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Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:08 pm Post subject:
Elec Fan recommendation? SB Chev 66 Impala |
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I am looking for any recommendations for an electric fan for my 66
Impala ragtop.
Has a mildly built 350. <just got an implant of a comp cams 268H with
new springs/valves and roller tipped rockers and has 'camel hump'
heads.
Has a tendency to overheat when cruising/sitting in traffic so my
thinking is upgrading from the current Flex-a-lite blade fan (yes
running factory steel shroud) to an electric fan.
I did flush the radiator myself while it was removed from the car.
Best regards,
sebrina.stemme@realcredits.com
webmaster@bankarea.com
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StingRay
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Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:11 pm Post subject:
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<sebrina.stemme@booomail.com> wrote in message
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Warning! This would appear to be a SPAMMER! Don't waste your time |
responding. This poster just posted another enquiry, but under a different
name, on alt.autos.corvette. Note that the same links are provided! Here's
the post from alt.autos.corvette :
----- Original Message -----
From: <rosina.falsetta@balcanicsoft.com>
Newsgroups: alt.autos.corvette
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 8:20 AM
Subject: need help on a 71 paint issue
just recently finished repainting my 71 coupe with the 2002 corvette
electro
blue. It looks great and the painter did a really nice job.
The problem that has come up, is that on the hood, just above the air
breather area, the paint has air pockets. The guy who painted it, took the
hood back and repainted it again and while the air pockets are not as many,
it is still occuring. We did paint the inside a flat black, as many other
vettes that we looked, were also painted a flat black.
Could this be caused by the heat of the motor?? and if so, what would be
the
fix??
Any suggestions as to why or how, and what can be done would be
appreciated.
Best regards,
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Leon Rowell
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:06 pm Post subject:
Re: Elec Fan recommendation? SB Chev 66 Impala |
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I would put a stock fan back on it and make sure it has the extension on
it (If it originally had one) so the fan sits completely up inside the
shroud. Also make sure it has a thermostat in it and it isn't stuck
open. I have had new ones open once and never close because of binding.
Another thing to check would be the heat riser, if it is stuck closed or
partially open it could cause what you are seeing. If you're running
stock compression ratio I see no reason this combo should be overheating.
Leon Rowell
sebrina.stemme@booomail.com wrote:
| Quote: | I am looking for any recommendations for an electric fan for my 66
Impala ragtop.
Has a mildly built 350. <just got an implant of a comp cams 268H with
new springs/valves and roller tipped rockers and has 'camel hump'
heads.
Has a tendency to overheat when cruising/sitting in traffic so my
thinking is upgrading from the current Flex-a-lite blade fan (yes
running factory steel shroud) to an electric fan.
I did flush the radiator myself while it was removed from the car.
Best regards,
sebrina.stemme@realcredits.com
webmaster@bankarea.com
http://www.bankarea.com |
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Leon Rowell
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:12 pm Post subject:
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I'm not sure how you get spammer out of a guy that posts a question
about a 66 Impala in an antique auto group and a Corvette question on a
Corvette group and happens to use a different name...... If he had
posted both questions on a bunch of different groups I might tend to
agree but not under the circumstances.
Leon Rowell
StingRay wrote:
| Quote: | sebrina.stemme@booomail.com> wrote in message
news:d9393$439981d3$d99c5301$6979@allthenewsgroups.com...
snip
Warning! This would appear to be a SPAMMER! Don't waste your time
responding. This poster just posted another enquiry, but under a different
name, on alt.autos.corvette. Note that the same links are provided! Here's
the post from alt.autos.corvette :
----- Original Message -----
From: <rosina.falsetta@balcanicsoft.com
Newsgroups: alt.autos.corvette
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 8:20 AM
Subject: need help on a 71 paint issue
just recently finished repainting my 71 coupe with the 2002 corvette
electro
blue. It looks great and the painter did a really nice job.
The problem that has come up, is that on the hood, just above the air
breather area, the paint has air pockets. The guy who painted it, took the
hood back and repainted it again and while the air pockets are not as many,
it is still occuring. We did paint the inside a flat black, as many other
vettes that we looked, were also painted a flat black.
Could this be caused by the heat of the motor?? and if so, what would be
the
fix??
Any suggestions as to why or how, and what can be done would be
appreciated.
Best regards,
rosina.falsetta@bankarea.com
webmaster@bankarea.com
http://www.bankarea.com
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StingRay
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:26 pm Post subject:
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"Leon Rowell" <leon429@netins.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I'm not sure how you get spammer out of a guy that posts a question about
a 66 Impala in an antique auto group and a Corvette question on a Corvette
group and happens to use a different name...... If he had posted both
questions on a bunch of different groups I might tend to agree but not
under the circumstances.
Leon Rowell
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Leon, ask yourself why someone from website ('Bankarea) in Bucharest,
Romania would make 2 posts within minutes of each other, using two different
names and purporting to own a 66 Impala and a '71 Vette. In both posts, the
poster provides links to the undernoted website in Bucharest. Leon, if you
still think this guy owns the two vehicles he claims to, feel free to
continue to waste your time. Or you could report abuse to : abuse@ines.ro
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Robin Banks
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:35 am Post subject:
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On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 12:26:59 -0500, "StingRay" <StingRay@Vette.com> wrote:
| Quote: | "Leon Rowell" <leon429@netins.net> wrote in message
news:dner9m$h4q$1@news.netins.net...
I'm not sure how you get spammer out of a guy that posts a question about
a 66 Impala in an antique auto group and a Corvette question on a Corvette
group and happens to use a different name...... If he had posted both
questions on a bunch of different groups I might tend to agree but not
under the circumstances.
Leon Rowell
Leon, ask yourself why someone from website ('Bankarea) in Bucharest,
Romania would make 2 posts within minutes of each other, using two different
names and purporting to own a 66 Impala and a '71 Vette. In both posts, the
poster provides links to the undernoted website in Bucharest. Leon, if you
still think this guy owns the two vehicles he claims to, feel free to
continue to waste your time. Or you could report abuse to : abuse@ines.ro
rosina.falsetta@bankarea.com
webmaster@bankarea.com
http://www.bankarea.com
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Spammer or not, I'd like suggestions on electric fans myself. I plan on
putting one on my 58 Edsel Pacer this coming sping.
Installation ideas or things to watch out for would be helpful too.
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Leon Rowell
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 2:26 am Post subject:
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He may be a phoney but it's still not spam if the post's on topic in a
news group and the poster doesn't post multiple times or to multiple
groups. No matter what his sig line is. Hell I could put any one of my
website links at the bottom of my posts and my post would still be on topic.
Leon Rowell
StingRay wrote:
| Quote: | "Leon Rowell" <leon429@netins.net> wrote in message
news:dner9m$h4q$1@news.netins.net...
I'm not sure how you get spammer out of a guy that posts a question about
a 66 Impala in an antique auto group and a Corvette question on a Corvette
group and happens to use a different name...... If he had posted both
questions on a bunch of different groups I might tend to agree but not
under the circumstances.
Leon Rowell
Leon, ask yourself why someone from website ('Bankarea) in Bucharest,
Romania would make 2 posts within minutes of each other, using two different
names and purporting to own a 66 Impala and a '71 Vette. In both posts, the
poster provides links to the undernoted website in Bucharest. Leon, if you
still think this guy owns the two vehicles he claims to, feel free to
continue to waste your time. Or you could report abuse to : abuse@ines.ro
rosina.falsetta@bankarea.com
webmaster@bankarea.com
http://www.bankarea.com
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StingRay
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 4:20 am Post subject:
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"Leon Rowell" <leon429@netins.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | He may be a phoney but it's still not spam if the post's on topic in a
news group and the poster doesn't post multiple times or to multiple
groups. No matter what his sig line is. Hell I could put any one of my
website links at the bottom of my posts and my post would still be on
topic.
Leon Rowell
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"There is none so blind as he who will not see." Waste your time if you
want Leon. I was just advising the group that it was someone from Romania,
posting under 2 names, who I'd be willing to bet doesn't have either of the
vehicles he purports to have. I'm sure that there are others who don't want
to waste their time. Take it or leave. Amen. |
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StingRay
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 4:33 am Post subject:
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"Robin Banks" <rbn_banks@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Spammer or not, I'd like suggestions on electric fans myself. I plan on
putting one on my 58 Edsel Pacer this coming sping.
Installation ideas or things to watch out for would be helpful too.
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That's too cool Robin! I once owned a '58 Citation 2Dr. H.T. with the
"teletouch" shifter and wish I'd kept it. Everyone used to think that the E
475 on the valve covers meant either 475 Cubic Inches or 475 horsepower.
They were usually disappointed to find that it was "only" 410 Cubic Inches
and 345 horsepower. But they were always impressed to hear that it had 475
ft-lb Torque @2600 rpm !
Are you running the stock E 400 engine? Sorry to hear that you're having
cooling problems. How hot is it running? Have you tried any fixes yet? I
never had heating issues with the Citation. Just lucky I guess. |
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Robin Banks
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:12 am Post subject:
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On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 17:33:34 -0500, "StingRay" <StingRay@Vette.com> wrote:
| Quote: | That's too cool Robin! I once owned a '58 Citation 2Dr. H.T. with the
"teletouch" shifter and wish I'd kept it.
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I wouldn't mind a HT myself, but if I had to choose one to fall into my lap,
it'd be a 9 passenger Bermuda wagon. Well, maybe in my driveway. Too heavy
for my lap. ;-) I have a line on a '59 Edsel Villager wagon, but the 58...
that's just "Edsel" to me more than any other model. (Though I like 'em all)
A convertible Pacer would be my second choice, but I'm really happy with my
4dr Pacer sedan. It's my baby, though I think my '53 Cadillac Series 62 is
getting jealous. ;-)
I know I'd miss my Edsel terribly if I sold it. I can park in a group of some
pretty cool cars, but there'll alway be a crowd around the Edsel. There's too
few of them around, and it's fairly rare to see one pull up. I have to add at
least an hour to each vacation day for all the questions and such at gas
stops, restaurants, rest areas, etc.
| Quote: | Everyone used to think that the E
475 on the valve covers meant either 475 Cubic Inches or 475 horsepower.
They were usually disappointed to find that it was "only" 410 Cubic Inches
and 345 horsepower. But they were always impressed to hear that it had 475
ft-lb Torque @2600 rpm !
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Most people just get all "gee whiz" when I tell them the engine is a 361. The
never understand the "E400" on there. The Teletouch really gets 'em though,
especially when I show how it stays stationary when you turn the wheel. (Be
pretty hard to shift if it didn't! <LOL>)
| Quote: | Are you running the stock E 400 engine?
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Completely. Even has the original Edsel-specific Autolite carb (4100), still
has points too, but will be getting a Pertronix ignition come spring.
| Quote: | Sorry to hear that you're having cooling problems. How hot is it running?
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On some cruises, he'll heat up pretty bad if there's a lot of stop and go,
more so on a hot day. The grille just doesn't lend itself to much airflow
when standing still, even worse with someone else's exhaust blowing into it.
| Quote: | Have you tried any fixes yet?
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Nothing. I'd really like it if I could come up with a solution that would
allow me to use electric fans for cruises, then if I needed to have the
original fan back on, I could. If that's not possible, I'd go with all
electric fans. I'm not into showing or judging, so points mean nothing to me
in the long run.
| Quote: | I never had heating issues with the Citation. Just lucky I guess.
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We drive the Edsel all the time in the summer. I take it to work even (secure
parking), but the overheating is only really a problem on really hot days
where there's a lot of stop/go traffic or during slow car cruises.
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Terry
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 11:49 pm Post subject:
Yes it's a spammer |
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Same thing has been going on at the alt.autos.camaro newsgroup where I hang
out...
headers show foreign addresses, and if you follow the links at the bottom it
says things
like "navigate to ower advanced software solutions!" Non-native English
speaker is a giveaway.
Anway, yes it's sad that now postings are being done that LOOK like they are
seeking automotive-related advice, in hopes that we will click on the link
at the bottom
of the page and take the bait on their advertising. Isn't anything sacred
any more??\
Terry M. |
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StingRay
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Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:37 am Post subject:
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"Terry" <tmannett@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:9cidnXoXJewj-wHeRVn-qQ@comcast.com...
| Quote: | Same thing has been going on at the alt.autos.camaro newsgroup where I
hang out...
headers show foreign addresses, and if you follow the links at the bottom
it says things
like "navigate to ower advanced software solutions!" Non-native English
speaker is a giveaway.
Anway, yes it's sad that now postings are being done that LOOK like they
are
seeking automotive-related advice, in hopes that we will click on the link
at the bottom
of the page and take the bait on their advertising. Isn't anything sacred
any more??\
Terry M.
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StingRay
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Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:42 am Post subject:
Re: Elec Fan recommendation? SB Chev 66 Impala |
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"Robin Banks" <rbn_banks@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I wouldn't mind a HT myself, but if I had to choose one to fall into my
lap,
it'd be a 9 passenger Bermuda wagon. Well, maybe in my driveway. Too
heavy
for my lap. ;-) I have a line on a '59 Edsel Villager wagon, but the
58...
that's just "Edsel" to me more than any other model. (Though I like 'em
all)
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The wagons are extremely hard to find in any condition. I was surfing the
web the other day and came across this Villager, which looks like a pretty
solid car, at first glimpse. You may want to check this link out:
http://www.cars-on-line.com/15735.html
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A convertible Pacer would be my second choice, but I'm really happy with
my
4dr Pacer sedan. It's my baby, though I think my '53 Cadillac Series 62
is
getting jealous. ;-)
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And '58 is eye candy to me and gets me wishing again. Gee, that Caddy would
be a pretty sweet ride too! My memory's a bit foggy on the engine in the
'53. My brother had a '57 Coupe de Ville and I recall that it had a 365 c.i.
engine. I think the 365 came out in '56. I know the '53 had an overhead
valve engine, but I don't recall the size. Somewhere around 330-331-332?
Which body style is your Series 62?
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I know I'd miss my Edsel terribly if I sold it. I can park in a group of
some
pretty cool cars, but there'll alway be a crowd around the Edsel. There's
too
few of them around, and it's fairly rare to see one pull up. I have to
add at
least an hour to each vacation day for all the questions and such at gas
stops, restaurants, rest areas, etc.
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I really think that the Edsel was ahead of its time Robin. Years later,
Pontiac used a very similar nose style. One of the reasons that I love the
Edsel, other than just because I think that it is a beautiful car, is simply
because they only made them for three years. Most older cars you buy are
still being made today in some form. Not the Edsel.
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Most people just get all "gee whiz" when I tell them the engine is a 361.
The
never understand the "E400" on there. The Teletouch really gets 'em
though,
especially when I show how it stays stationary when you turn the wheel.
(Be
pretty hard to shift if it didn't! <LOL>)
Are you running the stock E 400 engine?
Completely. Even has the original Edsel-specific Autolite carb (4100),
still
has points too, but will be getting a Pertronix ignition come spring.
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As I recall, the E 400 was like the E 475, in that the 400 respresented the
ft-lb torque. Ford had such a variety of engines back in the late '50's.
People often don't believe me when I tell them that Chrysler wasn't the only
one with a 383 c.i. engine. Mercury had one too. Have you had any problems
with the Teletouch Robin? Mine had a habit of dropping down a gear as soon
as I let off the gas and dragging the rear end. I ended up dropping a 3
speed manual, out of a Mercury pickup, into it. I put a floor shifter on it.
Man, it hauled!
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On some cruises, he'll heat up pretty bad if there's a lot of stop and go,
more so on a hot day. The grille just doesn't lend itself to much airflow
when standing still, even worse with someone else's exhaust blowing into
it.
Have you tried any fixes yet?
Nothing. I'd really like it if I could come up with a solution that would
allow me to use electric fans for cruises, then if I needed to have the
original fan back on, I could. If that's not possible, I'd go with all
electric fans. I'm not into showing or judging, so points mean nothing to
me
in the long run.
I never had heating issues with the Citation. Just lucky I guess.
We drive the Edsel all the time in the summer. I take it to work even
(secure
parking), but the overheating is only really a problem on really hot days
where there's a lot of stop/go traffic or during slow car cruises.
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I doubt that there are any aftermarket hi-flow water pumps available for an
Edsel, so the electric fan(s) may be the way to go. Before going that route
though Robin, you may want to try Red Line Water Wetter, which ia an
additive for your coolant. It's available at most suppy houses like Pep Boy,
etc. A buddy of mine swears by it, after it dropped the running temperature
of his '55 Chevy by 30 degrees! And it's a lot cheaper than the electric fan
route!
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Robin Banks
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Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:25 am Post subject:
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On Sun, 11 Dec 2005 16:42:34 -0500, "StingRay" <StingRay@Vette.com> wrote:
| Quote: | The wagons are extremely hard to find in any condition. I was surfing the
web the other day and came across this Villager, which looks like a pretty
solid car, at first glimpse. You may want to check this link out:
http://www.cars-on-line.com/15735.html
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I believe I know who owns it as well. If I could afford what it'd take to
restore it (at least to driver), I'd jump. Alas at the moment, I can't. I
know where to get a windshield, and there's a place in Bryan, OH that sells
floor pans that'd fit.
| Quote: | And '58 is eye candy to me and gets me wishing again. Gee, that Caddy would
be a pretty sweet ride too!
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She's fun too, don't get me wrong. It's like two huge sofas going down the
road. I had to emergency stop it once... it was like trying to stop a lake
freighter. <laugh> The Edsel just has more of a "wow factor", meaning people
mainly say "Wow!" when I pull up in it. The Caddie scares 'em more, since
it's like a house pulling up. <laugh>
I picked up the Edsel in Texas, and drove it 1400 miles home over two days.
(as much as possible on Route 66) That's when I first experienced how people
crowd around it. One guy almost sideswiped a semi because he was too busy
staring at me than his driving. (OK, that was a little scary) I stopped to
buy some windshield washer solvent at some auto parts place in Oklahoma, and
they insisted on putting it in for me just to look the car over. I got a kick
out of that.
| Quote: | My memory's a bit foggy on the engine in the '53.
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331. Funny how such a small displacement engine can propel that behemoth so
easily at 70mph down the freeway. I believe they used the 331 from 52 though
56, if I'm not mistaken. Perhaps longer. The thing that really sets the '53
off is that's the year with the ridiculously large "tits" on the front/rear
bumpers. "Dagmars" is what most call them. They toned them back down for
'54.
| Quote: | Which body style is your Series 62?
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Mine's a 6219. (4dr) Funny thing is, by pure coincidence, my cars are both
the same color, just reversed. The Caddie is turquoise body, white top
(original colors), the Edsel is turquoise roof/scallop, white body. (Not
original) The Edsel's original colors are a rare combo though, so I might
return it to it's original colors some day.
| Quote: | I really think that the Edsel was ahead of its time Robin.
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As do I.
| Quote: | Years later, Pontiac used a very similar nose style.
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Hell, there's a LOT of cars that look a lot like the Edsel grille now. There's
a Suzuki (I think it is) that looks almost the same from the front.
| Quote: | One of the reasons that I love the
Edsel, other than just because I think that it is a beautiful car, is simply
because they only made them for three years. Most older cars you buy are
still being made today in some form. Not the Edsel.
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There is a certain something to owning a car that you're not going to see 20
others of at any car get together. Usually, I'm the only Edsel there, while
there's 20 each of 57 Chevys, Road Runners, Cutlass, etc.
On the downside, parts are a little harder. Well, some parts. Some, I just
look for a 57-59 Ford replacement. 58 Fairlanes make good donors for some
parts. Ford 352 engines also offer many parts that'll fit on the Edsel's 361
engine. (That's where my left exhaust manifold came from.)
Of course, since there were two sizes of 58 Edsel (large: Citation/Corsair,
small: Pacer, Ranger & Wagons), that can complicate some parts as well.
I sometimes think owners of '59 Edsels have it made. All models are pretty
much the same, and a lot more of their parts are straight '59 Ford. Of
course, 1958 was the only year where Edsel was it's own division of Ford. By
'59, it was part of M-E-L. (Mercury, Edsel, Lincoln)... and about 5000 cars
into the 60 production, it was gone altogether.
Some people don't know it, but the Comet was supposed to be an Edsel. I've
seen photos of the prototype where it says "EDSEL" on the rear quarter, then
another where it says "COMET".
| Quote: | As I recall, the E 400 was like the E 475, in that the 400 respresented the
ft-lb torque.
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Exactly. Have you ever looked at www.edsel.com? Lots of Edsel info/pictures
there.
| Quote: | Have you had any problems with the Teletouch Robin?
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None. It apparently was rebuilt sometime before I got the car. There's only
one problem I'm having, but that's due to a needed linkage adjustment.
Sometimes it doesn't go into Park. I need to climb under there (once he's out
of winter storage) and do the adjustment, then it'll be fine. All I've had to
do was replace a starter, and a cracked exhaust manifold on the driver side.
| Quote: | speed manual, out of a Mercury pickup, into it. I put a floor shifter on it.
Man, it hauled!
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I'd never replace my Teletouch if I could avoid it. That's one of the things
people want to see. Folks walk around it, then head right to the driver door
and start pointing at the steering wheel to their friends.
| Quote: | I doubt that there are any aftermarket hi-flow water pumps available for an
Edsel,
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Not that I've heard of.
| Quote: | so the electric fan(s) may be the way to go. Before going that route
though Robin, you may want to try Red Line Water Wetter, which ia an
additive for your coolant.
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I'd forgotten about that. I've heard others talk about Red Line. Perhaps
I'll have to add that when I do the spring anti-freeze change. I figure it
can't hurt, right?
| Quote: | A buddy of mine swears by it, after it dropped the running temperature
of his '55 Chevy by 30 degrees! And it's a lot cheaper than the electric fan
route!
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30 degrees would probably do me perfect, and cheaper is always nice. :-)
Thanks for refreshing my memory on Red Line.
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~~R.Banks |
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Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:12 am Post subject:
Re: Elec Fan recommendation? SB Chev 66 Impala |
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On Sun, 11 Dec 2005 22:37:07 -0500, "StingRay" <StingRay@Vette.com> wrote:
| Quote: | LMAO! You're talking to a guy who worked on a lake freighter one summer
while in high school, so I know how quickly they stop and turn!
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:-)
| Quote: | Do you live around the Great Lakes?
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Very much so. To the point where I found the Caddie while exploring Great
Lakes lighthouses, though she was found in the Green Bay peninsula.
(Dykesville, WI, to be exact) I have pictures of both cars in front of some
great lighthouses. :-)
| Quote: | By the way, I notice that the Caddie's a lady, while the Edsel is male. Other than
the obvious "Dagmars" on the Caddie, is there any other reason for that?
lol
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I dunno. The Edsel immediately became "Eddy" on the ride home, so he's a he.
The Caddie is more a Grande Dame of a car. I think of it as more matronly, so
it's a she.
On the other hand, my 1998 Dakota PU truck is "that *&$!#^* truck!". I've
fixed more on that than on either of the cars. <frown>
| Quote: | Again, I think that the Edsel does have a lot of "wow factor" because the
marque died in 1960, whereas names like Cadillac are still with us.
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Most certainly, and that adds to the rarity of seeing many.
| Quote: | Actually, now that you mention it, a couple of Peugot models have a similar
nose. I don't know whether or not you've ever seen the Bugatti EB 16-4
Veyron supercar, but it has a variation of the Edsel snout. Check it out at
this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Veyron_16.4
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<laugh> That IS very Edsel looking.
| Quote: | I own a '63 Sting Ray roadster and as old as it is, I still often run into
others very similar, right down to the color.
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I like those. First ever Corvette I rode in was my cousin's '63. (In '64)
| Quote: | Someone once told me that many of the engine components of the 430 Lincoln
and Mercury engines were pretty much interchangeable with the 410 in the
Edsel. I never had occasion to find out if that was fact though.
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That's what I've heard too. After all, the "large" Edsels were build off a
Merc frame, the "small" Edsels off a Ford one.
I've heard that you can almost take a 1958 Fairlane and bolt it right on an
Edsel chassis & vice-versa, but I don't think I'll be trying that anytime
soon.
| Quote: | Exactly. Have you ever looked at www.edsel.com? Lots of Edsel
info/pictures
there.
I'll be cruising over to that site as soon as I send this message robin.
Thanks for the link!
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Great site.
| Quote: | The reason that I changed transmissions and shifters is simply that I
couldn't find anyone in my area who knew anything about the Edsel
transmission or Teletouch.
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That's usually the reason. It's a shame, since there's a couple people around
that can pretty much fix any Teletouch problem. It's just that not enough
people know about them. I made it my mission to find out as much as possible,
and find the "where" and "who" of parts and fixes. It took me a couple years,
but I think I can now find most any part or someone to fix any problem. Paying
for it, however, is another matter. <laugh>
| Quote: | And it was quite a scare to have it drop into
low gear when I let off on the gas while doing 70 m.p.h.! <laugh
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Yeah, I know that feeling. Kinda like when my Edsel started rolling backwards
on it's own when my linkage first showed slippage. That'll put yer undies in
a bunch real quick! :-)
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~~R.Banks |
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