Volume L, Issue 5 Edsel Owners Club Inc. Sept/Oct 2017 T HE B IG E

EDSELS GO HOME FOR 60th ANNIVERSARY By Phil Skinner

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Report on 49th 1 annual EOC meet in Dearborn During the 2017 National EOC Meet in Dearborn, Dean Brown used his Citation convertible to stage a clever re-creation of the 1957 photo at the original location of the Edsel Division headquarters. 2017 photo by James Ludovici President’s 2 Letter Sixty years ago, all over the Detroit area, and particularly in Dearborn, the town was abuzz about a new automobile. Ford Motor Company was about to release the Newest Thing on Wheels, the President’s letter 3 Edsel. Over the weekend of August 2nd to the 5th, 2017, Dearborn was once again abuzz as the continued Edsel Owners Club came to town to celebrate probably the most famous post-war automotive orphan car, the Edsel. New jacket offered 3 Jeannine Phipps and her crew put together a fun-filled three days filled with special tours, a hos- exclusively by pitality suite that was always well stocked with snacks and drinks, and made sure the facilities at EOC the Doubletree Inn were in top shape, and capped it off with a banquet that featured several guest speakers. Report on 49th 4 As early as Wednesday afternoon true Edsel fans were on hand in the hospitality room where a annual EOC meet number of treasures from the collection of the late Carroll “Higgie” Higdem were offered for sale. continued On Thursday, there were several tours including a trip to the Grosse Pointe home of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, while others visited the Edsel parts vendors and yet others were primping and preening their Edsels. That afternoon, EOC President, Mike Cowles, called to order the general Dearborn EOC 5 membership meeting, of which it was decided that the 2018 EOC Convention will be held in meet photos Keizer, Oregon. That evening was open as groups headed off to several eateries in the Dearborn area including the fabulous new Ford’s Garage, where yes, they have an Edsel burger, while List of award 6 others headed to legendary spots such as Miller’s Bar and Grill on Michigan Avenue. winners at the By Friday morning it was judging time, and a total of 20 Edsels were inspected and graded by Phil Dearborn EOC Skinner and Mary Quada. During the day, Jeannine Phipps and Lois Roth manned the hospitality suite making sure that information was always available and there were plenty of snacks and Announcements 7 liquids on hand for everyone. That afternoon the Edsel Parts & Memorabilia Auction was conduct- ed. During the sale, bids kept coming while Kathye Higdem managed to keep track of who was buying what and for how much as Lois Roth and Jeannine Phipps sorted out the monies collected Classifieds 8 - 9 and then prepared packages of cash for the lucky sellers. The top sale was an authentic 1958 Edsel showroom silk banner brought to the sale by British member David Watson. He had pur- About The Edsel 10 chased the banner from Antiques Archaeology, the shop run by the American Picker’s TV show. This rare banner was purchased by Robert Bruno for $550, but finding out that Mike Hinsch had Owners Club really wanted the banner for his showroom currently under construction, a trade was made. ~ Continued on Page 4 The Big E Page 2

Hello Edsel Friends, As the year begins to wind down, it's hard to believe that so many things have happened this year. Starting in early January, I flew off to Ft. Lauderdale to attend an auction where the owner prepared a beautiful, but neglected, 1958 Edsel Pacer 2-door hardtop for sale. The story about this Edsel is explained in detail from my message back in the March 2017 Big E publication. However, further research indicates that another Edsel owner, Dave Lee from the Los Angeles area, knew quite a lot about the history of the car. His brother owned the car where it sat in Ontario, CA, for many years until be- ing sold and sent away to an individual on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2014. When sold, the Edsel had only 61,000 miles on the odometer! For those of you who count beans, that's about 1,000 miles a year - or just under 100 miles a month! Amazing, to say the least. Like most cars that sit around this long without being driven, the Edsel was leaking everywhere! (The old saying goes: Every Day Something Else Leaks!) Finally, after six months, all the leaks have been repaired and the Edsel drives like a dream. It's important to note here just how things have changed over the years; with the aid of the Internet, it has been

a snap to find the parts and pieces needed to put this car back into mechanical shape again. There was a time that a transmission seal was impossible to locate and other parts were so scarce that mechanics would simply scratch their head and say, "No way!" Today, with the help of Facebook advice in the computer age, almost everything is available with just a touch of a button for assistance. This car will be taking its longest trip to Oregon next year for the 50th anniversary convention hosted by the Oregon Chapter of the EOC. I am looking forward to the drive up the coast on Highway 1, where we will be looking for the little mom & pop motels which dot this most beautiful coast line. On another note, I was looking forward to this year to attend the 49th annual convention in Dearborn, Michigan. The area where the event took place was really green from recent heavy rains, and as our taxi took us to the beautiful Double Tree Hilton Hotel, Robert and I passed the magnificent and iconic Ford Motor Company Corpo- rate Headquarters. This glass and steel superstructure was dedicated in 1956 and is one of the greatest and most inspiring mid-’50s buildings to be constructed in the area. It sits majestically on a site with no other build- ings to interfere with the architecture. I have seen the twelve-story building in many magazine articles and post- cards of the era. But, to see it in person is quite extraordinary and memorable. Our spacious Double Tree Hilton Hotel was chosen to accommodate our 49th convention by Ray & Jeannine Phipps along with Lois Roth. The location was just right for our club. When Robert and I arrived on August 2, we headed right away to the hospitality room where numerous large tables were set up to display and sell many beautiful and rare Edsel parts along with the special designed t-shirts and Edsel designer nylon jackets. Leaving our suitcases at the door, I quickly scanned the tables, setting aside the absolute best of the best parts that any Edsel Convention has had to offer in the past. New tail light housings, among many other rare items, were chosen to add to the collection of parts needed for the Pacer restoration sitting at home in California. My only problem was finding a way to get them into a large enough suitcase. Fortunately, realizing this difficult dilemma, I was inspired to bring along an extra suitcase just for this occasion. Wrapped in shirts and pants and arranged in both cases, the inspection officers at the airport were of course quite curious at some of the items... including the spinners. “What are those?... please open for inspection!” Being the club president certainly helped when I presented my business card announcing my position in the club! Now at home, and looking over the parts, I am amazed at the incredible selection of these items which are going to be used in the restoration of the Pacer. This year at the convention, there were many - by my account, 22 - beautiful Edsel's on display. Most were driven on site and some were trailered, including a restoration "in progress" by Michael Martin, of a 1960 Edsel convertible once owned by the late EOC President Roger Hill. Finished in Turquoise with a new SMS Turquoise Metallic interior, it received much attention by everyone in attendance. Then, there was the beautiful and stun- ning 1958 Citation convertible brought in by Dean Brown from Ohio, as well as Ivan & Joyce Graumann's 1958 Citation coupe. Many others were of mention, but another section in this newsletter reveals the awards for you. The banquet dinner on Saturday evening was enjoyed by almost 100 Edsel members and guests from all over the United States, as well as Canada and England. That's a long way to travel, for sure, and I am always im- pressed by the enthusiasm of these members who make this special trip as part of their travel plans each year. Extraordinary, indeed! Finally, congratulations and a big thanks to our guest speakers who attended this convention dinner, includ- ing Jim & Myron Arnold. The EOC special presentation of this 60th Anniversary was dedicated to Jim & Myron for

From the From President’s Desk! their enthusiasm & dedication to our Club. Their son-in-law, Larry Simon, spoke of the work that Jim did for the many designs of the Edsel. Earlier, Jim Arnold most graciously donated three of this original works of art from the studio, of which the sale proceeds were donated to our treasury. Special thanks, Jim, from all of us! Next, Robert Andrus presented his experiences with the offices of Foote, Cone & Belding Advertising during the Edsel years - followed by many questions from the attendees. And finally our guest speakers ended with our EOC member Jason Gilmore, long-time historian of the Edsel automobile, with a film presentation and history of the various dealerships and their untimely demise! ~ Continued on Page 3

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~ President’s Letter continued from Page 2 Yes, next year in Oregon... the little Pacer will be just right and ready to be unveiled. In the meantime... each and every day, I try to take out the Edsel for a spin around town. I get hoots and hollers and the familiar wave from everyone who sees me go by. “Why, it's Like Falling in Love!" Drive your Edsel proudly... have fun... be safe and be sure to tell David Fleischer, our Big E editor, of your Edsel adventures. We all like hearing about them!

Best wishes, Michael Cowles

Fun for everyone at the 49th Annual Edsel Owners Club Convention with Nancy Hinsch, Mike Cowles and Kathy O’Malley

New Exclusive Edsel Jacket Available for Purchase!

EOC Member James Ludovici models the new Edsel jacket being sold exclusively by the Edsel Owners Club. This unique & beautiful nylon jacket is crafted from the finest materials with a handsome embroidered Edsel logo (Not silk-screen printed). The back of the jacket has no images. The colors are dark forest green with a cobalt blue middle weight lining. Created for both men & women, the sleeves have a Velcro attachment and the collar is full and can be used flat or can be pulled up high around the neck. Great design & good price - not club specific and not available in any store - you can wear your Edsel colors proudly and tastefully anywhere. Sizes/prices are from S, M, L, XL = $55.00. XXL, XXXL = $65.00. Contact Lois Roth for further details. The jackets are available now and are special-order through the EOC only. The Big E Page 4

Dearborn Meet continued from Page 1 ~ Saturday morning were more tours to the Henry Ford Museum, where Somerville Edsel #00001 was inspected as well as a number of the other vehicles and exhibits, while others toured the Rouge assembly plant, home of the new Ford F150 pickup trucks. A few other members managed to sneak off to the Piquette Assembly plant museum, birthplace of a number of historic Fords including the first Model T. Local Dearborn EOC member Tom Genova, who serves as the head docent, gave those who attended a very special tour of the facility. That evening was the culmination of 49 years of Edsel collecting. Club President Michael Cowles welcomed all to the dinner. After the meal, Larry Simons, whose father-in-law is Jim Arnold, a key member of the original design team, gave a brief presentation of how he and his wife Jenny have fallen in love with the Edsel. They were later given a Silver Award for their beautiful 1958 Corsair 2-dr hardtop. This was followed by a very special presentation by Robert G. Andrus who has been the art director with Foote, Cone & Belding, directly responsible for putting together the sales brochures for Edsel’s 1958 and 1959 model years. He brought with him a wonderful selection of rarely seen Edsel promotional materials after which he announced would be donated to the EOC to be auctioned at the Oregon Con- vention in 2018. The final speaker of the night was Jason Gilmore who gave a presentation of his 25+ year research into finding all the Edsel dealer- ships. His photos were very interesting, and the tales he provided about the relationships he has made with dealers and their families were captivating. After the awards were presented and the raffle prizes awarded, the remaining centerpieces were auctioned off with proceeds going to the club. Then it was farewell and on to Keizer. See you there! -Phil Skinner-

Below Left: One of the special busses that took Edsel fans to the Rouge Plant, decorated in a 1956 Thunderbird wrap. Photo by Phil Skinner

Above Right: Several members were lucky enough to tour the Ford’s Piquette Factory in operation from 1904 to 1910, which was the birthplace of the Model T. Photo by Phil Skinner

Above: Robert G. Andrus, one of America’s most talented sculptors, surveys some of the Edsel sales and promotional literature for which he had a personal hand in the design and production. Photo by Phil Skinner Volume L, Issue 5 Page 5 A few of the Edsels brought to Dearborn by EOC members. Photos by Phil Skinner

Pete Smith’s ‘58 Corsair 2-dr Larry & Jenny Simon’s ‘58 Corsair 2-dr hardtop Ivan & Joyce Graumann’s ‘58 Citation 2-dr hardtop hardtop

Robert & Susan Bonam’s ‘58 Pacer 4-dr sedan David & Marilyn Zolnai’s ‘58 Pacer 2-dr hardtop Ray & Jeannine Phipps’ ‘58 Pacer 2-dr hardtop

James Ludovici’s ‘59 Corsair 4-dr sedan Mike Martin’s ‘60 Ranger Jim Perrault’s 6-passenger ‘60 Villager Convertible station wagon

Left: Jeanne Brown, seated bottom right, the wife of the late Roy Brown, Jr., attended the EOC convention for the first time since his passing. She is sitting with Myron and Jim Arnold, along with other members of the Brown and Arnold families at the banquet. Below: Reg Brown displayed Roy Brown, Jr’s Pacer convertible, along with a storyboard about his father. Photos by Dave Sinclair

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2017 EDSEL OWNERS CLUB AT DEARBORN AWARD WINNERS Recorded by Phil Skinner

BEST OF SHOW: Dean Brown’s 1958 Citation Convertible PRESIDENT’S CHOICE: Dean Brown’s 1958 Citation convertible PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Andy Konyha’s 1958 Pacer convertible FORD MOTOR CO. USA TROPHY: Dean Brown’s 1958 Citation convertible FORD MOTOR CO. OF CANADA TROPHY: Steve & Debbie Jones’ 1959 Corsair 4-dr sedan 1958 – GOLD AWARD: Dean Brown’s Citation convertible (Top-shelf restoration and presentation) Mervin Moyer’s Citation convertible (First time we have judged this car, impressive machine) Andy Konyha’s Pacer convertible (First time shown, absolutely beautiful) 1958 – SILVER AWARD: Reg Brown’s Pacer convertible (Designed by his father the late great Roy Brown) Bill Starry’s Ranger Sedan (Purchased new by his father, factory installed Pacer trim) Ray & Jeannine Phipps’ Pacer 2-dr hardtop (Unrestored, factory Overdrive) Mary Quada’s Citation 4-dr hardtop (a gift from her late father Gene Weeks) Ivan & Joyce Graumann’s Citation 2-dr hardtop (Unrestored, one of two known in this color) Larry & Jenny Simon’s Corsair 2-dr hardtop (Outstanding colors inside and out) David & Marilyn Zolnai’s Pacer 2-dr hardtop (Beautiful workmanship, excellent colors) Pete Smith’s Corsair 2-dr hardtop (transported from S. Calif to Dearborn, Michigan, 1st showing) 1958 – BRONZE AWARD: Robert & Susan Bonam’s Pacer 4 door sedan 1959 – SILVER AWARD: Steve & Debbie Jones’ Corsair 4-dr sedan (Canadian built, red and black inside and out) James Ludovici’s Corsair 4-dr sedan (Well preserved, unrestored original, judges’ favorite car) Tom Genova’s 1959 Ranger 2-dr sedan (Owned by a real enthusiast, beautifully presented interior) Jeff Wasilewski’s Ranger 4-dr hardtop (Decent, unrestored and rare car by survival) 1960 – GOLD AWARD: Mike Martin’s Ranger Convertible (Restoration in Progress, Outstanding Workmanship) 1960 – SILVER AWARD: Jim Perrault’s 6-passenger Villager Station wagon (unrestored, mostly original, well loved) GOLD-AWARD-MODIFIED John Matcovich’s 1957/58 Ford – Edsel Pacer Suncruiser Retractable Hardtop SPECIAL AWARDS: LONG DISTANCE: John Matcovich’s 1957/58 Ford – Edsel Pacer Suncruiser Retractable Hardtop HARD LUCK AWARD: Mike Martin for breaking the axle on his trailer carrying his 1960 Ranger convertible 1ST TO REGISTER AWARD: Mike Martin EDSEL MODEL CARS: Robert Adair FOUNDER’S AWARD Presented by Dave Sinclair to Bob Ford, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland, Canada GOLD KEY AWARDS FOR DEDICATION TO THE EDSEL HOBBY: David Watson and Phil Skinner Volume L, Issue 5 Page 7 Edsel Calendar of Events

We need your Edsel photos for the 2018 Calendar! Please submit a picture either 4x6 or 5x7 with a nice background setting. Digital photos are fine. Color copies of a photo do not reproduce well. Send to Jeannine Phipps 2500 NE 187th Ave,Vancouver, WA 98684 or e-mail [email protected] or send to Lois Roth 1740 NW 3rd St Gresham, Or 97030

We need to know what the local chapters are doing. Let us know if there is anything in your area that deserves to be noted in this calendar. Email your event info to [email protected]

We have a limited number of the 2017 Dearborn EOC Meet License Plates available at $10 each including shipping: We also have a limited number of the 60th Anniversary of the Edsel Pins at $3 each including shipping:

Remit payment to EOC. 1740 NW 3rd St. Gresham, OR. 97030 or use PayPal. Please add $1.00 extra for PayPal charge Use my e-mail address for PayPal: [email protected]

EOC MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2017: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! WATCH THE SPEEDOMETER CLIMB!

Tom Genova – Wayne, MI John & Joan Cranch – SK – Canada Jim & Vikki Conrad – Lodi, OH Edwin Eaton – Roswell, NM Jonathan Christman, Norwalk, OH Bob Kaltenberg – Madison, WI Adrian Ames – Winnipeg, Manitoba The Big E Page 8

1960 Ranger 4-dr sedan new 292 engine with 312 heads, rebuilt E DSEL A CTION ADS transmission and rebuilt front suspension. Many new mechanical parts. Asking $12,900 Contact Dave Ricks, Vancouver, WA Ph: 360-693-8445 e-mail: [email protected] Ads in the Green Line are free to members. $10 fee to non-members. They will be run for 3 issues, on a space PARTS & LITERATURE MEMORABILIA FOR SALE available basis. Ads should be kept to 35 words or less 60th Anniversary grille badge: The Keystone Chapter will be making and sent to: another production run of the badges. We will need a minimum of 50 orders to proceed. Orders will be taken up until November 1st. Green Line Action Ads All orders must be pre-paid up front. $30 each includes shipping. To David Fleischer place an order, send a check to Carl Erdman, 335 Greason Rd., Carlisle PA 17015, or use PayPal to: [email protected]. 1156 North 350 West Once orders are received, please allow up to six weeks for delivery Centerville, Utah 84014 due to production time involved. or Email: [email protected]

EDSELS FOR SALE 1959 Villager 6 pass wagon - Perfect body, white & salmon, interior is bad and glass broken. Has V-8. Car is very inexpensive - just make an offer. Located in Burlington, WA Contact: Dale J. Moore Ph: 360-377-6674 e-mail: [email protected]

1959 Corsair convertible - AACA first place senior winner in the 1990’s. No longer a 100-point show car but in very good to excellent condition. Turquoise & white. New top, brakes, carpet, boot and seat belts. $51,999.00 Contact: Randy Mudge for more information. Ph: 269-420-4953 e-mail: [email protected]

1960 Ranger 4-dr sedan - I bought it brand new in November 1959. Light blue with white top. All original, always garaged, and ready to drive. $6,000. Contact: Arnold Ross, Webber, KS Embossed Edsel License Plate: custom designed plate in the tradi- Ph: 785-753-4026 e-mail: [email protected] tional green and white colors. These plates are made out of heavy duty 0.32-gauge aluminum, and are 6" x 11 7/8" in size. The white 1959 Ranger 2-dr hdtp - Runs extremely well. Interior very clean lettering uses the “Edsel font,” the white edge is also embossed, with no water leaks. New radial tires. Very nice. Contact Sal, FL adding strength to the plate. They would look great on the front Ph: 305-301-1424 e-mail: [email protected] bumper of your Edsel or in your garage or man cave. The plates are

priced at $19 for one plate, or $35 for two. For pricing on more than

two plates, or for international shipping, please contact Doug Hart-

mann email: [email protected] or ph: 402-721-1008

Six Edsels - three are parts cars and three are in good condition. Parts cars include ‘58 Corsair 4 dr, ‘59 Ranger 2 dr hdtp and ‘59 Villager. The good Edsels include a black ‘58 Villager with power NOS ignition parts for all years and Edsel models: Includes points, windows, a ‘59 Villager and a ‘59 Ranger 2 dr sedan. Cars are locat- condensers, distributor caps & rotors. Some still in original box. ed in central New Jersey. Contact: Sarah email: [email protected] Contact Doug Hartmann for more information and prices. E-mail: [email protected] or Ph: 402-721-1008 Volume L, Issue 5 Page 9

Manuals: ’59 Maintenance Manual $45; ’60 Maintenance Manual 1958-1960 Edsel Fuel Pumps. Have 6 Cyl and 8 Cyl pumps for $45; ’58 Owner’s Manual (reproduction) $20; Also have ‘57 Ford vacuum and electrical wiper models. Factory rebuilt. Contact Blaise Manuals; Book Titled: “ 50 years of Lincoln–Mercury-Edsel by Kendzioiski, 1408 S. Wenona, Bay City, Michigan 48706, George Dammann” $60. All items Free Shipping. Contact Lou Ph: 989-892-2652. Stradiotto, 600 Ponderosa Ct., Roseville, CA 95747, Rear Window Rubber Seal (New) 1959 Edsel 2/4 Door Sdn/Hrdtp Ph: 916-771-5301 or e-mail: [email protected] $130.00 each. Add $15.00 shipping/ins. Dave Houchin, 145 William Bartram Drive, Crescent City, FL 32112. Reconditioned/Re Plated Hooded Mirrors: I'll stand behind these mirrors and guarantee satisfaction or I will pay for shipping back to Reproduction parts: appliqué plates, hood ornaments and bumper me. $595.00 ea. plus shipping. Phil McGuire, IN. guard pads Ph: 812-988-9749 e-mail: [email protected] Pacer NOS chain link seat material : red and brown. Also have some Reproduction turn signal levers for 58s are now available: two rib cloth and silver welt. different versions: Gray for Ranger, Pacer and wagons. Ivory for Edsel parts; new, used & rebuilt, 1000’s in stock, parts list with Corsair and Citations. $75 per set plus $6.80 shipping in U.S. Con- SASE. Contact: Jerry Lasseigne, 300 Coulon Rd, tact: Randy Lincoln Ph: 608-438-6469 Thibodaux, LA 70301, PH:985-446-6487 e-mail [email protected] Reproduction 1958 Edsel taillight lenses: For all models of 1958 Book—Autobiography of Dean Brown: Former EOC President Dean Edsels. Ranger & Pacer set $139.00. Corsair & Citation set $165.00. Brown’s story of his life, and his interest in Edsels. For EOC mem- Wagon set $125.00. Free shipping to EOC members. bers, $17.50 for one copy or two copies for $32.00 - the price Contact Bill & Jo Glass, 3204 SW Morgan. Apt 223. Seattle, WA includes shipping. Send check to Branson Cross, 5865 Cincinnati 98126 Ph: 253-686-6555 - Dayton Rd, Middletown, OH 45044 Reproduction Aluminum insert for rear quarters on 1959 Corsairs: Scale model - 1:18 die-cast metal scale model of ‘58 Citation, I have ordered the corrugated aluminum for the side trim. I will either never out of box. Opening hood, trunk & doors. Steering wheel sell the raw stock or the 4 precut pieces. $75 for the rough cut piec- turns front tires. Almost 12” long. Black with red trim. $45 plus es plus shipping. Contact: Rich Lindblad 405 Presidio Ct Southlake, shipping. Contact: Jim Edwards 1606 Johnson Rd, Iowa Park, TX TX 76092 email: [email protected] or PH: 940-210-9002 76367 Ph: 940-592-4874 e-mail: [email protected]

EDSEL/EDSEL PARTS WANTED/TRADE EDSEL PRODUCTS FOR SALE : WANTED - 59 Edsel interior day/night rear view mirror in good condi- 58 & 59 KICK PANELS $25 tion Contact Peter D. LaChapelle, 19 Union St. Salem, MA 01970- 58 & 59 HOOD INSULATION KITS $35 5109 Ph: 978-744-9198 e-mail: [email protected] 58 & 59 TRUNK INSULATION KITS $40 58 COR/CIT - TRUNK BOARD KITS - 5 PCS $83 WANTED - the two-piece chrome beauty ring that fits on the sheet 58 RAN/PAC - TRUNK BOARD KITS - 5 PCS $72 metal around the central impact ring of large or small series Edsel. 59 or 60 TRUNK BOARD KITS 3 PCS $63 Must be in very good to like new condition with the pins attached. 58, 59, 60 GLOVE BOXES $22 Contact: Michael Cowles (President EOC) e-mail: [email protected] 58 FACTORY AIR GLOVE BOX $22 WANTED - NOS chrome taillight housings for 58 wagon. Can purchase 58 & 59 REAR PACKAGE TRAY $32 or trade for other NOS Edsel parts. Contact: Mike Hahn 58 & 59 REAR PACKAGE TRAY W/SPEAKER SLOTS $45 Ph: 614-886-4209 email: [email protected]

58 Ranger/Pacer Trunk Mat Grained Rubber $72 WANTED - for my 60 Ranger 2-dr. convertible - passengers’ side 58 COR/CIT TRUNK MAT GRAINED RUBBER $80 kick-panel Contact: Richard Covell 59 TRUNK MAT ONLY $67 Ph:530-965-3259 e-mail: [email protected] 59 WASHER BAG NEW In Stock $30 WANTED - For 1959 Edsel Villager wagon: Radio and rear brake 60 WASHER BAG NEW In Stock $35 drums. Contact: Craig Wood PH: 570-842-5095 or 59 4 DR UPHOLSTERY BACKING HARDBOARDS $70 Email: [email protected] 59 STATION WAGON CARGO BOARDS $65 58 COR/CIT TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $28 WANTED - Any items from the Falconi Edsel dealer in Canonsburg, 58 RAN/PAC TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $28 PA 15317. Contact: Bertha, Ph: 724-229-8868 email: [email protected] 58 PARKING LIGHT LENS GASKETS 2 PC $16 58 BACK UP LIGHT LENS GASKETS 2 PC $12 WANTED - 1959 Villager, no projects, prefer nice original car, price according to condition. CONTACT GARY AT 707-484-7517 58 BACK UP LIGHT HOUSING GASKETS 2 PC $17 59 TAIL LIGHT LENS GASKETS 6 PC $18 WANTED - 1960 Villager, no projects, prefer nice original car, price 58 WAGON TAIL LIGHT LENS GASKETS 6 PC $35 according to condition. CONTACT GARY AT 707-484-7517

60 TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $17 WANTED - Right side long lower quarter molding for 1960 RANGER 60 WAGON TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $17 2 dr – the piece is 8ft long from door to rear bumper. If anyone has 60 PARK LIGHT LENS GASKET 2 PC $12 one, or know of one, please contact Jerry Gilkey. 58 HEADLIGHT BUCKET GASKETS 2 PC $28 Email: [email protected] 59 HEADLIGHT BUCKET GASKETS 2 PC $25 58 COR/CIT TRUNK LIFT BAR GASKET 1 PC $12 WANTED-- Dealership items from north Louisiana: Bledsoe Motors (Shreveport), Wray M-E-L (Shreveport), Dick Wilson (Alexandria), and 58 RAN/PAC TRUNK LIFT BAR GASKET 1 Pc $12 Steele Motors (Monroe). Contact: Jonathan Fox, 235 Martha Anne 58 & 59 ANTENNA GASKET $10 Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 PH: 318-798-5906. Hooded Edsel MIRROR GASKET all years $15 Email: [email protected]

NOTE: THE ABOVE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE THE SHIPPING COST. WANTED - Historical information sought for my black Citation 2-dr CONTACT: HENRY KLINGER, 506 POTTSVILLE ST, P.O. BOX 167, hdtp. The car was won by the original owner as a prize by the WICONISCO, PA. 17097 PHONE : 717-453-7244 OR Simmons Mattress contest. The VIN is X8WW704305. If you have E-MAIL : [email protected]. any info on the car, please contact Allen Rogler email: [email protected], Ph:401-568-4324 9-4 days The Big E Page 10

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