1967 Cougar build (over 500 pictures and videos)
01-19-2018, 05:05 PM
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01-19-2018, 06:23 PM
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01-25-2018, 11:45 AM
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I should probably focus my content more, but then again I am not trying to be a "lifestyle" blogger. I do little project and hope people find them useful.
One of these days I will be doing a major upgrade on my GTO and I plan to really document that fully.
If 10% of the people that have viewed this thread subscribed, I would be set!
Andrew
03-16-2018, 04:55 PM
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I can't believe that it is the middle of March already. The weather here has been funky, with a combination of really warm days and then followed by cold days and even frosty nights. Regardless, not much to report on the Cougar, but a small update none the less. Nothing like driving a hotrod on a relatively regular basis.
After coming home from LSFest last September, I noticed that my driver's side rear tire was showing chords. I guess that solves the mystery of why I couldn't hook up! Overall I am very pleased with how long the tires lasted and how they drive on the street. They may not be the most optimal for drag racing, but let's get real here, this car lives 362 days of the year on the street.
I wanted to get through the winter without having to buy new tires. This wasn't a big deal because I really don't drive the car if it is raining. But finally it was time to get new tires. I ordered up two new Mickey Thompson drag radials. It looks like Mickey Thompson made some changes to their tire line-up. The drag radial with treads is now called ET Street SS and actually has a pretty decent looking tread patter that is probably way better in the rain than the old drag radial design. I ordered the same size, 255/60-15.
There was some drama involved with finding a local tire place that would actually promise to be careful with the wheels and not damage them. The first place (a national chain) just refused to do the work. The next place was great and clearly understood that damaging wheels is not acceptable.
I am digging the new tread design:
Thanks for reading my relatively boring update.
I am still looking for subscribers to my YouTube channel, and would appreciate it very much if more of you would subscribe.
I am also looking for some input. I am getting a little bored with the overall look and I was thinking of changing things up a little. I want to ditch the intake and install an Eliminator style scoop to cover the hole in the hood. I am also thinking about lowering the front a little and giving it more of a rake.
As always, any and all input is welcome and appreciated.
Andrew
After coming home from LSFest last September, I noticed that my driver's side rear tire was showing chords. I guess that solves the mystery of why I couldn't hook up! Overall I am very pleased with how long the tires lasted and how they drive on the street. They may not be the most optimal for drag racing, but let's get real here, this car lives 362 days of the year on the street.
I wanted to get through the winter without having to buy new tires. This wasn't a big deal because I really don't drive the car if it is raining. But finally it was time to get new tires. I ordered up two new Mickey Thompson drag radials. It looks like Mickey Thompson made some changes to their tire line-up. The drag radial with treads is now called ET Street SS and actually has a pretty decent looking tread patter that is probably way better in the rain than the old drag radial design. I ordered the same size, 255/60-15.
There was some drama involved with finding a local tire place that would actually promise to be careful with the wheels and not damage them. The first place (a national chain) just refused to do the work. The next place was great and clearly understood that damaging wheels is not acceptable.
I am digging the new tread design:
Thanks for reading my relatively boring update.
I am still looking for subscribers to my YouTube channel, and would appreciate it very much if more of you would subscribe.
I am also looking for some input. I am getting a little bored with the overall look and I was thinking of changing things up a little. I want to ditch the intake and install an Eliminator style scoop to cover the hole in the hood. I am also thinking about lowering the front a little and giving it more of a rake.
As always, any and all input is welcome and appreciated.
Andrew
03-16-2018, 09:38 PM
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The scoop that I have came with that car. I have to dig it out and see how it might look. Not really sure how I would go about attaching it to the hood. The scoop is fiberglass. It looks similar to this, but not 100% identical.
Andrew
03-17-2018, 02:56 PM
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Let me know how you like the MT ET Streets. I got them for mine and I cannot keep them balanced. Now that I have them I hear that they flat spot easily so now I keep the car on a jack to keep the load off the tires. I also found that they are actually slipping on the rim which is why I can't keep them balanced. I put a paint mark on the inside, made 1 dragstrip pass and the tires moved about 2-3 inches on the rim.
03-17-2018, 03:37 PM
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Let me know how you like the MT ET Streets. I got them for mine and I cannot keep them balanced. Now that I have them I hear that they flat spot easily so now I keep the car on a jack to keep the load off the tires. I also found that they are actually slipping on the rim which is why I can't keep them balanced. I put a paint mark on the inside, made 1 dragstrip pass and the tires moved about 2-3 inches on the rim.
I had the car at the drag strip numerous times with the old tires, and I really didn't notice any vibration after the drag strip. As far as flat spots, the car gets driven pretty regularly, so that has not been an issue.
Andrew
03-17-2018, 06:53 PM
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Thanks for “joker” laugh andrew! In hospital - bile duct blockage surgically removed yesterday; gall bladder out 6 hours ago. Trying to make it without post surgical drugs (opiod side effects undesirable) - so don’t make me laugh too hard....it hurts more! Your Cougar patina is not for me (don’t sound right) - but don’t think for a sec that I don’t appreciate what you’ve done to build one that’s right for you...that’s what it’s all about!
03-28-2018, 06:47 PM
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I am looking for some advice on what to do with the paint. Being that the car lives outside and the sun is pretty brutal in Alabama, the roof and other top surfaces are taking quite a beating.
I have read that various "rat rodders" use a product called Penetrol to seal old paint and keep the bare metal spots from rusting. I searched around but was unable to find detailed information or really any sort of "before" and "after" pictures.
I was thinking of basically taking a ScotchBrite pad to the whole car to knock off the flakes and rough spots, then coating the whole car with Penetrol. I like how the ICON "Derelict" cars look, but I am sure they use a different process.
If anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate it.
Andrew
I have read that various "rat rodders" use a product called Penetrol to seal old paint and keep the bare metal spots from rusting. I searched around but was unable to find detailed information or really any sort of "before" and "after" pictures.
I was thinking of basically taking a ScotchBrite pad to the whole car to knock off the flakes and rough spots, then coating the whole car with Penetrol. I like how the ICON "Derelict" cars look, but I am sure they use a different process.
If anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate it.
Andrew