58 Edsel

Ford Blue blood · 2014-10-06 22:53

If anyone cares it is finished or nearly so, just a couple of nickey-nackey things to finish/install. On to the Ranchero now!!!!!

JPotter57 · 2014-10-06 23:31

Bill, that looks great. You do good work. So, what are the plans for the Ranchero? I figure it will be at least as nice as the Edsel and your wife's T-bird.

Ford Blue blood · 2014-10-06 23:55

Thanks James. It has a 351C/AOD, keeping the 3:56 gears. Lowered, disc/drum power brakes. Have not decided for sure if it will get 500 fins and trim or stay stock. 61, 62 ,63 Bird seats and steering column, 64 Galaxie box and a full set of Moon Eyes gauges. The exterior will be a dark dark red metalic, Caddy color that looks black until the sun hits it, interior will be deep blood red with gray accents. Leaning on chrome five spoke wheels, 16s front and rear.

RICH MUISE · 2014-10-07 08:17

Outstanding, Bill!!! Makes me want an Edsel. Your color plans for the Ranchero sound really good.

rmk57 · 2014-10-07 09:19

Looks good. I had a 58 Villager wagon a few years back, always drew a crowd and comments, some good and some bad at car shows.
Biggest problem with mine was keeping the Teletouch motor shifter working smoothly or at all when it got heat soaked.
Jonquil yellow and sunset coral, don't think I've seen that colour combo before.

Limey57 · 2014-10-07 10:12

Nice, I know where there's a 58 Edsel over here that is completely dis-assembled but solid. I'm trying to put it to the back of my mind and concentrate on the Ranchero!

pepfalcon · 2014-10-07 15:05

very nice car bill. i went on my honeymoon in a 1959 edsel ranger 48 years ago. good memories for me and the wife.

Jeff Norwell · 2014-10-07 16:58

Beautiful Bill!

Frankenstein57 · 2014-10-07 19:32

congrats on the edsel project Bill! The ranchero sounds nice too!

Ecode70D · 2014-10-07 20:26

Nice work bill.

Ford Blue blood · 2014-10-07 22:51

Thanks guys.

Zapato · 2014-10-08 07:30

call me odd but I've always loved the 58 Edsel yours looks great. you do have a radio to fill that hole ? Could you post a better picture of the gauges?

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Ford Blue blood · 2014-10-08 08:04

Quote from: Zapato on 2014-10-08 07:30
call me odd but I've always loved the 58 Edsel yours looks great. you do have a radio to fill that hole ? Could you post a better picture of the gauges?

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I do have the radio, it is off being modified to funtion like a new AM/FM/MP3. I will shoot a couple of the dash, it will take a couple of weeks as we are off to VA for family fun.

Zapato · 2014-10-08 11:18

thanks Bill.

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hotroddonnie · 2014-10-18 20:31

Looks great Bill. I think you did an amazing job, love the colors and the detail. HRD

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