Recent content by 1959FlopCorsair

Fbb- I know where Pardeeville is. :) Check your PMs. I really like the 58 Edsel in your post. I wanted a 1958, but when I saw my 59, I liked it. I was looking for a decent Edsel for a over a year. You should drive it up to WI.

Nope- doesn't smell hot, smoke or puke out any coolant. I agree that a stock looking engine bay is the way to keep it. The p/o had the underhood detailed when the car was "restored" 17 years ago. The engine was painted the correct colors when rebuilt. Only had a set amount to spend on an...

I would like to convert my 59 Edsel to electric wipers as my vacuum ones do not work. Would the 57 chevy motor work on my car?

My plan is to drive it to Back To The 50's in Minnesota next year. That's a 275 mile drive. I'm worried that it will overheat getting into the park during the long idling and creeping time. No shroud, and the fan looks to be about an inch from the radiator. I've read that I could run a...

Hey, I'm new to the Ford Barn. Been a Ford guy my entire life and bought my first FE powered car. A 1959 Edsel Corsair. I know these cars were a big joke in the late 50's, but I still think it's cool. I'm not sure the car is running cool however. I bought the car a month ago and have...