1967 Mercury Puma GT

[GerN]

Very nice concept.  That Cougar has a clean design from all angles, so you may not need to do any other modifications for a real winner.  BTW, I've converted the roof vents to windows when I've grafted a copy of this top onto other cars.

[Bucky]

Very nice concept.  That Cougar has a clean design from all angles, so you may not need to do any other modifications for a real winner.  BTW, I've converted the roof vents to windows when I've grafted a copy of this top onto other cars.

I'm considering the window trick for the vents, too.

[rsxse240]

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

I see your point and i will whole heartedly agree with your choice.  I think this will be quitea stunner when it's done!

[disabled modeler]

Cool idea.

[Dogfish_7]

Looking forward to seeing more on this Keith.

[Bucky]

I  got back on this one.  I dug some stuff from under the sink to see if it would work:

This is the stock hood from the Cougar that won't be used in this build....you know....just in case it goes wrong! LOL

After 1 1/2 hours, the gold paint was tacky. We'll see how it goes......

[Pat Minarick]

Can't wait to see this done. I'm planning on building one too ,using the Funny car kit that they rereleasing. Already did a 69 ,and trying to piece together a 70.

[Bucky]

I'd love to see those, Pat!!!

[Pat Minarick]

Just now, Bucky said:

I'd love to see those, Pat!!!

Here is the 69 , you have wait on the other two. Definitely going to build them!

[Bucky]

That's a real beauty! Which roof did you use?

[Pat Minarick]

16 minutes ago, Bucky said:

That's a real beauty! Which roof did you use?

Thanks.  I used the 69 Shelby roof, cowl ,engine ,engine compartment,  interior and chassis. Not much of the Cougar was really used, just the lower body and chrome.

Edited March 24, 2018 by Pat Minarick

[Bucky]

Nice!

[1930fordpickup]

I like this Keith.  Would have taken  sales away from the Mustang if they did this back in the day. 

[Rider]

This looks great, I really like where this is headed. 

[Bucky]

The Simple Green didn't seem to work:

So, I put in the Purple Power:

After nearly three days, it's to this point:

Pretty slow going,

[Geno]

This is looking great, can't wait to see it when it's done. I'm working on a '69 version Cougar Sportroof now. I'm about half done with it.

[Bucky]

That looks nice! Which roof did you put on that?

[Geno]

Thanks Keith, it's from a scrap AMT '69 Mustang. I just cut out the back section and grafted it in.

Edited March 29, 2018 by Geno

[Bucky]

Cool!!

[Bucky]

After several days of soaking and scrubbing:

I started with is:

It's a lot cleaner, but still some work to do!

[Bucky]

A fellow member of OSM forum gave me this "Why Didn't I Think Of That" tip:

He suggested using TESTORS thinner on a q-tip. Here, I've done the deck lid and passenger side of the roof.

It seems to be working. Thanks, Jeff!!

[Bucky]

The remaining paint has been removed from the body:

I'll run the backside of a #11 blade thru the panel lines to get any residual paint out. Then, I'll be ready to

attach the yellow Mustang roof.

 

[alan barton]

I've always loved the early Cougars so I can't wait to see your results here.  I would definitely look at some alternative quarter window treatments, just to separate the visual cues from the Mustang. Good luck in your endeavors.

 

Cheers

Alan

[James2]

Cool subject matter and I always enjoy a good grafting party.

[Bucky]

A mock-up without the old gold paint:

I'll cut out the quarter vents before I attach the roof.