1967 Mercury Cougar V8 Interceptor Front Suspension Upgrades- Stacey David's Gearz S4 E11

One of the most popular cars of the Muscle car era… the Mercury Cougar... has been one of the most overlooked cars in recent decades. All of that changes as Stacey rolls in a solid ’67 Cougar… dubs it the “V8 Interceptor”…and begins to completely change the front suspension to get rid of the stock shock towers and turn this little old lady’s car into a corner-carving, road-gripping beast. But wait!... You can’t cut out the shock towers can you!?! Yes you can!... and Stacey goes in-depth on not only how to do it, but also the installation of a complete TCI independent front suspension. If you own or want to own a classic Mustang, Cougar, Fairlane, or other 60’s Ford, and have always wished you could get rid of those stock shock towers to get more room in the engine compartment, this is the show for you.

[@josemedeiros007]

Great episode and suspension upgrade tutorial Stacy!

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Thanks! 👍

[@jeffreykurth2703]

I love the work.

[@jimyoung6010]

Certainly a testament to your extreme welding skills, confidence and craftsmanship you possess. Many of us street rodders that hold down dissimilar day jobs simply do not have the skill or time to perfect such skills that are required for this swap. With that said, it is reassuring the aftermarket companies are now supporting swaps such as this to make a transition like this possible. Keep up the great videos. I really enjoy you breaking this down for our comprehension. You never mentioned the engine you're going with. Obviously you would not go to all this trouble for a small block, which after all, was the hallmark of the pony car's supreme handling capabilities and storied trans am heritage.

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Watch a couple of the later videos featuring this build! You are correct that it does not have a small block.

[@todds5956]

Awesome episode. I’m doing the same thing to my 68 Cougar

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

That's a very informative quick tip and funny 😁 😂 LOL

[@edge2sword186]

I guess that people don't know bout swapping Boss 429 Shock Towers gives you more than enough room for Bid engine swaps and can save you many thousands in your build . Relocating the upper control arms helps with handling also . I like things simple and direct because most people can't afford the mods you are doing or have the skill to do them . Pie in the sky Cougars are not in reach of most owners and chopping up a solid car seems to be a travesty .

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Very lucky man to have a very helpful and understanding wife, I would keep her if I were you and good luck with your F-350

[@pauljones2857]

Stacey David I wish you would build a 1996 Bronco from Frame Up that would be so cool to watch

[@joshy0369]

My dream car 🥰

[@crabbypapa3862]

It looks like the metal under the sub-frame braces was ground smooth and Not anti-rust treated before welding on the braces! Is that a long term good idea?

[@undeadbrosm41a39]

I want this for my cougar

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍👍👍

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

That big engine would work better for a 3/4 ton pickup truck for plowing and/or pulling especially with the torque that the engine has

[@Primus54]

Hmmm… First time viewer. I’m glad to see a few short minutes of actual content interspersed with KZbin ads and lengthy infomercials. Not likely to return. 🙄

[@danieljamieson7831]

lol any monetized youtube video has ads. not his fault.

[@Primus54]

@@danieljamieson7831 The creator has the ability to limit the number of ads inserted by KZbin and they most certainly control the number of ones they themselves include. I’ve got no problem with monetizing, but the creator needs to strike a watchable balance.

[@swampcritterisbackbaby1740]

@@Primus54 The creator also has to pay the bills and is not doing diy mousetrap videos or braiding paracord bracelets. Some of the builds here pass $100k and every time there is some ignant whinging about commercials and why don't they do videos for free with no ads.

[@Primus54]

@@swampcritterisbackbaby1740 I’m a capitalist who has no problem with a reasonable number of cost-covering and profit-making advertisements… the keyword being “reasonable”, which I admit is subjective. My opinion is based upon thousands of KZbin videos I’ve watched from hundreds of creators, most of whom rely on KZbin as their primary source of income.

[@swampcritterisbackbaby1740]

@@Primus54 Which of those channels are doing builds of this level with limited ads? If you look at the view count on most of his vids here you will see that tube money won't even pay their light bill.

[@BARTisallPOLSKA]

Where can I buy these kits? Which he had a link to everything

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Parts information for all projects can be found on my website. Here's the direct link for the V8 Interceptor: staceydavid.com/projects/v8-interceptor#row5

[@willivonfromhold4524]

Question... Chrome Iz verey clear... Ie smooth,how does that adhere to glass??!...