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1968 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 5.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:98533 Color: Minor surface rust on the car as seen in pictures but this is the original paint
Location:

Pinole, California, United States

Pinole, California, United States
Advertising:

 California 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
 3 Speed Automatic
 Power steering and brakes
 Front disc brakes Rear drums
 
ENGINE
1989 Ford 302 H.O. GT from a ex California Highway Patrol Foxbody Mustang
I got the motor from Jerry at ABC Mustangs in Hayward California
The same Jerry that was on Overhaulin with the infamous Chip Foose Rustang episode
He had the motor in his shop that a buddy from C.H.P. gave to him
The motor was converted to carb set up by Jerry
Engine has only 60k and the heads have been ported and rebuilt

Engine Bay
New Edelbrock 600 cfm 4 barrel carb
Summit Racing Distributer
Ford racing plugs,valve covers,air filter,bow ties, and brake valve control
Doug Thorley Tri-Y Headers
Msd Blaster 2 coil
New battery
New radiator and hoses
Mini starter...powerful
Rebuilt Master Cylinder
Lokar Midnight Series black Billet gas pedal with c4 kickdown kit
Weiland intake manifold
Flex a lite fan with shroud
Flowmaster 40 series Dual Exhaust with Chrome tips

Suspension
New leaf springs , rear shock, and shackles
New sway bar upper lower control arms ball joints and even the giant springs have been replaced
Rides great!Suspension is done!

Tranny
2400 stall tci convertor
original tranny
Shifts great!

Interior
Seats are from 1970 mach 1 Mustang (more comfy)
I have the originals but their all beat up and need a total restore job..they are also included if you want them
Minor tear in the rear seat and headliner
GT Grant steering wheel
Overall great condition 7/10

Exterior
Minor surface rust on the car as seen in pictures but this is the original paint
Bumpers and Chrome around the car are in great condition!
Headlights work great!
Vintage wheels from fresno ca
Bf Goodrich white letter tires
Jams are pretty clean as well as wheel wells no rust!...just maybe a little burnt rubber lol

Overall
THE BAD
The car needs have the timing set i cant get it to idle quite right It will need to be towed it starts and runs just cant hold the idle it dies out if  you dont 2 step it.. i wouldnt drive it for safety sake
Tranny pan leaks needs a gasket (minor)
Power steering valve leaks (minor)
Rear quarter panel window is hard to stay up..i have the module to fix it will come with car
Factory tach and clock doesnt work

THE GOOD
This is the last of a 1968 xr7 black lic plates with the hard top and paint scheme pretty rare
The car is a strong runner with solid chassis and pans
Clean California title in my name
I put alot of money into her and trying to recop at least some of it
I just dont have the time for it...This will be the only time it is on ebay otherwise ill keep her until this summer when i do have some time

The stereo seen in pix DOES NOT COME WITH CAR
any questions feel free to ask

VIN# 8R93F512480 current reg till feb 2015

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