1967 Mercury Cougar Wreckage

Letting my pal drive my 1967 Cougar .

[@daveb5016]

Birdsong and Dulcich together, two of my favourites in one video. Awesome.

[@stoutski5509]

This !!

[@johnvilleneuve7944]

He better be on a future episode of roadkill garage helping you fix that differential haha. Birdsong is the best. Cheers fellas

[@a456987]

I think he's filling in for Dave during the time he went on the Jeep trip

[@cleanmachine08]

Engine sounds awesome. Enjoyed the traditional "what did you do?!" lol

[@mikemaccracken3112]

Wheel hop will get you every time!

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Poor Cougar !!! As a long time member of the CCOA it hurts my soul !!! 😿

[@zajacmotorsports5910]

As with all things bang shift, he chose to give it the violence. Is anyone surprised?

[@jeremiahdane3021]

That weren't a bang-shift my friend. That was a good ol' case of axle wrap on a first gear launch with 55 year old suspension components. Done it myself with many 4spd trucks. Made me wanna put on a Dunce Cap.

[@waynemanor8357]

@@jeremiahdane3021 time for some old school yellow traction bars.

[@mshort7087]

My vote is for a set of Cal Tracs. Well worth the money for the parts I quit breaking

[@asb2106]

BIRDSONGGGGG!!! missed him on the last garage episode

[@vettegreaser6590]

Love that Cougar!

[@radbanshee4508]

At least it's an easy fix, Steve. Back in the 1979 I was driving my 67 Cougar through town and tore my steering box out the frame rail, drag link assembly off when the Pitman arm contacted a tall manhole cover. And also dislocated my thumb on the steering wheel.

[@markbehr88]

I have a 67 Cougar XR7 factory manual with swing away wheel in Highlan Green. Love it.

[@calebh2642]

Thanks for sharing with us Steve!

[@timmcdaniels7083]

I absolutely love this car.

[@replica4132]

Installed the ol' driveshift delete kit

[@hotwheel6663]

Love '67-'68 Cougars

[@rednecklife55]

man that engine takes RPM'S faaaasssttt!!!! sounds awesome.

[@CashMopar]

Halarious Steve!

[@revolutionstudios2]

When I saw wreckage in the title I was really worried about the couger before watching the video.

[@MongrelsGarage]

I’m surprised the 8” didn’t let go sooner! Time for the 9”

[@K-Effect]

1967 Mercury Cougars are the best

[@wastingmymoneyonmotorcycles]

Hey this is awesome I'd love to see these two work together...!

[@genehunsinger3981]

You are like my little brother.If there is a weak link,he'll find it.

[@06XLF150]

That 8.8 took a beating before it finally let go!

[@lukearnold23]

Crazy to see Birdsong drive anything other than a Charger let alone a Non-Mopar

[@lawrencepfeiffer1960]

I hate when that happens. Last time was about 3 years ago. After just passing two cars on Interstate 90 next to Billings dropped the shaft on the Dakota. Snapped the pinion gear at 70. Managed to get it shut down and off the highway before other cars became involved from the violently spinning driveshaft. Long story short, front wheel drive Dakota made it into town (1.5 miles) before both axles where 6 inches from the desired location. I feel your pain.

[@jedsterr7546]

nice work team

[@novass7493]

I watch all your shows you guys are amazing!!

[@kurgan322]

Flawless Victory! FATALITY!!!

[@CarsandCats]

Wheel hop breaks EVERYTHING.

[@stephendoing2253]

Chris Birdsong is the BOMB!!!

[@brokewheels5]

Can't wait to see the grudge match between that and the disgustang

[@simonh5110]

Haha my grandmother taught me to drive on those back roads of Bakersfield! Always remember those roads.

[@mikerushing5982]

You 2 work well together 💯

[@318willrun]

Sounded so good, then I heard "not so good" 👀

[@robacon6386]

That's awesome!!! Lol I did the same thing with my.dad 60 corvette in the back of our shop when I was 16 snapped the pinion right off!!!!

[@robertlambert5299]

Seen that coming when they were backing out the yard.

[@rustybritches6747]

WOW! I hope that's a stock 8-inch! snapped the pinion clean off!

[@monkeyfoodgarden]

WOOHOO TO BOOHOO IN THE SNAP OF THE THROTTLE!!!

[@JackLawson-WingSmallForward]

great car

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

That is a wicked muscle car!!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

It was awesome meeting you at Hemmings man

[@Brian-ff7tw]

Dude Locs, I forgot about those!

[@timoy4988]

Well... I like these shenanigans. Subbed 😁👍💪💪

[@stephendoing2253]

It's the mopar whisper!!

[@mattmopar440]

Youll get that on these big jobs :)

[@the_langss]

Thanks for the Video....Nothing that a little Duct Tape and Bailing Wire can't handle.....lol....

[@adamjohnson531]

Driver. We should take a look at that before we blow the rear end. Proceeds to snap the drive shaft stub. Man I love working on old cars.

[@drewuth1015]

Brutal!

[@tedcorey3054]

My buddy let me drive his '68 442 back in high school ,I only bent a rim .

[@36browneyedman]

Sneaker power to the rescue!

[@Guns_N_Gears]

I'd love to see this car re-done to sleeper mode with that engine, and have quiet mufflers, and dominate the streets with no power adders.

[@mikescherrer4923]

Lol. Whoopsie, better get to pushin'.

[@robertharding4166]

Breakin stuff 👍👍🤙🤙👍

[@jasonseal2692]

Another 8 inch donation to the gods.

[@lancehowlett3910]

Yup,axle hop and lowering blocks go together like beer and nachos…..

[@BigMateo24]

Huh, maybe you should consider a driveshaft loop with how often something seems to always break down there. I have the feeling it won't be the last time...

[@kwhite145]

People have been killed by a driveshaft that let go needs a loop !

[@craigcampbell5129]

I wish I still had my 68 Cougar I sold it to a friend he tub it out it made alcohol burner out of it took it to Englishtown NJ

[@eddiepatterson5025]

Now you can get the ford 9inch diff with trutrac posi leaf springs bushings cal-trac bars. And gears ⚙️ of your choice. Bang Shift has been through much HP.

[@alexcorona]

Dulchich is a bargain guy, hell probably get a explorer 8.8 and narrow it himself for $100. 4.11 gears and track lok for that price isn't beatable.

[@chrisvandecar4676]

Well, you needed to replace the spring bushings, so as long as your in there, might as well install a new 9” rear and aluminum driveshaft……..

[@danfarris135]

Traction bars also

[@mikegillam1000]

"This doohickey is supposed to be atached to that thingimajigger, and it's not no more..." That describes a lot of my automotive life

[@guffinator70]

Sounds goooood

[@JA-sm9zf]

Oh snap! No pun intended lol

[@user-ut4vw6qp3o]

HI STEVE, a while back we saw you show the SUNBEAM ALPINE. What a cool project, (for a change) slip a Ford (I know not a Mopar or a Chevy) into it like the Tiger. By the way I built a 1725 cc and put it in my 65 Alpine , then I found a 65 Tiger that I drive the wheels off today which is just too much fun. Sorry, I digressed ... back to the request ... How about doing a turbo 4 banger or do a turbo V6 out of a late model crashed ford mustang or truck. I would love to see the Hot-Rod flavor of American muscle stuffed in a small British roadster. Also, it would be something the average guy could do which is why I like your channel. What gets better (I know your thinking Mopar power but lets mix it up and do a Drof.

[@wesleywilson1175]

I have a yellow 67. With a built 306 and 4 speed.

[@fokkerdude]

Big bada boom.

[@bcavmechanic]

Ruh roh. Looks like you have some more work ahead of you. Time for an axle rebuild along with dealing with the leaf springs. Maybe time for some Cal tracs or at least some slapper bars. She sure sounds good though.

[@GoTerry]

Carnage... my high school car was a 67... I had it for 8 years and did so much to it and my Ex got drunk and took out 3 parked cars... probably because I left her, it was the 80's and she did hate me so much for love... I miss that car, if you want to do some trading or sell it let me know.. I was working on getting a 69' fastback Cuda race bucket but I'd totally start that one instead... let me know

[@xNobodyOfConsequenceX]

Driveshaft has left the chat

[@Badcattme]

Hay Steve, If you want to come up to Camano Island WA. I have a 9 inch unit from a 1970 Cougar that you can have. It will make the Bang Shift Cougar mucho better.

[@carlcessna5607]

I’m not a drag racer so I always let the clutch take up the slack in the drivetrain and then get off of the clutch pedal. Don’t know if that creates less shock but it seems like it would.

[@adammanning8882]

Slop in the drivetrain is what keeps nuking Stubby Bob too

[@stevedulcich2656]

100%

[@budpool4835]

Probably one of the farm dogs gnawing on it.

[@will7its]

There goes your ride home......🤣

[@deuceman32]

Well, that's just, like, your pinion, man.

[@LivingOnCash]

🤣

[@robertworel5791]

V6 diesel would be super cool.

[@philpatterson7085]

Had a friend do the same to the 65 Mustang I helped him work on, worse he was doin clutch dumps with a car full of people. I quit helping him after that.

[@lsb63ss42]

The Bakersfield Side Step is Known to Hurt Parts……….

[@sirmister4411]

Well you found the weak link!

[@rodder2046]

Back in the late 70's I broke 2 diffs in my 68 Mustang. After the 2nd explosion I swapped in a 9 inch rear. Problem solved.

[@craigmaverick]

In the 80's I broke 7 rear U-joints in my 65 Mustang in my junior & senior years in high school. I got real good at changing them.

[@dangarrison3503]

I see a driveline loop in your future..

[@spamanator666]

This car is just cursed...

[@RaiderX948]

The Dulcich Files

[@lorinmueller4102]

Holy hell, that thing sounds f'n amazing. Fixed yet?

[@fuccthelaw1]

Commit to first he said lol. Sheesh did the pinion break or did the yoke splines just give?

[@jamesmartin-lb6br]

I really like the Bang Shift Merc. Get it back on the road with some original guages.

[@willardelibolt]

Emotional damage!

[@stanleysteemr1316]

Your axle had a wiggling pin in a wobbly hole, malfunction in the mechanism thingy. lol

[@montycrain5783]

Have Deaver Spings make you a custom set of “Mopar style Super Stock” leaf springs for your Cougar. Heavily biased to the front with additional clips and slightly stiffer in the right

[@TheProchargedmopar]

👍💪

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

You done broke it.

[@michaellucht6351]

And you can't blame Tony Angelo for it.

[@chriswilson9248]

What cam bearings

[@malibuz16]

Replace that seal lying on the ground and you're mint!

[@adamfub8834]

So Ford rears aren't indestructible? Looks like pinion broke? Or the nut came loose & twisted off because the yoke walked out?

[@stevedulcich2656]

Broke pinion. Swapped to 9 from 8.

[@michaeldavis3430]

Hi Mr. Dulcich! Was that still the 8" differential?

[@alexcorona]

8"s can handle 500hp all day when set right.

[@michaeldavis3430]

@@alexcorona I wasn't insulting the 8", I was just curious. 🙂

[@rustybritches6747]

no shit the 9-in stronger than an 8 in! and 8-in can handle at least 400 horsepower if they're built right! my 8-in was built by quick performance I'm making just under 400 and I beat the shit out of it, I'm more concerned about the t5 and the 28 spline axles!

[@rustybritches6747]

@@alexcorona 500 might be pushing it but it's definitely possible I'm making just under 400 on mine built by quick performance! they told me not to push it too much further and 450 is about the limit!

[@704406bbl]

Sounds like a reasonable hypothesis of the modus operandi.

[@turbo1438]

Anyone remember those Lakewood slapper bars? Yellow ones, get some!

[@coyboybc]

I Got mine for JEGS THey still sell them

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

turbo 14 When I bought my 67 Mustang not that long ago it had a set of them on it. And when I get everything fixed on it they are going back on it.

[@FJ80Coop]

That old 8" pinion didn't like the shock load nor the extreme angle as it twisted floorboard direction too quickly... Upgrade time..

[@watsisbuttndo829]

Yeah, I'm not gunna judge. I've been laying on the road looking at the same scene.

[@dividingbyzerofpv6748]

Fairly sure this is dejavu moment from like 6 months ago before the rebuild of the rear/shocks/TKX all went in.

[@glamiskid50]

Come on man did you really think that the rear end was going to handle that I’m surprised it didn’t break the first time he dumped the clutch

[@samfuller6273]

More videos please.

[@keithhebert9334]

You guys blew it