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@maxmartz3433

11 ай бұрын

Hey Kevin just want to thank you for helping me with my depression and curiosity with cars

@JohnnyAllstar327

11 ай бұрын

You prefer the Windsor over the Cleveland?

@JunkyardDigs

11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@JunkyardDigs

11 ай бұрын

@@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 👌

@JunkyardDigs

11 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyAllstar327 I was a 15U! Chinook mechanic

two young guys will always get a Cougar running

@equalspro

11 күн бұрын

😏

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.

@artichokedip5.972

11 ай бұрын

Heck yes you should make it into a video

@bigchevy350boy

11 ай бұрын

Would love to see ahh video of this 💪

@randoir1863

11 ай бұрын

If you're not inclined to make it happen, wrangle up The junkyard digs guys for fun .

@PaidForward630

11 ай бұрын

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.

@JunkyardDigs

11 ай бұрын

Oh you absolutely have to now

knew you could get it to run! 🚙

@JunkyardDigs

11 ай бұрын

Never thought I'd see you here... literal KZread 😂 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!!

@johnm7685

11 ай бұрын

@@JunkyardDigs Congratulations on 1 million. I've been watching since 10k. Thanks for all the content.

@MrGLADIATOR5100

11 ай бұрын

KZread likes cougars??

@bobrobert6277

11 ай бұрын

i had no idea youtube had a channel... feels weird

@tpmartin210

11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@Dustin_McPredridge

11 ай бұрын

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.

@EastCoastFringe

3 ай бұрын

The coolest grandma ever!

@garycamara9955

Ай бұрын

The headlights rotated they didn't go up and down. Most had opening headlite doors.

@garycamara9955

Ай бұрын

My mother had one. XR7, with the eliminator suspension and a Cleveland 4bbl dual exhaust engine. Withcthe factory ralley wheels.

@garycamara9955

Ай бұрын

Find some original rally wheels from an eliminator.

We all love cougars Hehe

@archbarch588

11 ай бұрын

You’re goddamn right

@trexbait895

11 ай бұрын

Hehe yeahh boi...

@UNCLEBGA

11 ай бұрын

Mmmm, Cougars

@mr.mercury4247

11 ай бұрын

Cougars, my favorite thing to take home after a long day of hard work!

@thurstonhowell9782

11 ай бұрын

And a 69… hehe

I found a cougar in a barn once, she didn't have any wheels but had some killer headlights!

@battldogeurmum698

11 ай бұрын

🤨

@JunkyardDigs

11 ай бұрын

It was only a matter of time before I saw this comment 😂

@shaqtus3365

11 ай бұрын

Take my like, you earned it. This is the best comment I've seen in a while.

@bigchevy350boy

11 ай бұрын

Haha Yessa 😂😂

@THOMMGB

11 ай бұрын

Was there any junk in the trunk?

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. ❤👍🏻

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

A barn find cougar??? That’s rare, I usually find them at the bar😂

@JunkyardDigs

11 ай бұрын

Whoops, extra letter slipped in 😂

@Gruezi583

11 ай бұрын

LUL

@KameraShy

11 ай бұрын

Usually ca. 1968.

@Tom.......

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, but you still gotta knock the dust off them

@JHACbiz

11 ай бұрын

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.

@stoveboltlvr3798

11 ай бұрын

67 is my favorite year for Cougars.

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.

@garycamara9955

Ай бұрын

Well duh?

@Martin.Wilson

Ай бұрын

@@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.

Chuck and Darryl are my favorite cast members. They probably get paid good money.

I love cougars, they have lots of experience and tons of fun on the road.

@FishFind3000

11 ай бұрын

@@Karmy.idk if a 2002 qualifies as a cougar. I think that’s to young.

@L.A55

11 ай бұрын

Somebody not getting it..yet...lol

@bigchevy350boy

11 ай бұрын

​@@L.A55😂

@bn9983

11 ай бұрын

@@FishFind3000 that has some Mary Kay Letorneau vibes

@Daddyrabbit_2

11 ай бұрын

I had a cougar for a couple of years, man could she cook!

Congrats on the 1M subscribers!!! Keep ‘em coming.

@tommysamuelson9963

11 ай бұрын

Take it to the shop and put it on the road. That would make a great episode. Keep it up! 👍

A 69 cougar with blue 1986 plates just time traveled me back to high school. You're doing Gods work there boys.

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

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!

@majcrash

11 ай бұрын

It's a pony car, but yes they are super cool.

@HDXFH

2 ай бұрын

Literally lol

I been a elevator mechanic for over 15 years. I love your videos. You my friend are a great Mechanic

@pullmyfinger8374

11 ай бұрын

I bet you have a lot of elevator jokes huh?... They are funny on so many levels.....most people find them very ....uplifting.😅

@pollyg562

11 ай бұрын

engineer

@Oddball159

11 ай бұрын

"what goes up only stays up if its broken" -some elevator repair guy (probably)

@marshallgibson8872

11 ай бұрын

Elevator mechanic? I bet that job has its ups and downs

@alexschupick3877

11 ай бұрын

Every elevator works atleast one way if you’re bad enough at it.

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.

It's always good to see the huge smile on the owners face. 😊😊

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 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!

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.

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.

@JunkyardDigs

11 ай бұрын

I guess they like more of a challenge 😂

@jamesscimone1447

11 ай бұрын

They are passed by because not as good as Chevy's but definitely a close second... ;)

@wes11bravo

11 ай бұрын

Mustie1 did a similar vintage Cougar I'm pretty sure.

@penguinsfan251

11 ай бұрын

​@@jamesscimone1447your opinion. Worman would disagree as well.

@jamesscimone1447

11 ай бұрын

@@penguinsfan251 You can disagree all day long, doesn’t mean you’re right. A moron would not agree with me either 😘

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.

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.

Never thought I'd watch Kevin and Angus do the same cougar.

@Daddyrabbit_2

11 ай бұрын

Whyd Kevin always get her going.? At least Angus didn't have to give her a bath

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!

That Cougar purrs pretty dang well for its age!

Awesome to see that fella back in his ride!! Would love to see the progress on this! 🤘🏻

@JunkyardDigs

11 ай бұрын

I will try to keep the instagram updated! I'm sure it'll be a couple years

@bigchevy350boy

11 ай бұрын

@@JunkyardDigs It surely takes time. Great to see it come to life though! Thanks for all you do for everyone 💯

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

@christopherweise438

11 ай бұрын

This is the same year Cougar Diana Rigg drove in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".....except her's was a convertible.

Never been much of a ford guy, but I can appreciate them. But I love the cougar!

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 cold-open. Perfection!

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! ❤❤

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

Old Fords rarely die. Love them! Great video!

@boardskins

11 ай бұрын

They just go faster!

always a good day when a new Junkyard Digs video comes out

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!

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.

Loved it guys, well done. Great to see the owner behind the wheel again after so long. Get her back on the road, Barry!

@bigalan3145

11 ай бұрын

You could see the regret of leaving it to sit but the pure joy of it running again.

Videos with you and Angus always slap, always a blessing in my clickbait filled subscriptions

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.

My sister and brother-in-law had a '67 XR-7. Loved that car, drove it every time they would let me.

Dude’s eye’s lit right up when you asked him if he wanted to drive it. Awesome job guys.

Always enjoy the jobs with Angus. You guys make a great team.

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

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!

@stephenholland5930

11 ай бұрын

Great incentive for the lad.

@tompreciado863

11 ай бұрын

@@stephenholland5930 thanks, these new cars are great as daily drivers but it doesn’t compare to driving a classic car.

Ah man I do love me a old cougar after a hard days of work.

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” 🤣🤣🤣

Angus!!! Deserves his own merch!! Awesome to see him again!

Love these old Cougars. The cars weren’t too bad either.

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!

Awesome Cougar! Why not use two stroke oil on the initial start instead of brake clean?

@dangol6848

11 ай бұрын

Let's also rev it up right away.

@rickonslow4732

11 ай бұрын

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.

@maikelnait4495

11 ай бұрын

+1

@RichTexas82513

11 ай бұрын

Because it works and doesn't hurt the motor

@spaceghost8995

11 ай бұрын

​@@RichTexas82513It's very very hard on the valves. I would use premium gas with a bit of oil in it with a spray bottle.

I grew up in my dad's 68 cougar, I'm very excited about this one

i love how you guys explain just about everything step by step. I learn alot watching this channel

After watching several of your videos it's amazing how resilient these old cars are!

Those era Cougars are awesome! Back when car designers actually had creativity!

@KameraShy

11 ай бұрын

Back before government, politicians and bureaucrats started strangling them.

@rexkean

11 ай бұрын

@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! 🤣

Good looking car, great idea to restore it. You did a good job as always.

That's such a beautiful blue, and that 351 sounds very healthy

Wow. I love those old cougars. Hideaway headlights and everything.

Wow, cleaned up nice and Nice color blue Another awesome cool car guys

Angus is such a great addition to the channel, love when he's in the videos!

Great job! You made the man happy and I bet he carries thru and gets her screamin again! Loved the reversed rear spring shackles!

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!

I would love to see a Mach 1 revival

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.

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.

Welcome back Kevin. Good times on the gr8 Cougar. Love those years.

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.

Seeing that blue when you started washing was beautiful!!

Loved every second of it, to see a man reunited with his car after so long incredible

It's always good to see Angus 👍 after 2O years sitting that motor sounds pretty tight. Great job and great video guys 👍✌️🇺🇲

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!

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!

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 is a clean car. Hoping for an update on this car in the future!

@johnfranklin5277

8 ай бұрын

Sorry, but this vehicle does not fit the description of a CLEAN CAR. its been well beat , molested, abused.

Month 6 of waiting for the wagon motor teardown!

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.

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.

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.

Bless the stars another junkyard digs episode only a few days later!!! He'll yeah brother

This guy is so good he even finds things that fall through the engine onto the ground! Great work again!

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.

Great job ! So cool with Angus around 😁

Kevin, thank God finally enjoying that old Ford power life I know they’re more expensive but you just can’t beat them

Love this channel it helps me work on my own car and learn more about cars and engines and makes me laugh to what more could u ask for I've been watching for like 6 years I enjoy your videos more than tv thank you for the great content

‘67 and ‘68 Cougars are one of my favorite muscle cars! Glad to see one close enough on KZread!

Excellent job Kevin and Angus Glad to see the owner drive his car It will be a Sharp car went done

Love the car, love the process. Freaked-out by the wind chimes and overcast sky in the drive-around shots near the end; thought I was watching the prelude to an ‘80s/‘90s made-for-TV nuclear attack movie 😆 Big Mustang fan so Mercury Cougars hold a special place in my heart. Great to see another one have a secure future 🤟🏼

Loved the late 1960's Cougars,awesome video. The windchimes,thinking of the movie Twister. Have a great week,from Nova Scotia.

As always thanks for the sharing of these old classics love them

Good ole Bazza and the cougar, thanks for sharing 💨💨👍

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.

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

@LaceyHacecky-lx4nj

11 ай бұрын

1977 sorry

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 !

Congrats again on cracking that million subscribers mark you guys! Keep up the good work and bringing these old hidden treasures back to life! Angus your first Cougar will change your life! ;)