Maybe its a child of the 70's thing, but after months of vw engines, its like music hearing a big carburated V8 idling.

@darrenbrisson4336

3 жыл бұрын

It's a small block the okne thing I like about Ford's is they use real dual exhaust

@aris21067

3 жыл бұрын

@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.

@castirondude

3 жыл бұрын

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

@silasmarner7586

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kardeef33317

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

@mustie1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Chr.U.Cas1622

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@robertthabassist

3 жыл бұрын

@@mustie1 i was awesome to see smokey the bear get smoked out at the end ahaha awesome!!!!!

@cwmaxfield2000

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This guy gives so much of himself to us. I hope he keeps this beauty special for himself.

@gertraba9806

Жыл бұрын

@@mustie1 get the marti. Report

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!”

@scottfirman

3 жыл бұрын

I would have had to edit. lol.

@Highstranger951

3 жыл бұрын

That’s my go to phrase

@tom-ehill2713

3 жыл бұрын

Right...LOL!

@Kyosti5000

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Chr.U.Cas1622

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@bazwillrun

3 жыл бұрын

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

@eddiekilby

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing ok mustie your followers have spoken.....

@tomtheplummer7322

3 жыл бұрын

Previous owner already has a restored car

@branscoset

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Always was a Mercury Cougar fan as a kid, nice to see one being “enjoyed”

When you knocked on the tank and just said “ohh boy”.... I know that feeling.

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.

@tombryant1104

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ElainesDomain

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@lawrencewhitmire6740

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@1972mercurycougar

3 жыл бұрын

Is that an FMX, automatic? Change the vaccuum modulator on trans!

"one-legger" ' needs a "Detroit Locker" (Ford Limited Slip) NICE JOB!

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.

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....

@robertheinkel6225

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@nicknicoletti9778

3 жыл бұрын

Lol... jet fuel... doesn’t work well as an antiperspirant!! Thanks for your service!

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.

@mustie1

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

@giantslayer212

3 жыл бұрын

What a great distraction from this crazy world right now! You took me back in time. Thanks Musti!

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!

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.

@plumberguy1689

3 жыл бұрын

It would be so neat to see @PrecisionTransmission go through this transmission.

@Highstranger951

3 жыл бұрын

@@plumberguy1689 yes it would

@rsmith3062

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Its currently 3 degrees outside, but I have a hot coffee and a Mustie 1 video. I love sunday mornings.

@alexp362

3 жыл бұрын

Must be near me, got 1 degree here in massachusetts

@daveh7945

3 жыл бұрын

heat wave

@nealb3298

3 жыл бұрын

26 degrees in Michigan

You made me look in my coffee cup to make sure I was not drinking gas.

@larryalexander4833

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

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.

WoW that's Amazing how nice that car drives for 1970 !

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.

@onlyeyeno

3 жыл бұрын

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.

“A white car, a cloud of smoke, and a hearty hi ho Mustie! GREAT BURN OUT!

I remember in Grade 7 in 1967 our math teacher had a red Couger with those sequential lights ! So cool that was ! 🤗

I fall asleep watching these. Really so relaxing and a wonderful voice and sense of humour.

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.

@4himsanctified

3 жыл бұрын

Batree (VGG)

@jameshill7159

3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking that myself lol

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.

@michaelhartzell9758

3 жыл бұрын

Great memories you've got. Teach them all you know about gp

@BigDaddyCaveman1

3 жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@oigleoystereater2003

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@geekdomo

3 жыл бұрын

@@oigleoystereater2003 LOL I suppose ;)

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.

@SinsBird

3 жыл бұрын

He just took a break 'cause last week his car broke down far away from home, so he needed a rest after such adventure.

That plaid trunk liner sure brings back memories. My '69 Mercury Cyclone had it too

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.

What a beautiful piece of automotive history, well done Mustie!

Love that sound Mustie....Nice low growl from exhaust at idle!!!!

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!

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.

@fmerkl

3 жыл бұрын

You nailed it!

@edwardmartin4894

3 жыл бұрын

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....

@kd7cwg

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Good morning Mustienians!!

@kjamison5951

3 жыл бұрын

Mustieteers, perhaps, also?

@beakittelscherz5419

3 жыл бұрын

@@kjamison5951 I go with Musti Crustees :-D

I always loved the 60s Cougar’s Style. Thunderbirds too!

That shot at the end, holding the photo in front of the car, was genius.👍👌😁

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!!!! 👍

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.

Wow! Great to relive having your first car. Nice, nice, nice.

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....

I must say this is a new level of " I'm impressed ". From coffee cans to what a beautiful classic.

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

@ProlificInvention

3 жыл бұрын

Came here to say this exact thing, albeit less eloquently. Good day to you.

@FarrellMcGovern

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning and greetings from the other side of the Ottawa river! I noticed the exact same thing!

@neilmorten6416

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a mechanic, but I did notice that spark, too.

@steveharleyfan

3 жыл бұрын

Not a mechanic either but spotted that spark from here in Manotick just south of Ottawa !!!

@belyear

3 жыл бұрын

It’s the Canadian corner. Edmonton Checking in.

Wow, that dash was like those 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles, great video...

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.

I wish Mustie uploaded twice a week. Like a "quick fix tuesdays" or something.

@allmihi

3 жыл бұрын

back in the day, he used upload one every couple of days

@jonnycando

3 жыл бұрын

@@allmihi some extras would be nice but I rather look forward to these Sunday epics!

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.

@scottfirman

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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...😀😀🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

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.

Video after video you have been the only person to be able to keep my interest for over a Hour on KZread.

@BigRedDiscGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Give vice grip garage a try. Similar content with another good natured guy. Mustie even got the idea for his lift from that channel.

yay what a way to start the week got coffee and a cigar....Morning/Evening to all nice 70 Cougar Love it!

Beautiful car, black and white combo looks awesome.

Remember my parents had the same car but in a light green. What a flash back. Always liked the Cougar its a cool car...

I love the part when Smokey looks pissed at the smoke show.

Imagine Mustie skipping ahead with baby videos. We would have birth, walking, undiagnosed health issue, graduation and wedding all in one edited video lol.

Mustie1,,I think I speak for everyone and say that were glad you are ok.your videos have become a part of people's lives.keep up the good work... thanks.

I had a 70 Cougar convertible back in 1985, my everyday hoodie. You did a beautiful job, good luck!

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.

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... 😊

That's the cleanest underside of a Ford that age I have ever seen. Nice sounding, fresh. Kickdown solenoid works off vacuum from intake manifold, at times the hoses crack and the solenoid won't operate smoothly.

Memories. I wish I still had mine. Red XR7 white top convertible white interior. 351C. Bought it in 81 drove it hard and cross country to CA from Cape Cod. Ran perfect for 10 years. Sold it missing the rear floor behind the drivers seat. It was gone! Lol

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)

@richeastmain4031

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I looked for a comment on this so I didn’t repeat it!

@wssides

3 жыл бұрын

Bypassing the ballast also burns points quickly.

@Jerkwad152

3 жыл бұрын

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 !

I hope you're doing all right this Sunday I did not get a video from you worried about you

@JT-tz5hp

3 жыл бұрын

I also have shown up here wondering if I could sus out where Mr Mustie is on this blustery Sunday afternoon.

@alcasey3551

3 жыл бұрын

Same here; he never misses a Sunday; I've been subsribed for a few years. I hope he's alright

@chrishad95

3 жыл бұрын

same

@_rlb

3 жыл бұрын

He's OK, he posted about it earlier.

I'm not sure how I missed this video. Love those cars

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.

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.

@edpoints1127

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto. About 10:50 ish

@TeammosGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes seen that too!

@aarongrabowski3775

3 жыл бұрын

3 plug wires were off on that side

@leed2883

3 жыл бұрын

11:53 👍🏻

@TechGorilla1987

3 жыл бұрын

You could see that on the last video he did when he checked for spark also.

Thanks Mustie1, what a find! Lots of hard work getting it back together too!

1970....my favorite year for the Cougar. A fellow in my home town had a 70 Cougar XR7 that he bought new right after high school and before Vietnam. That car was spotless and all original. He was the only person to drive the car from the day he bought it...not even his wife was allowed to drive it.

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.

@fredfabris7187

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know I’m not the only One shouting at him at my phone :-)

@fredfabris7187

3 жыл бұрын

Whoever rework that thing for the modern starter is a clown. All he did was build in another failure point

@stephenbonesteel664

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@radioman2011

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I was shouting too!

@radioman2011

3 жыл бұрын

Yes this is correct

Bloody marvellous Mustie!

Awesome car. I had a 69 Cougar that had burgundy interior and I painted it white. Loved that car. Had it for about 10 years or so.

I had that starting/running problem with my Cougar xr7 and it was the pickup coil in the distributor. Nice car it will put a smile on your face every time you take her to town !

Most old ford's had an ignition wire through a resister wire to save points, and a straight 12v from the start solenoid, for starting. If you look at the solenoid, it's marked I for ignition on one of those posts, S for start wire from key switch, mounting bracket is the ground.

@KrS14

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking this too. JunkYard Digs has a great explanation of it in one of his vids.

@alancordwell9759

3 жыл бұрын

So if the resistor wire was missing or open, that would explain why the ignition cuts out when you let go of the starter switch?

@KrS14

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it works like this:. It's actually a 9v coil. When the starter is engaged the ballast resister is NOT in the circuit. Because the starter current drags the voltage down to 9-10 volts, the coil is fine. When you let off the key, the ballast resister is placed in circuit so the 12v is pulled down to 9v (since the starter isn't dragging the vintage down any longer. So it's most likely the ballast resister is bad/open. I hope that makes sense ;)

@Sokrates66

3 жыл бұрын

@@KrS14 Yes and the resistor wire goes into the tachometer i think.

@chewyervin

3 жыл бұрын

I was telling the tv the same thing lol

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.

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

@enisamot2bill

3 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly

@paulgaudin4526

3 жыл бұрын

I was concerned as well. A new video every Sunday morning makes my day.

@NathanielBeall

3 жыл бұрын

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,

That's a real sweetheart ya got there! Congrats. 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!

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 !

Great job putting everything together from such an incomplete disassembled state! Keep up the great work!

Fantastic job Mustie. You should be very proud. Such a beautiful car. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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 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!

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. 🖖😎👍

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!

Tip for draining that old gas: Wear a glove, and tie a rag around your wrist so you dont get gas in your armpit

@eastunder55

3 жыл бұрын

So you are saying gas in the armpit is bad?

@kenzdubee3394

3 жыл бұрын

and never drain a gas tank with out proper ventalation so always smoke a Non filter Camel or Pallmall only light it when you smell fumes of course to protect your lungs and such make sure lighter is on high so you dont have to hold it to close to your face aswell daNGER DANGER IF YOU DONT DO THIS you could end up smelling gasoline witchy we all know is deadly with a capitol Dee

my wife thinks I am working on the basement, enjoying this with a cold beer and a smile

Sir I would like to say that I admire your tire ripping, Smokey show of American muscle, there’s nothing better to end a video than shredding off at least 2k miles worth of tire tread with raw horsepower in a beautiful car

What a blast from the past. I used to own a '70 Cougar XR7. One of several cars I wish I still had.

I think the old girl would definitely hold her own at car shows now

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

That car is a collector item. Beautiful Cougar

Mustie I always enjoy your videos thank you for bringing us along on this one. Now enjoy your bucket list car

Dollars to donuts that sound coming from the transmission is due to the parking pawl bracket being loose. The fact that you can turn the tires in park and it made that sound is a dead giveaway. I'd check that sooner rather than later. Don't ask me how I know...

@kenzdubee3394

3 жыл бұрын

I know cuz when you wasw at your moms housie and threw it from reverse into park and ZZZZzzzzzwing you popped your C-6s cherry right there Im very sure

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!

14:00 mark .....when you opened the door i was like wow ... DAMN .... nice..... memories....... thumbs up my friend

I just smiled as you walked under the car........just beautiful man........I love older cars !!!!

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.

@TsunauticusIV

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Looks awesome man! What a challenge! Nice work!

@Kyosti5000

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah a cool car and a cool awesome guy!

Grandpa got a 67 tbird when he retired from Ford in 67. It had the sequential tail lights and front lights too. The power windows would fail. Cool old cars. Gramps was involved with all the earlier tbirds like the convertible earlier tbirds.

Sweet ride. I was 18 and ALMOST bought a red 70 Cougar but the guy I was gonna buy it from sold before I could claim it.