hedotwo Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) I finished a couple of Edsel's in the past month or so. This '58 started out as a fairly complete pre-built, lacking the hood ornament and stock wheel covers. I did need to remove and repair a metal side-pipe exhaust and the skirts. The side pipes were actually kind of creative for the day though. The skirts were not fun to remove however. These are really thick (probably the thickest I can think of) and tuck right up against the side cove lower trim piece. Add to that the fact the original builder used plenty of glue. I used my dremel on the passenger side skirt, which I've never had to resort to. I made the hood ornament from strip and tubing after filling the mounting hole. The windshield was one that required leaving in place rather than trying to remove. Never as good as being able to remove, but saves the frame. Lots to be happy about, while there were things I could have improved. Eventually I'll get the hang of getting better results with Alclad/Spaz Stix on bumpers, but I'm at least improving and learning each time I use them. Paint is Testor's Graphite Dust and a Folk Art acrylic mix of Cadmium Orange, Nutmeg, and Ivory. Edited January 10, 2021 by hedotwo 1
Plowboy Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Great restoration Rich! One would never know it's previous state! Nice work!
bbowser Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Outstanding work, great restoration! The before photos really tell the story of how much work you put into this.
Misha Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Amazing save Rich! Seeing where you had to start from and to where you finished is impressive. Great colour combo. Cheers Misha
doorsovdoon Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 What a stunning save, that's a much happier looking Edsel now! It looks amazing, very nice.
espo Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 I have been looking at this and some of your other Edsel's and the restoration on these is really cleanly done. Those "Mercury Cruiser Skits" were the rage back then. I like the colors you used here also.
charlie8575 Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 The body clean-up is most impressive. The overall job is remarkable. Charlie Larkin
Spottedlaurel Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 What a great save, the finished result looks excellent. Smart colour combination too.
Sixties Sam Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Beautiful! That's some impressive body work fixing where those giant skirts were. Color combo is great, too! Sam
landman Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 5 hours ago, charlie8575 said: The body clean-up is most impressive. The overall job is remarkable. Charlie Larkin X2
Perspect Scale Modelworks Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 No fan of Edsels but what a great save!
moparfarmer Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Very nice save and fantastic result..My first model was a 58 Edsel Convertible..Painted everything except chrome/wheels/w/shield Pactra Insignia Red(small rectangular bottles) only option I remember were the skirts..I think I used Comet plastic cement..Your beginning picture sure brought back memories..Nice restoration on your car..
PappyD340 Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Another fantastic save, love the color scheme!
Grumpa Posted January 12, 2021 Posted January 12, 2021 Incredible save Rich. I've done a couple of promos' just to keep them alive, but not to the extent that you have gone to. Awesome work!
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