Will a BARN FIND Cougar Run & Drive After 20+ YEARS!?
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Today we bring an abandoned 1969 Cougar back to life!
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Hey Kevin just want to thank you for helping me with my depression and curiosity with cars
You prefer the Windsor over the Cleveland?
@@JohnnyAllstar327 absolutely! Waayyyy more and cheaper aftermarket parts, more plentiful and cheaper cores, And they lived long enough to even receive a factory roller cam.
@@JohnnyAllstar327 many people view them as the best motor Ford ever made, but I also hold cost to build at a very high level in that opinion, and the Cleveland is pretty much the first engine out the door after that. That and an FE. 351 Windsors are very strong, plentiful, and most importantly cheap 👌
@@JohnnyAllstar327 I was a 15U! Chinook mechanic
two young guys will always get a Cougar running
We all love cougars Hehe
You’re goddamn right
Hehe yeahh boi...
Mmmm, Cougars
Cougars, my favorite thing to take home after a long day of hard work!
And a 69… hehe
knew you could get it to run! 🚙
Never thought I'd see you here... literal CZcams 😂
Thank you guys for everything you've done for the years. Never thought I'd have a career in content creation, and definitely couldn't without this platform!!
@@JunkyardDigs Congratulations on 1 million. I've been watching since 10k. Thanks for all the content.
CZcams likes cougars??
i had no idea youtube had a channel... feels weird
@@JunkyardDigs I have been watching since the Fiat revival. Fun watching Kevin without the beard. Feels really weird rewatching those videos years later.
I turn 60 next month. When I was 5 years old I remember my grandma pulling in our driveway with a brand spanking new red 1968 Cougar. She was showing my mom how the headlights went up and down. She'd take me and my sister to the movies, and shopping, and just cruising around in the summer with the radio on. I specifically remember songs from the Doors, Petula Clark, and The 5th Dimension on the radio. Looking back now, guess I had a pretty cool grandma.
that is so similar to my story. I was 5 years old when my grandmother pulled up in a brand new 68 mustang. it had a j code 302 (4 barrel, 10.5 to 1 compression) with 4 speed, traction lock rear with 3:50 to 1 rear diff. I still have that car, I am the second owner.
The coolest grandma ever!
The headlights rotated they didn't go up and down. Most had opening headlite doors.
My mother had one. XR7, with the eliminator suspension and a Cleveland 4bbl dual exhaust engine. Withcthe factory ralley wheels.
Find some original rally wheels from an eliminator.
Ive always wanted to see someone revive a cougar. My mother has a 70 with a 351C and 3 speed manual, and this may just convince me to bring that old gal back to life.
Heck yes you should make it into a video
Would love to see ahh video of this 💪
If you're not inclined to make it happen, wrangle up The junkyard digs guys for fun .
Just don’t go about the way these guys run their show. There are other channels that show you how to properly bring a rig out of hibernation.
Oh you absolutely have to now
I found a cougar in a barn once, she didn't have any wheels but had some killer headlights!
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It was only a matter of time before I saw this comment 😂
Take my like, you earned it. This is the best comment I've seen in a while.
Haha Yessa 😂😂
Was there any junk in the trunk?
A small tip....when you wash a car, always work from the top down. That way you don't end up with filthy water covering the section you just cleaned.
Well duh?
@@garycamara9955 Well, just look at how many YT videos show people doing the exact apposite...washing the car from bottom to top. I would have thought it was a no brainer too, but apparently not.
A friend I know bought a 1969 Mercury Cougar. His is the XR-7, which is a luxurious version. Built in November 5th of 1968 at the Dearborn assembly plant. A California car that has no rust and was sold by Bob Phillipi Lincoln/Mercury in Oakland, California on April 18th, 1969. It's in good shape but just needed to be cleaned up to be driven around. The cars has all the toys IE air conditioning, rear window defogger, power windows, power locks, power steering, rally wheels, vinyl roof, AM/FM stereo radio, automatic transmission. Engine is a 351 Windsor with 4 barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, disc brakes. Color is Wimbledon white with black vinyl roof and black leather interior.
A barn find cougar??? That’s rare, I usually find them at the bar😂
Whoops, extra letter slipped in 😂
LUL
Usually ca. 1968.
Yeah, but you still gotta knock the dust off them
The ones in the barn are the real greatful types though
My dad had a 67 1/2. Basically it was a 1967 titled car, but had the side marker lights of a 68. Absolutely loved that car growing up. Same color too, blue outside, black leather inside.
67 is my favorite year for Cougars.
The smile on the owners face when he got in the drivers seat was like a kid on Christmas. Keep up the good work guys
As an old guy, I really want to thank you young guys for taking the time to do your best to give that man the inspiration, support and hope he needed to get back on his original dreams. ❤👍🏻
I love cougars, they have lots of experience and tons of fun on the road.
@@Karmy.idk if a 2002 qualifies as a cougar. I think that’s to young.
Somebody not getting it..yet...lol
@@L.A55😂
@@FishFind3000 that has some Mary Kay Letorneau vibes
I had a cougar for a couple of years, man could she cook!
A complete shock seeing a cougar of all things getting revived! My dad has a 70 with a Cleveland 351 and swapped in 4 speed. Bright orange, dual exhaust, mustang spoiler in back with the chrome light covers painted black to make it look like an Eliminator. Truly one of the best looking muscle cars there is! Unfortunately not that common anymore but makes them all the more special!
It's a pony car, but yes they are super cool.
Literally lol
A 69 cougar with blue 1986 plates just time traveled me back to high school. You're doing Gods work there boys.
I love watching your videos because I see that you are a natural engineer. There is mechanics and then there is engineers. Your solutions regarding the mechanics, electrical and fluids are phenomenal and your insights are far above many people I've seen. I grew up in a family of mechanics. My three Mercedes mechanic uncles took my 1984 Ford Ranger truck completely apart one weekend as a present to me and at 16 years old, if I wanted to drive, I had to put it together. I once replaced an alternator on the Williamsburg bridge in under 20 minutes, in winter in the middle of the bridge, blocking a lane. I love your videos. Keep it up!
Congrats on the 1M subscribers!!! Keep ‘em coming.
Take it to the shop and put it on the road. That would make a great episode. Keep it up! 👍
Mercury Cougars have a special place in my heart. My very first car in 1975 was a 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 midnight blue with silver blue leather interior with woodgrain dash and every available option including power everything including windows. It had a 302. I had a friend of mine that had a 1970 with a 428cj, sadly it had been hit really hard in the backend. When I was home on leave I test drove a 67 Cougar GTE that had a 427 four speed manual from the factory. I should have bought it, I had the cash, one that got away.
I really like videos or series like this. Helping someone get their vehicle going and seeing them drive it is a bit magical. If the owner is willing, it would be awesome to see them helping get it going.
Thank you for all you do for people and vehicles! Keep up the good work!
I been a elevator mechanic for over 15 years. I love your videos. You my friend are a great Mechanic
I bet you have a lot of elevator jokes huh?... They are funny on so many levels.....most people find them very ....uplifting.😅
engineer
"what goes up only stays up if its broken" -some elevator repair guy (probably)
Elevator mechanic? I bet that job has its ups and downs
Every elevator works atleast one way if you’re bad enough at it.
Knowing that this car will be restored to its former glory or better is so cool!
Never thought I'd watch Kevin and Angus do the same cougar.. Congrats on the 1M subscribers!!! Keep ‘em coming..
I'm liking it before I even watch! Thank y'all (you, Kevin & Mook) for showing Fords (and Mercury) some love. Feels like other "revivers" tend to pass them by.
I guess they like more of a challenge 😂
They are passed by because not as good as Chevy's but definitely a close second... ;)
Mustie1 did a similar vintage Cougar I'm pretty sure.
@@jamesscimone1447your opinion. Worman would disagree as well.
@@penguinsfan251 You can disagree all day long, doesn’t mean you’re right. A moron would not agree with me either 😘
I tapped on this notification so fast. It is always a good day when Junkyard Digs uploads a new video. this body style of Cougar is my favorite
This is the same year Cougar Diana Rigg drove in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".....except her's was a convertible.
It's always good to see the huge smile on the owners face. 😊😊
Great video here Kevin and Angus!! With a lot of antique manufacturers (most often Fords on the channel), whether it be vehicles with wider tolerances within the valvetrain or the cast iron components or even just simple engineering designs, it is a testament to the builders that they were indeed built tough. Those 351 Windsors' live up to that definition.
Awesome to see that fella back in his ride!! Would love to see the progress on this! 🤘🏻
I will try to keep the instagram updated! I'm sure it'll be a couple years
@@JunkyardDigs It surely takes time. Great to see it come to life though! Thanks for all you do for everyone 💯
Old Fords rarely die. Love them!
Great video!
They just go faster!
Dude’s eye’s lit right up when you asked him if he wanted to drive it. Awesome job guys.
I bought a 67 cougar xr7 from my father in law and I finally got it roadworthy to take it to its first car show this year. It was in a really bad shape and it fought me so much to get it where it’s at now. It’s a beautiful car but be aware that parts for those cars are more expensive. Now I got my 10 year old son working on it so he learns to get his hands dirty and get him to have confidence working on cars. I really enjoy spending time with him working on it and seeing him enjoy working on it. He knows that he will own it when he turns 18. Good video guys!
Great incentive for the lad.
@@stephenholland5930 thanks, these new cars are great as daily drivers but it doesn’t compare to driving a classic car.
Videos with you and Angus always slap, always a blessing in my clickbait filled subscriptions
always a good day when a new Junkyard Digs video comes out
Usually, we put the trans in the HIGHEST gear possible, 4th or 5th and try the shock method. You want to put load on the output side of things (clutch disk, trans, etc) not on the power side.
My sister and brother-in-law had a '67 XR-7. Loved that car, drove it every time they would let me.
I have so much fun on this channel with all these videos but by far my favorite are these ones with helping people get their car old car fixed up or helping that veteran with his motor! ❤
Keep being your awesome self's guys! ❤❤
That cold-open. Perfection!
This was a fun one. It was nice to see Mook in the video and Angus is awesome. His quick humor is hilarious. That guy had that look of “wholly crap they actually got it driving and now it’s gonna cost me $20,000 to restore it” 🤣🤣🤣
Love seeing these brought back. I got my 69 Cougar as my first car when I was 18, I’m 40 now and show it, I’m usually the only one with a Cougar at shows in my area, so many people have told me first date stories in cougars, it’s really cool to see some of the older generation stroll down memory lane and just smile.
Loved it guys, well done. Great to see the owner behind the wheel again after so long. Get her back on the road, Barry!
You could see the regret of leaving it to sit but the pure joy of it running again.
My uncle has a 68 cougar the same blue and all that he’s had since 14. He bought it as a shell and bought numerous other ones as donor cars and built it form the ground up since he was 14, he still owns it today. It’s the most beautiful car I’ve ever seen in my life
Never thought I'd watch Kevin and Angus do the same cougar.
Whyd Kevin always get her going.? At least Angus didn't have to give her a bath
Awesome Cougar! Why not use two stroke oil on the initial start instead of brake clean?
Let's also rev it up right away.
One would think he would know better. Reserve the brake cleaner for the purpose it was intended. I cringe every time he does this nonsense.
+1
Because it works and doesn't hurt the motor
@@RichTexas82513It's very very hard on the valves. I would use premium gas with a bit of oil in it with a spray bottle.
Never been much of a ford guy, but I can appreciate them. But I love the cougar!
Angus!!! Deserves his own merch!! Awesome to see him again!
I grew up in my dad's 68 cougar, I'm very excited about this one
Stuck clutches. Sometimes if you get the engine hot, so the flywheel gets hot, then drive round and round with the pedal wedged down they'll eventually break free. I've done this with tractors that have been sitting a long time with some success. The flywheel expands with heat at a different rate than the clutch linings do, sometimes it's enough to break them free.
This car really is a "Cougar" to you guys. It's older than both of you! I used to work on Cougars in high school Auto shop in 1975 and 1976. I remember the rear tail lights ran off of a motor that turned the lights on sequentially and the front head lights opened with a vacuum pump. Finding the vacuum leak was a challenge!
Always enjoy the jobs with Angus. You guys make a great team.
You guys in the US of A have all the fun. I'm from the Philippines, and the chances of finding a car like this Cougar here is about as good as seeing a live Dodo.
Those era Cougars are awesome! Back when car designers actually had creativity!
Back before government, politicians and bureaucrats started strangling them.
@KameraShy no doubt!
I mean, come on, who ever thought there would be an 'electric Mustang'? Glad I'm old, and hopefully die before it's ALL electric! 🤣
Been watching for over two years and man I’m glad to see what you can/will do for others. It will always show and we appreciate it!
That's a dream. A Cougar with a 351 AND a manual gearbox. So glad the owner decided to restore it, guy was happy as a lark to get to drive his car since forever.
Good looking car, great idea to restore it. You did a good job as always.
In 1977 i bought a 69 Cougar for $600 it looked like this one. I was 19 year old. Got it on a Friday nite, Saturday morming had it repainted, Blue. Few weeks later me & my Dad(Big Beefy.. im Lil Beefy) who did interiors on cars & truck bench seats, re-upostried the inside in black diamond plete naugahide. Seats, dash, door & back pamels, sundeck & all. The inside was just like a 69 Mustang. Had that Kool Cougar for 9-10 years & was running when i sold it to move to Texass from Tennesse. Thats one car i really wish i still had. Thankx for the flash back! I even raced it at local dragstrip! Thankx again.. for a few mins there... I was 19 again.
Thanks for bringing another Cougar back to life. I bought my 68 Cougar in 2015 and started working on it. Its not seen the road since then, so Im glad someone got their dream back on the road.
Wow, cleaned up nice and Nice color blue
Another awesome cool car guys
It's always good to see Angus 👍 after 2O years sitting that motor sounds pretty tight. Great job and great video guys 👍✌️🇺🇲
My dad had an ole cougar when I was in grade school. It was so fast an cool. He sold it when my brother had to have an expensive surgery. We miss that car. Loved seeing y’all revive this ol girl. These cars don’t get enough credit but it’s like a luxury mustang lol!
Glad to see your dad is doing well, I know how he feels. I’ve had a few back surgeries myself, all before the age of 35. Keep up the great work bud!
Kevin this was a fun video and that is a beautiful car. I hope you will keep us updated on the car I would love to see it when it is restored.
Very cool cat! Worthy of a full restoration.
Iv got a 68 in my barn. Was a daily driver untill 2017 then I bought it from my mom and we are slowly putting her back together. It's so nice to see you guys working get it up and going for this guy he seemed so happy
Best wishes to Dad.. I had my 8th spinal surgery.. an 18 level fusion from my pelvis to T-1.. getting strong.. but now have uni-body construction!
Frank in Colorado
I would love to see a Mach 1 revival
That is a clean car. Hoping for an update on this car in the future!
Sorry, but this vehicle does not fit the description of a CLEAN CAR. its been well beat , molested, abused.
Damn, I had this same car, with the same color. I had power windows, AC, and a stereo in mine. My brother was the manager at a Lincoln Mercury dealership in Detroit. He got me a great deal. Loved that car !
I’ve owned 2 ‘69 Cougars - one was an XR-7 modified with Eliminator cosmetics. The other was a Standard with factory electric sunroof - a super rare option! So I really appreciated this video!
Angus is such a great addition to the channel, love when he's in the videos!
Congrats on a million! I've been part of the ride for a very long time and it's just indescribable to have seen the channel get here from the time I started watching!
Ah man I do love me a old cougar after a hard days of work.
Was really hoping this one was yours. Really solid Cougar! I would drive it just how it is, but a restoration will also be very nice. Awesome of y’all to get it going for the owner. Hope we can get an update later on in the resto process.
Month 6 of waiting for the wagon motor teardown!
i love how you guys explain just about everything step by step. I learn alot watching this channel
Seeing that blue when you started washing was beautiful!!
You are great I have been watching your videos for 5 years you're an influence thanks to you I got my 1877 GMC Sierra running and driving
1977 sorry
After watching several of your videos it's amazing how resilient these old cars are!
68 Cougar has always been my dream car. Nearly bought one in 1990, but somebody moved on it before I could. Cougars don't get nearly the luv they deserve, so this was nice to see.
That's such a beautiful blue, and that 351 sounds very healthy
Everyone loves a fine ass cougar!!!
That car is cool as hell, it has the look with the fats and skinnys riding on Keystones, traction bars, Hurst T-handle!!!! That's the way hot rods looked when I was a kid in the 70s. Cool!!!
That Cougar purrs pretty dang well for its age!
Wow. I love those old cougars. Hideaway headlights and everything.
Kevin, thank God finally enjoying that old Ford power life I know they’re more expensive but you just can’t beat them
Great job! You made the man happy and I bet he carries thru and gets her screamin again! Loved the reversed rear spring shackles!
Love that cougar! Back in '76 I had a buddy that had a '68. He removed the back seat and built in a cooler! LOL. Shag carpet all over with mood lighting in strategic locations. Good times. We were both 16 years old at the time.
Love these old Cougars. The cars weren’t too bad either.
So often you guys revive a car and take it home to play with yourselves. It's cool sometimes to see you save one for the current owner.
Awesome video and great to see Angus working with you in this one.
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20+ years off the road...
Just needed Junkyard Mook for the perfect video.
Ive had 1 clutch like that. I actually had to get it out on the road, hold the clutch pedal to the floor and then smack the throttle to get it to free up. Even then it took a few trys. Awesome to see another one get put back on the road soon! Hope you re-visit this once its completed!
With working rear brakes it is easy enough to break the clutch to flywheel 'rust-seal' by putting the rear up on axle stands so the rear wheels are off the ground, starting up in gear, and then just gently applying the brakes until the 'seal' gives up . . and you have separation! I have had to do this a few times on a manual stick rarely used Valiant 225, and it works every time.
My dad just brought home a few weeks ago a 1951(ish) Sterling Semi truck, big old cummins diesel, sat in a barn in Washington state for 42 years. He go it running and drove it off the trailer on the 42 y/o diesel fuel. Cab is falling apart because its a wood structure with sheet metal nailed to the outside and had literally a foot of mouse house on the floor. Barn finds are the best.
always nice to reunite with a family member!
Gree-ee-ee-eeasy. Enjoying the influx of videos, man. Congrats on the 1M, and all the JYD family rocks!!
This is why I love this channel. Always introducing new old cars that I never knew existed and looks so cool. This car is gonna be FUCKING SICK when it's restored. You should do an update on the restoration somewhere later down the line.
I'm so glad you cleaned the rotor and cap too. You gotta check them too. Great show
Atta boy! Did that kinda work back in the 80s. Starting old forgotten trucks and driving them home. 40s and 50s stuff. Mostly Fords.
Sold all of the Atlas engine analyzer scopes and associated equipment.
Now I enjoy your enthusiasm and yell at the screen ..hey check the ...
Ha ha.
Loved every second of it, to see a man reunited with his car after so long incredible
Nice to see you help someone out
This guy is so good he even finds things that fall through the engine onto the ground! Great work again!
Welcome back Kevin. Good times on the gr8 Cougar. Love those years.