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Topic: My newest purchase...
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 510
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 11-18-2003 07:18 PM
  
Found this inthe Bargain News a couple weeks ago. Picked it up out of NJ. M-code, 4-speed, 3.25 trac-loc, leather, AC, PDB, PS, staggered shocks, AM/FM, etc etc.... gotta love these loaded Cougars!Before I disinfected it...
 And after the cleaning spree...  ..this oughta be fun....
[This message has been edited by Hemikiller (edited 11-18-2003).]
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 40617
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-18-2003 07:22 PM
Good find! That looks just like the '71 I used to have. That was a good car, the engine is still in my garage.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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Bakken101
Gearhead Posts: 164
From: Paradise, ca. USA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 11-18-2003 08:05 PM
sweet
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 17379
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-18-2003 08:21 PM
Nice job cleaning with the clean up.  ------------------
SCOOP 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 8694
From: Fayetteville, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-18-2003 08:55 PM
WOW!!What a difference!!! Good buy!
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 5622
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-18-2003 09:00 PM
Big difference with just a bit of spit, polish and elbow grease. What are your plans for the "CAT"?------------------
JOHN
65 FASTBACK 2+2.....14.44 @ 107mph 1/4
87 TAURUS WAGON
03 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4 SHORT BOX
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
MyPhotoPage
My Truck
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4329
From: Oceano, Ca.
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 11-18-2003 09:04 PM
If I'm not prying too much, what'd you give for it?------------------
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 510
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 11-18-2003 09:11 PM
Motor has some oil presuure issues, namely..none. It goes to 10 psi after a few minutes of running. Probably had something to do with the two lifters that were sitting in the valley, and the fact that 6 pushrods were off the rockers. Car has an aftermarket cam, I suspect a Chevy guy attempted to "adjust" the lifters with the rocker arm bolts. Obviously, not a good thing.Going to swap over all the good stuff onto a solid 71 2V shortblock I have. Then I'll do a two week bodywork marathon and get it in paint. Fresh vinyl top, new carpet and pass floor pan. Then, just drive it! It'll be my winter pike cruiser on nice days. I'll use my Suburban for the nasty stuff. This'll be a fun diversion while my 'stang is off getting painted. Can't beat having a fun to drive car that you don't have to fret over every detail.
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 510
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 11-18-2003 09:13 PM
I hate to say, but $500....probably could have paid less, guy was totally surprised that I'd pay the asking number. Heck, the toploader and factory Hurst T-shifter alone was worth the $500.
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4329
From: Oceano, Ca.
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 11-18-2003 09:15 PM
sounds like a good deal to me. that's what i paid for mine.------------------
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 17379
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-19-2003 12:50 AM
Great deal on the car. I haven't seen a 4spd for sale around here.------------------
SCOOP 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1291
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 11-19-2003 07:40 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Hemikiller:
I hate to say, but $500....probably could have paid less, guy was totally surprised that I'd pay the asking number. Heck, the toploader and factory Hurst T-shifter alone was worth the $500.
You d man. ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 40617
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-19-2003 08:01 AM
Excellent deal. Aren't manual transmission Cougars really rare?------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3883
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-19-2003 04:00 PM
Cool find! How well do the taillights work?
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 4710
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-19-2003 05:47 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Excellent deal. Aren't manual transmission Cougars really rare?
Steve,, Old Cougars are rare..  Is it a '71.. It's been a long time since I've seen one of those.. Are you going to part it out of Drive The Hell Out of It.. Don
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 40617
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-19-2003 05:52 PM
It's either a '71 or '72.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 510
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 11-20-2003 12:00 AM
Steve & Big D, it's a 71, 12/70 build date, fairly early car. This is the only 4-gear 71-3 Cougar I've seen in person, all the others have been autos.Mike, the tail lights sorta work, a couple of the relays are non-functioning, but I just bought a couple sequencer boxes and relay packs off eBay. I should be able to get a good box and a set of good relays out of the whole mess. I have to pull the harnesses out and give them a good cleaning as some of the bulb recepticals are rusted. Big D, gonna fix the oil issues and drive the hell out of it. Should be a fun ride. I had just parted a totally smacked up 73 Cougar vert that had all new AC parts, so this car will get that too. Should make a nice alternate cruiser to the Mach on those hot summer nights.
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 6909
From: ...a wonderful place to be.... orange county... NC!!!! M&M member #92 .... a blue-oval GRRL-deluxe.....
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-20-2003 12:52 PM
fantastic!!!!it is always great to see a kitty-rescue! oh! do keep us posted on your progress! i have several kat-alogues if you need any help locating parts..... email me if you want me to check them for you! great find!!!
kaylin
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 510
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-31-2003 05:11 PM
...... a little update...Got the revamped motor back in , runs pretty good. Ditched the Autolite 4300 in favor of a 750DP. Tossed the glasspacks into the metal dumpster, installed SuperTurbos so I could hear myself think. Interior is back in one piece, livable for now. Still will need a new carpet. Car is now registered and driven almost daily. Did the bodywork ont he driver's side, still have to do the passenger side and the lower blackout. Having too much fun driving it!  [This message has been edited by Hemikiller (edited 12-31-2003).] [This message has been edited by Hemikiller (edited 12-31-2003).]
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 6909
From: ...a wonderful place to be.... orange county... NC!!!! M&M member #92 .... a blue-oval GRRL-deluxe.....
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-01-2004 05:41 PM
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Originally posted by Hemikiller:
...... Car is now registered and driven almost daily....
excellent!!!!!
what a fantasti-cat kk
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 40617
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-01-2004 06:46 PM
Looking good!I miss my '71!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1836
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-07-2004 01:16 PM
Cool find! Where in NJ did you find it? It' a small state but there a lot more land than you think!
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 510
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-12-2004 05:59 PM
I found it in Palisades Park, just a thankfully short trip from my town. I see an awful lot of cars for sale in NJ. Just don't have the time to check them all out. Our wonderful DOT can make a 1.5hr trip take 5hrs. I love sitting in traffic as I watch them lean on their shovels...
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-12-2004 06:39 PM
Nice work, looking good some reason I think you should wear bell bottoms and have Boston's 8-track blasting away. ------------------
SCOOP "It is the fight itself that keeps you young" 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 510
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-17-2004 07:59 AM
Scoop, you're right. It's very unassuming looking. Need some dingle-balls too!I had a 72 T-bird that a friends sister nicknamed the "Fly Blue Hooptie". Car was a blast. Triple blue, leather, power everything. Was a total pimp-ride. Always wanted to get a smoke machine and blue neon for the interior. I had the perfect CD too, "Pornosonic", was all the bad jazz and music from the 70's skin flicks. You should have seen the looks we got with that cranking!
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