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Barn Find Edsel! | History of Edsel | Introduction to the project car!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 มี.ค. 2023
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Today we are looking at my project car, a 1959 Edsel Corsair! I'll give a little history on Edsel itself for those unfamiliar and then take a look at my car itself and its story!
Please let me know what you have heard or remember about Edsel in the comments! Did I get something wrong? Probably! Let me know!
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I've never seen a 1960 Edsel. Not even a graphic, until now. It looks just like the same year Oldsmobile.
Actually, that looks like a pretty nice Edsel for the years and abuse it has survived. Keep up the good work.
I loved those old cars compared to now. I've been missing my '52 Ford Ranch Wagon.
Gotit when I was 16. My Mom lent me the money to buy it and get it home. $66, sixteen of it to get it towed home.
Then I had to put a clutch in it.
I have yet to see a 1960 Edsel in person. I hope to make it to one of the owners conventions this year or next. Should be able to find one there.
Sweet, I love these classic rides. Can't wait to see you get her on the road.👍👍
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@@itgarageben I already did👍😊
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE THE UPGRADES!!! THANK YOU FOR SAVING HER AND GIVING HER NEW LIFE. SHE WILL MAKE A GREAT DAILY DRIVER.
Thanks for the kind words! Be sure to sub to see what if we can get her cruising for the summer!
GREAT VIDEO W/ THE ADS ,,.. THOSE CARS WERE UGLE SORRY THAT BIG NOSE ON THE FRONT ,, KILLED IT FOR ME ??? THANKS GREAT CAR BUILD YOU HAVE THERE.. PEACE... WOW!!! IN THAT BARN... MY SON MAX 7 YR.S OLD AND I LIKE THAT YOU SAVED IT.....WE LOVE YOUR CHANNEL ,, DONT KEEP A OPEN GARAGE ,, LOTS OF TOOLS ,, NEAR THE HOUSE..
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Glad I came across this,I've always been intrigued with Edsel for some reason, Despite what you hear about them, there is just something about them I like. I'll be watching for more "content " LOL
Good to hear! There will definitely be more coming!
Looking good! Have two 59s myself. One of which is 4.6 swapped.
Super cool! If you have any content on it, I’d love to see it!
I love seeing and hearing people doing what they can to keep an original appearance of cars. I personally own a 1958 Edsel Pacer 4 door sedan
My brother owns the 58 pacer 4 door sedan that our dad owned when we were kids.
That car is definitely the reason I love Edsels!
I just got a complete 1958 Edsel Pacer 4 door for free. Was in the back of a horse field. It was going to go to the crusher. Going to restore it to original condition.
@@thealgorithmisbroken Very Cool! Make sure you join the facebook pages, LOTS of great info on those!
Every saved Edsel makes me happy, best of luck sir.
Thanks David! Be sure to subscribe to see the 58 that I pulled form the same barn!
@@itgarageben Consider it done.
I noticed that PRNDL speeds now is a stick on the column, and not like 1958 version, it is selectors pulsed in the space of central stearing wheel. Probablely consumers did not like this original idea, at the moment of pressing horn claxon the accidentally press speed selectors (I think).
Greetings from 🇨🇱 Santiago Chile SouthAmerica. 😘
Congrats for your 1959 Edsel Citation.
Yeah the 59 has the traditional "PRNDL" Be sure to subscribe to see my content regarding the 58 that I have WITH the Teletouch!
Country Classic Cars in Staunton Il has four Edsels road ready for sale at not bad pricing and they look very good. I remember the Edsel when it first came out, I was fifteen. My buddy and I rode our bikes down town to see it on opening day.
I’m familiar with the ones for sale there right now. Very cool! Love to hear Edsel stories!
These old unloved cars deserve to be saved. Good Luck!
I would definitely agree!
best wishes for your unique old Ford project it is great to have something out of the ordinary
Thank you! And exactly my thoughts!
I love your car and am thrilled that younger generations appreciate and love them too. I think the Edsel was given a bad rap. They were good looking cars, given the outlandish and over the top styling of the era.
I'm glad that you are keeping it fairly stock. Too many beautiful old cars wind up in the crusher after being cut up as a project only for the owner to realize that their ideas aren't possible or are unrealistic.
Good luck with it and I look forward to seeing your progress.
Get it back on the road! That’s the real goal here.
Looking forward watching this project💪🏻
Thanks for watching! I am also so excited to get this thing on the road! Be sure to subscribe to see the rest of this 59 and then the 58 we are saving as well!
Looking forward to seeing more from you, mine is the year older than yours but you're definitely ahead of my build.
Thanks! It’ll be interesting to see where this goes!
If Ford would have focussed on economy, durability and practicallity, like they did with their successful Falcon, Edsel would have been a hit.
There are so many Theories on why Edsel failed. Its quite an interesting topic
Walter has a good point. But the simplest truth is that it was introduced in the middle of a recession; it wasn't full of radically new & better ideas compared to what was promised; and introducing ANY new Marque is difficult, even in good conditions.
Edsel sold more cars in its first 6 months than Saturn, but GM was wise to commit to its car.
@@67marlins Makes you wonder what if Ford didn't cut it so soon.
Good for you KEEP EM POLLING GUYS!!
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A project that will keep you busy. I know someone whose father picked the seven last place horses at a race track and won an Edsel :)
That’s too funny! Nothing like a “horse collar” grille!
Nice! I think Edsels are beautiful.
Thanks! I would like to think so as well!
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It's not in too bad shape at all. Good that you swapped in a similar FE engine and the C6 is a major upgrade from the 2 speed Fordomatic.
Thanks! I would like to agree!
C6 is pretty much a bullet proof Trans,is it not?
This Channel is going to Explode. Edsel the best car in the World to me.
I sure hope you’re correct! Thanks for the kind words!
Nice find!! Love the car! Don't see many around.
Thank you! I’m ready to get it to some local shows/cruises and be the only Edsel
Bro, SUPER excited to see where this goes
Thanks Judah!
Thanks for sharing and good luck!
Thanks!! I need all I can get!
What a cool unique car! Good for you just yanking it out of a barn and figuring it out from there. Lack of knowledge should never be a problem in the world of TH-cam! I'd love to see more. I'm wrenching on a 74 Duster with electrical demons, but the struggle is much the same.
TH-cam certified, you could say! Haha
Also, do you ever watch Vic Gripe Garage, with Derek. He has a product for cleaning the paint and rejuvenating or some such things. Shine Juice I think...
Yes! I love Derek! He’s one of the reasons that I have the confidence to do what I am here!
I will probably be using either something commercial like his “shine juice”
1958 Edsel is my dream car I’m 67 years old hopefully I’ll get one very nice car young man
They’re still out there in sheds and tucked behind the barn! Just gotta ask around… a lot!
I'm 59, and love cars. I don't get it, why people thought these were ugly. All you needed to know, for "UGLY' was any chrystler sp, lol
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I like your straightforward approach its good to hear "regular" talk no B.S. This is the kind of video I enjoy on you tube . Good job!!
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Great job. I wish you luck. One caution....think the FT 360 Truck engine will disappoint you unless you possibly get some good advice on performance parts.
Also, please look into a front wheel disc-brake conversion kit - ScareBird is excellent for such items.
And don't forget an electric windshield wiper motor, Newport Engineering.
I know the FT 360 will be a little lackluster, but it'll get me cruising! Thanks for the comment! ill be sure to note those places down!
Very cool car, can't wait to see more
Be sure to check out my video that just posted the other day on the alternator wiring!
Thanks for watching!
I find that the color scheme makes a DRAMATIC difference in the appearance of these, due to the "bold" styling. This one is pretty good. Cold War Motors fixed up a black one, which I found quite unappealing.
One of my favorite color combos I’ve seen on a 59 Corsair was silver/grey with a black roof and scallop. But I totally agree! My least favorite would be monotone white
I think the popular channel coldwar motors featured the 58 edsel very well as the problems they had with the pushbutton steering column shifting system that never ever left the factory with much success. I am as old as dirt some say as in my seventies and drove these cars new. I happened to fall in love with the 59 ford fairlane 500 with the narrow C pillar between the windows. Because we were young and dumb, thought that cars would always look like this to only find we should of cared for them instead of turning them into race cars. I must of owned fifty of the fords from 47 through 65 of mostly two door hardtops. Our girlfriends told us what they wanted to ride in. You have a great little car there and hope that you continue to finish it up as a driver. I was also unaware of the different parts of our country that were conducive of high rust issues. I was drafted in 66 and came home to find my car collection sold off, my wife sleeping with our landlord, plus a judge who really did hate my guts. I gathered a few things up, left for alaska to never return nor marry again. Just can't wrap my head around sharing a woman
There were definitely issues with the Teletouch from day one..
@@itgarageben The guys at Cold war motors actually got it to work quite well,mostly because of donated parts and hours spent fiddling and figuring out how it was supposed to work.I first saw the teletype gear shift in the early 70's in R7C magazine,with the heading "don't laugh..." 😁😁
@@Mercmad There are a couple guys out there that rebuild these motors/relays. The second I get my 58 with the Teletouch home I am sending it off to one of them to have rebuilt!
Sweet Edsel! Just please ditch those hideous rims! Put some Cragars on it.
Thanks for watching!
Just begining a restoration of a 58 edsel pacer 4 dr sedan. 361 with teletouch. Had it for about 4 yrs now. Pulled out of a field in eastern oregon.
That’s so awesome! The Teletouch is the one thing that MUST work on our 58!
Those Mustang wheels make a unique world of difference. This car has the potential to be one sharp, unmissable ride.
Thanks! I haven’t decided on the longevity of the mustang wheels, but they work for now!
Edsels were the Charlie Brown of Fords and ALL Fifties cars alike, as the awkward looking buffeted Blockhead. But like Charlie Brown, you just gotta love 'em, and it's not like they're forsaken; there are lots of eligible Little Red Haired Girls and Peppermint Pattys out there that would pass up a '57 Chevy for a Charlie Brown Edsel. I would.
Good luck!
Thanks! I’ll sure need it!
I am a Ford man and I love this car. I have always been drawn to the 4 doors for some reason. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Tony! Always been a four door guy myself, and make sure you subscribe to see what's next!
@@itgarageben I did!
Love it!
Thanks for watching!
Be sure to watch all the other Edsel videos!
Looking good! Personally I own a 58 pacer 4dr sedan in ice green and spruce green metallic
Awesome! Very excited to get my (my wife’s) 58 pacer 2 door HT on the channel!
LOL, I know about Edsels. My grandfather was a Ford salesman. most of his life.
Very cool!
Best of luck with it ,
Thanks!
This is eerily similar to the 59 corsair I bought not too long ago, identical apart from the body color- which is white. I also have power steering and brakes, though I'm sure yours has it as well.
I'm in the process of replacing the 332 out of mine with a 1961 thunderbird 390 bored .40 over, and it's respective transmission- which bolts right up to the og driveshat. Aiming for around 400hp when all said and done.
Wow! what an awesome build! My Corsair is pretty bare bones, I don't think it has/had one power option! Maybe in the future I will add some speed parts, but for now I just want to get cruising and enjoy it!
i would love to see more videos on this car
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My favorite cars are in the late 50s and the Edsel is one of them
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I just bought 2 1959 Edsel's one is blue one is pink i will definitely be watching your channel please post more on this car just subd thankyou
Thank you! Nothing cooler than a Talisman “red” Edsel!
I work on a ton of stuff around the house so be patient! But there will definitely be a lot of Edsel content on this channel!!
Excellent video - Just subscribed - Thank you!
Thanks for subscribing! You’ll get to see what’s coming up next!
I like the color. It's a nice car. I'm glad you saved it and the '58 too. Where is your North Carolina accent?
Thanks!
I’m a transplant from Ohio, the accent will come I’m sure!
It's super cool to have a retro ugly car now. Look at the "59 Chevy ... a lot of folks thought they were ugly back in the day.
I love Edsels cool car man
Thanks Billy!
I have always liked the Edsel because they were different.
Absolutely agree!
I used to really be into Edsels,I had 3 of them.
Love to hear it!
Had a 1959Edsel two door hardtop in the mid 70"s. It was a solid car but at the time I didn't know how to rebuild the engine
Yeah that is something that I would still “outsource”. I’ll pull it. But when you get into internals, that’s where my comfort ends.
Its actually a cool looking car 👍
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A salvage yard in Minton NY had a good amount of Edsels
awesome! do you happen to have the name of it? I could definitely use a rear bumper.
@@itgarageben I messaged a few of my junk yard buddies ……. State of NY shut them down…. But i did google Edsel nothing. But some reason. Ford Edsel and many salvage Edsels in Wrecking yards I googled this ……Salvage Ford Edsel parts in upstate ny I have a few antique caddys. New York made all the salvage yards to crush
@@cyrysvonnachtseite4546 no worries! Appreciate the effort!
Put all the stuff from the 332 on that 360 and no one will know the difference. I believe the Edsel was available with the 361, which is the same bore/stroke as the 360, so just say it's got a 361 in it.
You’re exactly right! I could dress it up as the original “express” 332 or the “super express” 361!
There was a bad recession in 1959 that didn't help the Edsel automobile. I guess people weren't willing to venture outside the normal brands.
EXACTLY!
That’s the one thing I forgot to mention in the history was the 1958 recession. Buick and Mercury were down in sales something like 45%. So not an ideal year to bring a new car brand into market.
Never realized how much the 59 Edsel looks like the 59 Chevy El Comino, and its siblings. The front end has similarities, and the view from the rear those tailfins look suspicious. Was Edsel spying on Chevy?
You just have to change the rims...😉
those mustang wheels are temporary, most likely. They were 100 for all 4 as rollers and couldn't pass up the deal. Im not sure what the end result will look like!
@@itgarageben Nice😏
Transmissions were iffy in them. They changed the grill near the end of the production for these.
Yes they did. In 60 there was no more vertical grill.
@@itgarageben Is it true Henry Ford II did not know they were going to call it the "Edsel" after his Father?
@@iamgermane I cannot speak on that, but I do know that THOUSANDS of names were gone through and Ford (the company) even hired a linguist to help with naming the "E car" e was for experimental. Just so happened the Brand name they chose was also and E name!
@@itgarageben From Wiki: "Edsel is a discontinued division and brand of automobiles that was marketed by the Ford Motor Company from the 1958 to the 1960 model years. Deriving its name from Edsel Ford, son of company founder Henry Ford...."
Love to buy it from you
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
What dual master cylinder did you use?
I used one for a 67 galaxie I believe.
I would find a group on Facebook and ask the question there for your specific car.
Thanks for watching!
What master cylinder did you use? From what vehicle?
I believe it was a 67 all drum galaxie.
I got the information from the Edsel forums on Facebook.
@@itgarageben Thanx! I’ve recently become a member of the Edsel owners community, lol. I have a 1959 Ranger with a 292 Y block, 2 speed auto and plenty of work ahead of me. The car belonged to a guy who rented classic cars out to film makers. Supposedly, my Ranger has been in some films. Most notably the film "The Express" with Dennis Quaid. That’s what I was told. The car would’ve been in the background, like at a gas station or parked by the curb in a town scene. Thanks again!
Very cool story on the car!
You’ll have to join “Edsel garage” that’s my favorite
I know where a real nice Edsel is 🤓
Very cool! Thanks for watching!
Very nice copper color. Don't repaint it, leave it as it is
That’s the plan!
Did you get it done ?
I have a parts car same year.
Very cool!
Also a Corsair?
Check out my latest video to see where it stands!
@@itgarageben I sent you an email.
Not sure about the 4 door but my dad has a 59 corsair convertible.
@salty.oldcracker very cool! I see it an have responded!
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I never thought that these cars, the Edsels were all that bad looking cars. Matter of fact, considering the cars and trucks coming off Detroits assembly lines of today are far more uglier, and the Edsels are a beautiful car compared to the Detroit junk now being produced today.
Thanks for watching Dan! More Edsel videos are coming so make sure you subscribe so you can know when they’re out!
@@itgarageben Your also working on a Ford Courrier. Like to see much more accomplishments with that little truck to.
Funny how something so ugly by design can be good looking too.
I would like to agree! Thanks for watching! Make sure you subscribe to see what comes next!
Edsel was Henry Ford,s son, it is a shame their market search was not better, a few things the grill, the push button auto trans, put people off, unyet the tri five Chevys sold like Hot cakes, in mid sixties Ford caught EVERYONE napping, bringing out the Mustang ( basically a dressed up Falcon, Falcon under pinnings and running gear, ) they could NOT make them FAST enough, GM and Chrsyler were at least two years away with an answer for the Mustang, personally i,d love an unmolested 64--65 squareback 289 4speed these new EV Mustangs are 🤮🤮HORRIBLE🤮🤮
Thanks for watching Barry!
BRING BACK 39 CENT GAS ,AND BRING BACK THESE CLASSIC VEHICLES. TODAY'S VEHICLES ARE PLASTIC GARBAGE 🚙
Those wheels are dumb.
Bro for REAL those goofy ahh plastic looking hot wheels Literally make the car like just awful just a set of hubcaps would look amazing instantly I hate people who put alloys on classic cars 😡
As I said in the video, they are temporary. $100 for a set of rollers is a darn good deal in my opinion.
But thanks for watching! Subscribe so you can see what I decide to so with them.
@@itgarageben Oh dude I didn't hear that part sorry no hate love your edsel almost bought one it was a sedan but that manual trans bug's me I could never shift that
Its stupid putting $$$ into this junk. Who would want to pay restoration money into this worthless car?
Who said we’re restoring it? Lol
Edsel was to ford what imperial was to chrysler