Will It Run/Drive? 1970 Mercury Cougar Saved From The scrap Yard.
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2021
- Part 1 Here, • Barn Find 1970 Mercury...
I picked up this 1970 mercury cougar about 10 months ago as a basket case, it had been in a wreck in 1977 then stored in a cow barn until 2003 when Mike (the guy l bought it from) bought it for parts but found it too nice to scrap, He then took it apart restoring over time. then I purchased it as a basket case finishing the car. 
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No need to apologise for keeping a project for yourself mate, this clearly meant something special for you. Thanks for sharing asmuch as you did
Thanks 👍
Dear @@mustie1
To be honest: At first I was quite a bit sad/disappointed that you didn't want us viewers right by your side as usual. But all that thinking disappeared instantly after hearing you having sooo much fun with this car. It's absolutely always a real pleasure to see/hear you laughing respectively havin' fun. I'm so glad that you have been able to fulfill a bucket list dream. Congrats!
I bet that 5150mxVW and little petrolhead Josh will love this car too.
All the best luck with this fantastic Cougar.
Best regards.
@@mustie1 i was awesome to see smokey the bear get smoked out at the end ahaha awesome!!!!!
Agreed. This guy gives so much of himself to us. I hope he keeps this beauty special for himself.
@@mustie1 get the marti. Report
Maybe its a child of the 70's thing, but after months of vw engines, its like music hearing a big carburated V8 idling.
It's a small block the okne thing I like about Ford's is they use real dual exhaust
@Duke Hugh Johnson I thought that the '70 cougar came out with a 351 W or C? I thought it was a Cleveland when he showed the motor, but I could be way wrong.
Yea. I grew up in Europe, 4 banger capital of the world, then first time I came to america I rode in a 1962 Chrysler , I think it had a retro 383 ... I was mesmerized.. even recently .. we have some newer vehicles with aluminum block V8's .. then recently we got a 1995 Ford van with 351W and it just runs that much nicer
I hate VW motors .. a precious FEW sound good, but yeah, once I got a Datsun 1200 with a superb motor rebuild that could wind up crazily I never, ever looked back at VWs. But I have been told a good VW and its driver are hard to beat.
@@aris21067 I seen one at a show that had a small block Windsor and knew someone that had a lime green one with a big block Cleveland. The 351 Windsor is basically a 302 with a half inch more deck height ( stroke ) and the hex shaft between the oil pump and distributor is a little bigger. A friend of had a 70 Torino with a 351 C and 4 barrel heads. A back of 100's cigarettes could stand up in the exhaust ports.
I love how Mustie laughs when he has issues like taking the coolant cap off but he keeps it clean instead of saying “come on you piece of shit!”
I would have had to edit. lol.
That’s my go to phrase
Right...LOL!
Yeah, he's the best!
"What a weird set up..." Words uttered by Ford Product owners sense 1903.
When you get it all together it would be really cool if you take the guy you bought it from for a ride, maybe even let him drive it, for a video. Would be nice to see the joy on his face
Dear C. P. Z.
👍👌👏 That's exactly what I thought instantly! This very nice and decent old gentleman deserves something like that for sure.
Best regards, luck and health.
not 100% without checking but i think in the first vid on this car he said something to the guy he got it from about taking it to let him see it ...im sure that would also include a ride
I was thinking the same thing ok mustie your followers have spoken.....
Previous owner already has a restored car
The rear MVP
This aint no rusteration, that's for sure. Nice car.
Beautiful car Mustie, I can tell this is a special car and means a lot to you.
I bought my first car in 1982, one month before my 17th birthday. It was a 1968 Cougar XR7, Nordic blue with a black vinyl top. I found it on a Mercury dealers lot also. I still have it and every time I get behind the wheel it brings back so many good memories. So I know exactly how you feel about your "new" Cougar.
For me it was the sequential tail lights and the beautiful dash and interior that sold me on the car.
Hope you take the time this summer to enjoy your beautiful car and relive some great memories.
What a huge huge puzzle, with thousand of parts to figure where they go? But what a beautiful Cougar from the glorious year of 1970, it's a fantastic car, and getting better as you finish sorting it out. Genius and brilliant job.
I was 17 years old when these were new. Cougars weren't factory hotrods back then but they were nice cruisers. The best thing about this Cougar is that it's a bucket list car. My heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to you.
Depends on model, 428 Cobra Jet optional in both '69 & '70. Also were Boss 302 Eliminators. I owned a '68 GTE with factory 427. That's the one car wish I had back again.
@@tombryant1104 I know of the options And that few bought them. I lived in S. Calif back then and factory muscle cars were common. My best pal had a 1970 Chevelle SS 396, 365 HP while his older brother had a 1968 SS 396 Camaro. I do agree with you about actually having one of the mean Cougars. No argument from me.
Oh' yes Cougars were or could be factory hotrods. Depends on which model you had. They made a few with Boss 302 & some small hand full with Boss 429's. Even a lot of them in XR-7 trim were packing some mean horsepower. But, the main hotrod's were S-Code 390's. and the ones that had Cobra Jet 428's. My 1970 Cougar "Eliminator" came with the R-Code Super Cobra Jet 428 Drag-Pac from the factory. I sure wish I had that car back today.
Is that an FMX, automatic? Change the vaccuum modulator on trans!
The gas in the armpits had me laughing... can’t tell you ow many times the same thing has happened to me.... beautiful car!!! I’m currently working on a 1972 AMC javelin.... it’s been sitting a LONG time....
Gas isn’t any fun, but while I was in the Air Force, I would hade to think how many times jet fuel ended up there.
Lol... jet fuel... doesn’t work well as an antiperspirant!! Thanks for your service!
Always was a Mercury Cougar fan as a kid, nice to see one being “enjoyed”
"one-legger"
' needs a "Detroit Locker" (Ford Limited Slip) NICE JOB!
When you knocked on the tank and just said “ohh boy”.... I know that feeling.
Lots of SMILES per gallon on this one :D She`s a real beauty. Ya done great, and I hope you get to enjoy her for a long time.
I hope so too!
What a great distraction from this crazy world right now! You took me back in time. Thanks Musti!
The transmission grinding noise sounds like oil scavenging where insufficient oil supply to the transmission pump causes a grinding like sound as air is drawn into the pump. Could be low oil level or blocked filter screen inside the oil pan.
It would be so neat to see @PrecisionTransmission go through this transmission.
@@plumberguy1689 yes it would
@@plumberguy1689 A real road trip, call before you leave to make sure parts are in stock for that trans, don't want to wait in a hotel for a week waiting on parts. don't forget the limited slip diff.
I think you're gonna be a helluva lot happier with this project than just another lawnmower, brah. Really happy for you to have gotten such a sweet car you've actually wanted for a while!
Mustie always shows the importance of having a jumper pack. That way he doesn't get introuble when he takes the battery out of the wife's car.
Batree (VGG)
Was thinking that myself lol
You made me look in my coffee cup to make sure I was not drinking gas.
Lol
Let’s not forget to thank the kid that wrecked it and the father that took it away and kept it from the salt for all those years.
Where are you Mustie ? Hope everything's fine. I'm having Mustie withdrawal symptoms here in England, and I don't even have a car and I have a battery powered lawnmower, but I love watching your channel.
He just took a break 'cause last week his car broke down far away from home, so he needed a rest after such adventure.
Its currently 3 degrees outside, but I have a hot coffee and a Mustie 1 video. I love sunday mornings.
Must be near me, got 1 degree here in massachusetts
heat wave
26 degrees in Michigan
This was a nice change of pace to be honest. Even though the small engines are more of my interest. I love how much I learn every single time I watch no matter what you are working on.
Yes mine too. I finally found some work to do on someone's snow blower. We haven't needed them. Hardly any snow this winter. Cold Temps but light on snow. Northern Michigan. Rare to only have a few inches in Febuary.
Fantastic job Mustie. You should be very proud. Such a beautiful car. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I hope you're doing all right this Sunday I did not get a video from you worried about you
I also have shown up here wondering if I could sus out where Mr Mustie is on this blustery Sunday afternoon.
Same here; he never misses a Sunday; I've been subsribed for a few years. I hope he's alright
same
He's OK, he posted about it earlier.
The pure joy in your laughter when you jiggled the shifter while holding the ignition in start and got her to crank was worth the price of admission! There is something special about watching your superpower level analytics and diagnosis, followed by an energetic acceptance of the challenge as you track through it, and then that pure joy in the victory. (The fact that you also have mad wrenching skills is just a bonus.) You share so much of that with us. So good for you for taking a little time off camera with this one just for you.
I can't agree more!! I got that exact same impression when I saw the first video with him ( I believe it was a lawnmower... but I'm not sure)) And I still get it in every video, it's quite remarkable i.m.o.
Best regards.
It's not Sunday without Mustie and Coffee and breakfast. I love this Cougar. Have always been a fan. Glad this car is going on to live another day.
Your terrorizing days are over Brother. You only spread joy and peace and your town's lucky to have y. I wish you were my neighbor.
I'm so glad, you shared this with us. I loved the part at the end, just enjoying the car through your eyes. I love how happy this car makes you!
My uncle had a 70, green one. My earliest memory was of helping him work on the car. I was I guess 4 years old (1974) (this is family lore). He asked me to roll a tire to him so I did. Apparently I started laughing at the car. He was under it doing something. The hood was up and flames were shooting out of the hood and I stood there laughing. My family reminds me of this all the time. He got it out in time and it didnt hurt anything, was just the carb. He had that car all the way through the 70s and by the time I was 10 he used to take me for a ride. I would sit in the back seat (no car seats or seatbelts back then) He would do "the cougar" and wave the car back and forth going down the road. I would slide from one side of the seat to the other. To this day I take my kids for a ride I do "the cougar" for them. They like myself giggle.
Great memories you've got. Teach them all you know about gp
I had a 72 vette that I was prepping to drive cross country. My 3 year old daughter was 'Helping' , I looked down and saw she had picked up a 3 pound sledgehammer and was about to swing. I caught the hammer about 5 inches from the front fender,,,WHEW!!!!
he wasn't doing "The Cougar", that was the dangerous handling of the thing trying to go down the road in a straight line, but being a Ford it cannot do that.
@@oigleoystereater2003 LOL I suppose ;)
Good morning Mustienians!!
Mustieteers, perhaps, also?
@@kjamison5951 I go with Musti Crustees :-D
Thanks Mustie1, what a find! Lots of hard work getting it back together too!
Genuine. That's the one word that I can think of when I think of this channel. You're a class act Darren! You have shared so much over the years. Its awesome to see you enjoying a clean build. One for yourself! She's a beaut!
yay what a way to start the week got coffee and a cigar....Morning/Evening to all nice 70 Cougar Love it!
Good morning from Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Sunday morning ritual: breakfast, coffee and Mustie1. Regarding the missing spark on two of the cylinders, when you first fired up the engine, we could see spark in the lower left side of the engine bay... Problem found of course by our intrepid mechanic.
Thanks again for sharing your love of things mechanical with us.
Chris G
Came here to say this exact thing, albeit less eloquently. Good day to you.
Good morning and greetings from the other side of the Ottawa river! I noticed the exact same thing!
I'm not a mechanic, but I did notice that spark, too.
Not a mechanic either but spotted that spark from here in Manotick just south of Ottawa !!!
It’s the Canadian corner. Edmonton Checking in.
Great job putting everything together from such an incomplete disassembled state! Keep up the great work!
I fall asleep watching these. Really so relaxing and a wonderful voice and sense of humour.
How many people are shouting at him @ 11:51 "Look Down! It's sparking Right There!!!" 35:15 Running, You have oil pressure? OMG! Don't rev the engine like that! Great Job!!!! 👍
What a beautiful piece of automotive history, well done Mustie!
Love that sound Mustie....Nice low growl from exhaust at idle!!!!
You have a very nice driver! I have no idea how you got that dash together as nicely as you did, but, kudos! Nice job in getting the front headlight doors & rear turn signals running - they usually don't work on these old Cougars. I was also impressed as to nicely the doors close and sound; back in the late '60s through the '70s, most American iron doors did not close with a thunk, but a CRASH....
“A white car, a cloud of smoke, and a hearty hi ho Mustie! GREAT BURN OUT!
When you jump the solenoid, the second small wire is the resistor bypass. You do get power to the coil when you jump the solenoid, even if the key is off.
You nailed it!
I had a 1971 Vega that had that setup. I had never run into it before....got a nasty shock from an open spark plug wire that I happened to be leaning on....
IIRC , the solenoid terminal is labeled I, for that circuit. Ford's with efi still use the same solenoid, just has nothing connected to that terminal.
Thanks for making my Sunday again this week! I am happy for you finding and restoring your car. It looks great. No restoration this time, full blown renovation. I understand your joy in doing the work off camera just for your pleasure. I am completing the restoration of my first car, a 1937 Plymouth, back to original. I bought the car in the 60’s when I was in high school and “restored” it then as much as my limited skills and finances allowed. Drove it through school and into college when the crankshaft broke. I covered it up and started gathering parts. I am near finishing the work and was even able to get a mint condition barn find identical car for the last of the parts. I really enjoy driving mine as I’m sure you will. Brings back many happy memories. Enjoy your time with it, you have earned it. 😊
I just smiled as you walked under the car........just beautiful man........I love older cars !!!!
I want to be jealous, but I instead I'm just so happy mustie got one of his bucket list cars! I know it's in good hands.
This guy was truly wanting to give this baby a nice home restoration. I hope you do the guy proud and make this baby a real gem. Has a fantastic history/story with it too! Cheers brother.
I just got to the end of the video. That car is beautiful Mustie! You did a great job tossing her together and polishing it off. Hope you take care of her. Maybe even make some more vids in the future with her.
That plaid trunk liner sure brings back memories. My '69 Mercury Cyclone had it too
I am glad You enjoyed taking your time With This personal project . Brought back memories.. Looks great..
I wish Mustie uploaded twice a week. Like a "quick fix tuesdays" or something.
back in the day, he used upload one every couple of days
@@allmihi some extras would be nice but I rather look forward to these Sunday epics!
I must say this is a new level of " I'm impressed ". From coffee cans to what a beautiful classic.
What a beautiful job Darren ! I watch your videos on Sunday morning after breakfast and I saw the one when you bout this thing from the guy with parts all over his shop. We all did. Just wonderful !
Could hear the joy in your voice. Congrats!
There was something arcing to the exhaust manifold on the battery side of the engine when you cranked it, that was probably what you were hearing.
Ditto. About 10:50 ish
Yes seen that too!
3 plug wires were off on that side
11:53 👍🏻
You could see that on the last video he did when he checked for spark also.
Video after video you have been the only person to be able to keep my interest for over a Hour on RUclips.
Give vice grip garage a try. Similar content with another good natured guy. Mustie even got the idea for his lift from that channel.
Hey Dari n, missed my Sunday morning fix of Mustie1. Hope you are well and not under the weather with Covid. Hope to see you on here again soon. Peace out
My sentiments exactly
I was concerned as well. A new video every Sunday morning makes my day.
He posted this in the community section of this channel:
Hi Guys made it back home no problems but need to get caught up on videos and just need a bit of a break, so l wont have any for this sunday. this is the 1st time ive missed a sunday in 3 years. sorry in advance,
Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make and upload it.
Your Cougar looks and sounds beautiful. It was worth watching all the way through to see the lights. Great stuff. So much character and charm.
Enjoy your ride, you've earned it 👍
It looks great, you did a nice job getting it back together. When that engine went to sleep it was drinking super leaded gas, now it woke up to drinking unleaded gas with ethanol in it. You should check to see if the exhaust valves have hardened seats installed on them.
I was starting to worry... I was thinking “how can Mustie NOT show us the sequential turn signals... the coolest feature of a Cougar?!?” But lo and behold, you came through! Thank you for that! 😊 She’s a beauty... congrats! Also, I think I’m sensing a posi upgrade in the future... 😊
Mustie1, thanks for bringing me right back to the 80s. I drove a 71 Torino GT. This Cougar reminds me of the Torino. Fun times, fun cars.
Sweet, you've got a real keeper there. Low, low miles and beautiful color combo. Reliving old memories and feelings. Good Stuff!!
Imagine Mustie skipping ahead with baby videos. We would have birth, walking, undiagnosed health issue, graduation and wedding all in one edited video lol.
Thanks Mustie. That brought back memories of the 80's. My late brother in law's was a green 69. Used to borrow it here and there when my car was in the shop. As I remember, his had the same issue with downshifting. He always said it was the transmission. Not that I knew anything about cars, so I figure he knew what he was talking about. I loved that car though. Always thought the Cougars would become more popular as Mustangs were getting to be collector cars back in the 80's. Enough rambling for now. Thanks for bringing back great memories with this.
Congratulation on this wonderful piece of car history Mustie! Job well done putting all the parts back together and returning it roadworthy!!
What a nice car...love all that chrome trim..Modern cars don't have it, or only on top end models...A nostalgia trip, thanks for showing us...😀😀🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Yes, you forgot about how the ford solenoid works on the second small terminal. That terminal is the 'full 12V while cranking" terminal. Then when you let off the key, it reverts to voltage through a ballast voltage through the key switch. (around 8 volts or so). This provides hot spark for starting and then a lower voltage while running so not to burn out the coil. (edit:or points)
I’m glad I looked for a comment on this so I didn’t repeat it!
Bypassing the ballast also burns points quickly.
Saved me the trouble of pointing that out. 👍
That noise was the Parking pawl out of adjustment . First extended road trip, you go see Mike he would be happy to see it together, nice burnout !
Beautiful Car! Really enjoyed the journey last week, and today.
Just a note of thanks. After two feet of snow in New Jersey, snow blower had some issues. Based upon some of your previous RUclips's, fixed it in the driveway. Please keep on teaching us.
I love the part when Smokey looks pissed at the smoke show.
Here we go again! Love it
Something tells me YOU, sir are this poor old girl’s dream of a prospective owner/restorer. Few men or women have the patience to take on other enthusiasts’ upside-down unfinished projects. It’s one of the biggest reasons I love watching your videos (always have, lately I’m on a hard multi-day binge of Mustie1 content); the way you approach the inevitable pitfalls and delays inherent in working on old mechanical creatures put out to pasture either before their time or EXACTLY at the right time helps me understand my need to learn patience. Thank you, friend. 🖖😎👍
What a transformation!!! Thank you for saving that beautiful car.
Mustie, I have been watching and learning for a solid 2 years now and you are the absolute best on YT! Why, because you ARE the Master Fixer but also, and I think mainly, you have personality. That is why you were contacted by the TV show people. And that is why I will always have my morning coffee with Mustie 1 !
These old Fords had a primary and a secondary ignition. When activate the starter it puts 12v to the coil. When you go back to the run position it restricts it 9v. This why you were getting spark when you cross the solinoid.
Mustie I always enjoy your videos thank you for bringing us along on this one. Now enjoy your bucket list car
Great job restoring the car. I looks like a new car. Thanks for sharing.
40:35 That giggle was worth the purchase! Cougars had all the right lines to be a great muscle car ... they just forgot to out a full frame in them. Great cruiser though. Congratulations on achieving one of your dreams! No worries about having a personal project Thanks for sharing!
happy sunday from Newcastle, England! I’m a long time watcher first time commenter but i eagerly watch every episode, learning more and more each time! thanks Mustie1
I remember in Grade 7 in 1967 our math teacher had a red Couger with those sequential lights ! So cool that was ! 🤗
I'm posting notes as you go through the stuff your wondering on !The column moving is from the shifter selector part that shows what gear your in ! Wow it runs great & part the shifter neutral safety there is a linkage that runs up ether to the dash or the column that is out adjustment a minor fix. She is very beautiful for 51 years old ! Thanks for bringing us along !
Bloody marvellous Mustie!
Loving the Cougar, Mustie1 laugh says it all. Your Wildfire lift is earning it's keep and making the job so much easier. The paintwork attention gave a real good look. To see it all together really impressed. Love the red interior with white paint. Enjoy
Beautiful! Nothing sounds as good as a small block ford, awesome job
The Cougar looks great. Your shop looks outstanding. I am envious of both, especially your shop.
I feel cheated out of 6 or 7 episodes!
But you made it up with an extended 'let's go for a ride!'
Sweet ride! May she serve you well!
Last time I was this early, gamestop was $6 a share!
$2.80
My mom had a 70 cougar and man I wish she would have kept it! Love the look of those old cars!! Great job!
Keep up the good work. Beautiful Cougar. Always liked them. Rare anymore. Great channel 👍
Well one minute getting the engine to startup wires all over next taking it for a run sounds nice a bit grumpy lol but otherwise looks stunning car and sounds fantastic take care 🇬🇧👍
I absolutely love how you enjoy these "feelings" from this car, I trust that end of the video was the flashback when you was 17 years old :) I love every video from you, I love US cars soo much... I wish I can have dad like you! Can't wait to see more content form you!
Great looking car Mustie. Congratulations!
Absolutely beautiful car Mustie, Enjoy!
Mustie, You did a really good job .
The reason the spark occurs when cranking is when the solenoid is activated the small wire on the solenoid closest to the starter cable gives full 12volts to the ignition coil while cranking.
Good to know I’m not the only One shouting at him at my phone :-)
Whoever rework that thing for the modern starter is a clown. All he did was build in another failure point
@@fredfabris7187 not a fail pint, he said he sent the engine and trans out. Bet he gave it the sport treatment,Had a 68 mustang I did in 78 for brackets raceing at Great Lakes dragway . Even a 350 starter had a hard time with that 302 when it was hot. Used a Chrysler that gear reduction and that worked well
Yes I was shouting too!
Yes this is correct
That thing is so sweet. Great job putting it all back together!
You should give Mike a ride. 👍
I drove a 76 Ford Granada 2 door for ten years. Loved that car. It was pretty worn out when I traded it in. I still remember the excitement picking it up at the dealership.
Whoever started the restoration did a great job. Engine cleaned and painted. Engine runs good. The ignition problems and transmission still needed a lot of work.
I'd use a lead fuel additive to help the valves.
I heard once that a full tank not as likely to rust up inside.
Hmmm interesting. I think that after many years the fuel evaporates causing the exposed metal to rust. But it might work over short periods. I am still gonna store my gas powered stuff sitting without gas in it.
As long as you have a tight seal to keep air out it works very well.
@@raymondtousey9014 Yeah a lot of Musties old videos shows gas that was left in a tank ended up being the thing that saved it
My Granny had a Toyota Tercel she kept in her garage and barely drove at all. We lived next door and took her shopping with us and out and about , in southern Ontario. She put would put 2-5$ of gas in when she needed to. She put 3 gas tanks in that car over the years.
That was true when gas was gasoline instead of alcohol. Alcohol is hygroscopic and sucks moisture from the air causing the tank to rust. Now that we have alcohol instead of real gasoline, you have to run it dry or it will rust.
my wife thinks I am working on the basement, enjoying this with a cold beer and a smile
Man what a beautiful car!!!! Wish they'd been sold in Australia! Terrific work and restoration! I'm in luuurve with this mechanical marvel!
I am so jealous right now. Beautiful car. I hope you visit her former owner with it and buy him a coffee. I had Ford flashbacks as I watched this video; my first car was a bigger cousin to the Cougar, a Torino. So many memories. Even the starter as your car cranked over made the memory of that sound come back. We have other parallels too, my Torino cost me $1200, in 1986, when it was 11 years old and I was 17. I really enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing it.