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Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

I am finally getting around to stripping the car. It's an 86 302 with about 350k miles on it. Body is pretty rough and so is some of the interior. Car drove fine before a broken oil pan, but the front end is all worn out and the shocks and and struts are junk. If you need any electrical or sensors most if not all is there and worked. Both motor mounts are shot with broken brackets.

Let me know if it can be any use to anyone. Located in grantsville utah, 84029.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #1 –
I think Jerry will want the O2 sensor harness.
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Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #2 –
Also, how's the charging system wiring up by the dash on the driver side?  You know, the bundle with all the fusible links?
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #3 –
I'm looking for a radio/temperature control bezel.
1986 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Turbo-charged 5-speed.
Owned 22 years.

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #4 –
Quote from: V8Demon;460023
Also, how's the charging system wiring up by the dash on the driver side?  You know, the bundle with all the fusible links?

I believe all the fuseable links are good. Old and dirty, but should be good. It was a lower option gs model, so it might not have every one, but I can pull it all out and take a pic in the next day or two. I did a 3g upgrade but I left the stock charging cable taped up. The connector was melted as were the wires up till they splice from two down to one wire.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #5 –
Quote from: CougarGal;460029
I'm looking for a radio/temperature control bezel.

It was the standard cable operated heater/a.c. panel. I believe it has the rear window defrost as well.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Haystack;460056
It was the standard cable operated heater/a.c. panel. I believe it has the rear window defrost as well.

So is mine.  I need the bezel/surround that runs from the dash cap down to the console.  I've found several out of T-birds but they have a different pattern on them than the Cougars did :(
1986 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Turbo-charged 5-speed.
Owned 22 years.

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Haystack;460055
I believe all the fuseable links are good. Old and dirty, but should be good. It was a lower option gs model, so it might not have every one, but I can pull it all out and take a pic in the next day or two. I did a 3g upgrade but I left the stock charging cable taped up. The connector was melted as were the wires up till they splice from two down to one wire.

That's what always happens.  Any time a fox chassis car goes up in flames, the problem is almost always that connector.  I hard wired mine and took the connector out.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #8 –
Dos this car have the full console or the consolette?
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
 S O L D

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #9 –
Is the driver side door window an unbroken non vent window? I just broke the one on my 86 tc and need one baaaaad!
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86 5.0 Turbocoupe (Katrina), 87 5.0 Sport (Rita)

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #10 –
How much for the following:

Tab/tad sensors and mounts.
Headlamp switch
Power door lock switches - both sides.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #11 –
Sorry guys I've been busy at work. Haven't had a day off since I posted this. I have a few pm's and stuff. I'll get back to you in a few days when I can mess with stuff.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #12 –
Quote from: CougarGal;460063
So is mine.  I need the bezel/surround that runs from the dash cap down to the console.  I've found several out of T-birds but they have a different pattern on them than the Cougars did :(


Just so you are aware, this GS will have the simulated wood "Woodtone" pattern on it, not the "Black / Gray grid" pattern that your XR-7 has.
1985 Mercury Cougar XR-7 - 5-speed 
One of 1,246 built

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #13 –
Haystack, I'm interested the C pillar Cougar emblems if they are in decent shape.
1986 Mercury Cougar - 2.3T/T5 swap, TC brakes and suspension and rearend, 3" exhaust, 255 lph fuel pump, Stinger BOV, Gillis MBC @ 18 psi
2003 Chevy Suburban Z71 - Daily driver
2015 Chevy Volt - Wife's daily driver

Stripping a 86 5.0 cougar.

Reply #14 –
Quote from: BCA;460482
Just so you are aware, this GS will have the simulated wood "Woodtone" pattern on it, not the "Black / Gray grid" pattern that your XR-7 has.


Thanks!!  I didn't catch that it was a GS :(

How are the door lock actuators?
1986 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Turbo-charged 5-speed.
Owned 22 years.