mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted April 9, 2020 The rear wheel openings on a Cougar are about 3 inches longer than a Mustang. We did go ahead and make our Watt's link fit them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted April 16, 2020 Exhaust is done, our MTF tailpipes have plenty of clearance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted May 1, 2020 Check out his plates:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted May 1, 2020 2 RPM and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted May 1, 2020 Finally! Those poor people can get married. Jeez Rich, you held them up for almost a year....lol! Another sweet build! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted May 1, 2020 Actually I was just giving them more time to think about LOL. They took it out for a test drive today, and it runs strong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 Well, the Cougar is still here. After swapping out the 3rd member twice because of a noise, we found out it was the new tranny the customer got from American Power Train. We pulled it and found it was full of metal shavings. They had us send it back so they could go through it. Here's where it gets bad, we inspect before installing it and it's still full of shavings. The customer call the company and they basically tell him to go pound sand. It never fails, anytime a customer furnished his own motor or tranny, we always have a problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 Car looks great Rich. Awe man it's always something, shame a company won't stand behind their product. Hopefully a solution can be found soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 2 hours ago, mustangstofear said: Well, the Cougar is still here. After swapping out the 3rd member twice because of a noise, we found out it was the new tranny the customer got from American Power Train. We pulled it and found it was full of metal shavings. They had us send it back so they could go through it. Here's where it gets bad, we inspect before installing it and it's still full of shavings. The customer call the company and they basically tell him to go pound sand. It never fails, anytime a customer furnished his own motor or tranny, we always have a problem. I think I'd have to charge that to the customer, but I suspect you ate it. The time to diagnose and replace is unproductive if you're not getting paid for it. Must be very frustrating for you. Regardless, doesn't speak well of American Power Train. Car looks great, Rich. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 Looks like Tremec has gotten involved and will be taking care of it . We normally eat a lot of labor to help the customers out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted June 5, 2020 Once it is fixed, I wonder how long those rear tires will have those grooves before they looks like slicks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted June 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Mach1Rider said: Once it is fixed, I wonder how long those rear tires will have those grooves before they looks like slicks? Not long LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted June 19, 2020 Looks like everyone is giving our customer a run around on the tranny. He decided to just buy another new one so we can finish the car. I'm sure he will be talking to American Power Train later. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 Doing a photo shoot with the Cougar tonight. The owner ended up buying another new tranny, neither American Powertrain or Tremec would stand behind it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 make sure you post some pic's of smoky tire frying from the rear. always good to draw readers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted July 8, 2020 Just a few shots from this evening. 1 bigmal reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted July 10, 2020 The front grill is growing on me, I like the lights behind look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted July 10, 2020 The photographer liked the grille also . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted July 10, 2020 The owners picked up their car :) 3 RPM, bigmal and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted July 12, 2020 Nice, bet they were really pleased with the end results. It turned out looking great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted July 13, 2020 I would like to suggest that they take a trip to NYC and try out the traction control along 5th ave. I'm sure the letters will show they need wider rear tires. LOL 1 newstang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted July 14, 2020 The stroked 390 did 505 on the dyno :) 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 14, 2020 2 hours ago, mustangstofear said: The stroked 390 did 505 on the dyno :) Dang! Pretty stout. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 Is the lower cowl of a 68 Cougar and 68 Mustang the same? thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted July 19, 2020 Looks great, Rich! I guess they're still getting married....LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
