FordRodnKustom Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Here's my latest project. I'm working on an old SMP/AMT '58 Edsel convertible glue bomb. As it came into the shop Ouch! That's ugly I thought about covering the rear fenders with some cruiser skirts but I couldn't find any I liked so I spliced in new rear fender openings from the new issue hardtop kit Fast forward about two weeks to today, lots of sanding! Getting there! I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Nice cleanup job!!! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Wow, that's looking so good already. Keep it going, it's going to be a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathskull59 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 wow thats a realy bad glue bomb model in the 1st two pics. i guess 2 weeks of hard work will make this ugly little ford edsle in to a very nice kusom. its looking better all ready now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Wow, that Edsel is cleaning up nicely Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 i agree, the progress looks great. keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Really nice build so far, can't wait to see more work. That was in pretty bad shape, but I like how you changed those rear fenders. Keep it coming, like Edsels and Customs are nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 think you shot it on ebay several weeks ago? I think, i saw it... Keep up the resto - it will be a fine car at the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzionTheAce Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 She's gonna be a perty one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 That's an amazing transformation! The finished model should be great! Any color scheme in mind? Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I like the look a lot better without the side skirts for sure. Can't wait to see it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 That looks great.its amazing what can be done when you start to rebuild these old cars and trucks from the past that another builder has build once or more times.love it.smokin job! thank you,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 That's an amazing transformation! The finished model should be great! Any color scheme in mind? Sam Thanks all! I'm thinkin' a turquoise body over white coves. Haven't decided about solids, metallics or pearls yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 I thought it needed a bolder style grill than the stock one. I found this piece in my parts yard...from an old AMT '34 Ford P.U. I think. It'll be sunken back a little further in the housing, this is just a mock up. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 The grille looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 That grille should have been on the real car originally.Nice re-use of an old part.How about some MV lenses to replace the headlites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Before anything else I have to say you have the Best avatar I have seen! repaired just like a 1:1 with patch panels from a solid donor! Love the grill idea! Works great with the car! Looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Thanks all! I'm thinkin' a turquoise body over white coves. Haven't decided about solids, metallics or pearls yet. That sounds perfect to me! Maybe pearl on the white only. I like those old 1950's pastel color schemes. The grille looks good, too. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 That custom grille really does work with the rest f the front clip.I used photo-etched mesh with chrome "horse Collar' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 That custom grille really does work with the rest f the front clip.I used photo-etched mesh with chrome "horse Collar' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Making some great progress. Keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Crowel Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 That pre-restoration photo of your Edsel is bringing back memories of my early model car building efforts, 1962-63. Lots of glue, goopy paint jobs, every accessory in the box stuck on in effort to make it look good, flame job decals... The restoration is looking great. You're breathing new (and better) life into a model that deserves a second chance. Nice work. It' looking right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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