361cid E-400 V8, Teletouch automatic transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
719820 manufactured in Louisville, KY on January 4, 1958
Owner:
David Wood
June 29, 2002: I just today bought this and got it home.
Body is nearly complete and is straight. Little if any rot out. Surface rust,
good grilles, fair chrome, rear bumper missing, gas tank holed. Carb missing, interior
rough, but all there. The heater system is nearly all taken out. Apparently it had
AC. There's a condenser coil in front of the radiator. Tailight lens
gone. Bottom curve of rear passenger door scallop trim is gone. Will be restored.
Location:
Haltom City, Texas
Owned since:
June 29, 2002
Mileage:
92,000+
Condition:
In restoration
Originality:
Non-Edsel engine
Accessories included:
Tachometer, Clock, Electric Wipers, Backup Lights, Padded Visors, Glovebox Light,
Standard AM Radio
Originality Electric wipers may not be original. But look so.
Notes:
October 30, 2003: Restoration started.
Will be somewhat non-original, having determined engine in
car was a 1963 390 (completely seized by water). I have just bought a 430 Lincoln motor
for it. Now have most all parts needed. This is also getting a complete 1958
Fairlane SelectAire AC/Heat system. Cowl, trunk and floorboards now free of rust and
rot out. Trunk finished except for details. Gas tank replaced. Inside of
car nearly stripped down for more restoration. Will be a strong quiet family car when
finished.
I'm the 3rd titled owner. The second owner bought this Pacer for $560 on
May 26, 1964 from F&J Motors of Ft. Worth, TX. She sold it October 20, 1995. It
got passed around till I got it Saturday. I paid $700 for it.