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1973 Mercury Convertible – Diablo Gato “The Devil Cat”

Vehicle Quick Facts

Profile ID: 41586
Year: 1973
Make: Mercury
Model: Convertible
Markets: Classic & Antique, Muscle Car, Performance, Resto-Mod
Vehicle Type: American
Contact: KTL Restorations

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Vehicle Story

Vehicle Specs

1973 Mercury Cougar Convertible "Diablo Gato"

Modified – Triple Black with custom, fabricated, inlay bumpers

Engine

414ci Cleveland Ford, powered by the Holley Terminator X Stealth 4150 EFI system from Holley features 4, 100LB/HR Fuel Injectors complete with Trick Flow Specialties CNC heads and March Performance front pulley system.

Transmission

Tremec TKO 5 speed

Suspension

Chris Alston’s Chassisworks

Coil-Over / A-Arm Conversion Suspension System – Ford / Mercury 60-77

Baer Brakes

Paint

Glasurit, a brand of BASF

Deep Black with custom “ghosted” Eliminator stripe in custom mixed "Ghost Pepper"

Interior

Stock appearance with ’70 style high-back seats

Stock appearance dash with digital conversation instrument cluster by Dakota Digital

Custom, KTL edition Cougar steering wheel by Con2R

 

Vehicle Partners and Sponsors

 

BASF Refinish North America / Glasurit

Sata by Dan AM

Dynacorn LLC

Chis Alston’s Chassisworks

Baer Brakes

Con2R

Vintage Auto Air

Holley Performance

Trick Flow Specialties

March Performance

Car Buff Network

Griots Garage

Spanesi Americas

Klingspor Abrasives

ACC Carpet

FlowMaster

Tremec

McLeod

Hurst

Eaton

Python Restorations

Distinctive Industries

MSD

Billet Specialties

Trophy and Sign Center

CoverCraft

ACP

Liberty Engines

Griffin

SEMA 2020 Booth Selection: Spanesi Americas located in North Hall

 

Tech Sheet

Chassis

  • Brakes:
    • Baer Brakes
  • Fasteners:
    • AMK Products - Bolt kit
  • Springs:
    • EATON Detroit Spring
  • Suspension Kit:
    • Chris Alston’s Chassisworks - Coil-Over / A-Arm Conversion Suspension System – Ford / Mercury 60-77

Drivetrain

  • Clutch Assembly:
    • McLeod Racing
  • Differential:
    • EATON - Truetrac differential 31 spline
  • Shifter:
    • Hurst Shifters - T handle shifter
  • Tires:
    • MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES & WHEELS
  • Transmission:
    • TREMEC - TKO 5 speed transmisson

Engine

  • Battery:
  • Cylinder Heads:
    • Trick Flow Specialties
  • Exhaust Mufflers:
    • Flowmaster
  • Fuel Injection:
    • Holley Performance Products - Terminator X Stealth 4150 EFI system
  • Pulleys:
    • March Performance
  • Cooling - Radiator:
    • Griffin Thermal Products

Exterior

  • Body Panels:
    • Dynacorn
  • Car Care Products:
    • Griots Garage Inc.
  • Convertible Top:
    • Kee Auto Top
  • Paint & Primers:
    • BASF Automotive Refinish - Deep Black / Glasurit 55 Line / 923-210 Clear
  • Weather Stripping:

Interior

Equipment & Supplies

  • Car Cover:
    • Covercraft
  • Insurance:
    • American National Collector Car Insurance
  • Polisher:
    • Griots Garage Inc.
  • Spray Booth:
    • Spanesi Americas
  • Spray Equipment:
    • SATA by Dan-AM Co.
  • Tape:
    • Griots Garage Inc.
  • Tie Downs:
  • Welders:
    • Spanesi Americas

Services

  • Media:
    • Magnified Productions
  • Photography:
    • NotStock Photography

Shops

  • Project Manager:
    • KTL Restorations
  • Paint & Bodywork:
    • KTL Restorations
  • Plating – Polishing:
    • Advanced Custom Chrome