This volume of TCCN II's offers how-to tips on a wide variety of restoration, maintenance and modification projects. These projects were the subjects of articles in The Cougar Pages webzine under the supervision of TCCN Tech Editor, Bruce Habel.

PLEASE NOTE: The techniques described in these articles are, to the best of our knowledge, effective and safe when performed as described. However, if you use them, you do so at your own risk. TCCN and the volunteer staff of this web site assume no liability for damages resulting from the use of the procedures and products described in these articles.

Always follow these guidelines when working on any car:

  • Use caution when working with chemicals.
  • Always test chemical products on a small area before proceeding with the job.
  • Avoid the danger of shock when working around electrical components.
  • When raising a car or any of its major components, be sure your jack and/or jack stands are used properly and that they are adequate for the weights and stresses involved.
  • Never weld on or near any part of your car's fuel system.
  • Carefully read and follow the manufacturer's instructions when using or installing any product.

This is what you'll find in each of the Tech How-To section's four areas:

MAINTENANCE & DETAILING: Articles about restoration and show detailing tips, plus maintenance procedures, such as brake bleeding, cooling system maintenance and oil changes. The exceptions to this are tune up specifications, which can be found in the Engine area of TCCN II's Specs & Equipment Section. If you need factory tune up specs, click here, then click on the model year you need.

QUICK TIPS: TCP's Quick Tip series of how-to articles for speedy improvements and fixes. In Quick Tips you'll find more than fifty articles on subjects ranging from restoring chrome trim paint to trouble shooting a faulty gas gauge.

RESTORATION & REPAIR: Articles about restoration techniques and repairs. Subjects range from fixing a drooping trunk lid to vacuum system trouble shooting guides.

RESTOMODS & UPGRADES: Articles on how to make modifications and improvements to classic Cougars. Topics range from adding an electronic ignition system to installing halogen headlights.

MY TOOL BOX: This TCP series is for new classic Cougar owners who want to learn about the tools they need and how to use them. For beginners only!

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