Modified 58 Edsel

[Horrorshow]

What do you do if you have 25 kits in various stages of build…start another one of course. I purchased this kit because I was needing the windshield and chrome for another build. Already started messing with the roll cage and motor but since it’s been warmer here I can get outside to sand and paint. Lots of trim to remove. I vowed to finish this one.☝️  

[Volzfan59]

This will be a fun one to watch. I've seen pictures of Edsel's racing in vintage late model classes.

[Volzfan59]

Definitely not NASCAR, but this is the car I mentioned.

[Horrorshow]

28 minutes ago, Volzfan59 said:

Definitely not NASCAR, but this is the car I mentioned.

That’s a 1959… l have seen a few like this 

[Horrorshow]

[Horrorshow]

7 minutes ago, Horrorshow said:

That’s a 1959… l have seen a few like this 

Sorry…top picture is a 58, bottom is a 59

[Rattlecan Dan]

I've never seen one in action but looks pretty cool. Good luck making it.

[Horrorshow]

Sanded and filed all the trim, glued on the back panel

[slusher]

Man, that look nice and smooth!  Great work on that!

[Horrorshow]

Cut open the wheel wells for larger tires.

[Volzfan59]

Looking great, smooth as a babies bottom!

[bobss396]

24 minutes ago, Horrorshow said:

Cut open the wheel wells for larger tires.

I have a couple of pill vials I use with sand paper wrapped around them. I get it close then do a fit check with the chassis almost done.

[Sledsel]

On 5/5/2024 at 2:03 PM, Horrorshow said:

That’s a 1959… l have seen a few like this 

The top car is a 58, the lower is a 59. Took some looking to notice they are different cars.

 

[Volzfan59]

What's the difference between a '58 and a '59? Maybe it's the angle of the shots, or more than likely it's just me but  I'm not seeing it. 

[Horrorshow]

Roll cage done, most of it is PPP. Some of it is parts tree.

[bobss396]

I use a lot of PPP cages from eBay... free shipping from one seller. They are made nicer now, they used to have lines in them that were tough to sand out.

My only gripe is that the front legs are closer together than the back legs. I prefer a square cage, it gives more room for the seat. The last ones I have done, I offsetted the cages to the left a little. I have seen this often enough on 1:1 stock cars.

[Horrorshow]

Puttied headlights, taillights and all holes. 

[BIGTRUCK]

Thats different, different in a good way.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Looks good so far. Just viewed your entire collection of built models. From cute to custom some nice work there. Waiting to see this one finished.

[Horrorshow]

All sanded

Grey primer

Metalic aluminum Mint green

[Horrorshow]

Masked for next color. 

Black applied.

Unmasked 

 

[Horrorshow]

Numbers applied, need to figure out sponsor logos.

[Musclecarbuilder]

That thing is really cool! I love the paint scheme! My cousin is doing one of these with a Pink 59' Edsel. He's gonna race it at the 24 hrs of Lemons.

[Horrorshow]

Finished up the spray painting…

[slusher]

Really nice work, SIr!