1972 Mercury Cougar Base on 2040-cars
Canalou, Missouri, United States
For more details eMail me : fidelfarrish825022@yahoo.com Hi thanks for looking at my 1972 cougar this is a good starter project car iwill be honest and upfront as possible but please ask questions. The car runsand drives and stops but i would not plan a road trip with it until you wentthrough breaks suspension etc. I drive it around town but thats it. Veryoriginal car Engine351c 2v runs good no knocks or smoking I installed anedelbrock intake and autolite 4 barrel carb Needs tuned to be perfect has slightoff idle hesitation Also just replaced distributer with a pertronix ignitor 1 nomore points. Transmission Fmx 3 speed factoryShifts great has small leak at thepan i believe Rear endFactory 9" 2.79 open Interior Is factory passenger andback seats are in great condition driver's seat has tears seepicturesMissing center console Headliner has tears throughout Dash pad inperfect shapeDrivers door strap missing Exterior has been repainted by previousowner original color not a great job 10 footer at best. Hazy and full ofchipsThe top was removed by me sanded and had a line x spray on bedliner top300$ looks great and has uv protection so it will shine for a long time getscompliments at shows.The body is solid no major rust theres a small spot from adent in passenger quarter panel (last picture) i removed trunk liner and primedit for specle paint but havent finished it. Tires are new 195/70r14 Factorypower steering and power front disc brakes.
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