Picked up a 70 cougar.

[JC316]

After some careful research, I am coming close to an engine decision. I am thinking I'll just go with a 5.0L EFI and T5. Only real challenge I see in that is the A/C compressor and Power steering, but I think I can work around that. In the mean time, I will likely just swap in a T5 behind the 351 while I gather the parts I need for the engine swap.

[71chevellejohn]

Wharz cougar?

[sspstang]

Wharz cougar?

[JC316]

Ok, floor pans are in. Keep in mind that this is literally the first welding project I have ever done.

[cyclonescott]

Um you might want weld them to the sub frame also.

[Whiteboy]

Msd atomic EFI would bolt right on.

[Vertnut]

Got the brakes working on it. Had some serious clogs in the lines and the fluid was too awful to talk about. Flush and fill, bled them and now it will lock up all four wheels if I stomp on it. The engine is healthy, but the third gear is MIA on the transmission. Walks the floor a bit, I am sure it needs new bushings on the front end.

Bet on tie-rod ends (at least the outers), upper/lower ball joints, and strut rod bushings.

[JC316]

Um you might want weld them to the sub frame also.

You mean the frame rail extensions? Already done, just from under the car.

Msd atomic EFI would bolt right on.

*Runs to google*

Bet on tie-rod ends (at least the outers), upper/lower ball joints, and strut rod bushings.

Took it on a bumpy road tonight. Strut rod bushings seem like a safe bet from all the rattling I heard. The front end is next on my hit list.

[JC316]

Msd atomic EFI would bolt right on.

$2000...... I can damn near get a 5.3l LSx and T56 to go with it for that!!!

[Vertnut]

You mean the frame rail extensions? Already done, just from under the car.



*Runs to google*



Took it on a bumpy road tonight. Strut rod bushings seem like a safe bet from all the rattling I heard. The front end is next on my hit list.

It's not a tough job (or too expensive), but it sure will make the car ride nice.

[JC316]

It's not a tough job (or too expensive), but it sure will make the car ride nice.

Previous car was an MN12 thunderbird, if I can rebuild the front end on that fucker, this should be a cake walk.

[8mpg]

You mean the frame rail extensions? Already done, just from under the car.



*Runs to google*



Took it on a bumpy road tonight. Strut rod bushings seem like a safe bet from all the rattling I heard. The front end is next on my hit list.

You may go back and reweld them to the front frame rails. There doesnt seem to be penetration through the metal. There should be some bubbling paint or something when it burns in the metal. Another option is to drill a small hole through one layer and plug weld it.

[JC316]

You may go back and reweld them to the front frame rails. There doesnt seem to be penetration through the metal. There should be some bubbling paint or something when it burns in the metal. Another option is to drill a small hole through one layer and plug weld it.

I will go back and do the fronts, I did it on the very back of the frame rail, under the seat land.

[ram57ta]

Wharz cougar?

Hows that?

[stevo]

I have to put new floor pans in my '71 Mustang, mine are nasty.

I really love the look of your Cougar, something about that dusty hood and chrome in those pics just looks bad-ass.

I figured it out, reminds me of this:



Stevo