1971 Mercury Cougar

351 Cleveland | V8 | 5.8L

1F94M525470

Clear

Mechanically sound. Motor and transmission rebuilt in 2011. Complete suspension replacement, gas tank, main wiring harness replacement, and many, many additional new parts. This classic and rare Cougar (only 1,717 made in 1971) is a great project for someone that wants a solid running classic. Needs to have metal work and body work done to complete the project. Many additional parts not yet installed as well - inner fender apron and battery tray, etc. Work completed: 1. Wiring a. Main harness wiring loom; complete replacement with factory harness in 100% condition b. Turn signal wiring harness; complete replacement with factory harness in 100% condition 2. Gas tank and all gaskets; replacement with new parts 3. Complete suspension kit: a. 1 PAIR OF COMPLETE UPPER CONTROL ARMS b. 1 PAIR OF COMPLETE LOWER CONTROL ARMS, c. 1 PAIR OF STOCK RIDE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, d. 1 PAIR OF COILS SPRING SADDLES, e. 1 PAIR COILS SPRING CUSHIONS, f. 1 PAIR OF SWAY BAR END LINKS, g. 1 PAIR OF SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, h. 1 SET OF STRUT ROD BUSHINGS, i. 1 IMPROVED HANDLING FRONT SWAY BAR (1'' DIA), j. 1 REAR SWAY BAR WITH ALL THE MOUNTING HARDWARE (3/4'') -- Not installed k. 1 SET OF 4 KYB GAS ADJUST SHOCKS, l. 2 INNER TIE RODS, m. 2 OUTER TIE RODS, n. 2 TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVES, AN IDLER ARM, o. 1 PAIR OF LEAF SPRINGS, p. 1 PAIR OF FRONT "I" BOLTS, q. 1 SET OF 4 "U" BOLTS AND A PAIR OF SHACKLES 4. Front end alignment; complete 5. Brakes a. New front disc brakes, rotors and bearings b. New Master Cylinder c. New Booster d. New rear brake lines e. New front to back brake line f. Rear brakes (drum) rebuilt 6. Front Bumper; new braces (frame to bumper) 7. Manifold gasket; replaced 8. Exterior: a. Wiper control arms; replaced with good factory parts b. Front passenger fender; replaced with good factory, no rust c. Front passenger blinker assembly and lens; replaced with good factory parts d. Tail lights; replaced frame and tail light lenses with good factory parts e. Spare rim and tire; scissor jack and carrying bag f. Trunk mat 9. Interior: a. Factory Dash Bezel with wood grain b. Instrument gauge cluster; factory c. Wiper Control knob d. Lighter control and knob e. Emergency brake control and knob f. Radio bezel g. Beltline seals; all replaced with new parts h. Passenger seat tracks; replaced with good factory tracks 10. Parts not installed yet a. Rear sway bar b. Passenger front inner apron and battery shelf c. Passenger headlight assembly (current works fine, but has cracked part not visible) d. Front bumper rock guard/filler