Cougar Buying Guide Ep.1 - 1970 XR-7 Convertible 428 CJ
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- Опубліковано 10 кві 2013
- Having recently bought a 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible with a 428 Cobra Jet, Don started going over the car with a fine-toothed comb and discovered a few things he didn't notice when he first inspected the car with the seller. This was the inspiration for this video, in which we spend some time looking at some of the details, like a forensics team, to find out some important details about this car (both good and bad).
This time, we don't spend any time looking at matching numbers and date codes and engine "correctness" (sharp-eyed viewers will notice the incorrect oil pan... the engine block in this car turned out to be a 390 that was bored out and had the Cobra Jet heads and manifolds bolted on). Our main focus here is to evaluate structural integrity and bodywork. When it comes to expensive and involved repairs, it doesn't get much worse than bodywork, so you want to make sure the car you're looking at is as straight and rust-free as possible.
We hope this video proves helpful! Keep these hints in mind the next time you go to look at a classic car, Cougar convertible or otherwise. Some of the info here is specific to Cougars, but much of it applies to other classic cars as well.
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I love your integrity and your pickyness. I say pickyness as compliment because your looking out for your viewers. I am looking at 69 XR7 this Sunday for 14k. You almost have me scared with the good job you showed me. So many variables to watch for. Thank you for the education as well for the honesty.
Nice car. Back in the late 80s I owned a 70 cougar XR7. I sold it for peanuts (it ran but the engine needed replaced or rebuilt). It was a beauty inside & out (powder blue with blue interior).
In Pennsylvania these cars rusted to hell in about 8 years. I had a 67 Cougar GT in 1976 and could hear and see rain on the road on the drivers floor. Strange thing I remember about the car is it had the quietest windshield wipers. I also remember if you put the four way flasher on and also the turn signal at the same time it would make the both tail light flash a cool double turn signal pattern. Great review on this car.
Time for another build...got CAT fever AGAIN! You are extremely knowledgeable.
Black Jade, my favorite color!
Good vid . I have been a Mopar guy all my life and don't know much about Ford Products but am looking into buying something different . These vids help . But the first thing a seller is going to think when you point out things to him will be be " He is just trying to lowball me " .
Don: So glad you made this video. I have '67 XR7 and look forward to the videos on my year. Until then, I'm going to use some of the tips from this one.
You remind me so much of my late father, who came with me when I bought my first car (a 66 Barracuda). He brought a flashlight and a magnet. And went over every inch of that car. Insisted we take it to a nearby garage and have his mechanic put it up on the hoist. I watched him do the same thing when he bought a 68 Merc Park Lane ragtop (My fave car he ever owned). Every used car I've ever bought I've done the same thing. If the seller balks at putting it on a hoist, walk away.
My '69 taillight problem was actually a fried plug from the turn signal harness into the body harness. You guys had the plug. Thanks.
its good to just look at it, just look at it, great job man, its like Andy Rooney meets Ed Bassmaster Cougar seminar
…not the “Cougar Value’s” I googled… but still fascinating
Very good vid . I wish i had an expert like you to inspect before i bought my car !
mercuryman
I drove about 80 miles to look at a 1969 Lincoln Mark iii which was said to be a low mileage original owned by the persons grand father. The price was right in the middle for being above what it's worth by the age but lower than the claims in the Ad .
Sure enough I had wasted a trip because of just 3 things, first I saw paint over spray in really tight spots ( I knew the Mkiii was dragged through the river of paint to fill every seam below the roof since almost all MKiii had vinyl roofs) , second was the brake pedal wear in the bottom right side from sliding over to the gas and back on a car said to have only about 60'000 miles , and finally a quick look under the car showed a serious corrosion problem on frame mounted Brake Line .
I didn't need to see anymore because it was 160'000 miles with fresh paint , and that meant Engine work, brake work , and a possible Transmission rebuild which gets me a 20+ year old used car with poor paint and 160'000 miles.
Maybe if they paid more for a good paint job and replace the brake pedal and brake lines, it could have fooled me since the best part was the inside . My guess was a light weight driver and long trips alone which could explain the 160K miles and nice interior.
The best way for me to avoid that windshield Feathering effect from the wiper blade abbrasion is to take a wet piece of a paper towel and pinch it on the blade to run along the whole flap to wipe off pollutants and diesel soot .
Then i wipe along the resting spot on the glass to remove ant dirt and dust build up because those dirty blades can be like sandpaper grinded into the glass even if you use them in the rain . Sometimes i mix Windex in the washer fluid to remove chemical build-up on the glass to stop the haze .
My neighbour didn't believe me about air borne pollution and soot in the city from Diesel trucks...they squirted the glass and ran the wipers for a few seconds.... then i wiped the blade off to show how the white kleenex had 2 black strips where I pinch it and ran the whole length .
That was a great i spection. Thx
I've been doing auto upholstery for over 40 years I'm having a hard time finding any information on exactly where to place the folding glass window on a 1970 Cougar Robbins top did not supply any marks on the material just trying to make sure it is right before I attempt to fold it
Beautiful car
You are great if i was to buy a classic car i would contact your company. Thanks Joe
don
I have gaps i have gap pas door to fender do ya think i can tweAk the frame back towrads thE rear a 3/16" THE FENDER AND COWLhave small reveal.
If so could you tell me how much you paided for this, just bought a 70 base cougar check everything you would look for the one that I bought some one restore it done a great job repaint ford Lazar red no rust swelling at all I've had several cougars this one is best by far, 30 board over energizer cam headers pistons roller rockers and much more, does all of this take away from value, thanks I always watch your your the best.
Exc Don ... thanks!
Very good YT video on buying a Cougar!...Do you offer inspection services or could you recommend an inspector if I was in the market to buy one? Thanks and God Bless!
Glad you liked the video!
It depends on where the car is. Your best bet is to join the forum at classiccougarcommunity.com/forum and ask if someone is available to look at a car for you in whatever geographic region it's in. They're a helpful bunch, and someone would probably step up and look at a car for you. If the car is located near Salem, OR, then we could check it out!
Ok, Thanks!...I'll check out your forum, meanwhile, I live in Southern California in the Hi-Desert Area. So I hope that's not too far for you or a member of your form. I am looking for a good rust free Cougar Body and frame to build a custom Cougar Fastback Concept Car. As you know that Dynacorn doesn't make a Brand New Cougar Shell !...Yet!...God Bless!
BTW...Here are some links to some pictures to give you an idea what I am thinking but with some Shelby influence!... tr.pinterest.com/pin/525091637788633168/ , tr.pinterest.com/pin/379287599842082839/ and www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/comment-image/93838.jpg
Hey Don, I went to your forum and came across a picture of what looks to be an orange fastback Cougar in someone garage! ( www.mercurycougar.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=90593&d=1470018682 ) ...was that fastback Cougar finished? If so do you have more pictures of the completed project? Thanks and God Bless!
Don't know if that was ever finished, if so the owner probably would have updated his project thread. It looks super cool though! We've been curious about it too. If you haven't already, check out the rest of his build thread here: www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?112249-A-little-Cougstang-progress
P.S. - we don't own / operate any of the forums, for the record, but we do participate on them.
could cost you thousands and years looking for the right car. not to mention availability seeing as I haven't been seeing much for sale. wish this guy was into Pontiacs too..
how much?
Video could've been better most of the time it was struggling with focus on the surface and the flashlight!
Edit: Although a very helpful video
Does anybody know where I can find information on a mercury jaguar?
Just shows how hard it is to find a mint original, thats why I switched to newer cars. not as nice maybe but way easier.
That interior
Tengo problemas con los freno de cuagar 68
Have you watched our video on the 68 drum to disc conversion? ua-cam.com/video/H6959c6ayKI/v-deo.html That might give you info on what might be going wrong with your system. You also might want to post what you are experiencing on the ClassicCougarCommunity forum: classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/index.php We should have any part you would need to fix any issues you are dealing with on the brake system for the 68 Cougar: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/brakes-15905.html
Google Translate (Espanol):
¿Has visto nuestro video sobre la conversión de 68 tambores a discos? ua-cam.com/video/H6959c6ayKI/v-deo.html Eso podría darle información sobre lo que podría estar saliendo mal con su sistema. También es posible que desee publicar lo que está experimentando en el foro ClassicCougarCommunity: classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/index.php Deberíamos tener cualquier parte que necesite para solucionar cualquier problema con el que esté lidiando en el sistema de frenos para el 68 Cougar: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/brakes-15905.html
What is the name of the interior color on this car?
Ginger / Medium Brown
Expensive
hi
can we work on restoration book or ebook?
Looking for my HS car. 68 XR-7. British racing green; black lambeau top. Leather color interior.. 4-sp.
You might want to check out the Cougar Club of America Registry: www.cougarclub.org/registry.htm. Might also try posting over at www.ClassicCougarCommunity.com.
102,000 miles is low milage?
That means that it has been driven, over its 52-year lifespan, an average of less than 2,000 miles a year. It is pretty rare to find cars of this vintage without at least 150,000 - 200,000 miles on them.
Cougar Shark...you have taught me well,
when i FIND MY BABY..
i WILL TAKE YOU WITH ME ME BROTHER
over spray in the door jambs THIS CAR IS A REPAINT
This car sold for $56k on ebay.
How many convertible 70' 428's made?
Depends on base or XR-7.
I with like to buy New light switch and New valve ,for the vacuum. and the secuenshial solid State 89 dolars module to make my Tail Direction Lights work my car is a 1969 cougar convertible
Just open these links and add them to your cart:
Headlight Switch: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/hlswtch.html
Vacuum Check Valve: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/Ford_Mercury_Check_Valve.html
Solid State Sequential Unit: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/ledsequential.html (this unit has replaced the old unit we offered)
Better than a blonde on the beach
This is making me home sick. .