No need to apologise for keeping a project for yourself mate, this clearly meant something special for you. Thanks for sharing asmuch as you did

Maybe its a child of the 70's thing, but after months of vw engines, its like music hearing a big carburated V8 idling.

I love how Mustie laughs when he has issues like taking the coolant cap off but he keeps it clean instead of saying “come on you piece of shit!”

"What a weird set up..." Words uttered by Ford Product owners sense 1903.

When you get it all together it would be really cool if you take the guy you bought it from for a ride, maybe even let him drive it, for a video. Would be nice to see the joy on his face

This aint no rusteration, that's for sure. Nice car.

Beautiful car Mustie, I can tell this is a special car and means a lot to you. I bought my first car in 1982, one month before my 17th birthday. It was a 1968 Cougar XR7, Nordic blue with a black vinyl top. I found it on a Mercury dealers lot also. I still have it and every time I get behind the wheel it brings back so many good memories. So I know exactly how you feel about your "new" Cougar. For me it was the sequential tail lights and the beautiful dash and interior that sold me on the car. Hope you take the time this summer to enjoy your beautiful car and relive some great memories.

"one-legger" ' needs a "Detroit Locker" (Ford Limited Slip) NICE JOB!

When you knocked on the tank and just said “ohh boy”.... I know that feeling.

Good morning Mustienians!!

Always was a Mercury Cougar fan as a kid, nice to see one being “enjoyed”

Where are you Mustie ? Hope everything's fine. I'm having Mustie withdrawal symptoms here in England, and I don't even have a car and I have a battery powered lawnmower, but I love watching your channel.

You made me look in my coffee cup to make sure I was not drinking gas.

Its currently 3 degrees outside, but I have a hot coffee and a Mustie 1 video. I love sunday mornings.

Let’s not forget to thank the kid that wrecked it and the father that took it away and kept it from the salt for all those years.

What a huge huge puzzle, with thousand of parts to figure where they go? But what a beautiful Cougar from the glorious year of 1970, it's a fantastic car, and getting better as you finish sorting it out. Genius and brilliant job.

I was 17 years old when these were new. Cougars weren't factory hotrods back then but they were nice cruisers. The best thing about this Cougar is that it's a bucket list car. My heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to you.

The gas in the armpits had me laughing... can’t tell you ow many times the same thing has happened to me.... beautiful car!!! I’m currently working on a 1972 AMC javelin.... it’s been sitting a LONG time....

The transmission grinding noise sounds like oil scavenging where insufficient oil supply to the transmission pump causes a grinding like sound as air is drawn into the pump. Could be low oil level or blocked filter screen inside the oil pan.

Your terrorizing days are over Brother. You only spread joy and peace and your town's lucky to have y. I wish you were my neighbor.

Mustie always shows the importance of having a jumper pack. That way he doesn't get introuble when he takes the battery out of the wife's car.

yay what a way to start the week got coffee and a cigar....Morning/Evening to all nice 70 Cougar Love it!

I think you're gonna be a helluva lot happier with this project than just another lawnmower, brah. Really happy for you to have gotten such a sweet car you've actually wanted for a while!

Hey Dari n, missed my Sunday morning fix of Mustie1. Hope you are well and not under the weather with Covid. Hope to see you on here again soon. Peace out

Lots of SMILES per gallon on this one :D She`s a real beauty. Ya done great, and I hope you get to enjoy her for a long time.

How many people are shouting at him @ 11:51 "Look Down! It's sparking Right There!!!" 35:15 Running, You have oil pressure? OMG! Don't rev the engine like that! Great Job!!!! 👍

I remember in Grade 7 in 1967 our math teacher had a red Couger with those sequential lights ! So cool that was ! 🤗

I hope you're doing all right this Sunday I did not get a video from you worried about you

“A white car, a cloud of smoke, and a hearty hi ho Mustie! GREAT BURN OUT!

My uncle had a 70, green one. My earliest memory was of helping him work on the car. I was I guess 4 years old (1974) (this is family lore). He asked me to roll a tire to him so I did. Apparently I started laughing at the car. He was under it doing something. The hood was up and flames were shooting out of the hood and I stood there laughing. My family reminds me of this all the time. He got it out in time and it didnt hurt anything, was just the carb. He had that car all the way through the 70s and by the time I was 10 he used to take me for a ride. I would sit in the back seat (no car seats or seatbelts back then) He would do "the cougar" and wave the car back and forth going down the road. I would slide from one side of the seat to the other. To this day I take my kids for a ride I do "the cougar" for them. They like myself giggle.

WoW that's Amazing how nice that car drives for 1970 !

That plaid trunk liner sure brings back memories. My '69 Mercury Cyclone had it too

I want to be jealous, but I instead I'm just so happy mustie got one of his bucket list cars! I know it's in good hands.

The pure joy in your laughter when you jiggled the shifter while holding the ignition in start and got her to crank was worth the price of admission! There is something special about watching your superpower level analytics and diagnosis, followed by an energetic acceptance of the challenge as you track through it, and then that pure joy in the victory. (The fact that you also have mad wrenching skills is just a bonus.) You share so much of that with us. So good for you for taking a little time off camera with this one just for you.

Remember my parents had the same car but in a light green. What a flash back. Always liked the Cougar its a cool car...

I always loved the 60s Cougar’s Style. Thunderbirds too!

What a beautiful piece of automotive history, well done Mustie!

It's not Sunday without Mustie and Coffee and breakfast. I love this Cougar. Have always been a fan. Glad this car is going on to live another day.

I'm so glad, you shared this with us. I loved the part at the end, just enjoying the car through your eyes. I love how happy this car makes you!

It's definitely got that speeding ticket sound 🇺🇸👍👀🤣

This was a nice change of pace to be honest. Even though the small engines are more of my interest. I love how much I learn every single time I watch no matter what you are working on.

When you jump the solenoid, the second small wire is the resistor bypass. You do get power to the coil when you jump the solenoid, even if the key is off.

What a transformation!!! Thank you for saving that beautiful car.

Congratulation on this wonderful piece of car history Mustie! Job well done putting all the parts back together and returning it roadworthy!!

I wish Mustie uploaded twice a week. Like a "quick fix tuesdays" or something.

Good morning from Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Sunday morning ritual: breakfast, coffee and Mustie1. Regarding the missing spark on two of the cylinders, when you first fired up the engine, we could see spark in the lower left side of the engine bay... Problem found of course by our intrepid mechanic. Thanks again for sharing your love of things mechanical with us. Chris G

That shot at the end, holding the photo in front of the car, was genius.👍👌😁

Sweet, you've got a real keeper there. Low, low miles and beautiful color combo. Reliving old memories and feelings. Good Stuff!!

Imagine Mustie skipping ahead with baby videos. We would have birth, walking, undiagnosed health issue, graduation and wedding all in one edited video lol.

This guy was truly wanting to give this baby a nice home restoration. I hope you do the guy proud and make this baby a real gem. Has a fantastic history/story with it too! Cheers brother.

I am glad You enjoyed taking your time With This personal project . Brought back memories.. Looks great..

That's a real sweetheart ya got there! Congrats. Thanks for sharing.

I love the part when Smokey looks pissed at the smoke show.

I must say this is a new level of " I'm impressed ". From coffee cans to what a beautiful classic.

Fantastic job Mustie. You should be very proud. Such a beautiful car. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Beautiful Car! Really enjoyed the journey last week, and today.

Bloody marvellous Mustie!

That noise was the Parking pawl out of adjustment . First extended road trip, you go see Mike he would be happy to see it together, nice burnout !

Love that sound Mustie....Nice low growl from exhaust at idle!!!!

The Cougar looks great. Your shop looks outstanding. I am envious of both, especially your shop.

Here we go again! Love it

These old Fords had a primary and a secondary ignition. When activate the starter it puts 12v to the coil. When you go back to the run position it restricts it 9v. This why you were getting spark when you cross the solinoid.

So well done, great save! Enjoy your youth, it’s a gift you’ve given yourself!

I just smiled as you walked under the car........just beautiful man........I love older cars !!!!

Video after video you have been the only person to be able to keep my interest for over a Hour on KZfaq.

I was starting to worry... I was thinking “how can Mustie NOT show us the sequential turn signals... the coolest feature of a Cougar?!?” But lo and behold, you came through! Thank you for that! 😊 She’s a beauty... congrats! Also, I think I’m sensing a posi upgrade in the future... 😊

What a beautiful job Darren ! I watch your videos on Sunday morning after breakfast and I saw the one when you bout this thing from the guy with parts all over his shop. We all did. Just wonderful !

Hello from cyprus,Dear Darren just finished seeing ALL your videos briliant.

Yes, you forgot about how the ford solenoid works on the second small terminal. That terminal is the 'full 12V while cranking" terminal. Then when you let off the key, it reverts to voltage through a ballast voltage through the key switch. (around 8 volts or so). This provides hot spark for starting and then a lower voltage while running so not to burn out the coil. (edit:or points)

Well one minute getting the engine to startup wires all over next taking it for a run sounds nice a bit grumpy lol but otherwise looks stunning car and sounds fantastic take care 🇬🇧👍

Looks great and glad we got to see it finished off. Glad you got to enjoy your own little project you film allot for us and deserve something just for you

Could hear the joy in your voice. Congrats!

It looks great, you did a nice job getting it back together. When that engine went to sleep it was drinking super leaded gas, now it woke up to drinking unleaded gas with ethanol in it. You should check to see if the exhaust valves have hardened seats installed on them.

I re-bought my first car, a 70 Executive 400, years ago. I upgraded like you and got a 70 Bonneville 455!...Goddam I love that car.

Great job putting everything together from such an incomplete disassembled state! Keep up the great work!

Such a sweet car. You're going to have a blast driving it around.

Most old ford's had an ignition wire through a resister wire to save points, and a straight 12v from the start solenoid, for starting. If you look at the solenoid, it's marked I for ignition on one of those posts, S for start wire from key switch, mounting bracket is the ground.

The reason the spark occurs when cranking is when the solenoid is activated the small wire on the solenoid closest to the starter cable gives full 12volts to the ignition coil while cranking.

Great video! Your patience is astonishing.

Keep up the good work. Beautiful Cougar. Always liked them. Rare anymore. Great channel 👍

You have a very nice driver! I have no idea how you got that dash together as nicely as you did, but, kudos! Nice job in getting the front headlight doors & rear turn signals running - they usually don't work on these old Cougars. I was also impressed as to nicely the doors close and sound; back in the late '60s through the '70s, most American iron doors did not close with a thunk, but a CRASH....

Genuine. That's the one word that I can think of when I think of this channel. You're a class act Darren! You have shared so much over the years. Its awesome to see you enjoying a clean build. One for yourself! She's a beaut!

Beautiful job! What a nice car thank you for sharing!

What a gorgeous car ! Nice job Mustie ! Regards from Sweden

happy sunday from Newcastle, England! I’m a long time watcher first time commenter but i eagerly watch every episode, learning more and more each time! thanks Mustie1

Thanks Mustie. That brought back memories of the 80's. My late brother in law's was a green 69. Used to borrow it here and there when my car was in the shop. As I remember, his had the same issue with downshifting. He always said it was the transmission. Not that I knew anything about cars, so I figure he knew what he was talking about. I loved that car though. Always thought the Cougars would become more popular as Mustangs were getting to be collector cars back in the 80's. Enough rambling for now. Thanks for bringing back great memories with this.

Amazing how good it looks ! Nice Job 🤗🤗🤗

I fall asleep watching these. Really so relaxing and a wonderful voice and sense of humour.

There was something arcing to the exhaust manifold on the battery side of the engine when you cranked it, that was probably what you were hearing.

Mustie, I have been watching and learning for a solid 2 years now and you are the absolute best on YT! Why, because you ARE the Master Fixer but also, and I think mainly, you have personality. That is why you were contacted by the TV show people. And that is why I will always have my morning coffee with Mustie 1 !

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make and upload it. Your Cougar looks and sounds beautiful. It was worth watching all the way through to see the lights. Great stuff. So much character and charm. Enjoy your ride, you've earned it 👍

What a blast from the past. I used to own a '70 Cougar XR7. One of several cars I wish I still had.

I feel cheated out of 6 or 7 episodes! But you made it up with an extended 'let's go for a ride!' Sweet ride! May she serve you well!

I absolutely love how you enjoy these "feelings" from this car, I trust that end of the video was the flashback when you was 17 years old :) I love every video from you, I love US cars soo much... I wish I can have dad like you! Can't wait to see more content form you!

what a cool classic car!!!!! You are bringing it back to life!!!!!

Thanks for sharing with us. You deserve to do something for yourself every once in a while.

Loving the Cougar, Mustie1 laugh says it all. Your Wildfire lift is earning it's keep and making the job so much easier. The paintwork attention gave a real good look. To see it all together really impressed. Love the red interior with white paint. Enjoy

my wife thinks I am working on the basement, enjoying this with a cold beer and a smile

Beautiful Merc and really enjoy watching your videos! You sure have a tablet fixing everything especially the cars that were produced in the 50s . You surly going to keep this gem.

Sweet ride! Cougars are one of my favorites!