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The 1969 Cougar XR7 390 4 speed is basically complete. Need to put on a cowl seal, washer nozzles, and the wiper arms. Runs like butter and is a hoot to drive. Check it out! Rob

Normally the cost to "revive" a car is not very bad. Much you can do yourself. A car that is running and driving is a lot easier to sell. The prospective buyer can at least get an idea of the mechanical condition. A non-running car is a bit of a crap shoot and can reduce the sale price. All...

Too funny!!!

Sheryl, Not a hard job, and removing the steering wheel makes it much easier. Put a towel on the steering column to reduce scratching. On a non-tack car there are basically two plugs if memory serves. The speedo cable is a bit of a bugger. If you pull the electrical connections apart and...

Arlie has posted a pic or two of "tools" that slipped out of his hands!!! Glad I was not present or close by at the time!! Rob

Sheryl, Is this the carb that I worked on? If it is, when I wet tested it, the GT/CS 390 car it was on did not have A/C. And I believe it was a 4 speed car. God information for me as I rebuild carbs and wet test them for people. An automatic car applies a better test of hot idle...

My biggest joy is fixings old broken stuff. To succeed is so much fun. My approach for a car that is not a daily driver is slow and steady. Go to the garage and set a small goal for the day. Like get the console out. an without a doubt the biggest punch in the gut is to break an old good...

I say definitely original. Rob

Break bolts and over tighten lug nuts!!!! Rob

I agree with Scott, except for the reference in the first GT/CS registry that indicated some GT/CS cars came to the NW to jump start sales. As per Lee Gray. The DSO from the original order may have carried over to the Ford record that was then supplied to Kevin Marti. The cars were originally...

I would love to see this car in person. To see if it carries all the original features of the GT/CS option. Tell tail things like the fog light breaker on the fuse box and the original fog light wiring to the fog lights. To look closely at the fiberglass to see if they are original pieces...

Needs some finishing and of course a full on site inspection. Nice options. Rob

Sounds like you got an experienced engine builder. You will love the results once dialed in. I would love to suggest some long tube headers for you. They are made at Ford Powertrain Applications and Stan Johnson the owner bleeds Ford blue. They tuck up nice and tight and in my experience...

Robs thoughts..... For what they are worth.... Just stroking the motor to 347 cubic inches will help some, but not a lot. You need to build a "package" to enjoy the extra cubes. First and foremost you need to have your stock heads ported or step up to an aftermarket aluminum head. The cost...

Seattle DSO..... It sure is one loaded car. Makes me wonder yet again! The stage cars were assembled before the GT/CS option was available on an order sheet. Again, they may have been pulled from the line, converted into a GT/CS and never ordered with the GT/CS option. And as we have said...

Marty, Those Goodyear tires are fodder for that combination. Me thinks it is not driven a lot! Rob

Marty, Always amazing seeing them stripped completely apart!! Another "Marty" resto on the way. Big block 4 speed!! Should fetch some major bucks when done. Or you could keep it?? Rob

Marty, Did not see this thread. What an awesome car!! Better than new! Rob

Monkus, That car is B E A T utiful!!! Love the color!!! and the early Marchals!! Rob

Awesome Dad! Printed and placed in my reference file. Just spend some long hours on the 1969 Cougar blinker problems. This would have helped a bunch. Rob