1971 Mercury Cougar

Right side axle, 28 spline 31-7/8 inch length. Ships with used bearing, bearing retainer plate, and 5 pressed in wheel studs. *Note 429 CJ equipped Cougars came with heavy duty 31 splined axles.

Housing overall width - 55-3/4 inches flange to flange. Spring perches are 43 inches apart on center. Bare housing with proper axle pad spacing for all 1971-1973 Cougars. Over-sized shipping length.Axles needed: Passenger side - 32 inches long, Driver side 28 inches long.

NOTE! When we ship a rear end, we will remove the third member and ship it in a separate box. Some assembly will be required. Housing overall width - 55-3/4 inches flange to flange. Spring perches are 43 inches apart on center. Overall width measured from faces of axles, not the tips. All 1971-73 have the same overall width of 61 inches.   Rear axle assembly - Housing, Axles, brake backing plates, and third member. As removed from a 1971-73 West Coast Cougar organ donor car. We...

OEM style nut to hold the axle U-bolt to the axle. Fine threaded like originals 7/16-20 grade 5. Will not fit some reproduction U-bolts. Sometimes these are called shock plate bolts. Replaces Ford part # 379244-S

Used pair of 31 spline axles for the 1971 Mercury Cougar or 1971-72 Ford Mustang, equipped with the Boss 351 or 429 CJ engines all with 9 inch rear axles. Most all other vehicles used 28 spline axles. Short axle 27-13/16" inches long and long axle 31-25/32" inches long. Ford part numbers D1ZZ-4234-A and D1ZZ-4234-B. Ships with used bearing, bearing retainer plate, and 5 pressed in wheel studs. ...

Backer board for the sill plate on any 1971-73 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. Also called a shield, it bridges the gap over the channel for the wiring harness. It is adjacent to the sill plate, and keeps the carpet from dropping into the exposed channel. This is a used part, and made from fiber cardboard type of material. See our reproduction item in the related items for a lower cost and made from more sturdy material. Original Ford part number D1ZZ-6513218-A. Two required per car, sold...

Backer boards (PAIR) for the sill plate on any 1971-73 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. Also called a shield, it bridges the gap over the channel for the wiring harness. It is adjacent to the sill plate, and keeps the carpet from dropping into the exposed channel. This is a new part, and made from durable non paper material. See our  related items for used. Original Ford part number D1ZZ-6513218-A. Two required per car, sold as a pair.

This is the 3 hole version of the ball joint for the 1967 - 1973 Cougar and Mustang. Right is same as left. Two required per car. Hardware included. made in Tiawan.

Reproduction disc brake hose bolt for any 1968-73 Mercury Cougar and generally all other Ford cars with factory disc brakes. Special hollow bolt with cross drilled hole. Attaches the high pressure hose to the caliper.

Reproduction barrel nut or insert for attaching "Cougar" fender script to the fenders. Each Cougar emblem uses 4 of these barrel nuts which insert into the fender first, and then the Cougar emblem. Additionally, these nuts also go into the C pillars for attaching the XR7 badge or medallion on each side. Two barrel nuts per side for the XR7 medallions. Barrel nuts sold individually. The install is basically the same as shown here: https://youtu.be/mcd788WUNns ...

These barrel nuts or clips are exactly like the original ones inserted into the trunk for attaching 1967-68 "Mercury" script, and 1971-72 Mercury Cougar "Mercury" Hood scripts. The manufacturer indicates that these tubular nuts fit 1/8" holes. Pin size on those emblems are 3/32". These clips are also used to attach the 1967 quarter panel emblems. The install is basically the same as shown here: https://youtu.be/mcd788WUNns ...

Tubular or barrel nut for attaching our reproduction "C" pillar XR7 emblems with studs. We found these fasteners to install the emblems without disturbing the headliner of a 1967-68 Mercury Cougar. These are also suitable for installing this emblem onto the trunk lids of 1971-73 Mercury Cougar XR7 models. The originals were flat backed and glued onto the deck lids with adhesive. These tubular nuts require two 7/32" holes be drilled. These mount on the lower part of the roof behind the...

D1AF-9600-FA Air cleaner base for all 1971 Cougars with the H code 351-2V engine. About 17.84" inches in diameter. Could also be found with casting number D1AF-9600-FB or D1AF-9600-FC. IMAGES BELOW ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY, EXTRA PARTS ARE NOT INCLUDED Ford part number D1AZ-9600-F. ...

Reproduction battery heatshield that fits many applications from 70-73, on most hi-performance engines. It was often the first part discarded but serves a real purpose.

Each of these great kits include all three required cables, including part numbers, proper terminal and post clamp ends. Starter cables are properly shielded from heat. For any 1970-71 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang with 302 or 351 engine and 43-55 AMP alternators. The originals were either 43-55 Amp (Standard) Draw or 65-70 Amp (High) Draw. We recommend going with the High Draw. As one customer put it, "These [standard draw cables] look anemic." (Thanks for the feedback Charles!) Replaces...

No more crust, white powdery battery terminals. Just spray this stuff on, and after a few minutes....simply wash off with water! Not only can you use this stuff on your car, you can use it on your ATV's, quads, dirt bikes and even your ride on lawnmower! A handy item to have laying around your garage. Of course, there's a little more messy, mostly free alternative which you can find the ingredients for online, but why bother? This is a simple, fairly cheap product to have.  

This battery cover is designed to be used with any maintenance free flat top battery **24/60 series with original terminal location for the Autolite battery covers.

Everything you need to hold the battery down on your 71 -73 Cougar or Mustang. Included in this kit are the two stainless steel J-bolts, the hold down bracket and the hold down clamp.

Reproduction "Battery OK" Decal for the 1967 - 1982 Mercury Cougar / Ford Mustang

NOS service replacement battery tray, may not be exactly like the assembly line tray. Group 27 battery tray is typical for cars with air conditioning and higher amp alternators. Fits 1971-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. Also 1970-71 Ford Torino and Mercury Cyclone and variants of the B or C midsize Ford and Mercury bodied cars.  Replaces Ford Part #: D0OZ-10732-B.

Exactly like the originals. This group 27 battery trays are a popular item for restorers since most of the originals have been destroyed by leaking batteries over the years. Fits 1971-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. Also 1970-71 Ford Torino and Mercury Cyclone and variants of the B or C midsize Ford and Mercury bodied cars. Supplier misidentifies this part as D1ZZ-10732-B. Replaces Ford Part #: D0OZ-10732-B.

For those cold days in the garage, keep your head warm with our 100% acrylic knit 8" beanie. Classic black color with an embroidered WCCC walking cat logo on the front. Also works as a head collision absorber for those who own 1970 Cougars and work under the hood (you know what we mean). Great gift idea for Cougar fans, and for those who prefer beanies over baseball hats.

New axle bearing for any 8 or 9 inch Ford rear end with 28 splined axles. Common on all Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with V-8 engines. Excludes 31 splined axles as found on Boss and Cobra Jet cars.These should be professionally installed with a bearing press.

New front Inner wheel bearing with cup / race for original drum and disc brakes for all 1970-73 Mercury Cougar and 1970-73 Ford Mustang with V-8 engines. These are tapered bearings with cone or race. Inner diameter is 1.378 inches. These are dry bearings, meaning they will need to be packed with chassis bearing grease, prior to installation. A smaller outer bearing and this inner bearing are required for each side. Two of each needed for the front wheels. *Note - This bearing only fits the...

New front outer wheel bearing with cup / race for original drum and disc brakes for all 1970-73 Mercury Cougar and 1970-73 Ford Mustang with V-8 engines. These are tapered bearings with cone or race. Inner diameter is 0.865 inches. These are dry bearings, meaning they will need to be packed with chassis bearing grease, prior to installation. A large inner bearing and this outer bearing are required for each side. Two of each needed for the front wheels. *Note - This bearing only fits the...

Reproduction steering column bearing for the 67-73 Cougar or Mustang. The tilt columns take an upper and lower bearing, while the fixed column only takes an upper. Outside diameter: 1 1/2" Inside diameter: 1 1/4"*NOTE* For tilt column service, you can contact Tony Augustine at 6t8cougarguy@gmail.com. Tony is a trusted colleague of WCCC and we've sent many customers his way since our column specialist retired last year. ...

Used lower steering column bearing for the 67-73 Cougar or Mustang. The tilt columns take an upper and lower bearing, while the fixed column only takes an upper. The upper bearing can be found here. Outside diameter: 1.500"Inside diameter: 1.060" *NOTE* For tilt column service, you can contact Tony Augustine at 6t8cougarguy@gmail.com. Tony is a trusted colleague of WCCC and we've sent many customers his way since our column specialist retired last year. ...

Reproduction of the upper steering column bearing for your 67* - 73 Cougar or Mustang. One required per car. Fixed Columns only use the upper bearing, while the tilt columns used an upper and lower. You can find the lower bearing here. Outside diameter: 1 3/16 " Inside diameter: 15/16 "Thickness: 1/4" Replaces Ford Part Numbers: F23Z-3517, C1AA-3517-A, C3AZ-3517-A, C7SZ-3517-D, D0AZ-3517-A, F23Z-3517-B * - may not fit some 67 Mustang applications with a fixed column as these used Ford...

Correct for 1971, 1972 and 1973 only. 351-2V and 351-4V engines , including Boss 351 for 1971 - 73. Ford part number D1TZ-6392-A and D1TZ-6392-C. Shipped bare, no hardware or clutch fork.

Eight piece kit that includes inner and outer belt-line for both door and quarter glass. This kit contains enough for both pieces of door and quarter glass. These strips run horizontally against your glass and keep water and debris from entering your rear quarter panels and doors causing them to rust out. These kits include the correct stainless steel trim on the interior side strips. Old belt-lines will become hard and trap grit causing your glass to get heavy vertical scratches. You can...

Eight piece kit that includes inner and outer belt-line for both door and quarter glass. This kit contains enough for both pieces of door and quarter glass. These strips run horizontally against your glass and keep water and debris from entering your rear quarter panels and doors causing them to rust out. These kits include the correct stainless steel trim on the interior side strips. Old belt-lines will become hard and trap grit causing your glass to get heavy vertical scratches. You can...

Eight piece kit that includes inner and outer belt-line for both door and quarter glass. This kit contains enough for both pieces of door and quarter glass. These strips run horizontally against your glass and keep water and debris from entering your rear quarter panels and doors causing them to rust out. These kits include the correct stainless steel trim on the interior side strips. Old belt-lines will become hard and trap grit causing your glass to get heavy vertical scratches. You can...

Eight piece kit that includes inner and outer belt-line for both door and quarter glass. This kit contains enough for both pieces of door and quarter glass. These strips run horizontally against your glass and keep water and debris from entering your rear quarter panels and doors causing them to rust out. These kits include the correct stainless steel trim on the interior side strips. Old belt-lines will become hard and trap grit causing your glass to get heavy vertical scratches. You can...

Used cigar or cigarette lighter bezel for 1971-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. Ford part # D1ZZ-15052-A and D1ZB-15053-A

Lower dash bezel to the left of the steering column. This one is for those 1971-73 Mercury Cougars with factor air conditioning. Cars with only the heater option used a different bezel that has a hole for the vent cable. This bezel is blank, and only has the rectangular hole for the air conditioning vent register.Replaces Ford part number D1WB-65044A13-BC (cast on the part) or D1WY-6504393-B

Lower dash bezel to the left of the steering column. This one is for those 1971-73 Mercury Cougars without factor air conditioning. Cars with only the heater option had dual fresh air vents. This bezel is for the driver side fresh air vent register and control cable, it has a molded hole for the vent cable.Replaces Ford part number D1WB-65044A13-AC (cast on the part) or D1WY-6504393-A.

Chromed plastic driver side fresh air "Vent" bezel. Mounts with the cable through a hole in the dash panel, just to the right of the vent register. Most all of these used bezels have a defect in the chrome plating along the bottom, not visible when installed.Replaces Ford part D1WA-18A405 (casting in the part), or D1WY-10852-B.*Note - Does not fit Mustang

This trim ring that surrounds the glove box release button is often missing. Easily installs by snapping in place. Better fit than the reproductions out there.Replaces Ford part number C6OB-62060A12.

Restored driver (left hand) side headlight bezel moulding for any 1971-72 Mercury Cougar. We also have grade A and B used mouldings. Refundable core charge additional.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 to replating. If you pay the core charge...

Best used bezel we can find from a Western parts car "Almost" pit free. If you look close you will see some tiny specs. Click onto the image to enlarge the picture.

Restored passenger (right hand) side headlight bezel moulding for any 1971-72 Mercury Cougar. We also have grade A and B used mouldings. Refundable core charge additional.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 to replating. If you pay the core...

These B grade headlight doors will have some pitting in the chrome. Some of them will be nearly pit free, but may have a small crack. Click onto the image to enlarge the picture.

Driver side left hand headlight door. We have many good used head light doors in stock, give us a ring!

These B grade headlight doors will have some pitting in the chrome. Some of them will be nearly pit free, but may have a small crack. Click onto the image to enlarge the picture.

Passenger side right hand headlight door. We have many good used head light doors in stock, give us a ring! Casting number reads D1WB-13052. Ford part number D1WY-13064-A Check out this video

Reproduction headlight switch bezel for any 1971-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang.  Replaces Ford part number D1ZB-11649-AC.

Used headlight switch bezel for any 1971-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. Good used bezel with shiny chrome. May have one small nick in the chrome or one broken plastic stud on the reverse.Replaces Ford part number D1ZB-11649-AC.

No cracks or deterioration from UV rays.