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0 2015/12/11 13:34:36
0 2018/06/01 10:17:15
0 2018/07/11 12:11:35
Sapphire blue; pretty close when compared to my signature photo.
Sapphire blue; pretty close when compared to my signature photo.
0 2018/07/11 12:12:08
Not even close!
Not even close!
0 2018/07/11 12:17:16
0 2018/07/12 13:15:57
I have an oversized machined nut with integral washer on top with a normal nut as a jamb. To me, this is CRITICAL. If you're lowering the spring/perch, the top nut could also turn and allow the compression of the spring to rocket free and use your head as a backboard.
I have an oversized machined nut with integral washer on top with a normal nut as a jamb. To me, this is CRITICAL. If you're lowering the spring/perch, the top nut could also turn and allow the compression of the spring to rocket free and use your head as a backboard.
0 2018/07/17 11:13:36
Bottom side: a 1/2" thick flatbar drilled large enough to allow the rod freedom-you don't want it to bind. The bar acts to level the load. Very valuable when reinstalling.
Bottom side: a 1/2" thick flatbar drilled large enough to allow the rod freedom-you don't want it to bind. The bar acts to level the load. Very valuable when reinstalling.
0 2018/07/17 11:16:28
I had to lower mine 5.25" before all weight was off. Stock configuration with 4 of the 1/8" nylon washers.
I had to lower mine 5.25" before all weight was off. Stock configuration with 4 of the 1/8" nylon washers.
0 2018/07/17 11:18:20
Front view on install. I tried it using two Ø3/8" guide rods & with four. Two was adequate; four "felt" better. Start with the outer two bolts and work your way in.
Front view on install. I tried it using two Ø3/8" guide rods & with four. Two was adequate; four "felt" better. Start with the outer two bolts and work your way in.
0 2018/07/17 11:20:13
View from under the rotor. I didn't have a 1-1/16" gear wrench, so I had to use a normal box wrench, which was time consuming.
View from under the rotor. I didn't have a 1-1/16" gear wrench, so I had to use a normal box wrench, which was time consuming.
0 2018/07/17 11:22:53
It's much worse than it looks.
It's much worse than it looks.
0 2018/07/25 08:31:58
0 2018/07/25 10:27:33
0 2018/07/25 10:28:21
You know you're in trouble when your filler neck looks like this. This is the LH side.
You know you're in trouble when your filler neck looks like this. This is the LH side.
0 2018/07/26 08:54:06
Through the sending unit opening at the rear LH tank. Bottom of tank is icky. Most fuel leaked out of that screw; the one above the drain. WHY, just why would you put a screw there? It seems to have no purpose.
Through the sending unit opening at the rear LH tank. Bottom of tank is icky. Most fuel leaked out of that screw; the one above the drain. WHY, just why would you put a screw there? It seems to have no purpose.
0 2018/07/26 08:54:33
Upper part of LH tank. Not sure if the distinct rust line is where the vinegar came up to, or if that's how full the tank was before the car sat for the last 4 years. Maybe both?
Upper part of LH tank. Not sure if the distinct rust line is where the vinegar came up to, or if that's how full the tank was before the car sat for the last 4 years. Maybe both?
0 2018/07/26 08:56:21
Tank removed. Arrows point at all hose fittings & bolt locations.
Tank removed. Arrows point at all hose fittings & bolt locations.
0 2018/07/26 09:27:43
0 2018/07/26 09:29:14
0 2018/07/26 09:29:46
(above) View from where rear muffler sits out the exhaust hole opening. Ledge below hole was full of rocks and dirt. Don't believe that was from me (below)
(above) View from where rear muffler sits out the exhaust hole opening. Ledge below hole was full of rocks and dirt. Don't believe that was from me (below)
0 2018/07/26 09:33:04
Above is the pile of dirt/rock that was scooped out. It's about an inch or more high. That's a lot of debris. Took its toll on the lower fascia, as it is rusting from the inside out.
Above is the pile of dirt/rock that was scooped out. It's about an inch or more high. That's a lot of debris. Took its toll on the lower fascia, as it is rusting from the inside out.
0 2018/07/26 09:34:51
^ A pleasant surprise. No rust!
^ A pleasant surprise. No rust!
0 2018/07/26 09:42:51
^ Pretty much all original '68 Cougar, 302 cu in.
^ Pretty much all original '68 Cougar, 302 cu in.
0 2018/07/26 09:51:08
^ Emblem with "Cougar" on it per Jaguar's insistence.
^ Emblem with "Cougar" on it per Jaguar's insistence.
0 2018/07/26 09:51:46
0 2018/07/26 10:59:16
0 2018/07/26 12:47:40
^ Before M. Acid bath.
^ Before M. Acid bath.
0 2018/07/27 11:36:32
^ Post-bath. Soaked for about 8 hours.
^ Post-bath. Soaked for about 8 hours.
0 2018/07/27 11:37:00
^ Prior to soaking in M. Acid.
^ Prior to soaking in M. Acid.
0 2018/07/27 11:52:30
^ After 8 hours of soaking in M. Acid. Still has some surface rust and a little gunk around the plug, but good enough for the kit etching "stuff" to take care of.
^ After 8 hours of soaking in M. Acid. Still has some surface rust and a little gunk around the plug, but good enough for the kit etching "stuff" to take care of.
0 2018/07/27 11:52:43
0 2018/07/28 12:54:25
0 2018/07/30 07:32:49
0 2018/07/30 07:33:12
0 2018/07/30 07:33:33
Is it a Gabriel, or Road Ryder? Inquiring minds want to know. Even if I don't care...
Is it a Gabriel, or Road Ryder? Inquiring minds want to know. Even if I don't care...
0 2018/07/30 07:33:46
After the Step 1. Notice how quickly the tank flash rusted. Picture from post above was 18 hours prior to this pic.
After the Step 1. Notice how quickly the tank flash rusted. Picture from post above was 18 hours prior to this pic.
0 2018/07/30 08:00:59
0 2018/07/30 08:05:31
Prep bottle, hammer and chisel to open/close the sending unit opening. That's the best/only way to see inside. Saw horses make the rocking job easier.
Prep bottle, hammer and chisel to open/close the sending unit opening. That's the best/only way to see inside. Saw horses make the rocking job easier.
0 2018/07/30 08:05:37
Post "Metal Prep". Looks pretty good. Light surface rust, which is acceptable.
Post "Metal Prep". Looks pretty good. Light surface rust, which is acceptable.
0 2018/07/30 08:07:04