1967 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 on 2040-cars
Evansville, Indiana, United States
1967 Mercury Cougar xr7 Beautiful 67 Cougar in Inverness Green. Second owners of this car. Original owner had
it for 35 years. Had it stripped and
painted on the exterior then some interior work. After purchase the engine was replaced with a
92 302 roller motor and c4 transmission.
Details of the rebuild and replacement are below. Many updates and parts have been replaced. This car wins awards very frequently when we have it
out. It is really only driven on a nice
day and usually to a cruise in. Fine print first…..
This is a 1967 car. It is not
new. It has most of the the mechanics rebuilt
or replaced. Known things in need of
attention…. Front end. Normal front end rebuild/maintenance is
needed such as ball joints tie-rod etc.
The choke could use some adjustment, it idles a little high for a bit
when started cold. A few other items could be replaced as in some of the
badging and chrome/ss trim. This car is sold as is.
Ok now the fun part…
The engine runs great. Starts
easy and is very strong. Here are some
of the specs from the process: Removed the engine and transmission. Removed all the components from the engine
compartment. Took all the grease oil and
paint off. Down to bare metal. Replaced the passenger side inner
fender. There was a hole under the
battery. Finished off the cleaned and prepped metal with primer wet
sanded to 800grit. Painted the
compartment with Eastwood Underhood black and Chassis black for the lower
“frame” and mounts. Installed New
Stainless (Fine Lines) Brake lines Front and front to back. The machine shop finished the 92 302 .040 over with roller cam. Added Crane Roller rocker arms. Had my original timing cover (alum) polished along with the
Thermostat housing. Added a new oil pump/drive shaft. Double roller timing chain. Rebuilt original starter and alternator. Holley 570 Street Avenger carb Edelbrock performer polished aluminum intake Edelbrock Polished water pump New Oil pan/sump tube Mallory Unilite Distributor with Canister style coil and
electrical accessories New Cougar emblem Valve covers New Cougar emblem Air cleaner New flexplate 50 oz. 157 tooth New Harmonic balancer compatible with v-belt 3 bolt pulley Painted block and heads with Eastwood Ford Corporate Blue C4 rebuilt trans with Kevlar Bands and deep aluminum pan.
B&M shift kit. Powder coated housing. 2200 stall T-converter. Holley Ceramic coated headers with H pipe and Flowmaster
Delta mufflers and Flowmaster tail pipes.
The tail pipes have Flowmaster Stainless tips added Steering arm extension and new steering boot. Stainless bolts on engine components Blasted and painted v-pulley components and fan New hoses (water and fuel) Electric fuel pump and regulator Rerouted and New PS hoses.
Had them made by a Hydraulic hose shop. New battery tray/holddown and battery with quick disconnect. New shocks New 3 row Radiator Oil Cooler Power Steering Pump Additionally the Rear end was complete rebuilt by a local
reputable shop. The rear end has all new
brake parts and drums. Custom window tint /Cougar design on rear window. Original parts – 289 Motor and Transmission are offered with
the car as well as the original wheels and hubcaps with tires as stock. Many Many additional parts and accessories are included such
as Tail light assemblies. Front lighting parts.
Vent windows, windows door parts, too much to list. |
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