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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
well it's time to make my cougar 100% done, so i'm going to do a pretty good overhaul this time. No more just sitting outside in the elements after this.. I don't have alot to do, but i'm gonna go for "Details" this time around <img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/45377511_1876778949026647_9151375014740623360_o.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />

[ 2019-04-29, 09:14 AM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
 
Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :
 
That blue goes good with the Bullits. Are you going to spray it in a booth yourself? What's under the hood?
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
That blue goes good with the Bullits. Are you going to spray it in a booth yourself? What's under the hood?
I do all my own paint work, i'm gonna shoot it cobalt blue this time. The car has a roller 302 with Edlebrock heads and trick flow 2 cam, Built C4 and 4:11 gears
 
Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
[worship]
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Nice, cougars were actually my favorite car at one point. Be sure to post the progress [patriot]

BTW: Where did you learn body/paint? I'm trying to learn and been doing a lot of reading and watching videos. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm scared to attempt it(I don't want to make things worse) or I just think it should be more complicated.
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Nice, cougars were actually my favorite car at one point. Be sure to post the progress [patriot]

BTW: Where did you learn body/paint? I'm trying to learn and been doing a lot of reading and watching videos. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm scared to attempt it(I don't want to make things worse) or I just think it should be more complicated.
Pretty much how you just said, reading and watching videos and practice. I've done about 10 cars now with really good results. 68 mustang, cutlass, 89 mustang, 78 bronco, 71 chevelle, 71 camaro, 64 falcon, 67 cougar (first), t bucket, 65 riviera. Started off spaying solid colors and then metallic. And base / clear is way more forgiving than single stage
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Nice, cougars were actually my favorite car at one point. Be sure to post the progress [patriot]

BTW: Where did you learn body/paint? I'm trying to learn and been doing a lot of reading and watching videos. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm scared to attempt it(I don't want to make things worse) or I just think it should be more complicated.
Pretty much how you just said, reading and watching videos and practice. I've done about 10 cars now with really good results. 68 mustang, cutlass, 89 mustang, 78 bronco, 71 chevelle, 71 camaro, 64 falcon, 67 cougar (first), t bucket, 65 riviera. Started off spaying solid colors and then metallic. And base / clear is way more forgiving than single stage
I might just have to stop being a bitch and attempt it. What grit sandpapers do you use? 60 gallon compressor?

[ 2018-11-07, 12:47 PM: Message edited by: NEIGHT ]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Nice, cougars were actually my favorite car at one point. Be sure to post the progress [patriot]

BTW: Where did you learn body/paint? I'm trying to learn and been doing a lot of reading and watching videos. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm scared to attempt it(I don't want to make things worse) or I just think it should be more complicated.
Pretty much how you just said, reading and watching videos and practice. I've done about 10 cars now with really good results. 68 mustang, cutlass, 89 mustang, 78 bronco, 71 chevelle, 71 camaro, 64 falcon, 67 cougar (first), t bucket, 65 riviera. Started off spaying solid colors and then metallic. And base / clear is way more forgiving than single stage
I might just have to stop being a bitch and attempt it. What grit sandpapers do you use? 60 gallon compressor? [/QUOTE
After final coat of primer, hand block the car with 400 with a guide coat. Yeah you need a good size compressor. Just go pick up a quart kit for like 60 bucks and play with it. I'm gonna paint my rzr side by side cage this weekend..

[ 2018-11-07, 01:10 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
 
Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
What gun are you spraying with now and what kind of filtration system has been working for you? I need to fix a couple spots on my pain and pllan on doing it myself. Fuck it if it doesn't come out perfect. I want a driver, not a car show IG car.
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
I've used a few other guns.. more expensive more cheaper.. but I've had really good results with this https://www.amazon.com/TCP-Global-Professional-Aluminum-Regulator/dp/B001OZMOV8/ref=pd_day0_hl_263_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001OZMOV8&pd_rd_r=3532de6b-e451-11e8-963e-55bdcc3215cb& pd_rd_w=rFAUu&pd_rd_wg=6AeZ7&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=SSC60JPZEW0QDYCHECZ5&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t =40701&psc=1&refRID=SSC60JPZEW0QDYCHECZ5

For the price i usually just buy a new one when i'm done with the car.
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Nice. I love the '67-'68 Cougars. What's the overall plan for the car?
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
Nice. I love the '67-'68 Cougars. What's the overall plan for the car?
THE PLANS:
new H pipe with electric cutouts
disc brake swap
exterior paint cobalt blue
paint engine bay and repaint motor
new 1 wire alternator
new electric taurus fan
vintage air
new dash
new autometer guages
new carpet
Electric head light motors and turn signals
new front and rear door panels
build a custom center console
racing seats.

later re-chrome bumpers
hope to have this all done before hot august nights next year.. i want to make this my cruiser but still have power.

willit you ever get that rack installed and running?
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
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Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
^ Yeah that gun is cheap LOL.
I figured you'd bought like a sata or something by now LOL. Good looking out on the cheap gun though. Might have to try one out in the future.
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
Nice. I love the '67-'68 Cougars. What's the overall plan for the car?
THE PLANS:
new H pipe with electric cutouts
disc brake swap
exterior paint cobalt blue
paint engine bay and repaint motor
new 1 wire alternator
new electric taurus fan
vintage air
new dash
new autometer guages
new carpet
Electric head light motors and turn signals
new front and rear door panels
build a custom center console
racing seats.

later re-chrome bumpers
hope to have this all done before hot august nights next year.. i want to make this my cruiser but still have power.

willit you ever get that rack installed and running?
Have you got a qoute on redipping the bumpers?
 
Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
^ Yeah if the chrome is too much... Yiu can always paint them thensame color as the car or powder coat them. Chrome in Ca has gotten really expensive from what I hear [Frown]
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
Nice. I love the '67-'68 Cougars. What's the overall plan for the car?
THE PLANS:
new H pipe with electric cutouts
disc brake swap
exterior paint cobalt blue
paint engine bay and repaint motor
new 1 wire alternator
new electric taurus fan
vintage air
new dash
new autometer guages
new carpet
Electric head light motors and turn signals
new front and rear door panels
build a custom center console
racing seats.

later re-chrome bumpers
hope to have this all done before hot august nights next year.. i want to make this my cruiser but still have power.

willit you ever get that rack installed and running?
Yep, rack is running great. I've been slowly accumulating parts to finish up the car. Just got my 9" center rebuilt with a Eaton True Track. Got all the stuff to get that together with disc brakes. About to order an American Wire harness for it to replace the very hacked together OEM harness I have. Also just need a couple more pieces to finish up the Vortech V1 kit I pieced together.

Almost to the point of finally getting this off the stand and into the car.
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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67:
^ Yeah that gun is cheap LOL.
I figured you'd bought like a sata or something by now LOL. Good looking out on the cheap gun though. Might have to try one out in the future.
i should have.... everytime i paint a car i say it's my last one.. then i end up like this lol
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 70stang351w:
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
Nice. I love the '67-'68 Cougars. What's the overall plan for the car?
THE PLANS:
new H pipe with electric cutouts
disc brake swap
exterior paint cobalt blue
paint engine bay and repaint motor
new 1 wire alternator
new electric taurus fan
vintage air
new dash
new autometer guages
new carpet
Electric head light motors and turn signals
new front and rear door panels
build a custom center console
racing seats.

later re-chrome bumpers
hope to have this all done before hot august nights next year.. i want to make this my cruiser but still have power.

willit you ever get that rack installed and running?
Have you got a qoute on redipping the bumpers?
my brother got his bumpers done in the bay somewhere.. .it was around 500 a bumper.. ouch
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
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Getting pretty close to primer, i have a hole to patch under the battery tray. 2 weeks till primer then it's color time!!
 
Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :
 
It is a good feeling when your project is close to a mile stone. Are you using body filler to patch under the battery tray or welding and grinding smooth?
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
It is a good feeling when your project is close to a mile stone. Are you using body filler to patch under the battery tray or welding and grinding smooth?
I've cut out a sheet metal patch, gonna weld it in tonight and grind it down..
 
Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :
 
Big hole to patch then. I thought they were small holes from battery acid dripping and eating through the metal over time. What kind of welding do you do?
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
Big hole to patch then. I thought they were small holes from battery acid dripping and eating through the metal over time. What kind of welding do you do?
just a sheet metal patch.. mig weld
 
Posted by STREETFIGHTER50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
That’s gonna be dope! Can’t wait to see it finished Dustin
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Got it primed this weekend, now it's guide coat and blocking. Should be ready for paint next month.. well once it warms up -
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
moving right along now.. weather is getting nice

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Posted by STREETFIGHTER50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
That’s a nice blue! Reminds me of my old R1
 
Posted by MADMAVERICK (Member # 10959) on :
 
nice always cool to see your builds
 
Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :
 
That shade of blue goes well with the wheels [Cool]
 
Posted by 166 Merlo (Member # 1549) on :
 
Needs Gol’ Ones
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Now it's onto cutting and buffing.. -
 
Posted by the walrus (Member # 6010) on :
 
Looks good man. I'm a ways out 'til primer on my fox but making some progress.

Do you paint in your garage or have access to a booth?
 
Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :
 
Beautiful. You don't see clean Cougars like yours often.

[ 2019-04-30, 12:10 AM: Message edited by: Martinna ]
 
Posted by STREETFIGHTER50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
Very nice! Can’t wait to see it all together
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Gonna start cutting and buffing, just been too busy last week. Dash showed up today though -
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
Looking great!
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by the walrus:
Looks good man. I'm a ways out 'til primer on my fox but making some progress.

Do you paint in your garage or have access to a booth?
turn the garage into a booth.. shhhhh
 
Posted by the walrus (Member # 6010) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
quote:
Originally posted by the walrus:
Looks good man. I'm a ways out 'til primer on my fox but making some progress.

Do you paint in your garage or have access to a booth?
turn the garage into a booth.. shhhhh
lol I'll probably be doing the same. Don't tell the HOA!
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
- ALL CUT AND BUFFED.. now it's time to put this shit back together
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
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Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
[worship] Beauty!
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
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Motor is in and moving under it's own power, also new disc brake swap. Almost time for interior
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Nice cougar you got there. Good work
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
- INTERIOR IS COMING ALONG..
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
- interior is almost done, then it's final cut and buff time
 
Posted by the walrus (Member # 6010) on :
 
Very nice. [burnout]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
FEELS GREAT TO BE DONE!! i just have a few little bugs to work out. Winter project will be AC and bumpers rechromed. -
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
[worship]
 
Posted by the walrus (Member # 6010) on :
 
Wow looks great man! Nice job.
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
thanks.. man i've put some serious hours into it.. lol..
 
Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
Fantastic job. That blue looks great on that car. [worship]

(Nice Stang behind it too!!)

[ 2019-10-07, 07:56 AM: Message edited by: Marks93 ]
 
Posted by Tony Montana (Member # 8288) on :
 
The Cougar looks great , what material did you use for it? Im in the process of getting paint for my mustang
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Tony Montana:
The Cougar looks great , what material did you use for it? Im in the process of getting paint for my mustang
https://tcpglobal.com/pages/restoration-shop
 




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