Picked up a 70 cougar.

[sspstang]

congrats!

[YALE]

Not sure if they are vacuum or not. Thought the owner said they were hydraulic. I know that they will open with the engine off, so I wouldn't think it's vacuum.

I still peed a little.

[JC316]

Are they vacuum-operated flip-outs?

Not sure if they are vacuum or not. Thought the owner said they were hydraulic. I know that they will open with the engine off, so I wouldn't think it's vacuum.

[YALE]

I hear that. Priority one is getting it drivable. Once I do that, I can live with the carb/auto while I gather the parts needed. One thing that makes me really happy is that the headlights work perfectly.

Are they vacuum-operated flip-outs?

[JC316]

Don't forget the three most important ingredients: Ebay, Craigslist, and patience.

I hear that. Priority one is getting it drivable. Once I do that, I can live with the carb/auto while I gather the parts needed. One thing that makes me really happy is that the headlights work perfectly.

[YALE]

Yeah and it seems like they have made adapter plates to make the 5.0L EFI stuff work on the 351C. I am not looking for a power monster by any means, just something to cruise in. Thanks for pointing me in the conversion direction, it will likely save me some serious coin and work.

Don't forget the three most important ingredients: Ebay, Craigslist, and patience.

[JC316]

Looks slow
I dig those old Cougars......looks like you have your work cut out for you.

Lol, rated at 250HP back in 1970, I am sure it's slow as fuck. Definitely have my work cut out for me, but I enjoy doing the work to my own projects. I got it for $2200, so it's not like I am neck deep to start with.

[JC316]

You can EFI convert a 4bbl carb intake very easily. There's a little $500 unit featured in this month's car craft.

Yeah and it seems like they have made adapter plates to make the 5.0L EFI stuff work on the 351C. I am not looking for a power monster by any means, just something to cruise in. Thanks for pointing me in the conversion direction, it will likely save me some serious coin and work.

[ram57ta]

Looks slow














I dig those old Cougars......looks like you have your work cut out for you.

[YALE]

I know very little about the Cleveland engine. Heck I didn't even know there was an EFI conversion for it. Will do some research on it cause a 351W or potentially a 302 with some mods were on my maybe list. I would love to do a T-56 on it, but FUCK they are expensive.

You can EFI convert a 4bbl carb intake very easily. There's a little $500 unit featured in this month's car craft.

[JC316]

My vote goes to a T-56, and an EFI conversion for the Cleveland. If that doesn't get you 20mpg, dibbs on the Cleveland.

I know very little about the Cleveland engine. Heck I didn't even know there was an EFI conversion for it. Will do some research on it cause a 351W or potentially a 302 with some mods were on my maybe list. I would love to do a T-56 on it, but FUCK they are expensive.

Bitchin cars! Good luck with the project.

Thanks man.

[Steve]

Bitchin cars! Good luck with the project.

[matts5.0]

My vote goes to a T-56, and an EFI conversion for the Cleveland. If that doesn't get you 20mpg, dibbs on the Cleveland.

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[YALE]

My vote goes to a T-56, and an EFI conversion for the Cleveland. If that doesn't get you 20mpg, dibbs on the Cleveland.

[JC316]

fred flintstone that bitch around town..

Yep, I was talking about that earlier. I said "Who needs brakes, I can drag my feet Fred Flintstone style"