So I am new to the cougar world, but I have general mechanical knowledge and capabilities. I am 25 years old, so I am new to tinkering with old engines. Since he passed, I am trying to get my Grandfathers '78 Cougar up and running again and I have a few questions on what to expect... here are some stats about the car
What all do I need to do to get it started and on the road again, and what precautions should I look out for?? I would imagine I need to drain all fluids out (gas, oil, steering, brake, etc.) and replace, charge the battery and see if it holds a charge. What else could I run into? it was a "Sunday Driver" type of vehicle, very well taken care of, if it sat for a while it was taken out for a drive to "blow it out" but has not been driven or started in 8 years or so
Thanks in advance, I appreciate all the help I can get
~Darrin
- 1978 Cougar XR7
- 351W V8
- 33K Original Miles
- Always garage kept and been sitting in a garage under blankets since '03
- Before that there was Always regular maintenance done
- Interior and Exterior are in Beautiful condition
- Tires are still inflated but a little low
What all do I need to do to get it started and on the road again, and what precautions should I look out for?? I would imagine I need to drain all fluids out (gas, oil, steering, brake, etc.) and replace, charge the battery and see if it holds a charge. What else could I run into? it was a "Sunday Driver" type of vehicle, very well taken care of, if it sat for a while it was taken out for a drive to "blow it out" but has not been driven or started in 8 years or so
Thanks in advance, I appreciate all the help I can get
~Darrin