As much as I like 57 Fords, have always thought with the dash ford took a cheap approach with limited glitz. threadbare by 5os standards. I have a couple of ideas how I'll be modifying mine. Had a new thought today. Anyone ever see an Edsel dash in a 57? Lots flashier and still FOMOCO.
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The small Edsel (58) is a 57 Ford.
Saw a 58 Edsel dash in a 57 Ranchero at the KKOA show in Salina, Kansas this year. He also had a 58 Edsel front clip and Edsel station wagon tail lites. Looked very good. The car was from someplace in Oklahoma. John
Zap..Funny how different people think different..I always thought the Ford dash was too glitzy for my tastes....Any pics of that Edsel dash?
At one time early in my planning stages, I had considered trying to modify a Lincoln Mark Viii dash based on an awesome 50ish Merc convertible I saw where a guy installed a complete Mark Viii interior.
Lou..I'm curious..did edsel make small and larger models as Ford did with the Custom/Fairlane?
Redwhitered..welcome..Nice to see a post from Kansas...the border is not too far from where I live. LOL.. Seems to be the forgotten state in this area considering how close it is..everybody around here does stuff in Colo., NM, or Ok...never hear of anyone headin' to Kansas. Keep me posted on GOOD upcomong shows and swapmeets up there if you would.
Rich
Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2011-10-24 08:30
.never hear of anyone headin' to Kansas.
Rich, surely you remember Dorothy....................
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Quote from: Zapato on 2011-10-24 11:33
Rich, surely you remember Dorothy....................
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Two Edsel lines in 1958; one based on Mercury platform and one on Ford 118" platform.
so are they different dashes ?
Quote from: Zapato on 2011-10-24 12:25
so are they different dashes ?
I don't know about that. It is
possible because I believe Mercury based car was probably a little wider.
Quote from: Zapato on 2011-10-24 11:33
Rich, surely you remember Dorothy....................
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Of course I remember Dorothy..she was the one that left the letter..."Auntie Em..I've had it..I'm leaving...screw you, screw Kansas, Took the dog"
The Ranger series dash will bolt into the 57/58 Ford.
There is a 58 Edsel wagon in a junkyard in TN, and it looks like it would fit...Good luck with it, and post up some photos when you find one to size up....
from what I've found on Edsel sites, unless restored. they're reasonably priced. Now to find a complete unaltered dash at a reasonable price may be another thing. I'll put out feelers and search swap meets.
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I did some research, all Edsel dashboards 58 & 59 are the same width as a 57 Ford.
Quote from: Lou on 2011-10-26 18:21
I did some research, all Edsel dashboards 58 & 59 are the same width as a 57 Ford.
Totally perfect, just curious where did you find that info.
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As part of my appraisal business I have a set of crash books covering 1946 to 1984 plus I have several FoMoCo body dimension books for use with a "Kansas Jack" and a "Port-a-power".
Bolting in the dash is one thing and getting everything to work is quite another. Have you ever seen how that dial-a-temp thing works with all the cables and servo motors to run the vents and all. you would have to be an engineer to retro fit everything into a 57. Good luck
not worried about most of that stuff. vents and heater controls can be swapped in from the stock dash. the 4 gauge pods can me modified to house other gauges. No matter how or what works or doesn't its a huge leap in looks from the plain jane look of the stocker. Now if I could just find someone close by that is willing to swap a complete dash for some louver work..................
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May have found a dash, just found a guy selling a parts wagon, lets see if he'll sell the dash. In trying to maintain marital harmony I will not bring another hulk home.
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Guy responded, he wants $75- for complete dash. Will call him tomorrow hopefully he'll send me some pictures and it is complete. Things are working out with my part searches pretty soon will have everything (well most everything) so I can start the build.
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I know what you mean, I showed the wife lono's wagon today-the look I got :deadhorse: :deadhorse: :deadhorse:
Still have to show the wife the wagon, she saw it once before and wasn't too keen on it but said it was OK. That was before I started seriously considering a purchase but I do keep her up to speed on what comes and goes. Part of my "car" problem has been eliminated by establishing a "car account". Monies from cars (hot rods and such) goes in and parts and purchases come out of it. So when something lights my fire I can jump on it. I do consult before making a purchase. So far my hobby has paid for itself and she knows where I am most every hour of the day!
I'll be picking it up tomorrow,life is good................................
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Zap, no lie, you bought lono's wagan? I will be extremely jealous. bawl bawl bawl Mark
Nope no wagon,though its extremely tempting just bought an Edsel dash.
And brought it home, if I get some time saturday will pull the stocker off and trial fit the Edsel dash. Will keep you all updated.
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Mark, the wagon is still up for grabs and you should pursue it. :blob10:
Zap, Is it a 58 or 59 Edsel dash? Personally like the 58 better, but they are both cool. Good luck and keep us posted.
John
58 dash, out of a wagon.ranger badging on the glovebox. hopefully will stick it in place sometime this week.
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