1973 Mercury Cougar

This is for seats designed for the center release, if your chrome T handle release knob is mounted on the side of the upper portion of your bucket seat this will not work on your application. Side release linkage can be found here.

This is the 'variable ratio' power steering box, Saginaw manufactured. The Variable Ratio steering box was part of the Competition Suspension Package available optionally on all Cougars or part of the GT or 351CJ Performance Group. This Variable Ratio steering box should have come standard with all 1971 - 1973 M or Q code 351-4V or C or J code 429-CJ equipped Cougars. Sometimes this tag number could also be SPA-V. We offer used boxes because in our experiences this box design is very...

This item will have a refundable core charge added to your order. Multi-year power steering pump, 1967-69, and 1971-73, excludes 1970. When fully assembled you will notice that this year P/S pump has a centered fitting for the pressure hose on the back of the reservoir. Most factory 1970 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang have an offset fitting. The only 1970 exception is the R or Q code 428 Cobra Jet engines, they used this pump. Manufacurers note: In place of the paper gaskets, it is...

D1ZZ-6523313-A Bracket that attaches the end of the power window motor to the door on the driver side of 1971-73 Cougar and Mustangs with power windows.

D1ZZ-6523312-A Bracket that attaches the end of the power window motor to the door on the passenger side of 1971-73 Cougar and Mustangs with power windows.

"A" grade used cable and knob assembly for opening the passenger side fresh air vent on 1971-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustangs without air conditioning. Cable control mounts under the dash below the glove box. Cougar uses a different mounting bracket than the Mustang. Hard to find them without broken mounting tabs. About 23 inches in total length.Replaces Ford part number D1ZA-6501890-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...

"B" grade used cable and knob assembly for opening the passenger side fresh air vent on 1971-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustangs without air conditioning. Cable control mounts under the dash below the glove box. Cougar uses a different mounting bracket than the Mustang. B grade will have a broken mounting tab, but will otherwise have a good cable. About 23 inches in total length.Replaces Ford part number D1ZA-6501890-A.

C9AF-10A352-A or -B Alternator pulley for use with only one drive belt. Just under 2-3/4" inches in diameter. This later version would have a casting number of C9AF-10A352-A or possibly C9AF-10A352-B stamped on it. Ford master part number is C5AZ-10344-K like the above pulley.

D2AE-6312-A Application is for both H and Q code 351 engines without air conditioning and without power steering. Single sheave pulley, 6-3/8 inches in diameter and 4-1/8 inches long. Ford Master Part number D2AZ-6A312-A.

D1ZE-6312-C Application - Q code 351 Cobra Jets with air conditioning and power steering. Triple sheave pulley, 6-11/16" and 7-9/16" diameters. Ford Master Part number D1ZZ-6A312-A. *Note - References also list casting number D1ZE-6312-CA as being the same.

Single sheave pulley 6-61/64 inches in diameter.Applications:1970 Boss 302 Eliminators without power steering1970 351 engines without power steering1971 - 1973 351 engines without power steering and without A/C.Ford casting number C9OE-8509-E. Ford part number C9OZ-8905-B *Note - this is a very shallow pulley, it is meant to run in the second belt position from the engine. ...

1973 Mercury Cougar convertible driver side. Our grade "A" rear quarter panel extensions have no obvious dings, scrapes, bumper contact damage or warping due to over tightening of the mounting studs. Please choose which side and year you need. There are very slight differences between 1971-72 and they do carry different part numbers. Ford casting # D3WB-7628519, Mercury MPC # D3WY-7628011-A. Do you have questions about your Cat's factory pinstriping? This link may help. ...

1973 Mercury Cougar convertible passenger side. Our grade "A" rear quarter panel extensions have no obvious dings, scrapes, bumper contact damage or warping due to over tightening of the mounting studs. Please choose which side and year you need. There are very slight differences between 1971-72 and they do carry different part numbers. Ford casting number D3WB-7628518, Mercury MPC number D3WY-7628010-A. Do you have questions about your Cat's factory pinstriping? This link may help. ...

Crating Fee Applies To This Item. You will be contacted once your order is reviewed to discuss the crating fee. Crating fees generally run between $175 - $250 (this does not include truck freight charges). If an item has a crating fee, this usually indicates that it must ship via Truck Freight and can only be shipped to US addresses and select Canadian addresses. Since we never have all years and sides in stock at any given time in Grade "A" form and since almost every panel has "some" minor...

Crating Fee Applies To This Item. You will be contacted once your order is reviewed to discuss the crating fee. Crating fees generally run between $175 - $250 (this does not include truck freight charges). If an item has a crating fee, this usually indicates that it must ship via Truck Freight and can only be shipped to US addresses and select Canadian addresses. Our used driver side grade "B" quarter panels are still good panels, but will need more body work than the Grade "A" panels, due to...

Crating Fee Applies To This Item. You will be contacted once your order is reviewed to discuss the crating fee. Crating fees generally run between $175 - $250 (this does not include truck freight charges). If an item has a crating fee, this usually indicates that it must ship via Truck Freight and can only be shipped to US addresses and select Canadian addresses. Since we never have all years and sides in stock at any given time in Grade "A" form, and since almost every panel has "some" minor...

Crating Fee Applies To This Item. You will be contacted once your order is reviewed to discuss the crating fee. Crating fees generally run between $175 - $250 (this does not include truck freight charges). If an item has a crating fee, this usually indicates that it must ship via Truck Freight and can only be shipped to US addresses and select Canadian addresses. Our used passenger (right hand) side grade "B" quarter panels are still good panels, but will need more body work than the Grade "A"...

1971 - 1973 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang convertible clear glass for the passenger side rear seating area

Used passenger side (right hand) quarter window regulator for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang equipped with power windows. *NOTE* If your also having some issues with your rear pancake window motor, check out our video below. It will take you through the pancake motor refurbishing process. If we can do it, there is no reason why you can't too! ...

Original used plastic upper radiator seal for 1971-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with 26 inch radiators. Also called a radiator air deflector. Also fits 1970-71 Torino, Ranchero, Cyclone and Montego. As well as 1970-72 full sized Ford and Mercury cars. Comes with 4 original spring clips for mounting. Clips are not sold separately. Plastic portion originally measured 23-13/16 inches long.  Replaces Ford part number D0OB-8B170-B.

This is a good used radio with no cut plugs, tested and found to work well, and a good crystal. Knobs are sold separately. Ford part number D3ZA-18806. Are you going to install this unit yourself? The first issue of Legendary Cougar Magazine has a great how to article that will help you in your journey to musical bliss. You can get it here! ...

This radio may or may not work and will probably have a cut plug. Great for parts or to fill that ugly gaping hole. Many people prefer the original look and to hide their modern sound system. Knobs are sold separately. Ford part # D3ZA-18806. Are you going to install this unit yourself? The first issue of Legendary Cougar Magazine has a great how to article that will help you in your journey to musical bliss. You can get it here! This icon means that we're looking to buy this part!WCCC is...

Good used part without excessive rust or damaged rubber. For use with fixed column only. 1971-73 rag joints are different than the 1967-70 variety. The 1971-73 Cougar and Mustang steering box has a larger diameter shaft for attachment. Check out this video

This rubber steering coupler for your fixed column, commonly referred to as a "rag joint", connects the steering shaft to the input shaft on the steering box. This is a multi-fit part that covers many years of FoMoCo products, so you will have a couple of parts left over upon completion. Will require a grinder to remove from your old steering coupler fittings. Replaces factory steering coupler on 1967 - 1973 cars. Early 1967 Mustangs do not have coupler on fixed columns. Replaces Ford part #...

Steering column to steering box coupler, also known as a 'rag' joint. Used on 1971 1972 1973 Cougar tilt columns. Good used condition, supplied with one, 12 point attaching bolt. You will need to reuse one of your factory ones. Splined end slightly larger than previous years, due to the upgraded integral steering box unique to the later Cougars. 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...

Mid late 1972 Mercury Cougar, approximate starting is 3-1-1972 through 1973. D2WY-6540110-A style has the style of keeper for the deck / trunk lock cylinder that pushes up through a rectangular access hole in the bottom. These deck / trunk lids have a rectangular access hole under the trunk lock with a single rivet or screw hole. For deck / trunk lids it is all about rust under the inner rear lip... We still check it over good for excessive filler, correct contour on all the lines and hidden...

Driver side, rear frame rail, from a 1971, 1972, and 1973 Mercury Cougar convertible. The Ford MPC shows a couple of different numbers and exceptions for this item. It may be the presence or absence of the nutserts for the rear sway bar option. If the sway bar nutserts are needed, please contact WCCC for availability. Full length, we cut so that there is some remaining metal on the edges. Ford part number D2WY-7610125-B.* Note - this item has dimensions in excess of 75 inches, and will ship as...

Passenger side, rear frame rail, from a 1971, 1972, and 1973 Mercury Cougar hard top. The Ford MPC shows a couple of different numbers and exceptions for this item. It may be the presence or absence of the nutserts for the rear sway bar option. If the sway bar nutserts are needed, please contact WCCC for availability. Full length, we cut so that there is some remaining metal on the edges. Ford part number D2WY-7610124-B.* Note - this item has dimensions in excess of 75 inches, and will...

This panel was used in most of 1972 and all of the 1973 model year and is used in conjunction with cars equipped with rear seat seat belt re-tractors. It will not show serious UV damage with the "chalky look" and will have no extra holes drilled. These are very hard to obtain so we rarely have more than a couple on hand, please email us for colors on hand.

This panel was used in most of 1972 and all of the 1973 model year and is used in conjunction with cars equipped with rear seat seat belt re-tractors. It will not show serious UV damage with the "chalky look" and will have no extra holes drilled. These are very hard to obtain so we rarely have more than a couple on hand, please email us for colors on hand.

Rear seat bottom or lower cushion from any 1972-73 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang convertible. Minimal rust, solid, just needs clean up and upholstery. We usually leave the upholstery on the frame when we ship. Verify that only two of your seat belts anchor, are under the seat. All of 1973 and possibly late 1972 had the retractor portion of the seat belts in the rear interior panels. That seat belt end, would anchor in the panel area.Replaces Ford part number D3ZB-7663120.*Note - Does not fit...

Rear seat back or upper cushion from any 1971-73 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang convertible. Minimal rust, solid, just needs clean up and upholstery. We usually leave the upholstery on the frame when we ship.Replaces Ford part number D1ZB-7666700.*Note - Does not fit coupe, or fast back.

This is a grade 'A' used mirror assembly with no UV damage and has had the mirror lens "re-silvered". Keep in mind a restored lens that is decades old will look good when finished but almost never flawless as the surface of the glass will usually have light scratches and often faint spotting on the backside from previous water damage / staining. Sold outright, no core required.  NOTE: Pictured is black, but if you would like a specific color other than black please mention it in the...

Due to time constraints, we can no longer offer the service of having your own mirror restored, this is now an exchange based service only.Any mention of it in the video below is outdated, please disregard. Restored rear view mirror lens for the 68 - 73 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. Unlike our full price restored lenses, these require no core. These lenses look good at first, but if you look close you may see a scratch, tiny chip around the perimeter or discoloration in the lens. If your...

Very good used door glass with no deep scratches (multiple faint scratches and water spots often will be present). Not perfect but the best you could expect to find from a 50 year old plus parts car and will of course be a better fit than repro. For those wanting Grade "A" glass, we recommend calling us so we can discuss with you the glass that we have available.Need a little help identifying some of the markings on your glass? Check out the Guide to Original Date Coded Glass - Mustang, Boss,...

Heavy duty door hinge rebuild kit for the 1971 - 1973 Cougar or Mustang. Included in the kit are:2 Machined hinge pins2 Machined steel tubes4 Oil impregnated bushings2 Stainless steel washers2 Zerk FittingsEach kit is enough to do one side and includes one big and one small pin / tube set.

New old stock Ford accessory cable trunk popper. Fits late 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar and other Ford products. Lever release, complete kit, NOS Ford. Detailed instructions included.  Ford part number C7AZ-62432A00-A. *Note - All 1967, and most 1968 trunk lids will not have a large enough access opening in the under side structure to allow the trunk latch to be inserted. 

New old stock Ford accessory electric trunk popper. Fits late 1968 - 1973 Mercury Cougar and other Ford products. Electric push button release, complete kit, NOS Ford. Detailed instructions included.  Ford part number C9AZ-54432A00-A. *Note - All 1967, and most 1968 trunk lids will not have a large enough access opening in the under side structure to allow the trunk latch to be inserted. 

Used rear leaf spring retainer for 1967 -73 Mercury Cougar with competition handling or GT suspensions. Additionally it fits 1966-71 Mercury Comet / Montego / Cycolne, 1966-71 Ford Fairlane / Torino, all with HD or GT suspensions. Identified with a stamped number "2" on the top. The inside height is 1-29/32 or 1.91 inches. Sold individually, one for each side for a total of 2 per car. Bead blasted for pictures, most will ship 'as removed'. This suspension part never came painted, there will be...

Trunk lock cylinder retainer for all 1973 Mercury Cougars, different retaining configuration from 1971-72 Cougars. The MPC does not show the part number but it is likely D3WY-6543629-A. Mustangs used a different retainer with a Mustang part number.

NOS retainer / friction clips that replace broken injected plastic shaft retainers on fixed or tilt steering collapsible columns on most FoMoCo products starting in 1968 and through the 70's. These installs on the upper piece of what Ford called the Steering Column Shaft Assembly, also known as the inner steering column collapsible shaft.  The Steering Column Shaft Assembly is the 2 piece shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rag joint. The upper piece of this shaft...

D2AZ-14A163-K Black plastic ring that barely fits over the PCV hose. Ring end locks into the D1AZ-6788-A hose bracket. Fits all 1972-73 351 engines, both 2V and 4V engines. This retaining ring came from Ford's electrical section.

Reproduction hold down clamp rivet for the 67 - 73 Cougar or Mustang. This rivet holds the clip / clamp onto the distributor. Sold individually, 2 per car.

This rod was used on the Bendix brand booster (crimped together case). It measures 5 3/4" long. Used on many Ford products including Torino, Cyclone, Ranchero, Cobra, Fairlane and others. 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...

New Permatex RTV gasket dissolver, good for all makes, models, and years. Use this stuff when you want to remove any remnants of those old worn out silicone gaskets made with any of the common gasket makers. Handy item to have on hand so you dont have to keep using your putty knife or screwdriver! 

Used rubber bumper for the tilt column. 70 - 73 tilt columns require 3 bumpers, one on the lower and two on the upper knuckles. *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.

Original scissors jack. We save the working ones that come to our yard. Hinge points should get little oil or a quick spray of WD-40. Wipe down the residual grease and oil and stow it in the trunk again! Notice the correct placement of the instruction decal. That's the tip of the day! *NOTE* There are multiple versions of this jack that differ in the area that makes contact to the rocker and the thread pitch. We will be sorting out those differences and posting our findings here soon. ...

This 1/2" tall unique little screw was used on several different trim parts on the early Mercury Cougars. In 1967 - 1968 there were eight per wheel lip moulding, two per fender extension moulding, two per center grille moulding and five per hood lip moulding for a total of 50 screws. In 1969-1973 they were used on the wheel lips mouldings. The 1971 - 1973 hood lip mouldings used the same screw but it was 5/8" tall.