New with a 78 Cougar
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Topic: New with a 78 Cougar
Posted By: j.norton07
Subject: New with a 78 Cougar
Date Posted: 14-November-2018 at 6:45PM
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Hello everyone! I have a 1978 Mercury Cougar that I picked up this past August for $800. All she needed was brake lines and then she was good to hit the road. She's a Brougham sedan with the 351W and the FMX. Just figured I oughta introduce myself here!  Will post pictures when I get the chance! |
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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 14-November-2018 at 11:12PM
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Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you found a nice Cougar. I have upgraded you to a full member so you can post pics now. Here is a how to thread of you need help: http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433&FID=18&PR=3.html" rel="nofollow - http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433&FID=18&PR=3.html ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 15-November-2018 at 6:52AM
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Welcome. Sedan Cougars are pretty hard to find. Most were 2 door XR-7s. Looking forward to seeing some pics. ------------- Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire |
Posted By: j.norton07
Date Posted: 15-November-2018 at 7:31AM
Here are the pictures!   |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 15-November-2018 at 12:56PM
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welcome! ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: MrSmog
Date Posted: 15-November-2018 at 6:02PM
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welcome and i like those dog dish caps on it the first pic. |
Posted By: 7T9_Tbird
Date Posted: 16-November-2018 at 12:27AM
Welcome aboard! Also diggin' the poverty caps! ------------- John 79 Thunderbird Heritage 79 Thunderbird Town Landau 02 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab |
Posted By: j.norton07
Date Posted: 16-November-2018 at 12:56AM
| Ah yes, the poverty caps are actually off of a mid-late 50s Ford I think. I agree that it looks pretty neat with those |
Posted By: legend onirot
Date Posted: 16-November-2018 at 2:34AM
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you got this car for 800 bucks? great buy. the car looks great and welcome!!! ------------- --------------------- malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 16-November-2018 at 5:58AM
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I had a '78 cougar xr7 a number of years back.. dark blue w/tan vinyl top. No rust, but constant electrical issues. Sold it. Wish I had another car so I could have redone it. Oh well. ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: 7T9_Tbird
Date Posted: 16-November-2018 at 6:51AM
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Had a '77 XR7 in high school with buckets, console and floor shift. LOVED the engine-turned dash trim. ------------- John 79 Thunderbird Heritage 79 Thunderbird Town Landau 02 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 16-November-2018 at 6:53AM
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Looks great! For $800, that's steal. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: screwtech02
Date Posted: 07-December-2018 at 12:03PM
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My first car was a 79 XR7, nice to see old steel on the road man, congrats! |