WCCC Worst Products Vol. 1 - Our Least Favorite Parts!

This video is a companion to our "Best Products" video (see here: • WCCC Best Products Vol... ). It wouldn't be fair to only talk up our good parts, without badmouthing some of the bad ones. As Don says, in many cases, these sub-par reproductions are the only option when no good used parts are available. We feel that it's better that you know what kind of quality to expect up front, so there are no disappointing surprises later.
In some instances, Don mentions alternative options to these unfortunate parts, so we've marked the good and bad items with helpful icons and sound effects. The items that pop up throughout the video are clickable, and will take you to that item on our website.
For all your Cougar parts needs, check us out at www2.cougarpartscatalog.com/
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[@aviatorflighttraining]

I love how honest you guys are! Its refreshing!

[@tandmautomotive3678]

As a restoration shop owner that has to deal with this "leploduction clap on a dayrey basis" Yes some "bloken engrish" but this Guy NAILS IT!!!! Whatchoo want lound eye?? QUARITRY or cheap. NO have both.

[@PerpetualWhiteBelt]

You make me want to buy a Cougar, just based on your honesty. I wish there were more retailers like you out there. Keep up the good work, and keep the integrity and passion that you have for these awesome cars!

[@ray6976]

If you can find one get it. Mine is like my baby. I dont park anywhere i cant keep an eye on it. I hardly go anywhere without getting coments on it.

[@mattkaustickomments]

Don, I haven't owned a classic Cougar or hung out on MCN in years now and I've bought things in the past from you...but I really appreciate your honesty, I wish I had had this info back in the day when I was ordering stuff all the time.

[@jamesguralski5156]

Thanks for the vid. We need more people like you. There are too many products that take away from the value and safety of our efforts.

[@raymondopthof]

Thanks for your honesty Don. To my surprise was my old 68 XR-7 Cougar in the video. Happy and sad feelings, but glad it is cared for by David O. Miss it!

[@MrOnemanop]

I have never seen a Cougar (brown car in the background) with that color combination. Gorgeous!

[@robertklacza1160]

Thanks for the honest comments on what parts are off dimensions, and I especially like the comments about the voltage regulators !!

[@andrewgregory8856]

Thank you. I had the motor mount problems on my 67. You guys are great thanks for everything you do.

[@Glocktard]

I love your honesty, I have a 67 mustang and need to find a good guy/place like you.

[@SuperKONR]

Thank you for your honesty sir! I have a Mustang but I will definitely be buying any interchangeable parts from your company because of this.

[@gregwilliams5431]

"A suggestion of what (the quarter panel) should look like" hahahaha love it thanks for your honesty!!

[@Boats29]

If I could give this two thumbs up I would. I appreciate your honesty!

[@GJM866]

He is correct about being able to leave feedback on other sites. I was surprised to find that when I left a negative review with a major Mustang supplier for a pump to carb fuel line I purchased, which did not even come close to fitting, it was simply ignored. I even posted it again then called to inquire and was told that they had no idea why the review wouldn't post. Why have reviews then? My only intention was to help someone else out.

[@badopinionsrighthere]

Man those starter solenoids are no joke horrible Chinesium garbage. Nothing like reconnecting your car battery and having the engine start to crank all on its own. Don't buy the absolute cheapest part people!

[@WildAzzRacing]

Wish we had someone like you in the Mopar world. We need someone that will tell the truth about the subpar, and straight rip off, "reproduction" parts.

[@machdogblue]

Don, Loved your video, a few years ago I payed top dollar for one of those "correct" starter solenoids in my 69 eliminator. I got 3 starts , before it when to self starter destruction, luckily I hadn't tighten the battery terminal yet . THANKS for the heads up on the other products, IF you have to use them at least you know what your getting into.

[@angelsgarage6866]

You are the BEST! WOW real honest and REAL! Thank you

[@tnrifleman9368]

Thanks for the word we never here anymore: HONESTY! I've just invested in a rougher but still solid '68 I plan to clone to a GT-E. To bad I live on the East Coast or I'd send my cat to y'all!

[@a70dejavu8]

Thank you!! you guys are great people, when im on the phone with other place they give you the run around instead for tell you that you are right and the parts are shit. I told them if you dont buy from these that are making cheap parts maybe they have to change things for the better. I know the chevy guys when it comes to Corvette they dont put up with it there parts are better made i know i had two of them

[@arcorob]

SIR ! This was awesome....Its part of why I like doing business with you !!! A+++++++

[@bns70]

Great info here. I wish I'd seen this video before buying several of the products from another supplier.

[@edspencer7121]

Don thanks for putting an honest word on some of this stuff. I've yet to get started on my 70 XR7 so I don't have money invested in parts yet. Also watched your best of video. 💪👍💪👍 on both of them. 1/4 panel representation, learned that the hard way on my 65 Ranchero, a place out Michigan punches this junk out and sells it for $200.00 a side. My body man did a nicer looking job repairing the original 1/4s than those turkeys in Michigan punch out😠 As always keep up the good work.👍

[@vcmdpropulsion126]

hahaahahaah im here because i love cougars, and your noises ,,,"raspberry sound" sooo my life

[@artm5583]

Love you guys. Thank you for this, makes me want to buy from you

[@kascus]

How about a updated version of this for 2023.

[@anthonys6066]

integrity, good job. honest salesmen hardly exist, thank you for trying.

[@oscar.gonzalez]

after watching this video, I think it's probably better to repair the originals as much as possible....

[@mattskustomkreations]

Any updates on Dynacorn?

[@yuvegotmale]

The repo windshield molding are for sure junk. Try and pound them on and they bend like aluminum foil...OEM moldings only for sure.

[@eternalcowboy585]

Wheel trim 15 years ago. 1200.00 now they are priceless I hear....

[@waynearnott7286]

Speaking of the rear roll pan my wife found a nos one $ 385 for my 67 cougar. when watch your video's I see all kinds of bumpers but have not seen 67 68 bumpers

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

They do not reproduce the front and rear bumpers, but we do sell those restored: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/Search.aspx?CatID=15855&SearchTerms=restored%20bumpers&Type=AND

[@waynearnott7286]

@@WestCoastClassicCougar I have nearly perfect bumpers on my car except for the fact that they need Rechromed what's that gonna run Mine is a early 67 it left the factory or build date of November 23rd 1966

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

@@waynearnott7286 If you have exceptionally good cores, we recommend you choose the option to send your cores in advance of us shipping your order. We use core matching for rechromed trim and reserve the best rechromed parts for those that send us exceptional cores in advance. This link shows the prices with the option to prepay a core charge or send your cores in advance: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/Search.aspx?CatID=15901&SearchTerms=42507%2012596%2012598%2042508&Type=OR

[@heathhenderson7217]

Amazing……I wish you sold mustang parts. What an honest review, when others would just sell it to you and go on to the next sell.

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

We do sell the Mustang parts that cross with the Cougar, about 80% of the parts cross. We just do not sell Mustang specific parts.

[@heathhenderson7217]

@@WestCoastClassicCougar you gained a customer, I’ll be sure to check your store out when looking for parts.

[@ray6976]

What do you recomend for a alterator with a little more amps? I have a 68 cougar i drive a few times a week here in alabama and ive tried the 1 wire and 1g upgrade from powermaster..both sounded like i had a supercharger so i have the original 68 alternator on right now.

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

We only stock a 55 AMP stock rebuilt alternator. I would recommend reading through the threads about alternators on the Classic Cougar Community. There are over 4K classic Cougar owners on the forum swapping experience and ideas about their cars, so it is a great resource for any Cougar owner. A bunch of owners have tried different things with varied results: forum.classiccougarcommunity.com/search?q=alternator

[@72mustangfb]

It does the heart & sole good to rant! & I must say I'm very good at it myself, it relieve's stress & it keep's people from having heart attack's & strokes, also prevent's some one from killing somebody! LOL!

[@gtemplesrt8]

So how are the quarter panels for the 69 cougar coupes now? I have a 69 I just bought a few weeks ago and need some sheet metal.

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

They're still the same, unfortunately!

[@gtemplesrt8]

Well that stinks ☹

[@royboy9361]

Only Chevy boys slam doors…because they have to! I love my 68 Cougar. L😂VE the fart sounds! 😂👍

[@gtemplesrt8]

This is a bit off topic but do you have any videos on fixing brakes on a 69 XR7? It has rotors and I hear it isn't really the easiest to do and I'm not real mechanically inclined on cars especially Ford stuff. Haven't worked on any till now.

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

Define "fixing." What's wrong with them? The only brake-related video we have is the drum-to-disc brake conversion on Andrew's car.

[@gtemplesrt8]

@@WestCoastClassicCougar not sure what's up for sure. Looks like they someone replaced the master cylinder and booster but I basically have no brakes so I'm thinking it will need rotors and pads and drums on rear but I hear the rotors with the bearings can be a pain. I have the brake light showing on my gauge panel.

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

@@gtemplesrt8 The old brake fluid probably needs to be purged out, new fluid put in, and the system should be bled. Not sure what condition your other components are in, but this would be a good place to start. On the rear drums, it's usually a good idea to change the wheel cylinders if the car has been sitting for a long time.

[@glassguy777]

The farting sounds are great!

[@jamierae72576]

if these parts are so bad, why even sell them?

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

In most cases we list them because they are the only one available new, or for comparison because they are what other parts companies are offering. In many situations we have good used versions that we recommend in the products description.

[@bobd9868]

I can admire his honesty but why not just drop the bad stuff?

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

There are 2 main reasons we list these items: 1. Often they are the only reproductions available. If you got a hole that needs filled, these are better than nothing. 2. They are what other sellers offer, but they do not tell you the truth about the product. We list these as a comparison to a better reproduction or in comparison to a used version. And yes, there are quite a few times when an old used one is significantly better than the new shiny version. We will sell these to you, but we want you to know in advance what you are getting, not discover it after you get it in the mail. There are quite a few customers who did not want to spend the additional cost for the higher quality versions but email us later saying they are glad we told them about the faults in advance because they would have been pissed to find out after they got it.