1969 Cougar

351wStang · #1 08-30-2007, 02:40 PM

Well I sold my '87 coupe chassis on ebay a while back. Didn't take a huge loss. But after searching locally, online, ect for 60's - '70's car I finally found what I was looking for. I just bought a 1969 Cougar. I looked into mustangs, I'd love to have a 65-66 fastback 289 4spd car, but I don't have 30k+ for something like that. I looked into falcons/comets, just couldn't find a solid car. Almost bought a '65 Fairlane but it needed more than I wanted to take on. Thought about a '74 Torino (starsky & hutch). But then I came across a beautiful '69 Cougar in my price range so I bought it. It currently has a 302/FMX in it but I'll be dropping my 351w in it with a set of flat tops to replaced my trashed dished pistons. Now I just gotta find a set of clutch pedals so I can put my TKO in there behind with 351w. Slick looking car, 450hp, 5spd, posi 9", sounds like fun to me. I'll put a blower on it in a few years.

351wStang · #2 09-03-2007, 11:25 AM

My 1969 Cougar needs weather stripping around windows ect. But before I can order the parts I need I have to figure out if its an XR-7 or not. Is there something in the vin to look for? I'd like to get the car road worthy soon. I drove it the 240mi home from WV but it didnt rain so I didnt get wet.
Thanks

giddyup50 · #3 09-03-2007, 07:10 PM

YOU SOLD THE STANG!!???

You had all that work into it. What happened? Did you get bored, or find a problem?

The Cougar is cool though, don't see them every mile down the road like our beloved Mustangs. Looks solid 351, good luck.

giddyup50 · #4 09-03-2007, 07:11 PM

Now you'll have to change your name to 351W Cougar.

351wStang · #5 09-09-2007, 05:07 PM

Got offered a good price for the stang. So ya I sold the chassis. Still have the motor. Traded the tranny for a TKO, and I'm trying to sell the turbo kit.

The Cougar will be N/A for this year. Around 450hp with a 5spd. So I'll still have my hotrod, only in muscle car form.

kharr · #6 09-13-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 351wStang

Got offered a good price for the stang. So ya I sold the chassis. Still have the motor. Traded the tranny for a TKO, and I'm trying to sell the turbo kit.

The Cougar will be N/A for this year. Around 450hp with a 5spd. So I'll still have my hotrod, only in muscle car form.

SHARP LOOKING CAR, SOUNDS LIKE ITS GOING TO BE STRONG. I WAS LOOKING IN THAT DIRECTION WHEN I CAME ACROSS, MY 69 MUSTANG. I HAD JUST MISSED ON A FASTBACK, AND PICKED UP A COUPE. I HAVE BEEN GOING THRU A TOUGH TIME GETTING THINGS DONE ON IT, AND WAS WONDERING WHERE I COULD GET THE BEST DEAL ON A WIRING HARNESS, COMPLETE FROM FRONT TO BACK, INCLUDING A NEW FUSE BOX. I DID THE QUICK FIX TO GET IT WORKING, BUT THANKS TO THE GUYS WHO WERE DOING SOME BODYWORK FOR ME I HAVE WIRING PROBLEMS AGAIN. I LOOKED AT JEGS BUT ITS ABOUT $800 FOR THE WHOLE DEAL, MAY BE WHERE I HAVE TO GO, BUT I HATE TO SINK TO MUCH MORE INTO IT. THOUGHT YOU MIGHT KNOW SINCE THESE CARS ARE SIMILAR IN STYLE AND PARTS.

351wStang · #7 09-14-2007, 01:25 AM

Look into Painless Wiring in Summit or Jegs. Otherwise check out mustangs unlimited.

SkylineUSA · #8 09-18-2007, 01:40 PM

That is sweet!

If I can find some pics of mine I will post them. Keep it N/A with that car, anything more your going to hate to drive it.

SkylineUSA · #9 09-18-2007, 01:54 PM

David,

What pistons let go on your engine? I am in the process of purchasing a stroker?

Any advice, since you have been down this road?

351wStang · #10 09-19-2007, 03:19 PM

8.2 deck stroker or 9.5 deck stroker Tony? Probe pistons let go in my motor. I would suggest JE or Mahle. Whats the combo? You know these questions require massive details... even if its just because I want to ooh and aah at it lol.

SkylineUSA · #11 09-19-2007, 03:27 PM

Actually one of each

I was leaning towards JE, so that is good to know.

My GTR was stolen, so we got the insurance from that, so now I have the money to fix the other cars up

351wStang · #12 12-02-2007, 12:07 AM

'69 Cougar under construction. Should get the motors swapped out over the next couple of days. A little fab work and I think I can get the TKO in there too.

SkylineUSA · #13 12-02-2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 351wStang

'69 Cougar under construction. Should get the motors swapped out over the next couple of days. A little fab work and I think I can get the TKO in there too.

Can't wait to see pics

neatofrito1618 · #14 12-03-2007, 02:30 AM

Nice, I've always liked Cougars.

351wStang · #15 12-04-2007, 11:03 AM

Got started yesterday about noon. 8 hrs later the motor/tranny is on the ground, engine bay striped for cleaning, and degreasing. I'll try to get picks today, I meant to get a motor pic before I pulled it but I forgot.

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