Projects My 59 edsel wagon build.

[TrioxinKustoms]

looks great, you really have kicked some rusty ass.

[greg]

Originally Posted by TrioxinKustoms

looks great, you really have kicked some rusty ass.

I like that

[rprice76]

Thanks Greg! South Eastern AZ is a BEAUTIFUL place to be. I did NOT plan that shot - but after I took it - its about as good as it gets!

I've been following your thread for quite a while - and I love the black and red villagers! Mine was originally Desert Tan. Not two tone - just desert tan. Someone re-painted it two tone - but for the base color they used the beige interior color!!! So odd! The paint needs touch up - but it is what it is!

Goo luck on your project - I'm still trying to source PS hoses! MACs has all but the primary hose from the pump to the control valve.

[rprice76]

wow posted in the wrong thread - but a valid post none the less!

[greg]

I Haven't updated my post for a while. I moved the edsel under the leantoo I built behind my garage for the summer.

I have been working on the seats, just cleaning them up.
The bottom of the front seat was totally wasted. I took the seat apart and took the seat bottom fabric to a upolsterer friend and he made me some new. He also set me up with a piece of foam and the hog rings, so he just did the cover and I did all the teardown, cleaning and installing.

I used fabric paint on the rest of the seat where it was so faded and discolored that cleaning wouldnt work.

Here is the only before picture I have.

And the after shots.
I am changing the color where part of the seat was a tan color.
The tan fabric paint just didnt cover good, so I went with the red and white. To me the tan looked like it didnt match anything else, and I think it looks better this way.


I am goint to do some pinstriping on the rear of the front seat when I get up enough nerve to do it.

[greg]

Here is one of the middle seats that I cleaned and sprayed with fabric paint.
This is the 1st time I have used the fabric paint, But I believe I am hooked.
It may not be perfect, but a heck of a lot better than what I had, and will work for now.

Here it is after I removed the cover it had on it,

And after cleaning,

And after painting.

[greg]

OK, Its time to get going on the Edsel Project.

I hope all you other Edsel owners, are about ready to start your winter projects.

THis is year 3. Actually winter #3. I really havent worked on it any during the summer months.

I parked the 39 ford for the winter, so I freed up some garage space, and the Edsel needs a lot of garage space!!!

So I will be updating as I go this year, but also want to see all the other progress from the other Edsel owners, so get buisy guys.

[4444Design]

you did a awesome job in replacing all that rusted stuff

keep us posted with the updates

[koolkemp]

Great to see you back at it!!


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[halfasskustoms]

Wow you've done alot of work on this kool wagon.......Everything lookin real good man. Keep it up.

[greg]

Thanks, Guys & gals,

Im gonna pull the motor first thing this year. There is a freeze plug leaking right behind the passenger motor mount, so I will replace the water pump, oil pump,maybe timing chain, lifters, and all gaskets.
I also plan on having the trans gone through while its all out.
Actually all this stuff seems ok, but from the amount of gunk on everything it has never been apart. So being over 50 years old, I figure it needs going through.

Here is the crusty engine bay.

[fireman 55]

looking great

[greg]

Had a good weekend in the garage. I got the engine and trans pulled today.
My son was home from college this weekend and dad stopped by about the time we needed to shove the car in and out of the garage.

here he is working on seperating the trans from the block.


Here is the gaping hole. I left the trans crossmember in when removing, but it will sure come out when it goes back.
I also removed the core support. It needed repaired on the bottom anyway, and it gave me plenty of room to pull the motor and trans.

[greg]

I just had a thought. I should have done a compression test before i pulled it out.
well, too late now! I guess I can just pull the heads to see how much wear is on the cylinders, and pull a bearing cap to check for wear. I really dont want to do a complete rebuild, because it did seem to run ok, but never had it out on the open road.
If anyone has an opinion thats great. Its a 361fe, and they are suppose to be pretty solid.
The odometer is showing 68k miles.

[TooManyFords]

Bolt the engine to trans and do compression test on ground

[greg]

I though about that, but already have it apart, and on a stand, but might still try it.

[Edsel58a]

So glad i saw this build, I have a similar frame issue to repair and this will help alot. Looking great!

[Beep]

I know that this goes in the "FOR SALE" part of the HAMB and I will put it there. However, I have my 85% restored 1959 Ranchero for sale. Medical and other matters dictate I sell it . She runs and looks good. For pictures and more, contact me at BPerrenot@hotmail.com or 281-687-1071.

[nonobadog]

Great thread! I just found it. I have just started my 58 Edsel project. I just need to get room in the shop. I need some floors and like how you did yours.

I would leave all the spark plugs in so it will crank smoother while you are checking compression.

[rprice76]

Great progress Greg! I've been slacking what with Family and the Holidays and all.