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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

One thing I am eager to do while I Clean it count how many spiders I see or snake skins..I know for a fact I'll have to replace the Timing Belt,Spark plugs..hmmmm....trying to think what else..I know fix the side markers.With a little Mean Green and elbow grease it'll be done.When I lifted the hood I counted numerous of spider Nests..me and spiders do not get along...I'll scream like a little girl if I see a big one in there ..Then its to clean the tailgate's handle of the old wasp nest..May go ahead and sand the barely visible surface rust where the molding was, and Primer the bed sides..who knows..


and to think I actually considered trading my Cougar for a restored 69 Ford Ranger that was Red..Hope I don't get banned for saying that

You mean fan belt? First off, do you know if the motor even spins over freely? You can do this by grabbing the crank pulley and trying to turn it. If the motor spins, throw a battery in it, dump a little gas down the carb and see if she fires up. If it does, then look into tune-up items. No sense in buying things that you don't need. One word (or a few) of advice to you, just remember, a LOT if not MOST of the guys/gals on this board have been where you are right now. Take in the good advice, let the bad roll off you. Time and patience will bring wisdom and knowledge....