My '85 XR-7

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My '85 XR-7

September 24, 2007, 12:22:57 PM

I had some time to play with the Cougar yesterday

and did some k-member swapping.

The first picture is all stock components. (k-member, lower control arm, spindle, 15” x 7” 10-hole wheel & 225/60-15 Gatorback tire)

The second picture is with the stock k-member, lower control arm, ‘94/’95 Mustang spindle, 17” x 9” FMS Cobra R, & 255/45-17 Comp T/A tire.

The third picture is the same components as the second picture, except the k-member is from a 1987 Turbo Coupe (thanks Chuck !).

It’s kind of hard to tell from the picture, but there is some positive camber on it right now, a set of caster/camber plates should take care of that and bring the top of the tire in even more.

This was just a temporary mock-up for now to test fit things. I will be pulling it all apart again to get the engine compartment ready for paint.
The wheel & tire combo I plan on using a 17” x 9” with 2mm more offset and a 245/45-17 tire.

Brent

My '85 XR-7

Reply #1 – September 24, 2007, 12:38:06 PM

that 87 TC k-member wouldnt happen to be white, would it?

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Reply #2 – September 24, 2007, 12:53:54 PM

Quote from: gumby;178283

that 87 TC k-member wouldnt happen to be white, would it?

Yup, you should know it well.

Brent
:cougarsmily:

My '85 XR-7

Reply #3 – September 24, 2007, 01:20:25 PM

Looking good.

Mmmm vent windows:D

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Reply #4 – September 24, 2007, 02:52:41 PM

sweet!!!

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Reply #5 – September 24, 2007, 05:37:48 PM

Did you paint the mirrors body color?

I'd love to see more pictures of that car.

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Reply #6 – September 24, 2007, 05:40:46 PM

I believe xr7 mirrors were painted body colour by default. Mine is Black

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Reply #7 – September 24, 2007, 05:45:25 PM

Was that an '85 thing? The mirrors on my '86 XR-7 are matched to the window trim.

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Reply #8 – September 24, 2007, 05:55:28 PM

Quote from: cougarcragar;178345

Did you paint the mirrors body color?

I'd love to see more pictures of that car.

'84-'85 XR-7's mirrors were painted body color, '86 XR-7's mirrors matched the charcoal color of the trim regardless of the body color.

It's in disassembly mode right now, but I will see what I can do.

Brent
:cougarsmily:

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Reply #9 – September 30, 2007, 05:25:35 PM

Quote from: cougarcragar;178345

I'd love to see more pictures of that car.

Here a few quick ones that I took today. Like I said, it's currently in disassembly & test fitting parts mode so there isn't a whole lot to look at.

Brent
:cougarsmily:

My '85 XR-7

Reply #10 – September 30, 2007, 05:27:20 PM

continued.......

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Reply #11 – September 30, 2007, 05:30:14 PM

last two, and one from "before".

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Reply #12 – September 30, 2007, 05:53:25 PM

Nice. The Chrome Cobras look really good with the red.

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Reply #13 – September 30, 2007, 06:09:38 PM

I am very impressed by how clean you keep your cat. Somehow I have the feeling that the motor will have an extensive cleaning befor it is reinstalled.

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Reply #14 – September 30, 2007, 06:53:14 PM

That is an absolutely stunning XR-7.