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07-30-2021, 05:12 AM | #1 |
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Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
I have a question to ask? I was told that the Windshields fitted to the 1960 and 1961 Ford Starliner Hardtops, plus the 1960 Edsel Ranger 2 door Hardtop are unique to these three models. Is this true? Last edited by mercman from oz; 07-30-2021 at 05:16 PM. Reason: Description change |
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Re: Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
Yes. The 60/61 SUNLINER (BODY TYPE - 63) specified a unique front windshield. One can only a$$-u-me that the 60 EDSEL (BODY TYPE - 63) would use the same as it was the same body style and only trimmed differently.
The EDSEL application would have to be verified with an EDSEL PARTS CATALOG of the period.
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Re: Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
I'm confused, you have a Starliner in the picture. Sunliner is a convertible isn't it?
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Re: Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
No need to.
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You know what is the most embarrassing point in my replay? I had a 60 SUNLINER and the wording completely blew over my head.
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Re: Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
1960 Edsel Ranger 2 door Hardtop. This model shares the Windshield with the 1960 and 1961 Ford Starliners. |
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1960 Ford Starliner. |
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1961 Ford Starliner. |
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Re: Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
I received this reply from the owner of a 1961 Ford Starliner.
Windscreen only fits these 3 cars. Windscreen number is W598 |
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FORD WINDSHIELD APPL CHART BELOW -
EDSEL is cataloged in it's unique MPC.
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FORD WINDSHIELD APPLICATION CHART. Thanks for posting. |
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You're more than welcome Sir.
You are a big help/contributor to this board.
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Re: Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
Broken Windshield - 1961 Ford Skyliner. If you own a 1960 or 1961 Ford Galaxie Skyliner, or a 1960 Edsel Ranger 2-door Hardtop, this is the last thing that you want to happen. |
08-01-2021, 11:56 AM | #15 |
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Re: Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
I remember (back in the day) that Nascar had 1962 Star-Lift in competition.
It was a cross between a Sunliner and a lift-off Starliner roof. Can you fellas dig up any information ? OR am I day-dreaming ? .
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08-01-2021, 12:37 PM | #16 |
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Re: Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
Here ya go...
http://phscollectorcarworld.blogspot...-starlift.html
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08-01-2021, 01:29 PM | #17 |
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That is a very good article, with some interesting facts, you posted Dobie.
thanks a lot for finding it. .
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08-01-2021, 02:04 PM | #18 |
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I never heard of a Starlift so I just googled it and up it popped. Sometimes the internet is a wonderful thing.
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1962 Ford Galaxie Star-Lift |
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Fred Lorensen's NASCAR Number 28 - 1962 Ford Galaxie Star-Lift. Last edited by mercman from oz; 08-02-2021 at 05:06 PM. Reason: Spelling Mistake |
08-01-2021, 11:38 PM | #21 |
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Thanks mercman, for finding that great old rare picture
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1962 Ford Starlift, a model that replaced the Starliners of 1960 and 1961. |
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Larger pictures of the 1962 Ford Starlift. |
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Fred Lorensen's NASCAR 1962 Ford Galaxie Star-Lift. |
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Fred Lorensen's Number 28 - 1962 Ford Galaxie Starlift. |
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Here is some history about Fred... The Holman/Moody Years for Fast Freddie and the Fast Fords of the 60's ... On Christmas Eve 1960, Lorenzen received a phone call from team owner Ralph Moody that would change his career. Moody asked Lorenzen about becoming his team's lead driver. A surprised Lorenzen accepted, albeit curious as to what he'd done to fulfill Moody's criteria to be part of his team. In 1961, Lorenzen began winning races in what would become a remarkable career. For five years from 1961 till 1966, Lorenzen dominated NASCAR like few other drivers ever would winning many major races and defeating the best drivers of his day. In his maiden season with Holman Moody, Lorenzen won: the Grand National 200 at Martinsville; the Rebel 300 at Darlington and the Festival 250 at Atlanta. There was no doubt that Lorenzen would challenge the all-time greats for the top prizes in NASCAR. Lorenzen's winning streak (1962–1967) In 1962, Lorenzen won the Atlanta 500 and a race at Augusta Speedway. The 1962 Ford was troubled at the start of the season by inferior aerodynamics, a serious problem that was rectified with a more streamlined roof halfway into the season. In 1963, Lorenzen soared to the top and became the top money-winner and the first to break the $100,000 barrier in one season. In that amazing year, Lorenzen won: the Atlanta 500, the World 600; the Volunteer 500, the Western North Carolina 500; the Mountaineer 300 and the Old Dominion 500 bringing his total winnings to $122,000. In 1964, Lorenzen won: the Southeastern 500 at Bristol; the Atlanta 500; the Gwyn Staley 400 at North Wilkesboro; the Virginia 500 at Martinsville; the Rebel 300 at Darlington; the Volunteer 500; the Old Dominion 500 and the National 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway; six of those races are current "classics" on the Sprint Cup Circuit as of 2013. In 1965 Lorenzen won: the Daytona 500; the Virginia 500; the World 600 and the National 400. In 1966 Lorenzen won: the Old Dominion 500 and the American 500 at Rockingham, North Carolina. In 1967 Lorenzen won: the Daytona 500 Qualifier (until 1971, the races currently called the Budweiser Duels were points races). Lorenzen compiled an amazing record of wins that clearly made him the dominant driver of NASCAR during a very significant portion of its Golden Era. The Yellow Banana In one race in 1966 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, he drove a Junior Johnson-owned No. 26 Ford due to the Ford boycott of NASCAR for much of the 1966 season, and it is still one of the most talked about vehicles in NASCAR Grand National Competition to this day. The front end of the car was sloped downward, the roofline was lowered, the side windows were narrowed and the windshield was lowered in an aerodynamic position, and the tail was kicked up. Several rival drivers referred to it as "The Yellow Banana," "Junior's Joke," and "The Magnafluxed Monster." Even though it was against the rules NASCAR allowed the car to compete and Lorenzen crashed while leading the Dixie 500 on the 139th lap. One pit crew member said after the incident "No wonder" he said, "I ain't never seen anybody who could drive a banana at 150 mile an hour." NASCAR let this very illegal car run in only one race, in an attempt to bring up attendance, which had suffered due to the Ford boycott. The "Yellow Banana" 1966 Ford .
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Re: Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
So these cars had a lift-off roof, or thats just a sales gimick in the photo?
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Re: Windshields - 1960-1961 Ford Starliner ?
Gene, scroll up to Mercman's post # 23 to get the details about the Star-Lift
'62 Fords made for Nascar racing. .
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