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two young guys will always get a Cougar running

knew you could get it to run! 🚙

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.

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. ❤👍🏻

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.

We all love cougars Hehe

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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 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! ❤❤

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

Good solid start to a restoration. That old girl is definitely worth it.

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!

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

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

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 !

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

Old Fords rarely die. Love them! Great video!

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!

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

You did that man a heck of a service, think you found your calling

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.

That cold-open. Perfection!

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” 🤣🤣🤣

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

I'm so glad you cleaned the rotor and cap too. You gotta check them too. Great show

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

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

Very cool cat! Worthy of a full restoration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

I would love to see a Mach 1 revival

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.

68 Cougar has always been my dream car. Nearly bought one in 1990, but somebody moved on it before I could. Cougars don't get nearly the luv they deserve, so this was nice to see.

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!

Welcome back Kevin. Good times on the gr8 Cougar. Love those years.

Seeing that blue when you started washing was beautiful!!

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.

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

Excellent job Kevin and Angus Glad to see the owner drive his car It will be a Sharp car went done

Everyone loves a fine ass cougar!!! That car is cool as hell, it has the look with the fats and skinnys riding on Keystones, traction bars, Hurst T-handle!!!! That's the way hot rods looked when I was a kid in the 70s. Cool!!!

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!

Love this channel it helps me work on my own car and learn more about cars and engines and makes me laugh to what more could u ask for I've been watching for like 6 years I enjoy your videos more than tv thank you for the great content

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!

This guy is so good he even finds things that fall through the engine onto the ground! Great work again!

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.

Gree-ee-ee-eeasy. Enjoying the influx of videos, man. Congrats on the 1M, and all the JYD family rocks!!

Nice to see you help someone out

Love the comment on Thanking Summit racing for letting you look at their scatch and sniff section. Good way of putting it. Glad to hear your dad is recovering from his spine fusion he must have been in alot of pain. I know I go in next week for mine.

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

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.

‘67 and ‘68 Cougars are one of my favorite muscle cars! Glad to see one close enough on KZfaq!

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.