1968 Mercury Cougar fastback custom Build Video

Customized Cougar from a Coupe to a Fastback. Build Video...Customization, body and paint work done by Jody Sauls of Custom Cars in Clinton, SC. Mechanical repairs and detailing done by owner.
See my original Video of the fastback for better views and detail. • 1968 Mercury Cougar Fa...

[@dynomax7497]

I've just discovered this! This is just lovely, the car that should have been. Well done!

[@CJColvin]

The Cougar Fastback looks badass.

[@mercari734]

A truly great and insightful design. Nicely integration at the rear quarter window . . . Smart move to extend the roof.

[@henrynavarro4161]

I'm totally doing this to my cougar!

[@RaymondPeckIII]

It's a mini '68 Torino! So cool!

[@davidpenney4171]

Beautiful job on the conversion. I'm often at Cars & Coffee of the Upstate with my '68 Cougar, and missed seeing your car when you brought it up to show.

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

Would absolutely like to connect. Since C&C started I have only made it twice. Despite me changing the Cougar, I appreciate the original ones, and look forward to seeing yours.

[@davidpenney4171]

@@vintagemobilehome2685 I liked your video on the silver blue '66 Mustang hardtop. During the late '70s, I bought one just like it except 3-speed manual from a used car dealer on Canal St. in New Orleans.

[@dacholidaydach]

Were you at Cars & Coffee in Laurens today? My husband was there with his 62 Beetle, and was telliing us about a Cougar fastback. We have a 67 Cougar we are hoping to rebuild soon.

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

Yes. I did not see the Beetle. Most people know where I live. Stop by sometime. Besides the bug, I'd enjoy talking about your Cougar

[@royboy9361]

Get a Scott Drake export brace for that car ASAP. I have one on my 68 J Code G.

[@USFBullsFan1987]

Great work Keith. Thanks for the detailed explanations; that really helped me understand the complexity of what you've done in beautifully grafting together two design concepts into one unique and really cool looking sports car!

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

Thanks!

[@MarioDumais-we6tl]

Très belle voiture très originale

[@SpeedyG289]

Very nice build.

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

I'm glad you like it

[@thehuntsyndicatetm7758]

Beautiful work

[@philipschuetz4856]

You are a craftsman sir

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

Thanks. Lot of months wondering how it would really look versus sketches.

[@zzmx5]

Saw this yesterday at Cars & Coffee. Love it! I have a friend up there w/a light blue '68 Cougar w/black vinyl top he shows regularly there, it's a beautiful survivor w/relatively low miles, he's a member of the AACA and I think he's the current chapter president. I sent him my photos of your car as he is traveling overseas. You may or may not know him.

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

Thanks for helping make a connection, as I do not know him. Hope to some day.

[@davidpenney4171]

I'm that guy with the '68. Just now seeing your video.

[@nitcat1]

I’ve had my internal debate, and I like it. It looks very nicely done. Nice summary of the challenges and choices you had. Maybe a lessons learned vid? Any other modifications? Thanks

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

Other modifications: Lower springs in the front, dual exhaust. Thanks for your comment

[@flylyfe5526]

This is amazing I wish I could do this too my 68 xr7

[@jkofthesouth]

You've done a wonderful job! Would love to see it in person, I am also in SC near Charlotte. Will be doing some resto work on my 67 next year.

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

Would be great to see the '67. Let me know if you ever pass thru any of the towns between Greenville and Laurens

[@jkofthesouth]

@@vintagemobilehome2685 We go upstate from time to time, will be in touch!

[@lynnh7694]

Cool build

[@joeschlotthauer840]

This should be a kit.

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

Thank you sir. I put the video out there to at least explain what was done.

[@williamschumacher5558]

Any chance this can be shown at Fords at Carlisle in 2024 or has it already been there.

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

It would be great to take it to a show, and that one seems impressive. However, I'd need to find something south of the Mason Dixon line.

[@tomthomas6005]

What year is the mustang roof that was used 67-8 or 69-70? Thx

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

Mustang 67-68 used for the roof panel. Then there is an extension to "stretch" the roof right after the windshield. Because of the longer wheelbase, a quarter window was incorporated. Thanks

[@mitchellk4359]

Hey, I have a '58 viking bus I would like to show you. Do you have an email I could send some pictures?

[@vintagemobilehome2685]

I'd like to see them, but I don't think it is wise to put email addresses out there, as they can be harvested. My name shows up in the video. Can you PM me on Facebook?

[@mercari734]

Another thought: I would have replaced the rear quarter panel "potmetal" extensions with sheetmetal -- thereby eliminating the panel line break. Otherwise, perfect design!

[@stevemiller7654]

Leaving those extensions helps retain the OEM illusion of this build.