86 Cougar Trim Bezel

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86 Cougar Trim Bezel

February 25, 2012, 03:57:15 PM

Hey Guys, this is my first time to the forum, hopefully this is posted in the right spot.

I just bought my first car, an '86 Cougar (Convertible).
I am trying to restore it a little bit, seeing some of the rides on here and coolcats.net gave me some inspiration.

The Trim Bezel behind the steering wheel, around the instrument panel, is cracked in many places. I am having a hard time finding a replacement part, although I haven't thoroughly hunted through junk yards. I was hoping to find the part new.

I was wondering if anybody on here might be able to point me to the right place to buy a new one? Or any other model cars that might have the same trim bezel.

Thanks for the help,
Kevin T

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Reply #1 – February 28, 2012, 04:41:37 PM

Hey Kevin, welcome to the board!

New, that's going to be a tall order.
But good used panels are usually found around here. I just checked eBay and didn't find any, but that doesn't mean anything...they show up there frequently.
Personally I don't have any spares but I'm sure someone else here can step up to the plate for you.

You need a 1985-88 Cougar base/LS panel. I believe the Thunderbird LX also had the same panel (woodgrain).

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Reply #2 – February 28, 2012, 07:01:07 PM

I may have a wood grain panel out in the garage. Will get back with you. Btw cougar vert pics are a must!!! Welcome to the forum :-)

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Reply #3 – February 28, 2012, 10:05:47 PM

Wood grain actually would go with the current panel.

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Reply #4 – February 28, 2012, 10:06:10 PM

She has a long way to go...

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Reply #5 – February 28, 2012, 10:33:32 PM

That is very nice! What engine do you have? I will keep looking for the bezel, I know I have one.

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Reply #6 – February 28, 2012, 10:49:27 PM

Welcome Im sure I have one of each trim bezel. Woodgrain and the brushed one also. If Graham cant hook you up I can

Whaa? out of all the cougar converts Ive seen.... this is the ONLY one that isnt white with a red interior.

Looks really nice!

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Reply #7 – February 28, 2012, 11:27:06 PM

Nice vert! NOS trim gauge surrounds are gonna be htf, but a good used one should be pretty easy to find.

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Reply #8 – February 29, 2012, 10:30:08 AM

Ive got one too, if need be.

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Reply #9 – February 29, 2012, 12:54:03 PM

If no one above can help I have a near mint one. Woodgrain. I've been meaning to add it to my sale ad but haven't yet. I still haven't figured out how to down size pics on this new computer.

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Reply #10 – February 29, 2012, 02:50:13 PM

I can't seem to find mine :-(

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Reply #11 – February 29, 2012, 05:53:57 PM

How much would you be willing to sell the trim for?

It's the v6 engine. I'm pretty sure everything is original. It has a lot of work to do.
I purchased it back in August, from some guy in town. He said it was kind of rare. I didn't really know much about them, and I was just happy to be 16 with a convertible. :)

Now, however, I realized I need to put on a new top... The rear window motors need replaced, I'm currently fixing the driver side window (it came off track or something), the exhaust is totally disconnected from the engine (which results in exhaust coming out right next to the driver side window :) ), and I've already replaced the heater core. That's just what I have found so far...

On the upside, it has only 120,000 miles on it.

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Reply #12 – February 29, 2012, 06:44:15 PM

"Kind of Rare " is quite the understatement

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Reply #13 – February 29, 2012, 08:02:13 PM

Rear window motors are 1980s GM, always in stock at your local parts store.

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Reply #14 – February 29, 2012, 08:58:21 PM

yes, I saw that on your web page. Thanks so much Eric! Your page has been sooo helpful.