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knew you could get it to run! 🚙

Ive always wanted to see someone revive a cougar. My mother has a 70 with a 351C and 3 speed manual, and this may just convince me to bring that old gal back to life.

two young guys will always get a Cougar running

I turn 60 next month. When I was 5 years old I remember my grandma pulling in our driveway with a brand spanking new red 1968 Cougar. She was showing my mom how the headlights went up and down. She'd take me and my sister to the movies, and shopping, and just cruising around in the summer with the radio on. I specifically remember songs from the Doors, Petula Clark, and The 5th Dimension on the radio. Looking back now, guess I had a pretty cool grandma.

We all love cougars Hehe

I found a cougar in a barn once, she didn't have any wheels but had some killer headlights!

As an old guy, I really want to thank you young guys for taking the time to do your best to give that man the inspiration, support and hope he needed to get back on his original dreams. ❤👍🏻

The smile on the owners face when he got in the drivers seat was like a kid on Christmas. Keep up the good work guys

My dad had a 67 1/2. Basically it was a 1967 titled car, but had the side marker lights of a 68. Absolutely loved that car growing up. Same color too, blue outside, black leather inside.

A complete shock seeing a cougar of all things getting revived! My dad has a 70 with a Cleveland 351 and swapped in 4 speed. Bright orange, dual exhaust, mustang spoiler in back with the chrome light covers painted black to make it look like an Eliminator. Truly one of the best looking muscle cars there is! Unfortunately not that common anymore but makes them all the more special!

A small tip....when you wash a car, always work from the top down. That way you don't end up with filthy water covering the section you just cleaned.

Best wishes to Dad.. I had my 8th spinal surgery.. an 18 level fusion from my pelvis to T-1.. getting strong.. but now have uni-body construction! Frank in Colorado

I love cougars, they have lots of experience and tons of fun on the road.

A barn find cougar??? That’s rare, I usually find them at the bar😂

Great video here Kevin and Angus!! With a lot of antique manufacturers (most often Fords on the channel), whether it be vehicles with wider tolerances within the valvetrain or the cast iron components or even just simple engineering designs, it is a testament to the builders that they were indeed built tough. Those 351 Windsors' live up to that definition.

Mercury Cougars have a special place in my heart. My very first car in 1975 was a 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 midnight blue with silver blue leather interior with woodgrain dash and every available option including power everything including windows. It had a 302. I had a friend of mine that had a 1970 with a 428cj, sadly it had been hit really hard in the backend. When I was home on leave I test drove a 67 Cougar GTE that had a 427 four speed manual from the factory. I should have bought it, I had the cash, one that got away.

Congrats on the 1M subscribers!!! Keep ‘em coming.

It's always good to see the huge smile on the owners face. 😊😊

Stuck clutches. Sometimes if you get the engine hot, so the flywheel gets hot, then drive round and round with the pedal wedged down they'll eventually break free. I've done this with tractors that have been sitting a long time with some success. The flywheel expands with heat at a different rate than the clutch linings do, sometimes it's enough to break them free.

Knowing that this car will be restored to its former glory or better is so cool!

A friend I know bought a 1969 Mercury Cougar. His is the XR-7, which is a luxurious version. Built in November 5th of 1968 at the Dearborn assembly plant. A California car that has no rust and was sold by Bob Phillipi Lincoln/Mercury in Oakland, California on April 18th, 1969. It's in good shape but just needed to be cleaned up to be driven around. The cars has all the toys IE air conditioning, rear window defogger, power windows, power locks, power steering, rally wheels, vinyl roof, AM/FM stereo radio, automatic transmission. Engine is a 351 Windsor with 4 barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, disc brakes. Color is Wimbledon white with black vinyl roof and black leather interior.

I really like videos or series like this. Helping someone get their vehicle going and seeing them drive it is a bit magical. If the owner is willing, it would be awesome to see them helping get it going. Thank you for all you do for people and vehicles! Keep up the good work!

I been a elevator mechanic for over 15 years. I love your videos. You my friend are a great Mechanic

I'm liking it before I even watch! Thank y'all (you, Kevin & Mook) for showing Fords (and Mercury) some love. Feels like other "revivers" tend to pass them by.

A 69 cougar with blue 1986 plates just time traveled me back to high school. You're doing Gods work there boys.

Been watching for over two years and man I’m glad to see what you can/will do for others. It will always show and we appreciate it!

Awesome to see that fella back in his ride!! Would love to see the progress on this! 🤘🏻

I tapped on this notification so fast. It is always a good day when Junkyard Digs uploads a new video. this body style of Cougar is my favorite

Iv got a 68 in my barn. Was a daily driver untill 2017 then I bought it from my mom and we are slowly putting her back together. It's so nice to see you guys working get it up and going for this guy he seemed so happy

Damn, I had this same car, with the same color. I had power windows, AC, and a stereo in mine. My brother was the manager at a Lincoln Mercury dealership in Detroit. He got me a great deal. Loved that car !

I have so much fun on this channel with all these videos but by far my favorite are these ones with helping people get their car old car fixed up or helping that veteran with his motor! ❤ Keep being your awesome self's guys! ❤❤

Usually, we put the trans in the HIGHEST gear possible, 4th or 5th and try the shock method. You want to put load on the output side of things (clutch disk, trans, etc) not on the power side.

Love seeing these brought back. I got my 69 Cougar as my first car when I was 18, I’m 40 now and show it, I’m usually the only one with a Cougar at shows in my area, so many people have told me first date stories in cougars, it’s really cool to see some of the older generation stroll down memory lane and just smile.

Loved it guys, well done. Great to see the owner behind the wheel again after so long. Get her back on the road, Barry!

always a good day when a new Junkyard Digs video comes out

i love how you guys explain just about everything step by step. I learn alot watching this channel

Glad to see your dad is doing well, I know how he feels. I’ve had a few back surgeries myself, all before the age of 35. Keep up the great work bud!

Videos with you and Angus always slap, always a blessing in my clickbait filled subscriptions

My uncle has a 68 cougar the same blue and all that he’s had since 14. He bought it as a shell and bought numerous other ones as donor cars and built it form the ground up since he was 14, he still owns it today. It’s the most beautiful car I’ve ever seen in my life

Old Fords rarely die. Love them! Great video!

My sister and brother-in-law had a '67 XR-7. Loved that car, drove it every time they would let me.

Thanks for bringing another Cougar back to life. I bought my 68 Cougar in 2015 and started working on it. Its not seen the road since then, so Im glad someone got their dream back on the road.

Dude’s eye’s lit right up when you asked him if he wanted to drive it. Awesome job guys.

Good looking car, great idea to restore it. You did a good job as always.

Always enjoy the jobs with Angus. You guys make a great team.

I’ve owned 2 ‘69 Cougars - one was an XR-7 modified with Eliminator cosmetics. The other was a Standard with factory electric sunroof - a super rare option! So I really appreciated this video!

That cold-open. Perfection!

You guys in the US of A have all the fun. I'm from the Philippines, and the chances of finding a car like this Cougar here is about as good as seeing a live Dodo.

Awesome Cougar! Why not use two stroke oil on the initial start instead of brake clean?

Never thought I'd watch Kevin and Angus do the same cougar.. Congrats on the 1M subscribers!!! Keep ‘em coming..

Ive had 1 clutch like that. I actually had to get it out on the road, hold the clutch pedal to the floor and then smack the throttle to get it to free up. Even then it took a few trys. Awesome to see another one get put back on the road soon! Hope you re-visit this once its completed!

This was a fun one. It was nice to see Mook in the video and Angus is awesome. His quick humor is hilarious. That guy had that look of “wholly crap they actually got it driving and now it’s gonna cost me $20,000 to restore it” 🤣🤣🤣

I grew up in my dad's 68 cougar, I'm very excited about this one

Never been much of a ford guy, but I can appreciate them. But I love the cougar!

Nice to see you help someone out

Kevin this was a fun video and that is a beautiful car. I hope you will keep us updated on the car I would love to see it when it is restored.

It's always good to see Angus 👍 after 2O years sitting that motor sounds pretty tight. Great job and great video guys 👍✌️🇺🇲

I love watching your videos because I see that you are a natural engineer. There is mechanics and then there is engineers. Your solutions regarding the mechanics, electrical and fluids are phenomenal and your insights are far above many people I've seen. I grew up in a family of mechanics. My three Mercedes mechanic uncles took my 1984 Ford Ranger truck completely apart one weekend as a present to me and at 16 years old, if I wanted to drive, I had to put it together. I once replaced an alternator on the Williamsburg bridge in under 20 minutes, in winter in the middle of the bridge, blocking a lane. I love your videos. Keep it up!

You are great I have been watching your videos for 5 years you're an influence thanks to you I got my 1877 GMC Sierra running and driving

Angus!!! Deserves his own merch!! Awesome to see him again!

Wow, cleaned up nice and Nice color blue Another awesome cool car guys

My dad had an ole cougar when I was in grade school. It was so fast an cool. He sold it when my brother had to have an expensive surgery. We miss that car. Loved seeing y’all revive this ol girl. These cars don’t get enough credit but it’s like a luxury mustang lol!

After watching several of your videos it's amazing how resilient these old cars are!

Very cool cat! Worthy of a full restoration.

Never thought I'd watch Kevin and Angus do the same cougar.

Was really hoping this one was yours. Really solid Cougar! I would drive it just how it is, but a restoration will also be very nice. Awesome of y’all to get it going for the owner. Hope we can get an update later on in the resto process.

This car really is a "Cougar" to you guys. It's older than both of you! I used to work on Cougars in high school Auto shop in 1975 and 1976. I remember the rear tail lights ran off of a motor that turned the lights on sequentially and the front head lights opened with a vacuum pump. Finding the vacuum leak was a challenge!

I would love to see a Mach 1 revival

Congrats on a million! I've been part of the ride for a very long time and it's just indescribable to have seen the channel get here from the time I started watching!

With working rear brakes it is easy enough to break the clutch to flywheel 'rust-seal' by putting the rear up on axle stands so the rear wheels are off the ground, starting up in gear, and then just gently applying the brakes until the 'seal' gives up . . and you have separation! I have had to do this a few times on a manual stick rarely used Valiant 225, and it works every time.

Love that cougar! Back in '76 I had a buddy that had a '68. He removed the back seat and built in a cooler! LOL. Shag carpet all over with mood lighting in strategic locations. Good times. We were both 16 years old at the time.

Those era Cougars are awesome! Back when car designers actually had creativity!

That is a clean car. Hoping for an update on this car in the future!

My dad just brought home a few weeks ago a 1951(ish) Sterling Semi truck, big old cummins diesel, sat in a barn in Washington state for 42 years. He go it running and drove it off the trailer on the 42 y/o diesel fuel. Cab is falling apart because its a wood structure with sheet metal nailed to the outside and had literally a foot of mouse house on the floor. Barn finds are the best.

Ah man I do love me a old cougar after a hard days of work.

Angus is such a great addition to the channel, love when he's in the videos!

Month 6 of waiting for the wagon motor teardown!

Great job! You made the man happy and I bet he carries thru and gets her screamin again! Loved the reversed rear spring shackles!

I owned a 1967 Cougar with 289 Windsor and automatic transmission....and the exact same steeringwheel :) for about 8 years....i loved it...such a beatifull car

69 was the first year of the 351 Windsor. They were rated at 290 horsepower from the factory with the four barrel carburetor. I had one. Had a lot of get up and go for a small Ford block

351 winsor can be tuned up , to scream 😱. Perfect , i know they use to have the vacuum lines hooked up to the front head light covers, bad design , they make a electric motor replacement to open an close the front head lamps. Thanks for posting what a awesome car.

In 1977 i bought a 69 Cougar for $600 it looked like this one. I was 19 year old. Got it on a Friday nite, Saturday morming had it repainted, Blue. Few weeks later me & my Dad(Big Beefy.. im Lil Beefy) who did interiors on cars & truck bench seats, re-upostried the inside in black diamond plete naugahide. Seats, dash, door & back pamels, sundeck & all. The inside was just like a 69 Mustang. Had that Kool Cougar for 9-10 years & was running when i sold it to move to Texass from Tennesse. Thats one car i really wish i still had. Thankx for the flash back! I even raced it at local dragstrip! Thankx again.. for a few mins there... I was 19 again.

I bought a 67 cougar xr7 from my father in law and I finally got it roadworthy to take it to its first car show this year. It was in a really bad shape and it fought me so much to get it where it’s at now. It’s a beautiful car but be aware that parts for those cars are more expensive. Now I got my 10 year old son working on it so he learns to get his hands dirty and get him to have confidence working on cars. I really enjoy spending time with him working on it and seeing him enjoy working on it. He knows that he will own it when he turns 18. Good video guys!

Atta boy! Did that kinda work back in the 80s. Starting old forgotten trucks and driving them home. 40s and 50s stuff. Mostly Fords. Sold all of the Atlas engine analyzer scopes and associated equipment. Now I enjoy your enthusiasm and yell at the screen ..hey check the ... Ha ha.

Chuck and Darryl are my favorite cast members. They probably get paid good money.

As always thanks for the sharing of these old classics love them

My uncle had a 1968 Cougar XR-7. 302 ci, manual tranny, forest green, beige interior, five spoke Cragar rims. Beautiful.

love the car my uncle had a 1969 couger with a 390 v8 he sure loved that car easy to work on and was a runner on the road. Love the show kevin keep it up.

Love the car, love the process. Freaked-out by the wind chimes and overcast sky in the drive-around shots near the end; thought I was watching the prelude to an ‘80s/‘90s made-for-TV nuclear attack movie 😆 Big Mustang fan so Mercury Cougars hold a special place in my heart. Great to see another one have a secure future 🤟🏼

loved this, so cool your able to help folks git their rigs goin again fer to em restore down the line

Wow. I love those old cougars. Hideaway headlights and everything.

Loved every second of it, to see a man reunited with his car after so long incredible

I’m really loving the channel guys good stuff. Would like to see you guys take it to the next level and restore some of these vehicles

Seeing that blue when you started washing was beautiful!!

So often you guys revive a car and take it home to play with yourselves. It's cool sometimes to see you save one for the current owner. Awesome video and great to see Angus working with you in this one.

Loved the late 1960's Cougars,awesome video. The windchimes,thinking of the movie Twister. Have a great week,from Nova Scotia.

I love that Cougar! My second car was a 1968 base model Cougar with a 289, (my first car was a 1963 Impala with a 283).bought in 1972. My '68 came with a 3 speed manual but I swapped it to a classmate for his 4 speed from a 1967 Mustang 2+2.. I built the engine hot and drag raced it from 1974 to 1976. It won a LOT of races.

I found a cougar in a barn once, she didn't have any wheels but had some killer headlights! aye

Kevin, thank God finally enjoying that old Ford power life I know they’re more expensive but you just can’t beat them