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Hey All! Been a while since I was on here and thought I would provide some insight into the project of 'restoring' my 1958 Edsel Pacer padded...
So I've done some cleaning and repair. FYI - I replaced the Holley that was on it (mechanical secondaries - and way more worn out than the engine...
I usually just use regular cleaners. In this case, Scrubbing Bubbles. Its not as abrasive as some cleaners smells good, is relatively cheap, and...
Update for you all! Yes, someone DID take care of it. It was a one owner / family car from new until 2016 (so I'm told). It last had an...
From how I understand how it works: Fluid begins to flow through the circuit its attached to, which triggers the switch to 'off.' When the...
Confirmed that you can bypass the switch. Find a plug for the hole on the transmission. You'll have to 'jump' the wires on the harness that...
Anyone know if this can be bypassed? Also I know they are rare - anyone have an extra?
Thanks guys! Plans are some buffing, cleaning, removal/repair of the dash, and mechanical maintenance. Not too much for now, other than make it...
Nothing like the thrill of buying a classic car and then driving it home 177 miles. Thats the thrill I'm about to embark on tomorrow. Yesterday...
Did you get the Edsel? I had a 59 Wagon - GREAT car - everyone loved it. Best encounter was pulling in to the local brake shop and a young kid...
Bravo Sir!
Hey! I'm an old OLD member (age 38) of the Model T world. Some of my first pics are riding in my dad's 1921 Model T Roadster that had JUST...
So a fairly quick reply. We haven't had the mercury running - well - in an age. Probably about 2 years. Well my coworker replaced the points,...
So if you get a 6er and want to stay stock = talk to some of the 6er folks on here. Post engine size otherwise a lot of us Edsel folks get...
MAJOR props from me. You are doing something incredibly important. Building memories. To hell with the ride - build the memories and get the...
Wish I could be there. I was in a horrific accident in a Non-Hamb 62 VW Beetle (all stock - I restored). I took me MONTHS to heal. In the end...
So some new meds, and I'm a new man. It's amazing what NSAIDS will do for inflamation. I could NOT take them before due to the infection (it...
In college I was an affiliate announcer in Tucson (KUAT/KUAZ) during Weekend Edition for almost three years, and "Car Talk" was always my...
So quick post. I did get some of the replacement freeze plugs. These 292's are SO Much easier to work on than the 332 it's not funny. I also...
So we're busy confirming the engine runs. I've been out for the count due to back surgery but my co-worker has been just this side of awesome....
No --- not the same problems, but definitely this thread is going to help point me in some good directions should things go south. Right now my...
lol - this kinda makes me nervous on my transmission!!! Course my hands are off of it now and it's in the hands of someone else. Going to send...
So an aside note - one reason the Merc didn't fire is a lack of oil. PERIOD. The lifters were probably all flat. We added a few quarts to get...
Too true buick1960 - these mercs are not CHEAP...lol
Gotta love those fins!
Get in and go! Take tools, a AAA membership card, and some phone numbers of people you can call if things go south. Its all part and parcel of...
Thanks guys for the words of advice and sympathy. I did have the surgery on Sept 8th, followed up by two more due to infections. It was...
So no towing happened thanks to my freaking back. But I did get a call from my buddy where the car is at. "Man you know your Merc is really...
Should buff out just fine! Sorry - I had to...
So - my short story long..... I used to drive a 1962 beetle (restored - stock with lap belts) to work every day. Of course one day a corporate...
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