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  • Electric Conversion Kit - Grille / Headlight Eyelid Door - New ~ 1970 Mercury Cougar - 27001
  • Electric Conversion Kit - Grille / Headlight Eyelid Door - New ~ 1970 Mercury Cougar - 27001
  • Electric Conversion Kit - Grille / Headlight Eyelid Door - New ~ 1970 Mercury Cougar - 27001
  • Electric Conversion Kit - Grille / Headlight Eyelid Door - New ~ 1970 Mercury Cougar - 27001
  • Electric Conversion Kit - Grille / Headlight Eyelid Door - New ~ 1970 Mercury Cougar - 27001
  • Electric Conversion Kit - Grille / Headlight Eyelid Door - New ~ 1970 Mercury Cougar - 27001
  • Electric Conversion Kit - Grille / Headlight Eyelid Door - New ~ 1970 Mercury Cougar - 27001
  • Electric Conversion Kit - Grille / Headlight Eyelid Door - New ~ 1970 Mercury Cougar - 27001

Item #: 27001

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Price: $569.85
    Cost: 45588
    Earns: 2280
    Bonus: 0

    Availability

    Ships Direct from Supplier (Except International) - Ships: Ships from Supplier Warehouse in 3-10 Business Days
    EXCEPT AS NOTED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
    International Orders: This item will ship from the supplier to our warehouse before shipping to your address, add 7-10 Days

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    Description

    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.

    Specifications:
    Shipping Weight: 9.00 LBS
    (weight shown may be the dimensional weight)

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    Cougar Eye Lids

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    1970 Cougar Electric Headlight Conversion Kit (correctness is on the user/ Cougars came with vacuum and lots of hoses)

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    Very easy to install, Plug and Play all electrical work is all up front. Works great, Engine Bay looks a little cleaner. If you added horsepower to your Cat I would recommend. The Purist would not be happy....

    1970 Cougar (Standard Coupe)

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    This kit is the best. Had a couple of hiccups on the install but that was fixed with a WCCC vid, two emails and one phone call (FYI: One of the emails and the phone call only count as one contact because I messed up my timezones conversion from STL) I was so impressed with the ingenuity that went behind this to a place my old vacuum system that was causing my eyelids to raise after about 45 minutes of being closed. It was extremely easy figure out and install. I'm a novice when it comes to The nuances of my Cougar and the folks at WCCC were prompt to respond to emails and phone calls and explain things very easily. I cannot thank them enough and will continue to purchase many items from them in the years to come. One point to note that after I installed my headlight conversion kit was not operational due to my battery having less than 13 volts. New battering work like a charm.

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    As a Flight Chief for the USAF (Civil Servant) and managing 5 avionics shop I can attest to the quality of this product as being that of aircraft equivalent. It is currently installed on my 70 Cougar and operates better than the original vacuum system. Installation skill level I would rate at the novelist level (take the time to watch the WCCC video before installing) I really enjoy how it cleaned up my engine compartment after all the vacuum hardware was removed. Yes, a little pricey but end result well worth it!

    Number of questions: 4
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    Question
    For my 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible do I need one kit or two
    May 24, 2026 11:49 AM
    Answer
    1970 only has one actuator, so you only need 1 kit
    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?
    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.
    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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    WCCC Admin Answered:
    Nope, this plugs into the factory harness and is triggered by the factory headlight switch.
    July 24, 2024 5:43 PM
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    Hi Any Idea when this kit will be available.
    September 6, 2022 3:46 AM
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    WCCC Admin Answered:
    Current ETA January 2023
    October 12, 2022 2:36 AM

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    I just installed the plasma leds. They are tremendous. Such a difference . Love them ! I have owned this car for 4 years. This was one of my todo lists. Finally installed and boy I am happy with them! ...
    - canran
    The very first car I owned was a 1967 Cougar XR7 back in 1982. I fell in love with the car and gave it all I could that was available back then in Midwest Indiana. Unfortunately in 1986 the car was totaled. I've spent the last 3-1/2 decades...
    - Dennis Alspach
    I got my 1970 Cougar new in high school and it has been licensed, taxed, driven , and insured every year since and I have purchased many items from Don. (Admittedly the after market hood insulation is something that could need improvement along...
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    - Ben Armstrong
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