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Old 22-06-2012, 06:14 PM   #1
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Hi we have just got a 2000 ford cougar.

We plan to do a complete rebuild including full respray.
Other plans include full sound system with subs dvd screens.
The engine will get a go over. Also in the works is twin turbo's. I know that is going to be the hardest bit but hey no pain no gain.
I will do updates with pics as we go.

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Old 22-06-2012, 06:16 PM   #2
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a couple of pics
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Old 23-06-2012, 11:03 PM   #3
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Nice to hear about your plans. If you need any information or suggestion about your upgrade feel free to ask. I may or may not have helpful information but definitely worth giving a shot.

I had similar plans but I had put everything aside and planing to mod into AWD. Looking for a bargain on Jaguar X-type driveline with gearbox or the whole car itself. I don't have a proper place to work at the moment. Looking forward to do this sometime early next year. Anyway, Good luck with yours.

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Old 24-06-2012, 02:58 PM   #4
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when we have it running we will have to get together for a cruise somewhere do you know of anymore in southern qld

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Old 25-06-2012, 09:26 AM   #5
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Will follow you with interest. The twin turbo thing sounds interesting.
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Old 13-08-2012, 06:46 AM   #6
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Sorry for lack of posts between work and a broken leg it has taken some time.
The car is fully stripped now and off to be painted this week.

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Old 13-08-2012, 10:20 AM   #7
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Where are the pics????
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Old 13-08-2012, 05:12 PM   #8
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i will put them up tonight
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Old 14-08-2012, 07:51 PM   #9
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just a few pics of the car ready to paint
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Old 15-08-2012, 06:19 PM   #10
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playing around with the sound system. @ 12 inch subs,4 x 6inch splits, 2 x 2800 watt amps. All this controlled a computer system and a indash 7 inch touch screen.
My son is doing the computer work i am doing the fit up. Have just orderd 2 x 8 inch mid bass speakers to add to the system.
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Old 16-08-2012, 03:18 PM   #11
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pics of sound system on table
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Old 16-08-2012, 10:47 PM   #12
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Have you found a body kit for it yet????
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Old 19-08-2012, 03:10 PM   #13
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not yet still trying to find one i like.
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Old 11-09-2012, 08:14 PM   #14
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Another update car is still being preped for painting not rushing anything. Dosent help the prevoius owner had some sort of accident and they just bogged up the lh 1/4 panel didnt panel bet it.

While the car is away i turned to the motor. It had a knock in it. Had spun the con rod bearings. When i started dismantling it it was easy to see why. The oil had not been changed for a very long time if at all. It had formed a sump and motor full of sludge and blocked the oil pick up up.

so full rebiuld and clean in order. Parts are here from the usa now.
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