1969-70 Cougar Eliminator
![Eliminator-logo-150 Eliminator Registry logo](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Eliminator-logo-150.png)
The Eliminator package was an option package available for the 1969 and 1970 model years.
The car starts with a standard, non-XR-7 base Cougar (91 Body Series). To this base Cougar, Ford added the Eliminator equipment package.
Eliminator Package Options
- Hi-Back Bucket Seats with comfortweave vinyl
- Unique Camera-case Dash and Instrument Panel, including Tach (8000 rpm for Boss 302), Rally Clock, and Trip Odometer
- Visual Check Warning Lights (includes door ajar & low fuel warning lights)
- Front Chin Spoiler (although part of the Eliminator package, this item was installed at the dealership)
- Blacked-out Grille assembly
- Performance Axle
- Base Drive Train: 351-4v (M-code) engine: Windsor (1969), Cleveland (1970), with dual exhaust. (the 351-4V was required extra cost equipment), 3-speed manual transmission, 3.25 open rear axle or 3.00 with air conditioning.
![eliminator-parts-01 Eliminator Black Out Headlight Covers](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-01.jpg)
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Automatic Shift Handle
- 1969 was a chrome “T” handle, 3-speed and 4-speed was a woodgrain ball with shift pattern on white background with three Blue stripes through middle of pattern
- 1970 was wood with chrome Running Cat, 4-speed was aluminum Hurst with shift pattern in black.
![eliminator-parts-06 Eliminator Shift Handle](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-06.jpg)
Body Side Stripes (Body Pin Stripes are deleted)
- 1969: White or Black only
- 1970: Black only
![eliminator-parts-03 Eliminator Stripes](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-03.jpg)
Drag Pack Option
- 3.91 or 4.30 Rear Axle Ratio, included Oil Cooler, heavy duty Battery.
- Available with Boss 302 and 428 Cobra Jet only, 428 Cobra Jet now becomes 428 Super Cobra Jet with Drag Pack Option.
- Air conditioning could not be ordered with the Drag Pack Option.
![eliminator-parts-13 Eliminator Super Cobra Jet](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-13.jpg)
Eliminator Décor Group (1969 only) (Required extra $)
- Curb Rocker Moldings
- Rimblow steering wheel
- Custom Door Trim (Decor Interior Panels)
- Rear arm rests
- Door-mounted courtesy lights
- Padded Interior Moldings
![eliminator-parts-12 Eliminator Décor Interior](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-12.jpg)
Engine / Transmission Options
- 1969 390-4v: received either 3-speed, 4-speed, or C-6 automatic.
- 1969-70 428-4v: received either 4-speed manual or C-6 automatic.
- 1969-70 Boss 302: while requiring 4-speed trans and Traction-Lok Rear Axle, both of these items were billed separately. NOTE: All Boss 302’s have rev limiter, and manual choke.
![eliminator-parts-02 Eliminator Boss 302 Engine](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-02.jpg)
Exterior Colors
- 1969: White, Bright Blue Metallic, Competition Orange, and Bright Yellow
- 1970: Competition Orange, Competition Blue, Competition Yellow, Competition Green, Competition Gold, Pastel Blue, and Special Order Black
![eliminator-parts-04 Eliminator Colors](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-04.jpg)
Hood Scoop
- 1969 painted body color (functional w/428 Ram Air only)
- 1970 painted Satin Black in color (functional w/428 Ram Air only)
![1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Hood Scoop 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Hood Scoop](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/eliminator-parts-16.jpg)
![eliminator-parts-05 Eliminator Hood Scoop](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-05.jpg)
Interior Trim
- 1969: three colors only: Black (5A), Blue (5B), and White with Black components (EA).
- 1970: Black or White and Blue w/Pastel Blue paint only
![eliminator-parts-11 Eliminator Trim](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-11.jpg)
Left-hand Remote Control Racing Mirror (Painted body color)
- 1969: right hand mirror not available
- 1970: manual available, painted body color
![eliminator-parts-08 Eliminator Profile](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-08.jpg)
Optional Equipment
- The Eliminator could be ordered with any option that was available on the standard Cougar with the following exceptions:
- Wheel opening mouldings were deleted
![eliminator-parts-15 Eliminator Profile](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-15.jpg)
Options Not Available for the Eliminator
- Two-Tone Paint
- Vinyl Roof
- XR-7 (code 93)
- Convertible
![eliminator-parts-14 Eliminator Profile](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-14.jpg)
Performance Tire / Handling Group (1969 only) (Required extra $)
- Heavy Duty Springs
- Heavy Duty front Sway Bar
- F70 x 14 belted traction Tires on 6″ rims
![eliminator-parts-10 Eliminator Tires](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-10.jpg)
Rear Air Foil Wing
- 1969 adjustable, painted body color, also installed at dealership
- 1970 adjustable, painted body color with Eliminator graphics
- 1970 ONLY has trunk prop rod, and spoiler brackets on the underside of trunk lid. These were dealer installed with the spoiler. Prop Rod hole is punched in the quarter extension.
![eliminator-parts-07 Eliminator Wing](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-07.jpg)
Traction-Lok Differential
- 3.50 or higher ratio received 31 Spline Axles and Nodular Case
- 4.30 Axle Ratio received the Detroit Locker
Wheels
- 1969 Styled Steel Wheels: Argent with chrome plain 5″ center hubcap
- 1970 Wheels had Trim Rings and “dog-dish” Hubcaps on 6″ Black rims
![eliminator-parts-09 Eliminator Profile](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eliminator-parts-09.jpg)
Notes
- 428 4-speed and Boss 302 cars only received staggered rear shocks
- Boss 302 Engines were ONLY available with the Eliminator option.
- In 1970, all 428’s w/4-speeds received Rev Limiters and Manual Chokes.
- The 1970 Eliminator does not have the Cougar script in front of the rear Side Marker Lights. This is replaced by the Eliminator decal.
Bonus
Here is a picture of the interior of CCOA# 7915 Leon Bray’s 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator with the driver’s seat on the right side of the car.
![Australian 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Interior Australian 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Interior](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Eliminator-14.jpg)
The Colors of the 1969 -70 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Paint Code: M | Ditzler #: 8378 & 8734 | Paint Color: White
![1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Eliminator-09.jpg)
Paint Code: 3 | Ditzler #: 60449 | Paint Color: Competition Orange
![1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Eliminator-05.jpg)
Paint Code: 6 | Ditzler #: 13357 | Paint Color: Blight Blue Poly.
![1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Eliminator-07.jpg)
Paint Code: 9 | Ditzler #: 2057 | Paint Color: Bright Yellow
![1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Eliminator-02.jpg)
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Paint Code: D | Ditzler #: 2214 | Paint Color: Competition Yellow
![1970 Competition Yellow Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1970 Competition Yellow Mercury Cougar Eliminator](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Eliminator-11.jpg)
Paint Code: J | Ditzler #: 2230 | Paint Color: Competition Blue
![1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Eliminator-03.jpg)
Paint Code: N | Ditzler #: 11683 | Paint Color: Pastel Blue
![1970 Pastel Blue Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1970 Pastel Blue Mercury Cougar Eliminator](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Eliminator-13.jpg)
Paint Code: U | Ditzler #: 2232 | Paint Color: Competition Gold
![1970 Completion Gold Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1970 Completion Gold Mercury Cougar Eliminator](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Eliminator-10.jpg)
Paint Code: Z | Ditzler #: 2231 | Paint Color: Competition Green
![1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/eliminator-06.jpg)
Paint Code: 1 | Ditzler #: 60449 | Paint Color: Competition Orange
![1970 Competition Orange Mercury Cougar Eliminator 1970 Competition Orange Mercury Cougar Eliminator](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Eliminator-12.jpg)