1967 Mercury Cougar V8 Interceptor Final Assembly - Stacey David's Gearz S12 E4

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This episode of GEARZ, it’s all about Cougars! No, not that kind of Cougar... the kind with 4 wheels and a legendary pedigree! After a short history lesson about how these cars came into existence and why they were so cool, Stacey rolls the V8 Interceptor back into the shop and digs into the final assembly of this wild ’67 Mercury Cougar. This week’s episode focuses on planning out your final assembly, and taking care of all the little details, before you put the big things in like engine and transmission. Whether it’s planning out your brake system, battery location, or running fuel lines, Stacey shows how a little extra time in the planning department will make all the difference in your build.

[@wvbassassassin]

Thanks for uploading a full episode!

[@nite82hawk]

Ah, a full episode!!! Brings back old Saturday morning memories!👍. Thank you!

[@RamblinAround]

That Cougar is gonna be awesome! Thanks for the full episode.

[@garrisonfoote936]

Been watching him build cars for years an man I think this is my favorite build yet. Copperhead was #1 but I think this has that beat. 👍👍👍

[@Natethanastysnake666]

I've been watching his show since I was a kid. Very talented and fun to watch the projects he works on. Thanks Stacey David!

[@jeffcampbell2710]

This show is full of memories. First, let's talk about the Cougar. I'm 14, been working on lawnmowers, cars, painting cars, and I'm ready for me something to build to drive when I'm 16. .Dad and me went to a junkyard every Saturday. Dad, needed fuses for his 64 Valiant. That thing eat fuses like candy. Dad told the guy, "I got a pocket full of fuses, how much I owe you". The man never charged him, because we bought parts from him. But one Saturday, I look, and there's a Burgundy Cougar, 67-68, I'm not sure. The front end is off, motor and trans no where, but it's manual, it's got a clutch pedal. I notice a decal in the Quarter glass, "Dan Gurney Special". I ask the guy about it. "I've got the engine and trans in the barn. It's a good engine and I didn't want it rained on. It's a 427 4 speed, I'll take $500 for it". I WANT IT!!! Dad said " No, too fast"!. I regret not pushing for it. Just reinstall the engine and transmission, set the front clip back on, and your running. I believe it would've Polished out nice. This was 76, the car was only 8-9 year old. That's my biggest " Dang it!!!". A 70 Chevelle SS 454, great shape, for $1,200 is my second. That was about 84. O! My Schwinn was Yellow, same but mine wasn't that small tire one. Toughest bike I've ever seen. I was the Jump champion. How I didn't get seriously hurt, I'll never know.

[@RonI-qz2tz]

Watched this episode on prime but that Kaase engine is so nice. I had to watch it twice. I really love the Boss nine. Just a beautiful car.

[@Excitable101]

I like this build, clean and not hacked to crap like some other custom builders.

[@siwash99]

I hope I get to see and hear this beauty going down the road before I die

[@duane8620]

Awesome EPISODE! What a true BEAUTY!

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

The Mercury Cougar was a sharp car back in 1967, but I also liked when they were bigger in the 70s and 80s I loved the bodystyle and then it looked like the Thunderbird

[@seanwisdom299]

Best car show hands down!

[@bmstylee]

That Boss 9 is just nice.

[@marcaliventialiventi765]

Between Stacey David and garage squad . I still have hope of rebuilding my Monte Carlo SS

[@walterstanfield3662]

Yeah it's like motivation television for me, watch a few episodes and go to the garage and work on my 86 Buick Regal, l love the G bodies also

[@kirknelson156]

don't care about the horsepower, that engine is a work of art and truly beautiful :)

[@glendekoker3682]

That is one nice ride great work!

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙌🙏

[@MrMarkb68]

Saw the title, was hoping to see a Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe 1973 "V8 Interceptor".

[@dorsk84]

When this show was on TNT. He did a episode on someones XB that had Blower and all.

[@jefflavigne1747]

I saw the title, was hoping to see a Jensen Interceptor!!

[@thomassmith5548]

Was hoping for a panther body p71

[@the_mad_ratter]

Recommended by youtube. I don't personally care about stock cars, I came here for the Black on Black!

[@brianmaclennan561]

Yer same, was thinkin mad max.....

[@robertcline9170]

Great show n great host wish I could get u to rebuild my square body Chevy thank u keep up good work

[@machone7580]

Been waiting a looooooong time to see the V8 interceptor completed. Still waiting.........

[@toddclark332]

Looks really mean Stace thanks for the show

[@Dogleg1957]

When I was 11 or 12 years old a friend of mine parents bought him a Schwinn Orange Krate. And I would buy him lunch on the weekend just so I could ride it for an hour.... and for that hour I was King!

[@jettsouza]

Pure gold!

[@gonzo5912]

I have a 72 Mercury Montego GT 351CJ, nice ride

[@Laffy1345]

Love my Gearz

[@fukkyoutube]

wow that cougar is getting closer to being done here 10 yrs later

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I'm slowly trying to rebuild my daily driver. 96 Buick Roadmaster sedan. Doesn't sound like much, but it's basically the same thing as a Impala SS. The LT1 engine isn't as good as an LS, but it's all I have, so I'm making it work

[@rosaarriaga5602]

If I was given the option of You or Chip Foose building my dream car I'd die of old age b4 I could decide.

[@brianmaclennan561]

Mad max!!! Oh wait..... wrong V8 interceptor...

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

That is a great quick tip

[@johnglielmi6428]

My father had a 1970 Cougar with the 351 Cleveland Engine. was a cool little runner, until a semi truck pushed him into a ditch and destroyed the frame. that baby was bent into a V right at the A pillar. Was sad to see it go. It would have been a great hand me down car for me!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I'd love to have the budget of just one project on this show

[@360VRStudios]

awww he an author too! Awesome

[@traxiii]

Love everything about that Cat, but the hole in the hood and the stacks, rather see a small scoop and shorter stacks inside. BUT, looks and runs nice, very jealous.

[@dirtcop11]

I wish I could find a first-generation Thunderbird. I would love to have one of them, maybe with a small block V8 and a 5-speed transmission.

[@dorsk84]

Guy right down the street from me is working on one for a customer. It's a '55 absolutely perfect original condition. All he is doing is changing the steering wheel and making a shifter. It's so the owner can fit behind the wheel. It will all be able to returned to stock if necessary.

[@latvianorthodox3436]

I wish i could have Stacey build me 3 cars A 70s K5 Blazer A chevelle And a 70 C10 step side

[@reggiehammond6508]

Does gears still comes on tv? And what channel

[@Indy125]

What channel is this on??

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I wish I had your skills and garage and tools. I also wish I had the $$$that you have in that Cougar

[@MaxKalin]

19:07 - I can make them no problem :)

[@israelpacheco2525]

Wen go to finish d car

[@fleyboy99]

v8 interceptor was the mad max ford falcon ... not a cougar

[@BadIdea1123]

There is only one V8 interceptor, and its an Aussie post apocalytic monster.... #madmax

[@estpst]

Yep, that is what I clicked for to see Mad MAx's Falcon XB!

[@MRBACKHAND]

every man needs "colossal nuts"

[@robertfoley6430]

Using to much anti seize a little,goes a long way.

[@sam_s_]

Literally?????

[@johndanielleferreras9552]

the real v8 interceptor is a ford falcon xb gt coupe not a cougar

[@michaeltierney104]

Why a vent on a rear end

[@estpst]

What no Mad Max car, the true interceptor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3yVmp2crdafpLs

[@cjjenson8212]

It was a big payoff somewhere! No one and I mean no one every cared about that car . It never caught anyone's dream imagination. Sorry you had to run out of ideas to have to do this. That said .. I've been a fan since day 1😃. Keep going, love it!

[@chloehennessey6813]

Feel like this guy was always high on coke and that’s why he laughs so much.

[@walterstanfield3662]

He definitely had more spunk than the average Joe, even before red bull

[@bmstylee]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

[@Seedcadets]

So full episode and we couldn’t hear it run??? What a load of crap