Camila the 68' Cougar

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The custom made tubs look pretty smooth after some massaging, just a little more sanding and it’s ready for paint hopefully this weekend. I can’t wait to fill these up with wide wheels out back #protouring #mercurycougarxr7#hotrod #classiccougar#68mercurycougar #ford #mercury#racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang#mediablasted #welding #rebuild#shavemykitty #builtnotbought#fenders #garagebuild #budgetbuild#willwoodbrakes #rotisseriebuild#soundshield #bodywork
#golikehell #shelby #transamracing#rollcage #irs

8-11-2020

Finished off scrubbing the belly of the beast, car is now ready for paint up to the transmission tunnel. Engine bay still needs further prep and panel alignment. Onward! ? #protouring#mercurycougarxr7 #hotrod#classiccougar #68mercurycougar#ford #mercury #racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang#mediablasted #welding #rebuild#shavemykitty #builtnotbought#fenders #garagebuild #budgetbuild#willwoodbrakes #rotisseriebuild#soundshield #bodywork
#golikehell #shelby #transamracing#rollcage #irs

8-13-2020

Introducing the goal I have in mind for my build. I found @2dope.art on IG by another fellow Cougar bud online and well the rest is history. I’m prob not doing the white lettering on @camilathe68cougar but I thought it looked cool in cartoon format, although I will most likely use @falken#azenis rubber. I just can’t wait anymore...is there a switch out there to flip and it’s done like this? ??‍♂️ for those building their dream Cougars/Mustangs, do you feel the same way sometimes? #protouring#mercurycougarxr7 #hotrod#classiccougar #68mercurycougar#ford #mercury #racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang#mediablasted #welding #rebuild#builtnotbought #fenders#garagebuild #budgetbuild#willwoodbrakes #rotisseriebuild#soundshield #bodywork
#golikehell #shelby #transamracing#rollcage #gt350r

As you have seen from my previous post, @camilathe68cougar will proudly be painted in @fordperformanceAvalanche grey as seen in the late great GT350R. When this car came out I was floored how cool it is and like many Previous how cool they sound especially the 5.2L flat crank motor. So naturally since I’m building this car and cannot have both I’ve adopted this color with satin black accents. The nice part too, is that the color changes a little as illustrated with the pics above. What does everyone think? #protouring #mercurycougarxr7#hotrod #classiccougar#68mercurycougar #ford #mercury#racecar #fastback

8-15-2020

@camilathe68cougar just out there soaking in the hot ☀️ today #summertimevibes #protouring#mercurycougarxr7 #hotrod#classiccougar #68mercurycougar#ford #mercury #racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang#mediablasted #welding #rebuild#shavemykitty #builtnotbought#fenders #garagebuild #budgetbuild#willwoodbrakes #rotisseriebuild#soundshield #bodywork
#golikehell #shelby #transamracing#rollcage

8-19-2020

A little before action on the dash. Can anyone guess the color? #protouring#mercurycougarxr7 #hotrod#classiccougar #68mercurycougar#ford #mercury #racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang#mediablasted #welding #rebuild#avalanchegrey #builtnotbought#fenders #garagebuild #budgetbuild

8-20-2020

Peek-a-boo @camilathe68cougar! Just out here trying to social distance myself ? #protouring #mercurycougarxr7#hotrod #classiccougar#68mercurycougar #ford #mercury#racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang#mediablasted #welding #rebuild#avalanchegrey #builtnotbought#fenders #garagebuild #budgetbuild#willwoodbrakes #rotisseriebuild#soundshield #bodywork
#golikehell #shelby #transamracing

8-23-2020

Got the underside side cured and wrapped up to prevent containment’s/overspray #protouring #mercurycougarxr7#hotrod #classiccougar#68mercurycougar #ford #mercury#racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang#mediablasted #welding #rebuild#avalanchegrey #builtnotbought

We are getting really close to final stages of body work out here, a lot of sweat and hard work going down in this little garage #protouring  #mercurycougarxr7#hotrod #classiccougar#68mercurycougar #ford #mercury#racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang#mediablasted #welding #rebuild

8-28-2020

Is Fresh dashboard Friday a thing? Change my mind... ?#protouring#mercurycougarxr7 #hotrod#classiccougar #68mercurycougar#ford #mercury #racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang#mediablasted #welding #rebuild#avalanchegrey #builtnotbought#fenders #garagebuild #budgetbuild

9-2-2020

Got the center nose piece back from paint and I went ahead and install a few items to it along with the trim in the last pic. Let me know what ya’ll think? The theme continues with @ford@fordperformance avalanche grey and satin black trim #protouring#mercurycougarxr7  #hotrod#classiccougar #68mercurycougar#ford #mercury #racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang#mediablasted #welding #rebuild#avalanchegrey #builtnotbought#fenders #garagebuild #budgetbuild#willwoodbrakes #rotisseriebuild#soundshield #bodywork
#golikehell #shelby #transamracing#rollcage #paint

9-7-2020

Got the carriage courtesy of my buddy @rudy_67 shout out to you brotha! Thank you for the help with your trailer. Big moves coming up, stay tuned folks! #protouring #mercurycougarxr7#hotrod #classiccougar#68mercurycougar #ford #mercury#racecar #fastback
#camilathe68cougar #mustang#westcoastcougar #classicmustang