Catman, how exactly do I get these connectors unless I re use the original ones? i am going to be putting on my valences and lights friday and now i have to play electrician yay !! oh well I bet I will learn a lot building this cat. Thank you guys for all your input it is nice to have this resource and experience at hand when building my cougar.
davecg82,
This adapter plug would work if someone would manufacture it. Since Don Rush and Bill Basore seem to be in buisness together reproducing parts I thought I'd introduce the idea but as you can see there has been no responce to it not even a "not a bad Idea" but I'll take a guess that some of the Cougar and Mustang vendors have looked at it. Someone will make it. It is a simple fix. without cutting and splicing wires.
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Reproduction Front Valance Parking Light Kit with Clear Lenses for the 1967 & 1968 Mercury Cougar.
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Includes quality chrome light housings and all related parts. Saves time and money. The plug configuration will work when modified but is actually correct for a Mustang.
We are hoping to get the manufacturer to do a Cougar correct run for those doing concours correct cars in the future. Your existing pigtails and sockets can be carefully removed and reused in these housing for those who want to be 100% correct. Cougars are supposed to run amber bulbs with clear lenses but you can opt for the amber lenses if you like.
On Don says he is trying to get a Cougar specific run made but I imagine the cost will be
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When I put new front Valance Parking lights ( 65-66 Mustang) on mine I knew the plugs were different and wouldn't work so I disasembled both Cougar and Mustang and used the Cougar assy on the Mustang chrome housing.
So right now you have two choices, cut and splice the Cougar plug on the new Mustang pigtale or disassemble and rivet the new chrome housing on the Cougar assy.... I have seen them on ebay for $110.00