1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 428 CJ
UPDATE: 1-8-2012
This car was completed in 2011 and was back on the road for a year but we just decided to take it to the next level. Previously we added a new tweaked 428 CJ engine. It has approximately 470 HP. Has Edelbroch aluminum heads and intake. Runs stock exhaust manifolds and a newly rebuilt C6 Transmission through a 3.50 positraction rear end.
The interior is in acceptable but not 100 point show worthy condition but fabulous for a driver and local show car.
The picture to the left was taken over two years ago when we first dropped if off the trailer in our storage building.
Next up is a new base coat clear coat paint job in the original factory color plus all new chrome. A set of 17″ Torque Thrust Mags may make their way on to the Cougar as well. The underside will get a driver quality detailing along with some new interior pieces.
The engine is in and it has been on its first test drive, now its time to fix some of the oooopps factors.
As we progress with the shake down we will be adding photos. It has a wild cam and you will love the sound. This cat has a mean purrrrrrr. To hear what it sounds like click on the audio below.
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On Labor Day weekend the car went to its first cruise since getting the new motor. It has been sitting for years. Here are a couple of new updated photos.
To see and read more about this car you can now go over to our Museum/Private Collection page, Click Here.
Popularity: 20%
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1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 428 CJ
UPDATE: 1-8-2012
This car was completed in 2011 and was back on the road for a year but we just decided to take it to the next level. Previously we added a new tweaked 428 CJ engine. It has approximately 470 HP. Has Edelbroch aluminum heads and intake. Runs stock exhaust manifolds and a newly rebuilt C6 Transmission through a 3.50 positraction rear end.
The interior is in acceptable but not 100 point show worthy condition but fabulous for a driver and local show car.
The picture to the left was taken over two years ago when we first dropped if off the trailer in our storage building.
Next up is a new base coat clear coat paint job in the original factory color plus all new chrome. A set of 17″ Torque Thrust Mags may make their way on to the Cougar as well. The underside will get a driver quality detailing along with some new interior pieces.
The engine is in and it has been on its first test drive, now its time to fix some of the oooopps factors.
As we progress with the shake down we will be adding photos. It has a wild cam and you will love the sound. This cat has a mean purrrrrrr. To hear what it sounds like click on the audio below.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
On Labor Day weekend the car went to its first cruise since getting the new motor. It has been sitting for years. Here are a couple of new updated photos.
To see and read more about this car you can now go over to our Museum/Private Collection page, Click Here.
Popularity: 20%
Comments (2)
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My sister had a 69 Cougar xr7 with the 390 auto.,why i don`t know,gas mileage sucked and she traded it for a 66 galaxie.Dad was a Big Ford Guy.36 ford(growing up),them married and bought a 50 ford,then a 54 w/overdrive,the a 57 country sedan w/312,then a 63 wagon with a 302,then a 59 custom and a 65 Galaxie 352,(got wrecked),(found a 65 with a 427)but too big engine!Got a 65 custom and switched interiors,then a 66 custom, then 72 Mavericks faze,then 72 Torino and the 76 f250(Camping),then a LTD and a 78 f350 then sold and bought a Taurus?..Later both passed away,so We were a Ford Family for a long time,except for a(53chevy)MY Brother was a 64 Impala SS man.LOL.
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That engine sounds very nice and agressive. Congrats.
I have a 69 cougar 428cj-r also, completely restored to original standards. Allthough it is for sale right now, no market in Belgium, so i guess i have to ship it to the US someday.
luc.hallaert@sckcen.be
My sister had a 69 Cougar xr7 with the 390 auto.,why i don`t know,gas mileage sucked and she traded it for a 66 galaxie.Dad was a Big Ford Guy.36 ford(growing up),them married and bought a 50 ford,then a 54 w/overdrive,the a 57 country sedan w/312,then a 63 wagon with a 302,then a 59 custom and a 65 Galaxie 352,(got wrecked),(found a 65 with a 427)but too big engine!Got a 65 custom and switched interiors,then a 66 custom, then 72 Mavericks faze,then 72 Torino and the 76 f250(Camping),then a LTD and a 78 f350 then sold and bought a Taurus?..Later both passed away,so We were a Ford Family for a long time,except for a(53chevy)MY Brother was a 64 Impala SS man.LOL.
That engine sounds very nice and agressive. Congrats.
I have a 69 cougar 428cj-r also, completely restored to original standards. Allthough it is for sale right now, no market in Belgium, so i guess i have to ship it to the US someday.
luc.hallaert@sckcen.be