1971 Mercury Cougar

Features 274 pages / 750 photos/ 12,300 items / history / finishes / measuring and more. This book provides detailed information about the fasteners specified in assembly manuals and parts books. All 12,300 fasteners are referenced to a photo! Must have for anyone wanting to correctly put together a 1955-1973 FoMoCo product.

This direct replacement is the 2-1/4 inch H pipe only and is for any 1971-73 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang with stock cast iron exhaust manifolds. These units are manufactured right here in the good old USA from 2-1/4 inch aluminized pipes and made from an original 1971 Cougar and Mustang with either the H, M, or Q code 351C engine. We also sell OEM style dual exhaust systems that include the H pipe, mufflers, and tail pipes.*NOTE* Will not fit 351 Windsor, 1970 351 Cleveland engines. Please...

This direct replacement is the 2-1/4 inch H pipe only and is for any 1971 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang with stock cast iron exhaust manifolds. These units are manufactured right here in the good old USA from 2-1/4 inch aluminized pipes and made from an original 1971 Cougar and Mustang with the 429CJ engine. We also sell OEM style dual exhaust systems that include the H pipe, mufflers, and tail pipes.*NOTE* Please allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery.

New hairpin clip for attaching the brake light switch to the brake pedal. This clip was also used to attach the clutch rod to the clutch pedal on manual transmission cars. Fits all years 1967-73, Ford and Mercury.Replaces Ford part number 380699-S.

Reproduction halogen headlight conversion kit. Included in this kit are the four halogen headlight bulbs (2 high and 2 low) and the mini-relay kit, which is needed when installing halogen bulbs on your 69 - 73 Cougar. Bulbs included in this kit are "cool white" which actually have a bit of a blueish tint to them. If you would like to go with a more original "natural white" color, you can buy the inner replacement bulbs. This kit comes with the 'mini' relay kit which is designed to handle...

Reproduction replacement halogen bulb for your headlights. This is a clear bulb, "natural white" alternative to the "cool white" bulbs included in our halogen headlight conversion kit. 55 Watt Xenon Halogen H4/9003 bulb. Sold Individually.

Used grade "B" emergency / parking brake release handle with bezel and cable for the Mercury Cougar. This unit fits both the Standard and XR7. Our grade "B" piece may have a cracked cable sheath and the chrome on the release handle will be flaking or chipping.   Ford Part Number: D1WY-2760-A or D1WY-2A760-A 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...

1971 *351-4V prior to 4-12-1971. 1972 and 1973 351-4V with "Quiet" dual exhaust. Holds the rear of the muffler to the underside body. Ford part number D1WY-5260-B. *Early production prior to 4-12-1971.

Shopping list of applications. For all H code 351-2V engine codes with singles exhaust. 1971 *351-4V prior to 4-12-1971. 1972 and 1973 with "Quiet" dual exhaust. Engine designated as a 351-4V on air cleaner lid. Holds the rear of the muffler to the underside body. Ford part number D1WY-5260-A. *Early production prior to 4-12-1971.

1971 *351-4V after 4-12-1971. 1971 429 CJ 1972 with "Sporty" dual exhaust. Engine designated as a 351-CJ on air cleaner lid. Holds the rear of the muffler to the underside body. Ford part number D1WY-5260-C. *Late production - after April 12, 1971.

Mounts to the frame on the left side of the fuel tank. Supports and holds the rear of the tailpipe stationary. 1971 all 351 and 429CJ with dual exhaust. 1972 all 351 with "Quiet" and "Sporty" dual exhaust. Ford part number D1ZZ-5260-E. *Pipe clamp D1AZ-5A231-C needed 2" diameter pipe "Quiet". *Pipe clamp D1AZ-5A231-A needed 2-1/4" diameter pipe "Sporty".

Mounts to the frame on the right side of the fuel tank. Supports and holds the rear of the tailpipe stationary. 1971 351-2V single exhaust. 1971 351-4V and 429CJ. 1972 351-CJ with "Sporty" dual exhaust. Ford part Number D1ZZ-5260-A.

Muffler mounting tabs for using factory Ford muffler hangers on aftermarket turbo style exhaust mufflers. These help achieve that concours look using a replacement muffler or mufflers. We recommend using your existing horse shoe shaped muffler hanger as a jig for locating these tabs prior to welding. These were copied from the original style tabs found on most 1968-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustangs. 1967 cars and some Mustangs used a single transverse muffler behind the rear axles, these may...

D0AE-6316-A All 1970-73 351C-2V and only the 1970 M code 351C-4V engine. The 1970-73 351 Cleveland harmonic balancers all have 4 bolt holes for attaching the crankshaft pulley. Outside diameter is approximately 6-1/2 inches. Ford master part number DOAZ-6316-A. Crank shaft balancer, crankshaft dampener, harmonic balancer. There is a $50 core charge for this part.*Note - Excludes 1971 and later 351-4V engines. **Note - When ordering double check that you have a 351 Cleveland engine. It is not...

D0AE-6316-A All 1970-73 Mercury Cougar 351C-2V engines, and only the 1970 M code 351C-4V engine. The 1970-73 351 Cleveland harmonic balancers all have 4 bolt holes for attaching the crankshaft pulley. We save the very best used harmonic balancers, those that do not actually need rebuilding. Outside diameter is approximately 6-1/2 inches. Ford master part number DOAZ-6316-A. Crank shaft balancer, crankshaft dampener, harmonic balancer. Price includes $55 core charge. Refundable $50.00 core...

Includes all 1971 M code and 1972 - 1973 Q code 351-4V or 351 Cobra Jet Mercury Cougar engines. Outside diameter is approximately 6-1/2 inches, and 1-1/2 inches thick. 1971-73 351-4V Cleveland have specific balancers, and are different than 1970 351C 4 barrel engines, please identify your engine and verify your balancer numbers. Has the timing marks on rim. Core charge is refundable when rebuildable D1ZE-6316-AA or D1ZE-6316-AB harmonic balancer is received by WCCC. Ford part #...

Includes all 1971 M code and 1972-73 Q code 351-4V or 351 Cobra Jet Mercury Cougar engines. Outside diameter is approximately 6-1/2 inches, and 1-1/2 inches thick. 1971-73 351-4V Cleveland have specific balancers, and are different than 1970 351C 4 barrel engines, please identify your engine and verify your balancer numbers. Has the timing marks on rim. The rubber in this used balancer will be the original and will not be showing cracks or signs of having shifted. This good quality used...

Ford casting number D0OE-6316-B Includes all 1970-71 J or C code 429CJ engines. The D0OE-6316-B harmonic balancer is identified by the 4 bolt holes for attaching the crankshaft pulley. Outside diameter is approximately 6-5/8 inches, and 1-3/8 inches thick. Ford part number D0OZ-6316-B. Has the timing marks on rim.  Core charge is refundable when rebuildable D0OE-6316-B harmonic balancer is received by WCCC.Click on images to enlarge. This is a picture of a 40 year old piece of rubber...

Ford casting number D0OE-6316-B Includes all 1970-71 J or C code 429CJ engines. The D0OE-6316-B harmonic balancer is identified by the 4 bolt holes for attaching the crankshaft pulley. Outside diameter is approximately 6-5/8 inches, and 1-3/8 inches thick. Ford part number D0OZ-6316-B. Has the timing marks on rim. The rubber in this used balancer will be the original and will not be showing cracks or signs of having shifted. This good quality used balancer is a good option for those wanting to...

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This used header will not be perfect as you can see from the pictures but it can be restored with some TLC. The part you get will be solid, we will not send you junk.Ford Casting Number: D1ZB-76514A72-AA

Used random brand 4001 high beam headlight for the Mercury Cougar. High beam headlights are distinguished by the number 1 at 12 o'clock position and the 2 prong connection on the back. We guarantee these units to work. Basic Ford part # 13007-B.

*NOTE* If you're going to make your car concours correct, you need to specify which year you have (bulbs are date marked), otherwise we'll just send you any random FoMoCo bulb.Please note that we are out of date coded bulbs for 1969 and up. If ordering online, leave the info in the comments section of your order. If your order is being done over the phone, be sure our rep knows which year you have. This is the much easier to find inner, high beam lamp distinguished by the number 1 at 12...

Reproduction 4001 incandescent (non-halogen) high beam light bulb for the 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973 Mercury Cougar. Plugs right in to the factory 2-prong plug and mounts in the inboard position on the car.These are OEM wattage (50 watts) to work with the factory headlight switch, without the need to add relays like you would for higher wattage halogen bulbs.Replaces bulb number 4001. Sold individually, 2 required per car.

Reproduction pair of halogen headlights for any 67 - 73 Cougar or Mustang. These bulbs work for both high and low beam, you simply need to bend one of the tabs back for high beam (see photo above). Keep in mind that you will need a headlight relay kit when installing halogen headlights on your car.  Benefits of switching to halogen bulbs: Brighter lightDramatically improves driver visionOptical lens for a powerful beamLong range high powered lightsCrystal clear glass face with H4 halogen...

Used random 4000 or 4002 brand low beam headlight for the Mercury Cougar. Low beam headlights are distinguished by the number 2 at 12 o'clock and the 3 prong connection on the back. We guarantee these units to work. Replaces basic Ford part # 13007-B.

*NOTE* If you're going to make your car concours correct, you need to specify which year you have (bulbs are date marked), otherwise we'll just send you any random FoMoCo bulb.Please note that we are out of date coded bulbs for 1969 and up.  If ordering online, leave the info in the comments section of your order. If your order is being done over the phone, be sure our rep knows which year you have. This is the much harder to find outer, low beam lamp distinguished by the number 2 at 12...

These are the correct ring for all years 1967 - 1973 high beam or low beam. No dings, gouges or broken spot welds. They are held in place by a spring and two screws. Made from stainless steel, these clean up nicely with fine steel wool. Ford part number C7AZ-13015-B. Below is a comparison of the Repro and Used/NOS Headlight rings: Click on images to enlarge. The above picture shows the Used (top left), NOS (center), and Repro (bottom right) Headlight rings side by side. If you look close at...

This is the correct ring for all years 1967 - 1973 high beam or low beam. No dings, gouges or broken spot welds. It is held in place by a spring and two screws. Four rings required per car, sold individually. Made from stainless steel, these clean up nicely with fine steel wool. Ford part number C7AZ-13015-B. Below is a comparison of the Repro and Used/NOS Headlight rings: Click on images to enlarge. The above picture shows the Used (top left), NOS (center), and Repro (bottom right) Headlight...

Used driver side (left hand) inner semi gloss black headlight adjusting ring that holds the headlight bulb in place of the 1971-73 Mercury Cougar. Marked C8OB-16A and "H", There are four different versions used. They are secured by two adjusting screws and the stainless steel headlamp retaining ring that fits over it. These are rust free, taken from a Western parts car. Driver side high beam bulb holder any 1971-73 Mercury Cougar.Ford part # C8OB-16A.

Used driver side (left hand) outer semi gloss black headlight adjusting ring that holds the headlight bulb in place of the 1971-73 Mercury Cougar. Marked C8OB-37-A and "L", There are four different versions used. They are secured by two adjusting screws and the stainless steel headlamp retaining ring that fits over it. These are rust free, taken from a Western parts car and are sold individually. Driver side low beam bulb holder for any 1971-73 Mercury Cougar.Ford part # C8OB-37A. ...

Used passenger side (right hand) inner semi gloss black headlight adjusting ring that holds the headlight bulb in place of the 1971-73 Mercury Cougar. Marked C8OB-17-A and "H", There are four different versions used. They are secured by two adjusting screws and the stainless steel headlamp retaining ring that fits over it. These are rust free, taken from a Western parts car and are sold individually. 1971-73 Mercury Cougar passengers side high beam bulb holder.Ford part # C8OB-17-A. ...

Used passenger side (right hand) outer semi gloss black headlight adjusting ring that holds the headlight bulb in place of the 1971-73 Mercury Cougar. Marked C8OB-47B and "L", There are four different versions used. They are secured by two adjusting screws and the stainless steel headlamp retaining ring that fits over it. These are rust free, taken from a Western parts car and are sold individually. Passenger side low beam headlight holder for any 1971-73 Mercury Cougar.Ford part...

Used set of 4, semi gloss black headlight adjusting rings that hold the headlight bulbs in place on the 1971-73 Mercury Cougar. There are four different versions used. They are secured by two adjusting screws and the stainless steel headlamp retaining ring that fits over it. These are mostly rust free, taken from a Western parts cars. All four individual headlight holding cups. 

Used A grade, driver side or right hand side headlight bucket or housing. Made of fiberglass, which is fragile. Our A grade housings may a minor chip, but will not have damage where the housing bolts to the car, or where the headlights mount. Fits all 1971-73 Mercury Cougar. This 1973 fiberglass driver side headlight bucket also fits 1971-72, but not vise-versa. Ford part number D3WB-13101.

Used A grade, driver side or left hand side headlight bucket or housing. Made of fiberglass, which is fragile. Our A grade housings may a minor chip, but will not have damage where the housing bolts to the car, or where the headlights mount. Ford part number D1WB-13101.

Used Grade B driver side or left hand side headlight bucket or housing. Made of fiberglass, which is fragile. Our B grade housings will have at least two defects, one of which will be a break where the housing mounts to the car. A bolt with over sized washers remedies these problems. Other defects could be a crack or chip in the fiberglassFord part number D3WB-13101.

Used Grade B driver side or left hand side headlight bucket or housing. Made of fiberglass, which is fragile. Our B grade housings will have at least two defects, one of which will be a break where the housing mounts to the car. A bolt with over sized washers remedies these problems. Other defects could be a crack or chip in the fiberglass. We will often substitute the 1973 headlight housing, which was a service replacement part for 1971-72 Cougars.Ford part number D1WB-13101. ...

Used A grade, passenger side or right hand side headlight bucket or housing. Made of fiberglass, which is fragile. Our A grade housings may a minor chip, but will not have damage where the housing bolts to the car, or where the headlights mount. Ford part number D1WB-13099.

Used grade B passenger side or right hand side headlight bucket or housing. Made of fiberglass, which is fragile. Our B grade housings will have at least two defects, one of which will be a break where the housing mounts to the car. A bolt with over sized washers remedies these problems. Other defects could be a crack or chip in the fiberglassFord part number D3WB-13099.

Used Grade B passenger side or right hand side headlight bucket or housing. Made of fiberglass, which is fragile. Our B grade housings will have at least two defects, one of which will be a break where the housing mounts to the car. A bolt with over sized washers remedies these problems. Other defects could be a crack or chip in the fiberglass. We will often substitute the 1973 headlight housing, which was a service replacement part for 1971-72 Cougars.Ford part number D1WB-13099. ...

Converting your headlight wiring to a modern relay type is probably one of the best 'bang for the buck' mods you can do to your classic car. A must when using modern halogen bulbs, it will also brighten your original incandescent headlights. Normally this is done by cutting the main wiring harness and splicing in a pair of relays. Most of us try to hide the relays under or behind something as well. Not only is this a time consuming task, it can be troublesome if a connection or component fails...

The Mini Relay Kit has everything you need to add relays to your headlight circuit - without cutting your wiring harness. It is equivalent to installing relays into your main harness like it was done for years, but requires no modification to the wiring harness. The differences between this kit and the full kit are redundancy and controller size. This kit has only one controller with two relays designed to handle up to a maximum of 200 combined watts and uses a wiring harness to control...

Complete set of halogen projection headlight bulbs for your 67 - 73 Cougar or 1969 Mustang. Integrating the newest modern projection headlight technology into a slim compact bulb, these headlights will fit right into your existing headlight bucket. Each kit comes with the proper wiring adapters so all you need to do is plug one end into the bulb and the other end into your headlight harness.NOTE: From the factory, Ford made the alignment tabs different passenger vs driver side...

NOTE: WILL NOT FIT 69-73 COUGAR WITHOUT MODIFICATION TO THE CORE SUPPORT OR SPACING THE HEADLIGHT FORWARD APROXIMATELY 1/4" Reproduction complete set of halogen projection headlight bulbs for your 67 - 73 Cougar or 69 Mustang. Integrating the newest modern projection headlight technology into a slim compact bulb, these headlights will fit right into your existing headlight bucket. Each kit comes with the proper wiring adapters so all you need to do is plug one end into the bulb and...

Used headlight wiring harness for either side of the Mercury Cougar. This harness is the sub-harness that connects your headlights to the under hood harness. The Cougar uses one per side and they are identical. Sold individually.Ford part # D1WY-13076-A.

The 1971 - 1973 Mercury Cougar came with either Tier or Perforated headliner, so make sure you choose the correct texture. All of the colors with the exception of Dark Green and Dark Blue are available in either texture. *NOTE* Colors other than black and white are special order and ship directly from the manufacturer. Check out our video below showing how to install one of these bow-type headliners. This was done by a pro, but it's a job you can do yourself with some patience and basic...

The 1971 - 1973 Mercury Cougar came with either Tier or Perforated headliner, so make sure you choose the correct texture. All of the colors with the exception of Dark Green and Dark Blue are available in either texture. *NOTE* Colors other than black and white are special order and ship directly from the manufacturer. Check out our video below showing how to install one of these bow-type headliners. This was done by a pro, but it's a job you can do yourself with some patience and basic...