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I have been posting and researching here for a while. You guys have been great. I just wanted to take a minute to say thanks for all of the advice and technical expertise. This is my first restoration. I can't imagine doing this without Mercurycougar.net as a resource. This is an exemplary forum because of the quality of the people involved.
I have been posting questions all over the boards, burning up the search function and learning as much as possible. I have also gained a great deal of inspiration from your progress, personal victories and sweet rides. There is nothing better than seeing a cool car get a new lease on life.
Seems like I have been moving like my hair is on fire or stalled for months on end. I am making steady progress now and just wanted to show you guys whats going on.

Got the AOD in and running. Probably needs some tuning but it does driver reverse neutral and park. That was a huge hurdle and stalled me out for months. A little pin was stuck in there and couldn't get it out myself. Mostly just looking for time to work on it. Put in shorty headers and converted a stock PS mess to manual steering.

Had subframe connectors and a driveshaft loop welded in. Used Durling Mechanical in Fairfield, CA. Bob Durling is a great guy and I highly recommend him if you need metal work done. It was a bit beyond my depth so I went to a pro. Bob wanted to dress it up more but I just needed it strong.

He tucked up everything nice and tight. Will go back later to see if an H pipe will fit. Nothing hangs below the sub frame connector or aod crossmember.

Got some new mufflers installed

And my favorite part, tucked the exhaust tips into the rear valance. Bob did some custom work to get these fat tips to slide along side the gas tank and spring shackles.


Going for a clean driver so I won't be dressing the underbelly too much. Progress feels great. If you are up here in Northern California, go see Bob. Thanks again. More to follow.
I have been posting questions all over the boards, burning up the search function and learning as much as possible. I have also gained a great deal of inspiration from your progress, personal victories and sweet rides. There is nothing better than seeing a cool car get a new lease on life.
Seems like I have been moving like my hair is on fire or stalled for months on end. I am making steady progress now and just wanted to show you guys whats going on.

Got the AOD in and running. Probably needs some tuning but it does driver reverse neutral and park. That was a huge hurdle and stalled me out for months. A little pin was stuck in there and couldn't get it out myself. Mostly just looking for time to work on it. Put in shorty headers and converted a stock PS mess to manual steering.

Had subframe connectors and a driveshaft loop welded in. Used Durling Mechanical in Fairfield, CA. Bob Durling is a great guy and I highly recommend him if you need metal work done. It was a bit beyond my depth so I went to a pro. Bob wanted to dress it up more but I just needed it strong.

He tucked up everything nice and tight. Will go back later to see if an H pipe will fit. Nothing hangs below the sub frame connector or aod crossmember.

Got some new mufflers installed

And my favorite part, tucked the exhaust tips into the rear valance. Bob did some custom work to get these fat tips to slide along side the gas tank and spring shackles.


Going for a clean driver so I won't be dressing the underbelly too much. Progress feels great. If you are up here in Northern California, go see Bob. Thanks again. More to follow.