For Sale: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 in North Branford, Connecticut for sale in North Branford, CT
Vehicle Description 1970 Cougar XR7 - fully restored As of now the car needs the Distributor put back in and a New Battery.
I can no longer work on the car due to losing feeling in half of my hand a little over a year ago.
Payment will only be a Bank Wire.
Will not consign the car or trade.
Only selling outright.
And I don't need the money.
If you are a serious buyer, I will work with you, only if you are a serious buyer.
I can take any pictures of the car you would like to see.
I can store the car up till July 2023 if needed.
I would suggest that you have the car insured, if you need it stored.
I Will Not Be Liable if something happens to it.
Any extra I have will go to you, I have no need to keep anything.
I can no longer work on my own car, reason for selling it.
Car runs real stong and pulls very hard when dialed in.
Contact me by email and I will then give you my phone number and would be happy to answer any question you might have.
Body:
hood and doors and trunk lid acid dipped as initial preparation.
Door panels lined with Dynamat.
Door and window and lock mechanisms are new.
Door hinges new with oversized hinge pins and grease Zerks.
Lower of rear quarters modernized with butt- welded panels - a fully seamless butt-weld pair of panels.
Rear valence X cut to remove sag and visually correct notorious flaw - looks tight and trim under rear bumper.
Front valence equipped with correct license plate bracket.
Paint:
1988 Lincoln Continental Blue Colored Paint.
Special DuPont UV protected clear coat - the best available commercially.
Note that paint is applied to A-pillars visible through front windshield.
The trunk is fully painted per factory.
The interior was stripped and painted body color as factory.
The ceiling was sanded and primer applied with anti corrosive per modern preservation technique.
The choice of the color is in part based on coordination with the interior color.
After considerable time spent searching through 60s, 70s, 80s sample paint chips the color was chosen because it has depth and takes on different hues in varying sunlight.
It is my opinion that this is a better related to the color of the interior than what was offered in 1970.
Note regarding all chrome:
I opted for the best available from Paul's of PA.
Bumpers were done elsewhere however, again I opted for extra plating and the best available.
I do not know the exact terminology.
Rear brake light chrome bezels:
show chromed by Paul's of Pennsylvania.
The inner edges of each pair of vertical bars were etched primed and painted with Semi- Gloss Black perfectly as original.
Rear gas door:
Show chrome upper and lower bars by Paul's of Pennsylvania.
NOS center Mercury crest.
Galvanized metal back cleaned and perfect as original and spring sanded and coated.
Sport side view mirrors:
Brand New NOS pair for Cougar, Not restored.
XR7 badges:
NOS (located on B-pillars) Undercarriage:
stripped and coated with specialized (hard as nails) bed liner coating, then Painted Body Color.
Engine:
351 Windsor was original.
Installed Windsor with Sportsman block - Actual 392 Ford Racing crate engine - 430 Horsepower and 450 pounds of torque per Ford offered literature regarding engine.
These ratings are based on full-length headers and 735 cfm carburetor.
This installation differs slightly in that the carburetor is Quick Fuel SS 735 cfm with JBA headers that are short to medium and the original Victor Jr.
intake manifold was swapped for an Edelbrock Performer that allowed for correct clearance for hood and air intake cleaners etc.
Ford Aluminum GT-40 Performance heads, with Ford Racing Valve covers, Chrome Replacement that was used on the Hi-Po Mustangs, its the better version one.
Note:
Intake Manifold has been Powder Coated.
Engine starter motor:
Heavy duty high torque.
Bell housing:
Lakewood scatter shield - Blasted and Powder coated aluminum silver to approximate color of stock bell housing.
Transmission:
stock Town and Country Wide ratio (4) speed - fully rebuilt.
Shifter:
Hurst - just as original - actual correct vintage and fit - (had zero use until this installation).
Correct re-issue reverse lockout rod to steering column.
Note:
this car is equipped with a full console.
I had a shifter boot metal retaining ring hand cut to fit boot in the event that the console would be removed (located above carpet hidden under console).
Clutch and brake pedal assembly:
removed and drilled out for install of needle bearing for clutch pedal action.
Uses cable clutch system as provided by Danny Baugh of DB Performance, California.
Clutch and pressure plate:
modern diaphragm style - McLeod brand (matched to horsepower of engine).
Drive shaft:
Sandblasted, coated, new Universal joints installed.
Air Conditioning:
all new components meaning, new compressor, clutch, lines, dryer, evaporator and valve - all new Distributor:
MSD self-contained electronics - correct distributor bushing installed to correctly interface with camshaft.
Carburetor:
Quick Fuel VS SS 735cfm with electric choke.
Stainless braded fuel lines and heavy-duty mechanical fuel pump.
Engine area fuel lines are braided stainless.
Suspension:
Heavy-duty front coil springs (standard ride height) with needle bearing spring perches.
Rear leaf springs are heavy duty (standard ride height) and are ample for off the line.
All Are Brand New.
Rear anti-sway bar:
This car was equipped with one from factory - it is in place with new bushings etc.
Restored to New condition.
Brake lines and fuel lines:
New stainless steel replacements - barring differential area brake line; this was hand fit to the special needs of the rear disc brake system.
Wheels and tires:
Original special option 1970 Cougar wheels.
I cut the centers from originals and they have been welded to 7 wide 15 rims for front and 8 wide 15 rims for rear.
Stockton Wheel of California performed the work and the wheels are fully balanced and flawless with new polished stainless slot rings.
Tires are Blue Line radials.
235 in front and 245 in rear (filling out wheel house nicely) Trim:
Bumpers are show chromed by (Bills Chrome Plating - Simply the best!).
Rear brake light assemblies, back-up light trim parking light assemblies etc.
and all other chrome trim show (yes, that is what some people call it) chromed at Paul's of Pennsylvania.
All stainless trim polished including rear side window verticals.
Both Rocker Panel Moldings have been polished and the black insert section painted correct black, both look new.
Wheelhouse trim:
Set of (4) Brand New Perfect NOS wheel lip moldings and screws.
Interior (general information):
Sun visors and upper door handle pulls newly stitched with original NOS correct 1970 metallic blue vinyl material, not repros! Metal ceiling was sanded and painted under headliner.
Headliner is new with original blue correct fabric (some left over material goes with car - note that this fabric is NOS correct original material no longer available.
Console original blue and newly coated with matching correct color paint.
Inner console map pocket has been flocked with black interior flock material.
Console front ashtray new; rear ashtray scoured and interior painted and door blue vinyl dyed.
Rear sail panels covered in new blue material.
Sail panel courtesy lights new (metal ones for 1969) not the plastic versions from 1970.
Rear seats cleaned and leather treated.
Front seats new correct metallic blue vinyl material per original.
Leather centers original.
Seat tracks cleaned, lubricated and painted.
New blue carpet with new Cougar floor mats (reproduced).
Have A lot more details on the car, I just can't fit all of it in here.
Can send out a Word Document with the entire write up.
And Take any pictures you'd like see, I will be adding more pictures over the weekend.
Note:
Reasonable offers will be considered.
I will work with serious buyer.
Please fill out the contact seller box with questions and I will then supply you with my phone number.
Thank you-.
I can no longer work on the car due to losing feeling in half of my hand a little over a year ago.
Payment will only be a Bank Wire.
Will not consign the car or trade.
Only selling outright.
And I don't need the money.
If you are a serious buyer, I will work with you, only if you are a serious buyer.
I can take any pictures of the car you would like to see.
I can store the car up till July 2023 if needed.
I would suggest that you have the car insured, if you need it stored.
I Will Not Be Liable if something happens to it.
Any extra I have will go to you, I have no need to keep anything.
I can no longer work on my own car, reason for selling it.
Car runs real stong and pulls very hard when dialed in.
Contact me by email and I will then give you my phone number and would be happy to answer any question you might have.
Body:
hood and doors and trunk lid acid dipped as initial preparation.
Door panels lined with Dynamat.
Door and window and lock mechanisms are new.
Door hinges new with oversized hinge pins and grease Zerks.
Lower of rear quarters modernized with butt- welded panels - a fully seamless butt-weld pair of panels.
Rear valence X cut to remove sag and visually correct notorious flaw - looks tight and trim under rear bumper.
Front valence equipped with correct license plate bracket.
Paint:
1988 Lincoln Continental Blue Colored Paint.
Special DuPont UV protected clear coat - the best available commercially.
Note that paint is applied to A-pillars visible through front windshield.
The trunk is fully painted per factory.
The interior was stripped and painted body color as factory.
The ceiling was sanded and primer applied with anti corrosive per modern preservation technique.
The choice of the color is in part based on coordination with the interior color.
After considerable time spent searching through 60s, 70s, 80s sample paint chips the color was chosen because it has depth and takes on different hues in varying sunlight.
It is my opinion that this is a better related to the color of the interior than what was offered in 1970.
Note regarding all chrome:
I opted for the best available from Paul's of PA.
Bumpers were done elsewhere however, again I opted for extra plating and the best available.
I do not know the exact terminology.
Rear brake light chrome bezels:
show chromed by Paul's of Pennsylvania.
The inner edges of each pair of vertical bars were etched primed and painted with Semi- Gloss Black perfectly as original.
Rear gas door:
Show chrome upper and lower bars by Paul's of Pennsylvania.
NOS center Mercury crest.
Galvanized metal back cleaned and perfect as original and spring sanded and coated.
Sport side view mirrors:
Brand New NOS pair for Cougar, Not restored.
XR7 badges:
NOS (located on B-pillars) Undercarriage:
stripped and coated with specialized (hard as nails) bed liner coating, then Painted Body Color.
Engine:
351 Windsor was original.
Installed Windsor with Sportsman block - Actual 392 Ford Racing crate engine - 430 Horsepower and 450 pounds of torque per Ford offered literature regarding engine.
These ratings are based on full-length headers and 735 cfm carburetor.
This installation differs slightly in that the carburetor is Quick Fuel SS 735 cfm with JBA headers that are short to medium and the original Victor Jr.
intake manifold was swapped for an Edelbrock Performer that allowed for correct clearance for hood and air intake cleaners etc.
Ford Aluminum GT-40 Performance heads, with Ford Racing Valve covers, Chrome Replacement that was used on the Hi-Po Mustangs, its the better version one.
Note:
Intake Manifold has been Powder Coated.
Engine starter motor:
Heavy duty high torque.
Bell housing:
Lakewood scatter shield - Blasted and Powder coated aluminum silver to approximate color of stock bell housing.
Transmission:
stock Town and Country Wide ratio (4) speed - fully rebuilt.
Shifter:
Hurst - just as original - actual correct vintage and fit - (had zero use until this installation).
Correct re-issue reverse lockout rod to steering column.
Note:
this car is equipped with a full console.
I had a shifter boot metal retaining ring hand cut to fit boot in the event that the console would be removed (located above carpet hidden under console).
Clutch and brake pedal assembly:
removed and drilled out for install of needle bearing for clutch pedal action.
Uses cable clutch system as provided by Danny Baugh of DB Performance, California.
Clutch and pressure plate:
modern diaphragm style - McLeod brand (matched to horsepower of engine).
Drive shaft:
Sandblasted, coated, new Universal joints installed.
Air Conditioning:
all new components meaning, new compressor, clutch, lines, dryer, evaporator and valve - all new Distributor:
MSD self-contained electronics - correct distributor bushing installed to correctly interface with camshaft.
Carburetor:
Quick Fuel VS SS 735cfm with electric choke.
Stainless braded fuel lines and heavy-duty mechanical fuel pump.
Engine area fuel lines are braided stainless.
Suspension:
Heavy-duty front coil springs (standard ride height) with needle bearing spring perches.
Rear leaf springs are heavy duty (standard ride height) and are ample for off the line.
All Are Brand New.
Rear anti-sway bar:
This car was equipped with one from factory - it is in place with new bushings etc.
Restored to New condition.
Brake lines and fuel lines:
New stainless steel replacements - barring differential area brake line; this was hand fit to the special needs of the rear disc brake system.
Wheels and tires:
Original special option 1970 Cougar wheels.
I cut the centers from originals and they have been welded to 7 wide 15 rims for front and 8 wide 15 rims for rear.
Stockton Wheel of California performed the work and the wheels are fully balanced and flawless with new polished stainless slot rings.
Tires are Blue Line radials.
235 in front and 245 in rear (filling out wheel house nicely) Trim:
Bumpers are show chromed by (Bills Chrome Plating - Simply the best!).
Rear brake light assemblies, back-up light trim parking light assemblies etc.
and all other chrome trim show (yes, that is what some people call it) chromed at Paul's of Pennsylvania.
All stainless trim polished including rear side window verticals.
Both Rocker Panel Moldings have been polished and the black insert section painted correct black, both look new.
Wheelhouse trim:
Set of (4) Brand New Perfect NOS wheel lip moldings and screws.
Interior (general information):
Sun visors and upper door handle pulls newly stitched with original NOS correct 1970 metallic blue vinyl material, not repros! Metal ceiling was sanded and painted under headliner.
Headliner is new with original blue correct fabric (some left over material goes with car - note that this fabric is NOS correct original material no longer available.
Console original blue and newly coated with matching correct color paint.
Inner console map pocket has been flocked with black interior flock material.
Console front ashtray new; rear ashtray scoured and interior painted and door blue vinyl dyed.
Rear sail panels covered in new blue material.
Sail panel courtesy lights new (metal ones for 1969) not the plastic versions from 1970.
Rear seats cleaned and leather treated.
Front seats new correct metallic blue vinyl material per original.
Leather centers original.
Seat tracks cleaned, lubricated and painted.
New blue carpet with new Cougar floor mats (reproduced).
Have A lot more details on the car, I just can't fit all of it in here.
Can send out a Word Document with the entire write up.
And Take any pictures you'd like see, I will be adding more pictures over the weekend.
Note:
Reasonable offers will be considered.
I will work with serious buyer.
Please fill out the contact seller box with questions and I will then supply you with my phone number.
Thank you-.
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