1967-68 Cougar Grille Straightening - Easy DIY Method
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2019
- We've done a few videos in the past about the first-generation Cougar grille. It's such a distinctive design feature of these cars, and it's our mission to help straighten all the crooked grilles out there. In this video, Don demonstrates an easy way to re-align the outer corners of the grille using heat, wedges, and a small ratchet strap. If you missed our earlier video on the headlight cover "bump stops", which provide a nice rest for the "eyelids" and keep them aligned, check it out here: • 1967-68 Cougar Headlig...
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Once again another great video for the Cougar enthusiasts. Thanks Don for making all the videos through the years, as they are very informative and a valuable learning tool for the hobbyist. Keep up the great work.
I don’t even own a cougar but have been binge watching videos.
I don't own a Cougar, but if I did you would be my main source of info. I watched the older video where you were at the big auction. You do great work and good video's. Thanks, JohnG
I always wondered about this misalignment, another great video.
If I ever get my hands on a car, im taking the 4 to 5 hour drive to you guys ( I live in Washington state). Ive been binge watching your videos.
I just got a 68 xr7, and I'm gonna give it a go! Good info!
Great video
very helpful don
That video was very helpful...me and my mechanic are trying to solve this exact problem on my 69 convertible ...iwill try1 or both techniques. Thanks . 👍👍👍
I got the grilles out to paint last summer on my 67 without removing the fender extensions, bumper, etc. It was not easy but it can come out. Did the bump stop a few weeks ago and now I know how to fix the sagging from the outside grille to the headlight grille. Thanks...
That's my car now! :)
I really want one. The 67 XR7 but I have a big plan for one When I get my hands on a clean one. If it ever happens.
1 question Don. Why not use a Dremel with a carbide cutter to oval out the hinge holes? Just seems like you would have more control going that route. I'll be tackling this as soon as I finish with my halogen upgrade. I've already done the electric headlight door conversion.
Would the process be different if the grille is already off the car?
So... for clarification, those bump stops stop the bending of the grille? I already installed them on my 68 as it makes the grille look so much better.
My 67 did the same thing on the passenger side
There were 2 comments about Cougars and I doubted both . First I heard that the 1968 had only 1 stamping for the bumper because the front and rear were the same , then I mentioned that when you do a resto-mod and go to 17" or 18 " rims it throws off the Speedo that drives from the Transmission output shaft and must be Calibrated ....but i was told it didn't care.
What if the bucket is bent and the rest of the grille is good?
You got room for another licence plate? I have a BIG CAT plate from Friendly Manitoba, 1983. I have two, so if you want it, I'd sent it.
Will it work on a 69 Cougar