Bucky Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) I have had this idea kicking around in my small brain for a while: So, I came up with a couple "gluebomb" Cougars: And an open box '68 Shelby Mustang: I used my favorite "destruction" tools, and did some plastic surgery: Edited November 7, 2017 by Bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 Here is a rough look at what it looks like: After bunches of filing, and sanding, and filing, and sanding, the Mustang top fits fairly well: This is where it stands, at the moment. My next move is to remove the hand-brushed gold paint, which is still tacky! I have no idea how long this has been painted, but it's evident there is no primer under the gold. I think the plastic is going to be okay, but I'll know more after I get it cleaned up. Thanks for checking it out, everybody!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I've never heard of the Mercury Puma. I dig this a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Cool. This will be fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 I've never heard of the Mercury Puma. I dig this a lot!I didn't want to call it a Cougar, so I renamed it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhardesty Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 This build raises questions. Like, "Why not?" and "What if?"Keep those photos coming. This could be sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 This build raises questions. Like, "Why not?" and "What if?"Keep those photos coming. This could be sweet.I've kitbashed a few using those very questions! LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I'm digging this !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Cool project Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I've always wondered why they never did that in 1:1, looks so natural, cool keep posting pics of your progress please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Mmmmmm I like it a lot! How smoothly the roof sat on the body, couldnt have quessed. Keep on the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdonm Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I had a '67 XR-7 and I like fastbacks, so I'm digging it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I didn't want to call it a Cougar, so I renamed it. LOLWell, at least you named it Puma and not "older hot lady". Sorry....The work is looking good.Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) Well, at least you named it Puma and not "older hot lady". Sorry.... The work is looking good. Later- Yeah...try putting "Cougar" in Google search without the "Mercury" in front of it!!! LOL Edited November 8, 2017 by Bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I bet. Lol!Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 It's about time you had an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 It's about time you had an idea. I have a lot of 'em, Bruce! It's just hard to get 'em out thru the thick skull plates!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 That roof really works with the Cougar body. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crankenstien Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 be fun to do up a California special with the left over roof and mustang body or another one I had seen as a drawing had a cut down wind shield and the custom back seat cover from a t bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Interesting. Looking forward to more posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 I got this hood from Time Machine Resins, in Nashville: This is a hood for a 1968 Cougar GT-E. It is fairly smooth, with only a couple bubbles along the edge. It fits very well, but I may need to trim it a bit to allow for paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Very cool idea. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 You have the body parts blended so well it really makes you wonder why Mercury didn't do that way back when they could have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I've been thinking about doing this exact same thing! I am quite shocked to see the 67-68 cougar body being cut up, as I cannot find one to save my life! I am watching this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 I've been thinking about doing this exact same thing! I am quite shocked to see the 67-68 cougar body being cut up, as I cannot find one to save my life! I am watching this one!I might have had a hard time chopping up an unbuilt original. This old gluebomb had seen its better days, tho, and I thought it was time to recycle!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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