1968 Mercury Cougar

The only Cougar that we know came factory equipped with this part is the Cobra Jet. According to the Master Parts Catalog (MPC), any Cougar with a 3.91 or 4.11 rear end and a C-6 would have been equipped with this reducer. This is a part that we will probably never have on hand, but would love to document. If you have one of these adapters, we would be interested in being able to put detailed pictures of it on this listing. Please let us know. We hope to have a reproduction of this adapter...

Used steering wheel tension spring used in the tilt / tilt away steering column found in the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. One required per car. Keeps tension on the steering wheel shaft so as to keep the steering wheel from contacting the upper column cover. There is an active thread on the Classic Cougar Community Forum discussing tilt columns and trouble shooting. *NOTE* For tilt column service, you can contact Tony Augustine at 6t8cougarguy@gmail.com. Tony is a trusted colleague of WCCC...

"L" shaped bracket that mounts to the rear carburetor mounting hole for attaching the return spring. Bracket faces forward when installed. *NOTE* This bracket is a bit shorter than the 4V version.

"L" shaped bracket that mounts to the rear carburetor mounting hole for attaching the return spring. Bracket faces forward when installed. *Note - This bracket is a bit longer than the 2V version.

"L" shaped bracket that mounts to the rear of the Holley carburetor mounting hole for attaching the return spring. Bracket faces forward when installed.

Used 14x5" stamped steel wheel for your Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. We save some of the better stock wheels and some have probably ridden in trunks most of their lives. These were offered in 1967, we believe that a 5-1/2 inch wheel was used starting in 1968-69. Have a bent or damaged wheel? Don't have a spare? Shipped bare. Various conditions and subject to availability. Used 'as is', wheel as found in the wilds of our wrecking yard.*Note - these wheels will not work with disc brakes...

Used 14x5" stamped steel wheel for your Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. We save some of the better stock wheels and some have probably ridden in trunks most of their lives. These were offered in 1968, we believe that a 5-1/2 inch wheel was used starting in 1968-69. Have a bent or damaged wheel? Don't have a spare? Shipped bare. Various conditions and subject to availability. Used 'as is', wheel as found in the wilds of our wrecking yard.*Note - these wheels will not work with disc brakes...

Used 14x6" stock stamped steel wheel for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. We save some of the better stock wheels you will ever find due to our mild climate and some have probably ridden in trunks most of their lives. These were offered from 1968 through 1970. Produced by Motor Wheels, early ones had riveted centers, changed to welded centers in 1969. Specify in the notes section if you have a preference, we seem to have mostly welded ones at the moment. Have a bent or damaged wheel? Don't...

This is my favorite Cougar - Mustang - Shelby option of all time! In fact as a rather tall person that is not as slim as I once was, I do not really enjoy daily driving a Pony car that does not have this option. This column does not only manually adjust up and down with the depression of the turn signal wand towards the dash, it also releases and swings up and towards the passenger side of the car each time the ignition is turned off and the door is opened. To start the car you must close the...

Rebuilt steering gear box with 16:1 ratio and 1-1/8 inch sector shaft. The only difference between SMB-F or SMB-K is the tag and inclusion of the Pitman arm. This is a SMB-F tagged steering box.To be honest, we will seldom have this steering box in stock. We recommend that you purchase the SMB-K steering box, and exchange your SMB-F steering box tag. Return the core steering box with the SMB-K tag back to WCCC. We are building up our inventory of SMB-K steering boxes, so ask for a date...

Perfect condition with no fading, scratches or dents. When the emblem is pulled, you will see minimal difference between the area that has been covered for decades and the area that has been exposed. Very rare find indeed!

A grade pad has not shrunk to the point that the center section will not fit well, it will not be curling and overall will be pliable. We rarely have more than a couple colors on hand but if you state your preference in the comments section we will try to accommodate.

New old stock, This unit is also known as a bumper filler, rock guard, or filler panel. Fits any 1967-68 Mercury Cougar.Ford part # C7WY-17779-A.

This single port version was used in the latter part of 1967 and all of 1968. Keep in mind we have units that are not as clean looking but still hold vacuum for about half the price. Cougar part number C7WY-13A185-C headlamp vacuum reservoir.

Nice used driver side strut rod that fits all 1968-69 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustangs. Our good used Western strut rods are the best you will find. No bends, nor damaged threads, not heavily rusted and correct for your Mustang / Cougar and 1968-69 Torino, Cyclone, Ranchero. 1968-69 strut rods are the same as 1970-73 strut rods, but 1968-69 rods have stepped down threads at the end. Ford part number C8OZ-3468-B. Sold as a bare strut rod, we also offer the used hardware for installation...

This icon means that we're looking to buy this part!WCCC is a buyer of used and NOS hard to find 67-73 Mercury Cougar parts. Usually we give an in store credit of 50% of our web price for parts delivered in hand or by carrier to our Brooks, Oregon location. If you're not interested in store credit, just shoot us an email and we will let you know if it's is something we can pay cash for. We do not send cash for parts in advance but we often can compensate you within hours of receiving the...

This listing is for a premium quality pair of 1968 - 1969 original strut rods in grade "A" used condition. What sets them apart from our grade "B" rods is they have a smooth finish, no pock marks from rust. This is for the person who is doing a show car and wants the very best, original correct parts that can be found. The reproductions are made in China and work fine but they are different on every detail and do not come with the specialty bolts that attach the rear on the arm to the lower...

Our grade "B" rods are just as straight as our grade "A" used rods but the will show pock marks from rust after you clean them. One can fill and sand but it will take time. These are still a better value than the Chinese rods we sell.*Note - 1970-73 strut rods work equally well.

Stud that the factory line workers used for locating the air conditioning pedestal bracket. Then backed up with a nut. Used on 289 / 302 / 351W / 390 / 428CJ pedestals from 1967 - 1973. We sell this item as reproduction, see related items.*Note - Excludes 351C and 429CJ.

Used 14x6" styled steel wheel for your Mercury Cougar. This unit has a total width 7", a 4" backspacing, and a 1- 13/16" center hole. This is the service replacement number and it will fit all 1967 and newer Cougars with or without disc brakes. Slightly wider than the 1967 counterpart. Shipped bare without center cap or trim ring. We have these wheels in various conditions with minor blemishes and they are subject to availability.Ford part # C8WY-1007-A.

9-23-2019 Update! We are no longer carrying these as we are not happy with the amount of weight it takes to balance them. Unfortunately the founder of Specialty Wheels passed away several years ago and since then the company has changed hands a couple of times and the quality has suffered. No returns and no plans to reorder. Reproduction 14x7" styled steel wheel with a chrome outer rim and an original argent finish between the chrome spokes on the center. No, Mercury never offered them in a...

Reproduction 15x6" styled steel wheel for your Mercury Cougar. This unit comes with 4.5" back-space, unless ordered otherwise. Hub caps and lug nuts are sold separately. NOTE! These wheels are intended to be balanced with a lugcentric adapter. They will not balance with a traditional cone spacer on the tire spin balancer. Many tire shops do not deal with classics and do not have the right attachment. If you attempt to balance these wheels without the correct adapter they will resemble a bent...

9-23-2019 Update! We are no longer carrying these as we are not happy with the amount of weight it takes to balance them. Unfortunately the founder of Specialty Wheels passed away several years ago and since then the company has changed hands a couple of times and the quality has suffered. No returns and no plans to reorder. No, Mercury never offered wheels in a 15x7" for an early Cougar... We now sell more of these custom made SS wheels than the original 14x6" version. Not only do they look...

Chrome center cap with Blue background and chrome walking cat logo for the Mercury Cougar. Better than original! New from Scott Drake. These quality center caps feature our high quality chrome bezels. Check out the details in our "Cougar" lens. When using center caps on Legendary wheels, you will need these adapter plates. *NOTE* When installing these die cast center caps, keep in mind over tightening will separate the backing from the chrome outer portion. Instead of over torquing,...

Used driver side (left hand) sunroof cable for the Mercury Cougar. We have a really hard time keeping these units in stock. Keep in mind this same basic cable design was used on many makes including Porsche, BMW, Mercedes and several other cars through the early 1980's. The same basic design (minor changes through the years) was used on Lincolns, Thunderbirds and other Ford products through the mid seventies. We are buyers of used sunroof cables, motors and misc parts so keep us in mind you...

Used passenger side (right hand) sunroof cable for the Mercury Cougar. We have a really hard time keeping these units in stock. Keep in mind this same basic cable design was used on many makes including Porsche, BMW, Mercedes and several other cars through the early 1980's. The same basic design (minor changes through the years) was used on Lincolns, Thunderbirds and other Ford products through the mid seventies. We are buyers of used sunroof cables, motors and misc parts so keep us in mind...

Used strap or support bracket for the foam air conditioning vent tube going to the passenger side A/C vent. The electrical assembly manual indicates that two of these strap brackets were installed above inside the dash above the glove box. Our findings from the wrecking yard show that zero or one may have been installed. We have found a single bracket, no doubles, if at all. This part will seldom be in stock, but is fairly easy to fabricate. Find some 1/2 inch wide thin steel and cut a piece...

This A/C thermostat is made by the original supplier and stops the evaporator coil from freezing up. Replaces Ford part #: C7ZZ-19618-A and D1ZZ-19618-A.

C7ZZ-15520-C Backup lamp switch that mounts to the factory 3 speed shifter linkage. 67 - 68 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang applications. Autolite or Motorcraft switch number SW-573. *Note - 3 speed switches are different than the manual 3 speed switches.

C7ZZ-15520-USED Backup lamp switch that mounts to the factory 4 speed shifter linkage. 67 - 68 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang applications. Autolite or Motorcraft switch number SW-561. Ford part number C7ZZ-15520-A. *Note - 4 speed switches are different than the 3 speed switches.

Motorcraft new old stock brake light switch for the Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang equipped with power disc brakes. This is a service replacement part, but the appearance is not original. Ford originally called this unit the stop lamp switch. C7ZB-13480-B Replaces Ford Part #: C9VY-13480-A.

NOS brake light warning switch for Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang and Torino and is identified by the two pin connector. Screws into the brake distribution block. On a dual reservoir master cylinder this switch is supposed to light up if one side or the other loses pressure. For both disc and drum brake systems. Fits most if not all 1968-69 Ford and Mercury cars.Ford part # C8AZ-2B264-A.

1967 Cougar Owners: To view our exploded view interactive diagram of the tilt steering column parts, click here. NOS new old stock door jamb switch to release tilt/tilt-away columns on a 67, 68 or 69 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. Here is an excerpt from the 1967 owners manual: The wheel will swing to the right and up towards the instrument panel whenever the driver opens his door, provided the ignition switch is turned off. When re-entering the vehicle on the drivers side, pull the...

NOS, never been installed part they may or may not come with original box, will show shelf wear. Ford Engineering number stamped on the part is C8WB-11652-C.

These original FoMoCo headlight switches have been tested for both vacuum and electrical functionality. These old switches also come with the already attached "C" shaped spacer that mates to the dash. We all know how hard it is to get that spacer glued in on a new switch (which doesn't come with the spacer). Stamped witht the "Motorcraft" trademark and Ford part number C8WB-11652-C. 

New Old Stock If you have an early 67 the plug may be the dual type which is also listed on this site. This will work with your C-4 or C-6 automatic transmission. Replaces Ford Part #: C9ZZ-7A247-B, SW 877 

New Old Stock wiper switch for 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 models. Uses a larger knob with an allen set screw to hold it in place. Knob sold separately. Keep your old knob. Ford part numbers: C8WB-17A553-B and C8WY-17A553-B

NOS switch and bracket for the emergency / parking brake. Standard switch found on 1967-68 Mercury Cougar XR7 models. Optional on Cougar standard model 65A and 65C, also optional on Ford Mustang. Clamps to the hand parking brake assembly. Ford part number C7ZZ-15A851-A

The following excerpt was taken from the advance summary sheets mailed to dealers in 66 and 67.- "For when your customer feels like putting his foot down! Cougar has got a heart of "GO" - just as it comes from the factory. But there are bound to be buyers who will get under the hood to sharpen Cougar's claws. To satisfy the needs of these high performance buffs, here are a number of performance equipment items designed especially for Cougar by Shelby American, Inc. We suggest you stock a...

Mini Tachometer that fits in the small center clock opening. This easy to install three wire tachometer looks OEM but as you probably know, Mercury never offered an in dash tachometer from the factory. Just remove your current clock or dummy plate and this unit installs from the backside in its place. If you are returning a core dummy plate for credit it must have good cosmetic appearance. When you send your core for credit, please be sure to include a copy of your sales receipt. Check out the...

Beautiful show quality triple-plated chrome taillight grilles / bezels for your '67-8 Cougar! Better than new. Sold as a pair. Bare chrome, so you will have to do the black detail paint yourself (see tips below). Like all of our rechromed parts, if you have exceptionally clean cores and have high standards you will want to send your cores in advance. When you do we will do what we call "core matching". If you send in parts with ZERO pits you will get back restored parts that had no pits prior...

Great condition used pair of taillights that includes two grade "A" bezels and two used grade "A" lenses with backing plates. We've taken the time to polish the lenses and they will have no cracks. The bezels will have good chrome, good paint and no pitting. This is as good as they get! *NOTE* Need help diagnosing a Cougar turn signal problem? Victor Yarberry is the world’s most knowledgeable expert on the subject. Vic has owned Cougars since the 1970's and is the designer of all of our...

Good used pair of taillights that includes two average grade "B" bezels and two used grade "B" lenses with backing plates. No obvious cracks in the lenses but there will be stress cracks that will only be found under close inspection. The bezels will have good chrome with no obvious defects but the paint will need attention. This is a good saving over buying the four or six parts individually. Don't forget to pick up a set of gaskets for the lenses as they always are needed after 40 plus...

1968 XR7 and standard Cougars use the same rear wiring harness to the taillights. This is a grade "A" premium grade harness that is not sun damaged, spliced, or damaged in anyway. XR7 and Standard Cougars use the same rear wiring harness to the taillights, only the sub-harness that connects to it that runs along the underside of the package tray and down to the fuel sending unit differs XR7 vs. Standard. The major difference is that the xr7 utilizes a two wire plug and the Standard Cougar uses...

Used Grille headlight Eyelid Tension Spring for the 1967 and 1968 Mercury Cougar. These tension springs are located on either side of your hidden headlamp eyelids.  Sold individually, 4 needed per car. Ford part # C7WY-13A163-A. Check out this video ...

This tiny little spring has a diameter no larger than a pencil. Its function is to attach the deck lock cover to the deck lock housing and to keep the deck lock cover closed. This is a unique spring to this application and rather hard to find. Check out this video

Neat detail item, stamped steel with zinc plating. Mounts on intake manifold and holds one end of the accelerator linkage spring for the 289 / 302.

Metal rod that hooks to the carburetor linkage and the accelerator pedal bellcrank, or shaft. Rod measures 12.66 inches long. Application 1968 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang  with 289 or 302 engines and cruise or speed control. Ford part number C8ZZ-9A702-C. Hooked end goes into the carburetor linkage, threaded end to the rear. A rod end clevis clip is needed for attachment to the carburetor – see part B7A-9826-A. *Note – for use with factory cruise control.