1973 Mercury Convertible – Diablo Gato “The Devil Cat”
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Profile ID: 41586
Year: 1973
Make: Mercury
Model: Convertible
Markets: Classic & Antique, Muscle Car, Performance, Resto-Mod
Vehicle Type: American
Contact: KTL Restorations
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: XSPower Batteries
- 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: Steele Rubber Products
Interior
- Carpeting: Auto Custom Carpets, Inc.
- Gauges: Dakota Digital - Custom Gauge cluster
- Rust Prevention: POR-15 – American Icon – High-Performance Coatings
- Seam Sealer: POR-15 – American Icon – High-Performance Coatings
- Sound Dampening: Dynamat Inc.
- Steering Wheel: CON2R
- Upholstery: Moore & Giles - Stock Style interior with leather / custom seats
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: Mac’s 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
