Sport Suburban Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Here is another one of my restorations. Last year I did a 59 Edsel restoration I was itching to get this 60 Edsel Ranger convertible done also. I really like the looks of these cars and was eager to get started. I actually started with one built up and acquired another one hoping to have a better body. Once I stripped the body of the second one it was almost perfect and I built that one instead. So the only parts from the first model are the rechromed parts. Modelhaus supplied the missing convertible boot, taillight bezels, outside mirrors, whide white wall tires, and fender ornaments. Just a note that the taillight bezels on the finished model are rechromed originals from the first kit. I still have one more buildable kit that is missing the rear Edsel emblem and some crazing in the back. I plan to build it as a mild custom! First a few pics of before. This is the kit I actually restored, It's body, interior and chassis were much cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 For giggles here is the first one that I started with. Rear had heavy paint and a lot of crazing also bad crazing in between the fins. How about that interior. It was replaced with a better interior that was found on eBay before kit 2 was found! This is the current condion of the first restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Now for the finished stock build. I could not pick a stock color but I just love the car in this color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 That looks great , super save on that one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nice Edsel, i really like the shade of green used.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Awesome save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopargreg Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Looks great Raoul! What a difference. What color green did you use? Looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Home run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 never was a fan of the 60 , but this one looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Stock color or not, that came out Beautiful !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Really sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nice Edsel, i really like the shade of green used..Ditto, I really like the color choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nice save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Beautiful model. That car gives me some nostalgic vibes. I had ordered one from an ad on the back of a comic book or a magazine then spent days anxiously checking our post office box. It never showed up. It was a huge disappointment for a 10 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Great restoration, I really like the color and foil work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Very nice save, Raoul, looks great! While that color may not be "stock for '60", everyone had their version of it just a few years later, it may end up being one of those times that if you don't say anything about it not being "stock color" they will never know! Besides, that car looks really good in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Awesome save...! I have an old promo of it that would be mint if it were not for the horribly warped body.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Very nice work Raoul! The color is interesting & the car does look good in it. Not terribly far away from 1959 Ford "Sherwood Green". Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Great looking Edsel, Raoul! Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nice Edsel, i really like the shade of green used..Thanks, It is Testors Lime Light green. I used it on a MPC 70 Camaro SS and I thought it would look great on this car as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 nice recovery, looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impala_Ant Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 That is SWEET!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Great save! The color is really nice, stock or not! Great work!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Another fan of this Model. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Wow, I'm absolutely delighted with your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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