Vintage
 

Hi all,

Here I go again. I have just taken purchase of a Cougar 2 Works...:D this is the rare Cougar 2 Works Racing spec part number U453.

I have been lucky to get Works box, Works instructions and all paperwork for amendments of the Works spec and part numbers included.

There are a few spares and brushed motors included along with a full front and rear spring kit including blue,grey,yellow,white and black.

Gear cover is excellent and is complete and will be doing a full strip down and rebuild of this beautiful Cougar and doing a step by step picture build with brand new parts that i have and can get.

I will also be taking before shots of the Cougar 2 Works.


I will post pictures later.So on with the Rebuild.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Nice :) Does yours have the roller driveshafts and ball raced steering?

Just curious as there are 2 works models U452 and U453. It seems as though Schumacher changed the spec slightly between 1992 and 1993.

Paul.

Hi CAT3K,

No it does not have rollers, but has the ball raced steering.

You're just showing off now Mark lol!

Enjoy the rebuild mate, look forward to the pics. Is the condition of the car good? Chassis marked up much/at all...or did you bag yourself a shelfer?

No chassis is scratched alot but will be made good.....:D rest of Cougar is very good to be honest.

What no rollers oh no.......come on we want B4 pics this time;)

They are coming my brother,,,,,,,, coming.........:thumbsup:

Cougar 2 WORKS instructions and amendments.
 

Hi all,

So we start with Cougar 2 Works instructions and amendments which I was lucky to get as these sometimes get lost or thrown out after people have finished the build.

Also the box showing part number and spec..........:thumbsup:

Click to enlarge pictures........

I Never knew there were two versions of the works cars....wonder why that was......Sales i bet.

Nice score there Mark....you got a box and some instructions:woot::woot:

Once you've finished coating it with 3-4 layers of pledge you wold never know the difference between new and old:thumbsup:

Price I'm betting, U452 was the full fat kit, U453 was minus the ball raced steering and roller driveshafts, but I suppose most people ended up buying them anyway.

Paul.

Amassed quite a few bits for the works cougar over the years!!
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ds/image-9.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...s/image-10.jpg

I guess they sold the two option spec cars together like the Club/Racing/Team spec option for the original red chassis Cougar2?

I've got a Cougar 2 Works also - a lovely car.. but I do need to get my chassis re-anodised one day! I wonder if anyone knows of somewhere that does a good match to the Schumacher Purple?

Also have my prized new in box kit aswell

I had a similar thought, the picture of the U453 label above says "racing spec" My U452 just shows the spec.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...n/DSCN1520.jpg

Schumacher did make the kits as Race and Team spec Works. They also did a upgrade kit so you could upgrade you Red cougar 2s to Works spec. You got a template that you fitted to the chassis this allowed you to drill the new holes and trim the chassis sides to allow for the new gearbox. You also got new gearbox plates and center transmission case. It was to aid different peoples budgets............

I will continue tomorrow with pictures of before shots and the rebuild.....:thumbsup:

If you look at my pic u1354x is the cougar 2 works rear transmission conversion kit you mentioned, I can take some pics if you like of the parts that come in the bag

:woot: It looks like it CATS, is there a template in the bag.

Yep, it's made from fibreglass, same material as team car shock towers. The kit consists of purple works motorplates, lexan gear cover, fibreglass template, and fibreglass rear shock tower (not carbonfibre for some reason) , work inner trans housing, also instructions on how to use the template. I'll get some pics sorted tommorow

Before Pictures !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Hi all,

So a big interest so far. So as promised the before pictures as it turned up to me, including the spare bit and bobs that came with it.Like I said the chassis is really scratched but with fingers crossed it will get sorted one way or other.....

Really enjoyed the last build you did Mark will be intersting to see how you get on with this one good to see the before pictures it will make the finished pics all the more impressive.:D

Pics of the transmission conversion as promised
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...s/image-13.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...s/image-11.jpg

Scott

Thank you Neil78 for your comments, CATS Yes thats the boy mate very nice very nice.

Schumacher Cougar 2 Works start !!!!!!!!!!1
 

So the Cougar 2 Works is totally stripped now. I have started with the gearbox showing diff,belt etc.... how it was removed from Cougar to it being totally cleaned up.

Click on pictures to enlarge.......:D

nice job Mark........do need new parts for it?

Good man! I'm really feeling the love for my favourite 2WD buggy of all time. Can't wait to see what you do on this one.

Hi BORMAC, I have to agree with you. There is something about the Cougar 2 in general that makes it special with it fans and probably the most followed schumacher IMO . The Cougar 2 WORKS on the other hand is something else and I have to say that the WORKS is my favorite as well.

Keep an eye on this build because I have something special coming for this build very special.....;)

Diff and Layshaft Build !!!!!!
 

So I started the build of the diff and layshaft. Diff has been completely cleaned and greased up. The layshaft has been polished up along with all spacers. The idler has also been removed of a greasy covering and now spotless.

So heres the start of the Cougar Works rebuild.....:D

Quick question ( maybe a stupid one ) but how do you know if the ball bearings need replacing or is it a case of take it apart clean it up and if they look ok re grease and put back together. I ask cus I have a mms diff set that needs doing.

Booooooo associated diff lube in a Schumacher build :woot::woot:

HAHAHAHAHAHAAH only on thrust race my brother.

Cougar 2 Works spares coming in !!!!!!!!!!!!
 

So just a little update. Having been searching Worldwide, Europe and UK for sometime looking and buying new in packet spares for a car at that time I hadn't got was a little silly or was it !!!!.

The spares I am on about are for the Cougar 2 Works, these have started coming through my door :D and will get pictures up soon.

New in packets so far for the Works are,

Front bulkhead,
Front wishbones,
Front hinge pins and brace,
Rear Works wishbones,
Rear Works hubs,
Rear Works outer hinge pins,
Inner Works hinge pins,
Rear Works Pivot blocks,
Works battery holder,
Complete screw kit.

These are all new in packets and I am waiting on more to come so as soon as I have all the New Works stuff I will post pictures........:thumbsup:

Gearbox build !!!!!!!!!!!!
 

The gearbox is now built. All went together again really well. All new screws to the complete gearbox fitted.:D

Looking a little better than when first removed.:thumbsup:

Looking good Mark so far!.... if you ever come across anymore of the above parts please let me know... i'm slowly going around replacing the plastics on my Works Cougar;

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserima...10165946_1.jpg

Just out of curiosity do you need to shave the front wishbones slightly to fit the pin brace or is there a slightly longer hinge pin?

No Neil,

Its a kit you get and in the kit you get brace, longer hinge pins and E-clips. You dont shave anything matey.

Cleaning up !!!!!!!!
 

So why I have been waiting for the new parts to come for the Works (which they have :D) I started to clean up the shocks. First picture is how they were removed from buggy, Second picture how they are now. Fresh oil has been installed as well.

Forgot to mention, I will be adding pictures later of the new parts I have for the Cougar Works and its very special..........:D:D:D:D:D

C'mon stop this dangling a carrot crap some of us don't have all day to sit here waiting for you to build a car it only takes an hour for a Cougar:p:p

;)

C.

:woot: You cant rush PERFECTION my brother PERFECTION.............:D