Yeah, I've done my Cougar that way before, but I was also getting ready for paint, etc. This is gonna be a 'remove/quickly clean/install' deal.

 

Now I see why Ford went to serpentine belts in '88-89 on the big blocks. This is a joke . If I had kept air pumps, I'd have had five belts.

 

Before pics.







Note to self, get a car cover for the truck next time...

 

One inner fender refinished. I tried to clean them up, and they still looked pretty gross (although 'clean').

I scuffed, applied Picklex 20 (metal prep), some rattle can primer, and Rustoleum Hammertone paint. Looks pretty close to OEM, if not better, IMO.

 

Moving along.

 

Driver's side almost ready to go.

 

Skipped a bit. Done!

 

Looks good man.

 

H pipe makes it complete. I am FINALLY pleased with the exhaust. Most would probably find it too quiet, but that's what I was going for.
Hedman 1 7/8" headers
3" H pipe to 3" Super Turbo style mufflers (long case).
2.5" tails to 2.5" dynomax bullets (used as resonators).. 3" tips.

I can hear header 'ping' more than exhaust noise at the front of the truck.

 

nice work looks great!