[Crestronwizard]

Is that the DSE front also?

[sdg0080]

Nice, should be pretty brutal when done.

[Bossed]

Now that's how you build a Cougar

[Mellon]

Andrew,

The skinny tires are just old rims and tires they had laying around to push and transport the car.

Geoff,

That is a full DSE front end.

[Z06killinSBF]

Some very nice work going on, this will be a looker when done.

[Mellon]

The underside is finished and painted. The suspension goes on to make a roller while they plumb the engine. The engine is back on. And yes that is a 2.3 Whipple Super Charger on top of a Terminator Motor.

[DrFraZZy]

So so so jealous.. So what exactly will this car be used for? Just a friendly fun cruiser?

[Mellon]

Mainly a fun cruiser that I can take to the track or road race. The builder might want to show the car at Goodguys at some events while it is "fresh".

[Mach1_Ron]

1 word for it... AWESOME

[Mellon]

Sorry the pictures are a little out of order. I uploaded the original shot underneath the car so you could compare to the second shot of the finished work. I find it interesting to see all of the bracing, clean up work, and smoothing underneath. The raw metal pieces in the second picture are being painted, but they help cover the bolt holes for the seats and connect the two torque boxes (we have other framing pieces that bolts also, just not shown in this picture)

[boostedtorino]

love it great looking car. love the power plant

[Mellon]

A small update. We (Really the builder, as I do not have the skill) are busy plumbing the JRI adjustable shocks. My 69 Mustang is lowered and I scrape the bottom on speed bumps, so I am looking forward to being able to lift the car 3 inches when I am driving in the city and lower it on the highway/track.

Also, since the theme is a luxury sports car, we have started to mount the AC and will have a push button start. (along with some other goodies)

[Michaels 69]

Nice looking cougar, should be a lot of fun.

[Mellon]

As you guys know, life gets hectic and priorities are made. The good news is the cougar is back on the front burner. Since the last update, it has been repainted, engine is in for the last time. Suspension is on. The next step is finalizing the rims and putting the car back on the ground.