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01-11-2024, 12:43 PM | #1 |
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'60 Edsel Convertible Fakes
I have read what someone who have to do to make a counterfeit convertible car using a Ford Sunliner and parts from a Ranger, My question is how hard would this really have been and how many are or were estimated to have been created? I have a 60 Edsel convertible, that I'm working with. Dad just bought it in FL. It has a Ford VIN but has the right wheel base length for the Edsel. VIN plate is rather new looking and if a fake was being made you would think they would have had the brains to at least create a vin that would "look" correct.
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01-11-2024, 04:27 PM | #2 |
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Re: '60 Edsel Convertible Fakes
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01-11-2024, 04:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: '60 Edsel Convertible Fakes
Wheelbases :- 1960 Ford = 119" - 1960 Edsel = 120"
You say that your Edsel has the correct 120" Wheelbase? With only an Inch difference, in my mind, that would be very difficult to measure. |
01-11-2024, 04:54 PM | #4 |
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Re: '60 Edsel Convertible Fakes
The 1960 EDSEL was a FANCY TRIM FORD. Would be very easy to duplicate.
Does your PATENT PLATE look like the one shown below? I don't mean to run you off, but there are many EDSEL sites that will give the information you seek much more quickly. GIGGLE EDSEL and you will see the sites. 1958/1960 EDSEL had separate SHOP MANUAL and PARTS CATALOGS. If you don't find what you need, get back.
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01-11-2024, 05:44 PM | #7 |
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Re: '60 Edsel Convertible Fakes
You said you bought it in Florida, but do not show where you are. If there are questions, most states default to the VIN on the frame. From there they may even wish to issue a new state VIN (which are recognized in all 50 states).
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Found this while giggling on my inner-screen -
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Kultulz, did you see this on that Edsel page? "Crankcase capacity - 8 cyl (qt): 5 (6 if equipped with filter)" The standard V-8 was still the 292 y-black. There is a reason why that extra quart goes in the engine...
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Yeah, and I don't understand it.
I have an old FORD LUBE GUIDE I can dig out. Will be back.
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Pretty important for a Y-block to have regular oil changes, to keep "oil flakes" from building up. Gotta keep the oil return flow as good as possible. |
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Actually, any engine can become oil starved. Reason(s) for a deep sump oil pans and HI-PRESS/HI-VOL oil pumps and any number of internal modifications. I remember when the 1968 CJ came out and FORD HP said to run an additional 1qt. of oil in the pan for drag (stock class - no deep sump allowed). As long as one has correct CCV (and possibly a windage tray ) the oil won't be sucked up on the crank throws. Most of it @ HI-RPM will be trying to find it's way back to the sump anyways.
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Re: '60 Edsel Convertible Fakes
I thought all the ohv 8 cylinders were 6 qts till 65, trucks and hp engines stayed at six. New stuff is all over the map.
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01-12-2024, 12:10 PM | #16 |
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Re: '60 Edsel Convertible Fakes
I am located in Georgia and I know my VIN Plate is to say the least inaccurate.
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01-12-2024, 12:18 PM | #17 |
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How does somebody upload photos? Can't seem to figure it out.
Found out you can not use the Quick Reply to add attachments. Last edited by ledzep30513; 01-12-2024 at 02:26 PM. Reason: Correct request |
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Re: '60 Edsel Convertible Fakes
These are a few photos of the '60
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01-12-2024, 02:25 PM | #19 |
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Re: '60 Edsel Convertible Fakes
The Vin plate only
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