First off I want to say thanks for the answers to my last post.
I'm new around here, and chances are you will be seeing a little more of me, since my new purchase of a 70 XR7 vert. I'm a moderator across the net at Vintage-mustang.com, and spend quite a bit of time over there. I currently own 4 classic mustangs. However I do own 3 classic cougars and a slew of other cars as well.
As I mentioned in my earlier post, I'm trying to decide on whether to restore or modify the vert, and I'm leaning toward making a Convertible Eliminator Replica! I know for some of the purist that is taboo. I also know Convertible Eliminators were never made. I have seen some Mustang California Specials/convertibles that were also never made, but they looked really good and thus...what draws me to them! So for the purist, it being a fake can be spotted a mile a way, especially when you see it with the top down.
Now for the questions,
Since my knowledge of cougars is far less than it is of mustangs, what would be needed to turn it into a replica?
I'm thinking; Front spoiler, hood scoop, stripes, Rear spoiler, anything else? What about engine dress up, was it different? Interior components or Eliminator only options?
Second question;
Where can I buy new parts for cougars? Does anyone make upholstery kits?
Last and most important;
Who has or where can I view photos (larger the better for detail) of 1970 Cougar Eliminators, Convertibles or I'm sure this is not an original idea, so how about some photos of someone else's Convertible Eliminator Replica?
I have checked out the photos page here, and I might add...there are some very nice cats around.
I'm new around here, and chances are you will be seeing a little more of me, since my new purchase of a 70 XR7 vert. I'm a moderator across the net at Vintage-mustang.com, and spend quite a bit of time over there. I currently own 4 classic mustangs. However I do own 3 classic cougars and a slew of other cars as well.
As I mentioned in my earlier post, I'm trying to decide on whether to restore or modify the vert, and I'm leaning toward making a Convertible Eliminator Replica! I know for some of the purist that is taboo. I also know Convertible Eliminators were never made. I have seen some Mustang California Specials/convertibles that were also never made, but they looked really good and thus...what draws me to them! So for the purist, it being a fake can be spotted a mile a way, especially when you see it with the top down.
Now for the questions,
Since my knowledge of cougars is far less than it is of mustangs, what would be needed to turn it into a replica?
I'm thinking; Front spoiler, hood scoop, stripes, Rear spoiler, anything else? What about engine dress up, was it different? Interior components or Eliminator only options?
Second question;
Where can I buy new parts for cougars? Does anyone make upholstery kits?
Last and most important;
Who has or where can I view photos (larger the better for detail) of 1970 Cougar Eliminators, Convertibles or I'm sure this is not an original idea, so how about some photos of someone else's Convertible Eliminator Replica?
I have checked out the photos page here, and I might add...there are some very nice cats around.