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raic65 · 05-18-2015, 12:20 PM

Sorry everyone that it's not a chevy,

Here is another build I have going. I started this build a couple years ago. It is a slow build. And I mean really slow.

I started with this:

raic65 · 05-18-2015, 12:21 PM

Here are a few pics of the front brakes I will be installing.

raic65 · 05-18-2015, 12:21 PM

I did some prelimnary mock up with the coyote engine.

Along the way I built an engine lift fixture because I didn't feel comfortable with the lift brackets supplied with the coyote engine. I can see them bend as I lifted the engine. Getting the CG right also proved to be cumbersome with the supplied lift brackets.

raic65 · 05-18-2015, 12:22 PM

To date, I have mostly installed the front suspension. Still need to weld upper control arm mount gussets, top coil over mount, and and the down tubes. I'll tie the gussets, coil over mounts, and down tubes together.

NONHOG · 05-18-2015, 02:43 PM

Dang! looks fun-subscribed.

Low Elco · 05-20-2015, 01:21 PM

NIce! What CAD program?

raic65 · 05-21-2015, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

NIce! What CAD program?

I'm using SolidWorks. I was fortunate to find the cad file for the motor online and discover the locations of bolt holes and such was accurate.

raic65 · 07-06-2015, 06:07 PM

Small update. Fabbed and tacked motor mounts in. Hope to finalize engine placement this weekend, then I'll install the engine and transmission so I can fab a transmission cross member.

raic65 · 07-20-2015, 10:34 AM

Another update. Mocked up the hydroboost to see if it will clear the coyote motor. I'm borrowing a reproduction boss 429 brake booster wedge to angle the hydroboost up. The results look promising. I will not need to offset the booster like I've seen in other builds.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-20-2015, 11:08 AM

Awesome!

This is what "alternate tinkerings" is for. There's another cool cougar build on here as well as few Mustang builds (including mine.)

raic65 · 09-29-2015, 11:23 AM

More updates.

Brake pedal mod for adapting an 03 cobra hydroboost to the cougar pedal support. I replicated the pedal ratio from the cobra.

Pedal support setup with hydroboost, S197 mustang hydraulic master, and roller bearing converison

Used parts from the S197 mustang and adapted them to the cougar clutch pedal.

Hydroboost mounted using a reproduction Boss '9 mustang brake booster wedge to clear the coyote engine.

flashed · 09-29-2015, 12:45 PM

I have always loved the old Cougars and yours looks like a killer project so Im in to see the rest .

raic65 · 02-07-2016, 01:57 PM

A few updates. Was able to roll the car out of the garage this weekend on it's own suspension. Finished welding in the upper control arm gussets, upper shock mounts, and frame boxing plates. Still need to weld in the down tubes and shock tower delete plates, but I will first fab up the transmission cross member so I can return the coyote motor to my buddy.

Hope the car is not sitting too low once the real wheels and tires are on.

flashed · 02-07-2016, 02:51 PM

Looking great ,that motor looks good too.

Zoomin · 02-09-2016, 12:30 AM

What a sweet ride that's going to be! Love the early Cougars.

AldoWelds · 02-09-2016, 04:27 PM

Very slick man lot of work and detail going into this I am sure it will be beautiful when you are done!!

raic65 · 02-22-2016, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Looking great ,that motor looks good too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

What a sweet ride that's going to be! Love the early Cougars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AldoWelds

Very slick man lot of work and detail going into this I am sure it will be beautiful when you are done!!

Thanks guys for the kind words. Small update from the weekend. Fabbed and installed my transmission cross member

raic65 · 04-01-2016, 09:09 AM

Christmas came early.

swamp rat · 04-01-2016, 08:33 PM

Lots of nice work!

raic65 · 05-31-2016, 09:47 AM

Just a small update from the weekend. Decided to cut the firewall out to make clearance for the Charge Motion Control Valves (CMCV) on the back of the intake. I didn't want to move the engine forward for the clearance because it would have created an issue with the steering linkage and oil pan. I figured modifying the firewall would be easier. I just wanted the firewall to remain looking "stockish" after the mod. I think I accomplished it. Still need to complete the metal finishing though.

Flatty · 08-24-2016, 10:47 AM

Are there any updates on this build? I had a 68 cougar as my first car, and plan to do a build very similar to yours arfter I finish the 51 pickup for my wife.

Can you tell me what those a-arms are off of, and explain the front suspension in general? Was that a kit, or a custom build by yourself? If that was acustom one off piece, are you intersted in putting together another one?

Thanks
Dima

raic65 · 09-12-2016, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatty

Are there any updates on this build? I had a 68 cougar as my first car, and plan to do a build very similar to yours arfter I finish the 51 pickup for my wife.

Can you tell me what those a-arms are off of, and explain the front suspension in general? Was that a kit, or a custom build by yourself? If that was acustom one off piece, are you intersted in putting together another one?

Thanks
Dima

Very few updates. Fabricated the mount for the coyote control pack power distribution block and closeout panels for the shock towers delete. Also picked up a steering wheel along the way.

The front suspension is an Art Morrison Sport IFS that I integrated into the chassis. It is somewhat of a universal kit. I just ordered a kit based on the width of my framerails.

raic65 · 09-12-2016, 09:33 AM

There are a few other updates I forgot to mention.

Dressed the welds on the firewall and reinstalled the coyote engine to check for clearances.

raic65 · 10-27-2016, 02:24 PM

New valve covers for the coyote conversion. Excited what it will look like in person.

raic65 · 10-27-2016, 02:25 PM

Machinist sent me this today. Machining on custom covers is almost complete.

05-18-2015, 12:20 PM	#1
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	My 67 Cougar Build Sorry everyone that it's not a chevy, Here is another build I have going. I started this build a couple years ago. It is a slow build. And I mean really slow. I started with this:

05-18-2015, 12:21 PM	#2
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Here are a few pics of the front brakes I will be installing.

05-18-2015, 12:21 PM	#3
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build I did some prelimnary mock up with the coyote engine. Along the way I built an engine lift fixture because I didn't feel comfortable with the lift brackets supplied with the coyote engine. I can see them bend as I lifted the engine. Getting the CG right also proved to be cumbersome with the supplied lift brackets.

05-18-2015, 12:22 PM	#4
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build To date, I have mostly installed the front suspension. Still need to weld upper control arm mount gussets, top coil over mount, and and the down tubes. I'll tie the gussets, coil over mounts, and down tubes together.

05-18-2015, 02:43 PM	#5
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Dang! looks fun-subscribed. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

05-20-2015, 01:21 PM	#6
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: My 67 Cougar Build NIce! What CAD program? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-06-2015, 06:07 PM	#8
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Small update. Fabbed and tacked motor mounts in. Hope to finalize engine placement this weekend, then I'll install the engine and transmission so I can fab a transmission cross member.

07-20-2015, 10:34 AM	#9
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Another update. Mocked up the hydroboost to see if it will clear the coyote motor. I'm borrowing a reproduction boss 429 brake booster wedge to angle the hydroboost up. The results look promising. I will not need to offset the booster like I've seen in other builds.

07-20-2015, 11:08 AM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Awesome! This is what "alternate tinkerings" is for. There's another cool cougar build on here as well as few Mustang builds (including mine.) __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-29-2015, 11:23 AM	#11
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build More updates. Brake pedal mod for adapting an 03 cobra hydroboost to the cougar pedal support. I replicated the pedal ratio from the cobra. Pedal support setup with hydroboost, S197 mustang hydraulic master, and roller bearing converison Used parts from the S197 mustang and adapted them to the cougar clutch pedal. Hydroboost mounted using a reproduction Boss '9 mustang brake booster wedge to clear the coyote engine.

09-29-2015, 12:45 PM	#12
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: My 67 Cougar Build I have always loved the old Cougars and yours looks like a killer project so Im in to see the rest .

02-07-2016, 01:57 PM	#13
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build A few updates. Was able to roll the car out of the garage this weekend on it's own suspension. Finished welding in the upper control arm gussets, upper shock mounts, and frame boxing plates. Still need to weld in the down tubes and shock tower delete plates, but I will first fab up the transmission cross member so I can return the coyote motor to my buddy. Hope the car is not sitting too low once the real wheels and tires are on.

02-07-2016, 02:51 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Looking great ,that motor looks good too.

02-09-2016, 12:30 AM	#15
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: My 67 Cougar Build What a sweet ride that's going to be! Love the early Cougars. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

02-09-2016, 04:27 PM	#16
AldoWelds Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 17	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Very slick man lot of work and detail going into this I am sure it will be beautiful when you are done!!



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04-01-2016, 09:09 AM	#18
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Christmas came early.

04-01-2016, 08:33 PM	#19
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Lots of nice work! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

05-31-2016, 09:47 AM	#20
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Just a small update from the weekend. Decided to cut the firewall out to make clearance for the Charge Motion Control Valves (CMCV) on the back of the intake. I didn't want to move the engine forward for the clearance because it would have created an issue with the steering linkage and oil pan. I figured modifying the firewall would be easier. I just wanted the firewall to remain looking "stockish" after the mod. I think I accomplished it. Still need to complete the metal finishing though.

08-24-2016, 10:47 AM	#21
Flatty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 27	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Are there any updates on this build? I had a 68 cougar as my first car, and plan to do a build very similar to yours arfter I finish the 51 pickup for my wife. Can you tell me what those a-arms are off of, and explain the front suspension in general? Was that a kit, or a custom build by yourself? If that was acustom one off piece, are you intersted in putting together another one? Thanks Dima __________________ 1969 FJ40 Rockcrawler 1949 Chevy Pickup 2006 Powerstroke to tow

09-12-2016, 09:33 AM	#23
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build There are a few other updates I forgot to mention. Dressed the welds on the firewall and reinstalled the coyote engine to check for clearances.

10-27-2016, 02:24 PM	#24
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build New valve covers for the coyote conversion. Excited what it will look like in person.

10-27-2016, 02:25 PM	#25
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: My 67 Cougar Build Machinist sent me this today. Machining on custom covers is almost complete.

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