Barn Find Edsel Corsair! Will It Run And Drive After 56 years?

[@brianhepke7182]

Please be sympathetic with its restoration 🙏.. absolutely gorgeous piece of motoring history. I will be watching your progress. 😊

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@brianhepke7182 I agree! Thanks!

[@yubamarkstedman7336]

My first car was a 58 Edsel Pacer. Got it for mowing a field in 1978. The interior was like new. It was as loaded as a Pacer got with pw, ps, push button tran in the center of the steering wheel. Since I was only 13, my dad helped me get it running again. Unfortunately the head gaskets were blown so bad that the hose going in the radiator full blast matched the water coming out of the exhaust. Since it was only 20 years old and in California, there was no rust. Never got the registration and after a couple months, the highway patrol towed it away. I am 61 now and still have the wheel covers.

[@davidpayton8336]

Nice to see you’re working on a 58 Edsel. I started into the old car hobby with a 58 Edsel Pacer when I was a junior in high school in the early 70s. In the early 80s I bought a 58 Edsel Roundup 2 dr wagon and enjoyed getting it running as well. I was doing the Edsel thing & club for 20 years and then got into Model T Fords for about 20 years. Now I’m doing the Corvair thing. 😊 Be careful not to break those interior light lenses on both sides of the dashboard with your knees when entering. The reason the wipers don’t work is because they run off of a vacuum pump to the right of where you were soldering wires. I would suspect that the push button transmission system is perfectly fine, especially seeing that no one put a floor shifter on the transmission hump, I saw a lot of 58s like that in the 70s & 80s. I look forward to seeing your next video with the Corsair. 😊👍

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@davidpayton8336 very cool! Thanks for all the tips!

[@vernonbolinger9488]

Im in the middle of restoring a 58 pacer almost done with the mechanicals and soon will be starting on the body. My edsel came out of a field in eastern oregon. Cause of the dry climate the seats are virtually gone but the body with the exception of a small area in the rear quarters is virtually rust free.

[@martindoyle766]

Good luck with the old girl she will be great to drive round in all shiny and new all eyes on you 👍

[@bryanmeyers5476]

Thanks for putting your new project on KZbin. I will certainly be watching you bring it back from the brink. It does not matter to me if you choose to repair or restore, seeing it brought back to life will be very satisfying. Your mechanical skills, metalworking skills, part-finding skills, interior and perhaps painting skills will all be put to the test depending on the level of restoration you choose. Good luck!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@bryanmeyers5476 thank you!!

[@albarrett1566]

Thank u for reviving such an iconic car , I have three Edsels ! My favourite car ever

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Thats awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@jameslowell9542]

Appreciated the fact that you cleaned your Edsel off. Many folks will work on cars that are totally covered in dust (even the millionaire guys) with the engine bay also never cleaned off. You are meticulous and your project was well researched. You are a success! Can't wait for more vids man!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@jameslowell9542 thanks! Really appreciate that!

[@Jerrylbee]

Great project! I’m envious. My dad had a 59 ranger. The car was only a couple years old. He kept it for decades. I like the 58’s. That “horse collar” grill was actually the designers homage to the 1930’s cars like the 32/33 Ford’s with their teardrop shaped grills. But nobody got his modern interpretation of it. And he hated the tail fins popular at the time, hence the flat “delta” rear end and those horizontal taillights that again defied the fins. I think they’re cool!

[@claztube]

Great historical '411' ...I forgot about the 'Horse Collar reference.

[@jivepatrol6833]

My Grampa worked as an hourly employee at Ford Motor Co for 38 years. He was a heavy repairman and worked on the line that produced the V8 in the Edsel. He said due to manufacturing tolerances, the joints between intake manifold and cylinder head ports were at times, difficult to seal - even new. So if you have a hard time getting your engine started, you may want to check these areas. If they don't seal then one has a massive vacuum leak. Also, with the push button shift there are 13 solenoids under the Edsel dash to control the transmission. One has to be extremely careful to press the right button. There are countless stories of people pushing the incorrect button and driving through the back of their garage. Kind regards and it will be fun to see your progress! Thank You!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Cool info! Thanks for watching!

[@gregd2020]

this will be a labor of love. An expensive labor of love.

[@georgeclontd4984]

If you shop right that might not be the rule.

[@johndean8135]

Good for you, taking the initiative to take on a car in this shape and age. We are going to need you young people to preserve the history of these vehicles in the coming years as us old farts die off. The baby boomers are getting up there, and there are lots of us enjoying rides like this, coming along with you on your journey with cars like this. Keep doing what you are doing, and don’t be discouraged by the naysayers. There is no shortage of them, sad to say. Good job. Big thumbs up from Canada.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@johndean8135 thank you very much!!!

[@claztube]

Nice words from up yonder, Cheers Johnny

[@Blue_Ridge_Ranger]

Good luck with your first Edsel! Bought my first Edsel at age 13! One of four ‘58 Villager and Bermuda wagons, all with Teletouch transmissions, and one ‘58 Villager with column shift automatic (only the ‘58’s had Teletouch.) My first was in 1969, and I bought 5 Teletouch shift motors from my local Sunnyvale (Ca.) Lincoln Mercury dealer for $80 each. Also bought 4 four bbl Holley carbs from them and several sets of wagon taillights ($14 each.) Fun times!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@Blue_Ridge_Ranger wow! Cool to hear about. Thanks for watching!

[@Kaiserzeit1871]

The Edsel is a really beautiful car. I don't understand why the Americans didn't like the car. The condition isn't even that bad. If the engine is running, two or three weeks of bodywork and the car can be back on the road.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@Kaiserzeit1871 thanks! I agree, the Edsel is a really cool car! The engine unfortunately is far from running but that won’t be the case for long!

[@keithmorris6570]

Back then the vertical grill was a turn off.

[@Kaiserzeit1871]

@@keithmorris6570 vertical grill, like BMW.

[@michaelnaisbitt7926]

I will tell you why it didn't sell Back in 58 the husband of the family normally bought the family car Unfortunately the vertical grille was said by many to resemble a woman's VAGINA and very few men were going to drive a car in which they would be teased relentlessly Of course Ford tried to save face by calling it a horse collar which isn't much of an improvement The car itself wasn't that bad overall some had disc brakes but it cost FORD over 15 million dollars in changing the presses and in 1958 that was a lot of money even for Ford

[@dylanromine4101]

Im american and i love and own an edsel ranger

[@tyhogue8316]

I love it! Even if it’s a little bit rusty.

[@brennen6354]

Cant wait for part 2, running and driving I hope!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@brennen6354 thanks! Cross your fingers for me. I’ve been working on it all day and it is very seized. It may be turning into a full tear down unfortunately if I can’t get it spinning.

[@vernonbolinger9488]

Suprised how nice the interiot is compared to how rusty the body is. But then again in michigan they salted the roads heavily in the winter.

[@WingmanJohnny]

Pretty cool ride. Can't wait to see the finished product

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Thank you!

[@gabriel.954]

Thanks for sharing this video! I've never done metal fabricating - so your Channel name is perfect. As a long time car buff, the rust is any car's worst enemy. Mechanically, old cars are cool to work on. But that rust would have sent me running to the hills. I'm anxious to see how you fabricate all those replacement panels. Please keep us updated and good luck!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@gabriel.954 thanks! It will be a challenge for sure but I am looking forward to it.

[@randyedwards3244]

It's neat that you have the "Tele-Touch" shifter option. Apparently many owners had issues with it. Good luck with this project and thanks for sharing. At 67 I'm thinking my "Personal Project" days are over. Besides, here in Ontario reasonable projects are few and far between! I remember buying a '68 Olds Toronado in '75 for $75.00 I'd love to go back to the era of $75.00 - $100.00 cars! Good luck and thanks again for sharing. 👍

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@randyedwards3244 thank you!

[@jeffboster8826]

I have owned a 1959 Edsel Corsair since 1984 there is a place called Mac’s Auto parts if you looking for Edsel parts they have a more then most of the part’s guys, good luck be careful with the parts you have they are hard to find ,

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Thank you!

[@jonathanbuffy3522]

It would be cool see it totally restored there isn’t many of those Edsels left

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@jonathanbuffy3522 I agree! That is my goal!

[@martie911]

Glad I found your videos. Really enjoying watching. I spent a few years as a toddler growing up in an Edsel before my dad sold it and we moved to California in 1961. My dad had bought the Edsel factory brand new. The amazing thing here is that the car we had was the brown copper color just like yours, and we lived in southern Michigan at the time before my dad sold the car. I know the odds are astronomical that it could be one in the same but it's still fun to watch you work on yours just the same. Have fun and enjoy the journey of the restore!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Cool! Thank you!

[@Emanistan]

I envy you. I've always wanted an Edsel since I was in Jr. High back in the 80s.

[@andrewdunbar828]

I went to the US from Australia for a few weeks in 1989/1990 to hunt for a '58 Edsel to bring back home to restore. Didn't end up with one but that's another story (-:

[@georgeclontd4984]

Edsels are so underrated. Always good to see one pulled from deep sleep and getting some TLC. Good luck to you Sir.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Thank you!

[@mchurch3905]

Never ceases to amaze me that wrenches, busted and dirt and grease filled knuckles seem go hand in hand. Along with expletives!

[@Tealmoney8571]

That's a rare car. I really like the interior of those. Pretty nice color combo, too! If that car was only driven for about ten years, that would explain how good shape it is, especially for Michigan!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@Tealmoney8571 I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@Emanistan]

Surprised no one has mentioned this yet, but the teletouch was standard equipment through the whole Edsel line for 1958. They could be gotten with column shifters or manual transmissions, but those cars are fairly rare. As far as I know, teletouch was exclusive to Edsel, not used on any other marque in the Ford lineup.

[@timr31908]

Pretty lucky find there my man..😊

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@timr31908 thanks!!

[@johnparichuk8367]

I was 8 years old when this car was built. I can honestly say I only remember seeing one Edsel on the road.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@johnparichuk8367 cool! Yeah I have never seen one before now!

[@TimCaldwell-d2z]

Great start to the series

[@darrenvictoriathornhill1170]

Great vid good sir. Well done on giving it a go. 👍🏻 Cold War motors did a vid a couple of years ago on the Edsel trans selector. Would be worth a watch. Also on a brake booster that looks like yours , possibly a thunderbird unit.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@darrenvictoriathornhill1170 thanks for the info! I will definitely give those videos a watch

[@dylanromine4101]

I own a 1958 edsel ranger. Beautiful car

[@javierjustiniano6078]

Those transmission shift buttons on the steeeung wheels blew me away!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@javierjustiniano6078 me too!

[@todddenio3200]

Great find. Since you are studying up on Edsels, you may want to read up on the MEL 430 c.i. Super Marauder engine.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@todddenio3200 I Will, thanks!

[@todddenio3200]

@@TemperMetalFabrication I THINK you just MIGHT be impressed with it. Its performance for 58 only was impressive and a bit ahead of its time. Let me know what you think of this 1 year only engine..

[@chucklowe4166]

Oh you lucky devil. I'm 78 and would love to have a 58 Edsel.

[@joshsnyder4119]

What a find!! Good luck with the restoration!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@joshsnyder4119 thank you!!

[@JG-dg2fu]

Cool project. I have a 1959 edsel I am going to fix up.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@JG-dg2fu cool!

[@haroldrogers6083]

When i was in highschool had a friend that had a Edsel 2 door , he was in the auto mechanics class and they used it for their class project and rebuilt and painted the car school maroon and white . The car had a 390 with C-6 trans . he put Keystone Classic wheels with wide tires on it , That car looked good and was fast !

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@haroldrogers6083 thats cool!!

[@tracypatterson14]

Excellent project car. Take it all the way.

[@geoffjohnston1708]

Great video. I have been fascinated by Edsels, especially the 58s, for years. I am so pleased to come across your channel - I subscribed as soon as I saw that you were going to restore this beautiful and interesting old car. Looking forward to the next video.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@geoffjohnston1708 thank you!

[@Powerstroke98]

Looking forward to Part II!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Thanks!

[@joernone]

I just stumbled across this. Excellent! Back in the day the Edsel was one of my favorite cars. Although they had a tendency to fall apart, I still liked them. I tried to get my dad to buy one, but he went with a '58 Ford custom instead. Yuk! I'll be following along for sure. John

[@arthurmiller9434]

Greetings from Chiang Mai Thailand. Hope to more updates on this project. Good luck!!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@arthurmiller9434 greetings. Thank you!

[@rtcapo1382]

This is an awesome project! I’m subbed! Looking forward to the next Edsel episode!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@rtcapo1382 thank you!! Workin on it now!

[@OldtimersGarageNL]

It's beautiful! Will follow your project ❤

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Thank you!!

[@arthurmccarron4379]

I’m Canadian we see some. Edsels But not. Many. Love. The look❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danielheartsill4269]

There is a salvage yard near Midland/Odessa Texas that sells old car parts. Cars do not rust in that area of the country. I don't know the name of it but I saw it on U Tube a few years ago. Another one is on I 35 north of Denton Tx. I live in the Dallas area and have a 24 year old pickup with NO rust anywhere.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@danielheartsill4269 thats awesome! I’ll look into those salvage yards, I’ll definitely be needing some parts.

[@clarehennessey3653]

Excellent vid. Can't wait to see her on the blacktop. Liked and subscribed.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@clarehennessey3653 thanks!!

[@bradduczek6981]

look forward to more on this car.....good start...

[@rockhoundingeasternwashing5308]

Looks like a fun project. I'll follow along...

[@He11cth3r3]

That motor is crazy for a boat like that, our ford has a 370 in it, and just that’s enough to drag the tailpipe

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@He11cth3r3 right??

[@He11cth3r3]

@@TemperMetalFabrication I think that is a real cool car

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@He11cth3r3 thanks!! I agree!

[@He11cth3r3]

@@TemperMetalFabricationnow my neighbors got one haha, what a coincidence

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@He11cth3r3 that cool!

[@randalbloomquist7812]

The wiring harness and plug assembly that you repaired appears to be a common trailer wiring harness that is still available at most Autoparts stores. The common wire color code may even be the same as the original that you repaired. I couldn't tell what size wire you used for your splices but it's very important that a smaller wire size is not used for the repair.

[@jamespatts9838]

I just subscribed! Looking forward to seeing you get this ride back to life!! I’m very jealous 😉

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@jamespatts9838 thank you!

[@ClassicChrome86]

Looks like you have a good car to start with. Good luck with her.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@ClassicChrome86 thank you!

[@user-xv3zp8gl7j]

Good luck with the car young man, take your time.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@user-xv3zp8gl7j thank you!

[@jwalster9412]

it's interesting how far ahead of their time they were. Especially those steering wheel buttons for shifting, the power steering, and numerous other features. But then again, every car/brand I've heard of that's more than 10 years ahead of its time always seems to fail.

[@kapekodbob]

Awesome man, keep going.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@kapekodbob thanks!!

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Thank you for the video

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Thank you for watching!

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

That's a cool project. Good bit of metalwork ahead of you. Coldwarmotors revived one a couple years ago

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@fubarmodelyard1392 thanks! I’ll have to check them out!

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

@@TemperMetalFabrication it's a really cool channel and I always learn something from a bunch of guys who love cars

[@Darylatlarge]

Car is in pretty good shape for a Michigan car that was driven and used. Of course they were made of heavy steel back then.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@Darylatlarge I agree!

[@paulmurawski3683]

Pour water in rad ck for leaks disconnect fuel line at carb. Spray carb w penetration fluid. Check brake master cylinder. Good job w that old Edsel

[@davidgoldberg]

Cool project! Cold War Motors YT channel did some videos on an Edsel restoration.

[@paulym5814]

Good job. But you need more lights.

[@rogercamp6071]

I watched a different channel the other day in which a fellow rescued another '58 Edsel Pacer two door, the '58s are actually my favorite of the three years they were produced, the '59 and '60 were mostly dressed up Fords with no distinguishing features, maybe the fact that I'm also a '58 model has something to do with it 😂

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@rogercamp6071 cool. yeah I agree! I think ford started backing off and cutting costs after 58 because sales were not as expected.

[@rogercamp6071]

In case you have noticed it by now the reason your windshield wipers aren't working is because they are ran off of engine vacuum,in fact I'm surprised that there's not a vacuum booster as part of the fuel pump,my first car was a '61 Falcon and it had both vacuum wipers and a vacuum booster.

[@JohnAlot]

I prefer wiring harness tape to electrical tape for any taping of wires subject to temperature change.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Thanks for the tip!

[@garycorbin2789]

I subbed and will be following this car , shouldn't be to fiddly to fabricate and resection the rust holes . Once were jokes ( some quite raunchy about the series 1 grille ) now being recognised as truly advanced

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@garycorbin2789 thanks! I agree, I think they’re advanced and unique!

[@DouglasHolt-k5h]

Good looking car I have always wanted one but 😅

[@adeeponionbrah]

A fun revival!

[@jeffrobodine8579]

The transmission fluid might appear clear because whale oil was the primary lubricant in ATF prior to 1971.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@jeffrobodine8579 the more you know! Crazy!

[@michaelcoonce6694]

Considering its Michigan I am surprised anything is left

[@roberthiggins8098]

Just curios as to how many miles on the odometer? Thanks

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@roberthiggins8098 43,620!!

[@ptrcmrn]

Good luck!

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Thank you!

[@trappedinkalifornee]

The good ole Edsel aka the mercury sucking on a lemon😃

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@trappedinkalifornee haha

[@waltpastick1236]

Haven't seen any of those. In Santa Cruz

[@jeffreypayn5689]

Very cool

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

Thanks!

[@greggminkoff6733]

You don't want the acetone and you don't want the ATF. What you should be putting inside the cylinders is nothing more than white distilled vinegar. That's what will eat the rust, loosen up the rings and should allow you to turn the engine over by hand. Then you put in a little ATF fluid and keep turning the engine over by hand let that sit for a day and then turn over the engine again. It should be a lot easier.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@greggminkoff6733 vinegar is acidic and will actually eat metal. I would use it all day long to clean rust off of hand tools but not on the inside of a motor or anything with tight tolerances.

[@greggminkoff6733]

​@@TemperMetalFabrication You can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink. You really don't understand the metallurgy of the cast iron block. Acetone does absolutely nothing. Acetone destroys oil. Why you would mix the two together is insanity. What's the vinegar loosens your engine up. You simply flush the engine with baking soda and water to neutralize the vinegar, which is a very mild acid. Trying to teach you young guys something but you think you know it all. You'll find out eventually that the old tricks are the best ones to get the job done.

[@solo2361]

Well I want one 😂

[@genegoodman4053]

Give you a mechanic's hit use Delco exhaust lube spray takes 2 Cans 7 oz make sure you use gloves make sure you take the valve covers off and loosen up the valves

[@robertoconnor3683]

Vacuum needed for wipers?

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@robertoconnor3683 good thinkin! Most likely but I have not looked into it yet.

[@talltom1129]

I'll subscribe to see what progress you make! Someone else mentioned the Edsel that Coldwarmotors refurbished for Dean. His was in better shape to start, but don't let that hold you back.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@talltom1129 thanks!

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

cool!

[@bradbeall392]

“Milliliters”? When that car was made, America wasn’t using the metric system. 😂

[@johnr5252]

Christine!

[@FINNIUSORION]

Hey who put that toilet seat on the grill? Lol. Just kidding, That's the old joke. I like em. But I like pretty much everything pre 1980s.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

I agree!

[@deanrobb7286]

I have share, the weird nose is meant to represent Edsel Fords large nose but fifty plus years ago around the shop they thought it looked more like a females private part. Once you see that you can’t unsee it! Just saying it may be the real reason they quickly stopped making them.

[@jamesdennis2058]

Far too many Edsels destroyed in demolition derbies. I saw 4 in one derby and two in another.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@jamesdennis2058 thats sad!

[@rockeroller]

Overall, an Edsel is not bad looking, except fot the horrible V-J looking grill. If they had made the grill look like a 32 ford it might have gone over better.

[@arjnsdca]

Tele-touch was not used on any Lincolns or Continentals.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@arjnsdca I believe the transmission itself was. The teletouch control system was Edsel specific.

[@arjnsdca]

@@TemperMetalFabrication you a probably correct, it just makes sense. I tried to restore a 58 Continental Convertible when I was in my 20’s, the transmission was good. I had other issues. And I am not mechanically inclined.

[@larrymondelo9867]

REAL HORNS, don't hear those anymore.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@larrymondelo9867 right??

[@leewalker3514]

Please keep it original if you sell please let me know that’s my dream pet

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@leewalker3514 I plan to keep it completely original! I will keep you in mind, thanks for watching!

[@leewalker3514]

@@TemperMetalFabrication thank you sir. I appreciate you. I’m 68 years old. I’ve always wanted one of those cars.

[@garygerbino3171]

Take the hubcaps off the cloth seats.

[@haroldrogers6083]

Pull the valve covers and get some lub on the valve train before you try and crank it also !

[@GEORGEJONES-i7t]

IS IT FOR SALE? SHIP IT TO ME.

[@mistred69]

I'll subscribe if you give me .10 cents for every time you say um....... 😂 good video I never cared for Edsel's but now kinda want one. I'll be watching .

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@mistred69 thanks! I’ll cut the ums back in the next video. I didn’t realize how much I said it until I went to edit this one.

[@sonytony3060]

The grille of the Edsel looks like a part of a woman's anatomy

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@sonytony3060 thats why we love it!

[@ChannelNotFound]

I wouldnt try restoring a parts car

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@ChannelNotFound to each their own. It’s far from a parts car in my opinion. Thanks for watching either way! Hope you stick around and watch it come back to life.

[@danlinsey8722]

Don't restore. Sell it to me!

[@richardmiqueli2385]

TRUMP 2024 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Woodysback]

Um, um um um um.

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@Woodysback thanks for that

[@donaldmacdougall1600]

Too many aw ums had to stop watching because of it. Aw Um me to death. Probably waste 10 minutes on Aw Ums

[@TemperMetalFabrication]

@@donaldmacdougall1600 I’m sorry that ruined it for you. If you feel like giving the series another chance, I promise the following videos will be much better. I am learning as I go.