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Electric Conversion Kit - Grille / Headlight Eyelid Door - New ~ 1970 Mercury Cougar

Item #: 27001
Cost: 43988
Earns: 2200
Bonus: 0

Electric Headlight Door Opening Conversion 1970 Mercury Cougar


Price: $549.85
    The product is in stock Availability*: Ships Direct from Supplier (Except International)
    Usually leaves warehouse: Ships from Supplier Warehouse in 3-10 Business Days
    EXCEPT AS NOTED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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    International Orders: This item will ship from the supplier to our warehouse before shipping to your address, add 7-10 Days

    This conversion will replace the old, tired, vacuum system that likes to leak and wear out. There are few differences between the 1969 and 1970 conversion kit.

    This kit consists of an electric actuator assembly (new Mazda Miata motor) with a plug and play wiring loom for easy installation. Simply remove all existing vacuum components and replace with this kit to have headlight covers that work under any conditions with the car running or not. These new motors are smoother and more reliable than previous versions that utilized the Ford Probe motors and are fully adjustable. There is a provision for the Halo light conversions if your car is so equipped. Do not be fooled by the multiple knock offs out there. This is a quality set-up with plugs that integrate with your original wiring, powder coated bracketry (not reconditioned motors) and the WCCC service you have grown accustomed to. Keep in mind we can offer in store credit for your quality used take off vacuum parts. They are not highly valuable but others who want to keep their car very original will be grateful and WCCC can issue a call tag for shipping via UPS.

    Detailed instruction sheet included.

    If you have a high performance engine with low vacuum, this is a must have kit for your Cougar.

    Actuator Heim joints are fully adjustable to keep your grille and headlight lids nice and straight without slack. Another advantage of this electric system is that it doesn't put constant pressure on your grille like the original vacuum system does.

    These kits have a 3 year full warranty against manufacturer defects.

    Shipping Weight:
    9.00 LBS
    (weight shown may be the dimensional weight)
    Shipping Dimensions:
    Number of questions: 4
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    For my 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible do I need one kit or two
    Gary Beaulieu May 24, 2026 11:49 AM
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    1970 only has one actuator, so you only need 1 kit
    WCCC Support Staff (Junior) May 26, 2026 9:04 AM
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    If I have this installed by a shop, what are the hours of shop time?
    Will von Kaenel July 19, 2025 1:37 PM
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    That's impossible to tell. It really depends on the shop's knowledge of these classic cars. An installation can take anywhere from 3 to 5 hours.
    WCCC Support Staff (Junior) July 21, 2025 5:30 PM
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    Do you have to change the headlight switch, and if so, does it come in the kit ?
    July 24, 2024 5:09 PM
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    Nope, this plugs into the factory harness and is triggered by the factory headlight switch.
    WCCC Admin July 24, 2024 5:43 PM
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    Hi Any Idea when this kit will be available.
    Geoff Brookes September 6, 2022 3:46 AM
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    Current ETA January 2023
    WCCC Admin October 12, 2022 2:36 AM

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