The Bang-Shift Cougar is Back! | Roadkill Garage | MotorTrend 

What's your favorite moment from this rebuild?

Steve's facial expressions while banging gears are Classic. He's the Mad Shifter!!!!😊

For a true car guy there is nothing more fun than Road Kill.

Uncle Dulcich is a real badass mechanic!!

haha Dulcich's face when he's beating the snot out of something never gets old

You know what’s crazy, these two guys can work on just about anything. The always keep it real just like a regular guy would do in his garage at home. That’s what I enjoy about this show.

We need from the crusher camaro and muscle truck AND crop duster and crusher impala

To keep that pan from leaking, take a small chisel & make a continuous line from one end to the other in pan along that seal. This will make a ridge in the pan. No more leak guaranteed. Works on trans pans too.

The fact that they were able to destroy that toploader is almost as impressive as it is surprising.

You guys are sure hard on equipment...

My dad had one of these, I loved how the headlights covers retracted and gave a seamless grille when not in use. The luxury muscle car of its time.

Was always a 69 Cougar fan which is what I had in Highschool in 82, but the first gen is growing on me! Great episode! 😊

the face on Dulcich when shifting ....... man on a mission

Dear MOTORTREND, I have zero desire to watch EV car shows. Stop advertising them to me. Sincerely, America.

I liked it better with the cleveland

Looks like you're just beating on the car. That's why it's breaking.

can roadkill get steve a lift so hes not working on jackstands?

The '67 Cougar is one of the best looking cars of my era. The styling was superior to the Mustang!

Still and always will be a 68/69 Torino Fastback guy but in the FoMoCo line the early Cougars are a very close second. Also, always great to see another older guy banging the gears like the term is meant. (In my case these days) No lower left leg? Clutch pedal? STILL not a problem! Fumble the clutch for first and reverse, no need for it beyond those.

This is an episode about how you shouldn't treat your manual transmission car...unless you can afford to replace all the broken parts!

How do these guys not have a hoist by now?!

Best episode in 5 seasons. Cool stuff. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎

Too bad the music ruined the sound of the Cougar

When I hear bang shift, I think of shifting without the clutch after taking off from a stop, and any gear going up through the gears is simply shifted without ever touching the clutch pedal. That's bang shifting from when I use to race.

I wish i could afford to buy another 68 Cougar. The most fun I've ever had driving was in my 68. Love you guys for having one on your show.

I love Cougars too, and the cars aren't bad either.

You two KICK-AZZ. Ive loved RK from day one. Keep up the thrashing

"Dude, that is 9" of absolute beef!!"😂😂

dulcich's family owning several 100 acres of cali vineyards is a real bonus for footage and also helps the budget of these projects

I miss my '67 Cougar. Bought it for $50 from my Aunt's boyfriend because he blew the engine up and was frustrated with it. Lots of memories in that car.

Using the cutting torch in shorts and flip-flops ... classic Dulcich

Not really a Ford Guy but I been around Long enough that brand loyalty doesn't matter as much anymore cool Is cool no matter The make still Mopar at heart but that cougar Is kickass

The patina is awesome with all that goodness underneath

This brings back all sorts of memories about changing clutches, springs, brakes, swapping transmissions, master cylinders, and rear ends. It was great growing up as a mechanic's son. My dad taught me so much without my even knowing it.

Honestly.... I really want a built up Cleveland back in this car. With CHI heads and everything and 600+ hp N/A

I am certainly no expert....but, as far as I know, "bang-shifting" means not actually using the clutch....and yet, it's very obvious that Dulcich is, indeed, doing that. So....maybe I missed something? I mean, cool car, cool video, no complaints, but....

Great job on the R&D work. Beat it till It Breaks. That will sure show the flaws. Cool how the parts went way farther up the food chain. The last parts will take some real abuse. Makes the old Cougar look worth fixing all of it. Years ago we bombed all over Seattle in a silver green 68 Cougar. What a cool ride! Gotta find another some day. Good to see you guys still at it!

Wow, look at that transmission damage. I broke a Saginaw 4 speed down the middle once!

I love the Disgustang but I think I might like the Bang Shift Cougar even better!

You guys install all those beautiful parts and then beat the s***t out of it…Donuts and burn outs? What’s the point? Take it to the drag strip and make some passes and maybe some Willow Springs road course action.

i did a new engine and upgraded to a alloy sump with super pickup and baffels with stiffener plate ! cost $1,090 has fin`s.

In 1968 a family member bought a new Cougar, 390 4spd. I remember leaving my house with my Cousin Glenn, both of us facing backwards in the backseat. Crazy Alvin painted the street with Positive Traction Burnouts down the street. I was 5 yrs old in kindergarten at T.C. Miller school, Lynchburg Virginia. Mom NEVER let me ride in that Cougar again.😐🤔😳😂

Steve actually wants to fix things which is nice, the roadkill method is funny but sometimes got old that Freiburg never would fix anything the right way

how does dulcich still NOT have a lift? lol....

You two are like a couple on 16 year olds.

Note to self, never ever let Steve drive my car. Couldn't imagine what he'd do to my wife.

I worship the 351 Cleveland as a GOD and so should you

I love all the Roadkill shows and have been watching them for years. My only issue is the guys have no respect for their machines. They have too much money at their disposal and really do not know what to do with it. I know a lot of people who would give their left nut to have access to a few of their parts, and Freiburger and Dulcich destroy so much it's really a shame. I'd love an LS for my TJ project, but unfortunately, it's out of my price range. Maybe I can get a freebie from these guys as they seem to destroy and rebuild on a whim.

Amazing show thanks for the awesome content.

You guys are solid car guys. Awesome show!

If you guys ever plan to sell please let me know, the cougar has been a dream of mine since I first got into cars as a kid.

Many drums, these days, are intended to be turned. Yes, even though they are new. My brake guy told me.

I have wanted a '67-68 Cougar for many, many years. I absolutely love them.

I forgot,why don't you have a lift??? on the ground sucks

That's what she said! That's 9 inches of pure BEEF!

Absolutely love that Cougar

looks like James Taylor from "2 Lane Blacktop"

Scatter Shield

You should name it Karen like the cougar from talladega nights

GREAT VIDEO STEVE AND DAVID!!!! I LOVE THE UPGRADES!!!! BANG SHIFT COUGER IS NOW BADASS COUGER!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME BUILD!!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING!!!!

Commercial every 4 min of viewing SUCKS

Velvatouch clutch will grab the disc without any problems. We used that in the 80's, broke more U joints and transmissions after installing this kind of clutch.

Dulcich is a mad man! 💪

Dulcich is a real mechanic, he wasn't happy with the failing clutch rebuild or the hack fix on the seal. result? Hard work and dedication and then lets do it right! Love these guys. In the coil spring thing I once had the front coil spring from and old Triumph leave the building through a roof light, clean throigh a corrugated plastic roof above my head.

That's go content right there all you need is a unlimited budget

3 ad breaks within 5 minutes?.... Unacceptable

Those big windsors sure don’t like clutches … I’ve had similar problems Then the gearbox let go ? You guys are tough on gear !!! Great episode guys

I’m so glad to see you also have an oil leak, just like the rest of us. horsepower sweat.

I'm a COUGAR guy now. Stacey David on GEARS did one complete but yours is my favorite

The 363 sounds so legit! And the Cougar makes a great home for it. Excellent combination in Ford’s other pony car.

Should have left the Cleveland in it duh

THANK YOU SO MUCH. A TOTALLY AWSOME BUILD AND A TOTALLY AWSOME VIDEO!!!! AND TOTALLY AWSOME UPGRADES!!!!

DONE ALOT OF MUSTANGS... ONE KMODDLE. 289 R I CHANGED CLUTCHES 13 TIMES.....THOSE PIDDLY. SMALL DIAMETER CLUTCHS.... ALOT OF MCLOADS....

Sorry but "break in a clutch"? A bit older here but mid 60s into 70s I can't remember how many Schiefer clutches I installed and break in was usually the time it took to back the car out of the shop. No idea how many got backed to the edge of the parking lot (about 200' across) and was christened with a 4,000-5,000 rpm side step the pedal... Biggest problem is that diaphragm PP. Ford use Long style & top loader rail shifting for a reason. Only weakness was the Z bar frame mount when PP# was really increased. From what I see listed today the B&B would be a better choice with a hydraulic throw-out bearing. WHY was there NO LUBRICANT when the bottom of the T&C case dropped free??? Was that a 2.78 small input T&C? Something really fishy with this episode.. Nothing on WHAT NEW rear springs that now support the car. Not even close to "stock" leaf configuration. What new front springs were installed & even a small safety chain in the front coils would allow them to be removed without the fire wrench. Ya wanna do burnouts - just bolt on a set of 6.50x14 tires.. My 65 HiPo Cyclone would spin them for a 100 yards... fun but stupid. 1967 Cougars built by Bud Moore for both Dan Gurney & Parnelli Jones were contenders for the Trans Am championship.. Mustang won the race so champ points Ford 64 Merc 62....

I love the fact that not only did Dulcich repair all that was needed and upgraded everything from mounting plate back and suspension but he also replaced the destroyed headliner. Outstanding, now can reliably put the power to the road and also stop and handle better than it ever did, with a new headliner.

Man I’ve been fantasizing about selling my built FE top loader 63 Galaxie and getting into a 67-68 Coug.

Or Vice Grip,Garage!!!😊

BS Cougar is still my favorite car....Although Bonemaro is nice and fast...Cougar is kule

Let me guess, your Ford hoodies with 15426378 and 13726548 were both in the wash, so you were forced to wear your chevy firing order hoodie when riding in a mercury?

Can someone please buy Dulcich a decent lift. Watching him on the ground all the time is hurting my back. I'm sure the film crew must be complaining. Get those machines in the air!!! Just hire one for a couple of months, you will find religion!@! DO IT, DO IT NOW!! Great job on the Cougar!

Back from Nam, bought a 1967 XR7 GT, 390, 4 speed. Car was FAST. Wish i had kept it!!😢😢😢 Paid $2,600 for it in 1969.

How about some serious power shiftin???? Keep the pedal to the metal. No lift ,bang gears!!!!!! Used to do it al the time . 327, m22, Hurst 💥💥💥 Scattered a couple clutch plates, but they were old anyway!🤣🤣

"The clutch slips really badly." Really? :) I don't know about leaking oil, but maybe it has something to do with all those high RPM, accelerator to the floor bang shifts? 😄

Ayeeeee I'm Here! I'm from East Tennessee right there right beside, It's Bristol Baby! I hope y'all are having a good night Freiburger, and Dolsiche! Or however u spell it I'm not trying to find it✊🏽

There's no place like that around my neighborhood I could do burnouts & doughnuts like that without having the car impounded & taken to jail! As it is I've had to buy my 68 C10 back twice.

Let's see, work on the car for 4 days and then drive it for 4 minutes, work again 4 more days and drive it 4 minutes, another 4 days of repairs and 4 minutes to destroy it again and again and ag.......................!

This is the proper way to build a bullet-proof car. Rev it, dump the clutch, break something. Repeat the process until nothing brakes. Simple.

Hey, I've got one of those. Just waiting on the machine shop to find time to do the work on my engine block and heads. Mine's just as ugly as yours!

Get a headliner & shift boot installed and it would make me a dream daily driver! Jesus QUIT destroying the car. Getting rowdy is fun but killing the car isn't cool.

Although entertaining, the video doesn't make you guys look very good as mechanics. Don't get me wrong, you guys are VERY good at breaking things !

Ok guys, I know it’s been awhile but tell me Stevo that u completely restored this cougar cuz it’s one of the few cars u folks fool with that was worth a full on restoration!

Why didn’t the build the 4v Cleveland up?????? Missed opportunity there

Plus, those puck clutches generally keep things from bluing! 9” of absolute beef! Bwhahahahahaha

I totally thought I was going to watch some methed-up and ran-through 29 year old pole dancing at 3:30AM when I read the title of this video.

You better have A good job, because that transmission cost $3500.00 buck's alone!

Very cool.. very painful.. had a chance in 79 to by a 67 for 1500… Fla car mint.. ugh..

Dulcich in beast mode!

Did u break the spike off under the last main bearing journal? It was there to keep the rope wick from spinning. If u mash it down onto a solid neoprene seal itsa gonna leak buddy!!!

Dolsich..exuse my spelling is a master mechanic,MacGyver with wrenches,great team

Do you really need to "break in" a clutch? How is it done? Why would not breaking it in cause such catastrophic failure??