70 XR7 "Q" code 4 speed convertible project

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Here are some pictures of my current project. The cougar has been in the family for 40+ years. It had an interior fire back in 99 and its been an ongoing project for the past 20 years with several delays due to life getting in the way, but I am finally getting the fire lit again to make progress. The car is a 70 XR7, 428scj 4 speed convertible with the drag pak option. The first picture is before the fire and wow! I wish I was that young again… And that goodwrench shirt! ha ha. The car is supposed to be, and will be competition orange when I get to that point. Hopefully I posted the pictures correctly! Any input from the experts is always welcome and greatly appreciated! Thanks, Jon









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No replies at all on this awesome project cat. RESPECT! Thanks for posting and good luck with the build.

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Very cool car and vintage photos. Would love to see the Marti and more pics.

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+1 on the Marti - would love to see that also.

That is an incredibly awesome Cougar! Talk about a stealth machine - seems to me someone carefully chose how they wanted that car optioned.

Please keep us up-to-date on it’s progress.

  • Phillip
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I think he is a member over on Mercury Cougar.net. I remember seeing the pictures before. It’s great you have time to get back to work on this rare beauty. Doing a rear one like this one doing it correctly is important. If I recall you still have the numbers matching power train? I have a 70 standard CJ hard top. It was missing the entire power train. I am only doing a CJ and C6 to look correct. I do not plan to do the body at this time, but it really needs it.
Good luck and keep us updated.

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Cool car. Looking forward to seeing it back on the road!

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Great Cougar and story. Having any car in the family for 40 years is cool. I look forward to seeing more of your progress.

Steven

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Thanks, I’ll try add more photos in the next few days.
jon

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The Marti indicates it was an executive vehicle with a dso of 84. I’m assuming one of the “suits” at Ford was the original owner, not sure though. Thanks, Jon
:mrgreen:

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That’s a great Cat!

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It sure is - looking forward to more pics of this one as restoration progresses!

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Wow! That is some cool stuff right there! Keep at it. Can’t wait to see some progress pics!

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In my opinion this is one of the most valuable Cougars ever made. Very few Cougars have breached $200k but done right this would appraise for that. Hope you still have the Ram Air tucked away somewhere! Thanks for sharing.

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Is a car that is serialized as a “Q” code and has ram air induction as an option typical for a 70 CJ car ?

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I think in '70 the “Q” code could be a 428CJ with or without Ram Air.

  • Phillip
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Yes. All '70 CJ’s (and SCJ’s) were “Q-code” cars. Ram-Air was an optional item that did not affect the engine code for the Cougar that year.

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I figured I would post a couple more progress pictures. I am always open to suggestions and comments from the experts. I have the rear end almost complete and ready to put back in. Thanks for the interest!











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Glorious!