Volume XLX, Issue 1 Edsel Owners Club Inc. January 2017 T HE B IG E

How to Polish Oxidized Paint on Your Edsel By Jason Peters

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Polishing Oxidized 1 Paint on an Edsel

President’s 2 Letter

A recollection by 3 an original owner It certainly has been a while since I’ve shared any updates or progress on “Emery,” my 1958 Edsel Pacer—that stands to good reason, as I just haven’t made much headway. A Red Edsel that 4 Unfortunately, that has to change as graduation is quickly approaching! the Reds Loved Also, I recently had the opportunity to pick up a lovely, all-original 1959 Edsel Corsair, Part Two which I have named “Starlite,” for her single-tone Star Blue Metallic color. It is a beautiful car that had been well taken care of most of her life but was starting to look disregarded Club News and 5 and neglected, the paint was especially dull and heavily oxidized. The hood had been reminders covered in carpet that had gotten damp while stacked with boxes and was in especially poor shape from its duty as a shelf. Polishing Oxidized 6 Paint on an Edsel continued Calendar of Events 7 and welcome new members Green Line Edsel 8-9 Action Ads

I started by gently cleaning the entire body with a mild car wash soap and spray detailer. About The Edsel 10 This keeps the surface lubricated so you’re not etching years of dust and dirt into the Owners Club paint. Once the paint and the car has been cleaned, you can start the process of polishing the surface back to a shine. Continued on Page 6 The Big E Page 2

Greetings Friends and Edsel Owners,

Winter is well on us by now and as many owners of antique cars know: This is the time to start work- ing on all of those projects that need to be done. Even our hard-working editor, David Fleischer, has removed the front clip from his Pacer hardtop and is pulling out the engine for a complete overhaul. This is a daunting task and not for the weak of heart. It's not just the engine overhaul that is the challenge, but also all of the little things that pop up during the reconstruction that can occur. I wish all of our good Edsel friends the best while they work on these projects. Be safe! Whether it's polish- ing your Edsel or repairing parts or an overhaul of the engine, it takes a good commitment, focus and endurance to complete the work well. Part of my President's message is going to be dedicated to some of my past memories that some of you may have experienced as well. I will start with - The Way it Was: Looking Back to 1957. As

some of us may remember when the automobile was formally announced for display dates and introduction, it was a time that we looked forward to with great anticipation. The new models had arrived sporting all kinds of gadgets, bigger tail fins and wild, impressive colors. The designers of these cars had one thing in mind: out-do the competition and make it sell! Generally this happened between October or November each year... it was a tradition. I was just a young lad, about nine years old, when my father took us kids to the dealers for the car shows which had just opened the doors to the public. This particular year was especially memorable for me in that I was chosen along with my two talented partners to represent the new Oldsmobile with our tap dance routine! Leo Rule Oldsmobile Company in Long Beach, California, was the larg- est dealership in the area and the showrooms were especially fitted and beautifully decorated for the unveiling of the new car models. At first, I didn't think much about all of this, but one day at a local performance at a company picnic we were noticed by a small team of talent scouts who decided that we were indeed good enough to represent the Oldsmobile dealership and to be televised - of course - in black and white! We prac- ticed tirelessly in the dance studio for many weeks and as the time grew near for our performance; my jitters about the experience grew ever more intense. Finally, the special event had arrived. We headed out to the dealership in our yellow & white 1956 Ford Ranch Wagon. Pulling up to the Oldsmobile dealer in our Ford, I noticed a large group of people had gathered outside the entrance and the television crews were already there to see the entertain- ment first hand. I was stunned, frightened and complete- ly overwhelmed by the mounting frenzy! My parents and a crew rushed me through the commotion and into a back room where I was dressed in a wool sports coat, bow tie and was told, "You are going to be on TV! Now, don't for- get your routine! Are you ready?!" The ringing in my ears was growing louder each moment as I was lifted onto the stage behind the curtains with my two partners for our tap dance routine that I had prac- ticed for so long. Suddenly, I could hear the drum roll and the music started playing as the curtains were pulled to the side. I could barely see ahead of the flood lights, but on the right and left side of the stage there were two very large cameras with the technicians seated on each one as they were rolled into place! I was frozen with fear... my

From the From President’s Desk! mind went blank and my feet just would not move...the music started to play my routine... but to no avail... my feet would just not work! (to be continued)

Michael Cowles Michael Cowles and dance partner c. 1957 Volume XLX, Issue 1 Page 3 My 1960 Edsel Ranger that I purchased new in November 1959 By Arnold Ross, original owner

Editors note: I received a request to put in an ad from Mr. Arnold Ross, who stated he has a 1960 Edsel Ranger that he bought new. I wrote back to him asking him if he could write a first-hand account on purchasing his new Edsel. His Edsel is for sale in the classified section of this issue. Hello Edsel Friends ~ David asked me to write a story about my 1960 Edsel. Here goes - Phyllis and I got married in August of 1955, after I got back from the Army, serving 9 months in Korea and 6 months in Japan. In 1956 we started farming on an irrigated farm in Oak, Nebraska. Our first son, Mark, was born in August 1957 and our second son, Kent, was born in November 1959. At this time we were driving a 1955 Ford Custom 2-door sedan and we were thinking of trading it in. In late November, we drove to Hastings, Nebraska, and stopped at Rose & Kohl MEL Dealership. The salesman was driving a light blue and white 1960 Edsel Ranger 4-door sedan. He said his Edsel was available for purchase and also said that the Edsel had just been discontinued by Ford Motor Company. We ended up buying the blue 1960 Edsel and driving it home. My cost was an even $2,000 plus my 1955 Ford. The Edsel served as the family car for 7 years before I more or less parked it. I have taken the Edsel to a lot of local parades and car shows. I also had the Edsel at a national Edsel convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 2002 or 2003. In recent years, I drive the Edsel every four or five weeks to keep it going. We had two more sons born since purchasing the Edsel but none of my sons are interested in the car, which is why I am now offering it for sale. Enclosed is a photocopy of the window sticker that was on my Edsel when I bought it:

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Part Two - By Phil Skinner

( Continued from November 2016 issue of the Big E ) Eventually the car, B9UR731197, made its way back to the United States. Around 1990, it was acquired by a well-known collector of rare Ford products, Jerry Capizzi owner of the Cappy Collection from Chicago, Illinois. Capizzi had the Corsair restored to exacting concours standards and showed it often, making its Edsel premiere at the 1992 EOC Convention in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has garnered every major award that the AACA has to offer and wherever it was shown, the original box of spare parts was shown with the car. In late 2006, Jerry Capizzi decided he wanted to retire. At one time, his company, Capp Industries, had over two dozen businesses involved in the automobile trade, supplying a myriad of parts from latches and springs to emissions and braking systems. He told this writer that the collection took as much time and management as almost any of his companies, and it was time to let other collectors take care of the cars that he had carefully brought back to life. At the Capizzi sale, the President Red Corsair convertible was offered at no reserve and set a record for a 1959 Edsel convertible when the hammer fell at $95,000. Within a year this same car was of- fered by RM Auctions at another sale where it was hammered sold for $115,000, plus 10% commission, setting an all-time high price paid for any 1959 Edsel convertible. Today the whereabouts of the Moscow Edsel are unknown, but we know that out there somewhere is a beautifully restored, and historically important Red Corsair that was the apple of one’s eye in the land where the Reds ruled.

(all photos by Phil Skinner)

Photo 1: Just about as interesting as the Moscow Unit car itself is this original box that was filled with parts and accompanied the Corsair to Russia.

Photo 2: Inside the box that went to Moscow was a pretty well stocked supply of maintenance parts including sealed beam head- lights, rotor cap, fanbolts, NOS electric wiper motor and more.

Photo 3: This address label from the Louisville plant noted that the contents of this box are for unit 31197 the "Moscow Unit".

Side Note: WHO IS JERRY CAPIZZI AND WHAT IS HIS AFFAIR WITH FORD PRODUCTS? Jerry Capizzi was born in 1935 near Dearborn, Michigan. His father, Ignatius Capizzi, had been Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford’s personal attorney. As such, Jerry and his brothers, were part of the Ford family inner circle. His family was invited to a number of Ford family events. Little known is that at Greenfield Village, there used to be a private school of sorts for those kids whose parents were higher up with- in Ford Motor Company. Jerry and his brothers attended school in this idyllic setting. During WWII, there was a fear that Detroit and Dearborn could be targets should either Japan or Germany develop long-range bombers or explosive-laden rockets. Ignatius moved his family out into the country, north of 12 Mile Road, where he felt they would be safe in case of an attack. Every day, during the height of rationing, a black Ford sedan would come out to the Capizzi home, pick up Jerry and his siblings, and whisk back to Green- field Village for their daily lessons. Capizzi once related he remembered having a teacher take them outside the class-room to study the laboratories of Thomas Edison that Ford had restored. While at this historic building a black Ford coupe pulled up and out came Henry Ford himself. He took over the history lesson and put his own spin on some of Edison’s feats. Those childhood memories are just a part of what led Jerry Capizzi to own a Fine Family of Ford cars. Volume XLX, Issue 1 Page 5

CLUB NEWS

By now you should have received the new 2017 EOC Calendars If you wish to order extra copies of these calendars, they are still available at $15.00 each, which includes postage. Please contact Lois Roth, Phone: 503-492-0878 or e-mail: [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Information on upcoming 49th Annual 2017 EOC Meet in Dearborn

Jeannine Phipps has been working very hard in securing a site and a block of rooms for this meet, which will take place from August 2nd—6th, 2017 at: Double Tree by Hilton located at 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, Michigan 48228

Reservations can be made directly with Double Tree at 1-800-222-TREE or contact the Hotel directly at 1-313-336-3340. Be sure to mention you are with the Edsel Owners Club. Our group rate is $119.00 per night, plus taxes. The price also includes a full hot break- fast. Hotel reservations can be made at any time directly with the hotel. A formal Registration Form for the convention will be in the March Issue of the BIG E. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Popular Edsel event coming up soon in Laughlin, Nevada! March 16 - 19, 2017 Please make plans soon if you wish to attend:

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Continued from Page One Many people are afraid of using an orbital buffer to do paint correction because of its speed and potential “burning through” the paint, which may already be thin due to age. However, it makes quick work and makes for the best results. The key to bringing that finish back is to keep your buffing pad moving so the surface stays cool to the touch and lets the product do its work. I prefer Griot’s Garage products. Their polish comes in four stages numbered #1 through #4, with #4 being the most ag- gressive and #1 being the least. As you work through the four stages, not only is your pad picking up dirt and contaminants in the paint, but it’s also working out fine scratches and pesky swirl marks in the paint.

It takes patience though, and like I said, keep the pad moving so the surface stays cool and don’t use too much polish, Too much polish on the pad can actually limit your results. Many folks like to use a basic rubbing compound, which is fine as that’s essentially what the #4 is. However, the additional three steps continue to get finer and less abrasive, which will give the finish a deeper gloss to the finish and will work out finer scratches. Lastly, I like to apply two coats of a high-grade wax such as “Fleetwax,” a marine-grade paste wax that goes on easy and comes off easy. It isn’t cheap, but it’s some of the best wax I’ve come across. In my experience, it’s best to spend a little more and use quality products because you will get better results that last longer than if you get skimpy with cheap prod- ucts. Let’s face it, Edsels are BIG - you really only want to do this once! As a side note, if your Edsel wears an original coat of metallic paint, don’t get discouraged if your results aren’t what you’d hoped. Unfortunately, early single-stage metallic paints just don’t come back nearly as well as their non-metallic counter- parts. After careful polishing with quality products, you will have a finish that you’ll be pleased with and will look far better than what you started with! Volume XLX, Issue 1 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]

Rollin' to the River in Laughlin, Nevada March 16 - 19, 2017. Contact Larry Nopper for more information at 626-260-8014 or [email protected]

The 49th Annual National EOC meet, to be hosted in Dearborn, MI from August 2 - 6, 2017

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

David /Jeanette Curtis -Redding, CT Scott Steiger - Springfield, OH Mike Hahn - Columbus, OH Gordon Turple - Lake Charlotte, Nova Scotia Mike Devlin - Centennial, CO Mike Treat - Colorado Springs, CO Paul Repsher - Thornton, CO Lars Sjoberg - Sweden David Baldwin– Chicago, IL The Big E Page 8

1958 Edsel Pacer 2dr hdtp. E400 V8 rebuilt at a cost of over $6K. E DSEL A CTION ADS This is a project car that's pretty clean overall. Located in Mpls, MN. Clear MN title. $7,500 Call after 11am Jesse 612-237-6152

Ads in the Green Line are free to members. $10 fee to 1960 Ranger 4-dr sedan new 292 engine with 312 heads, rebuilt non-members. They will be run for 3 issues, on a space transmission and rebuilt front suspension. Many new mechanical available basis. Ads should be kept to 35 words or less parts. Asking $14,900 Contact Dave Ricks, Vancouver, WA and sent to: Ph: 360-693-8445 Green Line Action Ads 1959 Corsair Convertible - (CORRECTED PRICE) V-8, does not run, ready for restoration, minimal rust, $5,500 Located south of Albany, David Fleischer NY Contact: James Egnasher Ph: 518-929-0765 or 518-799-2291 1156 North 350 West 1958 Villager spruce green w/ white roof & scallop, tinted glass, Centerville, Utah 84014 spinner caps, bumper guards, new padded-dash, rebuilt engine and or trans, runs/drives well. Car is currently in Pantego, TX. $8,500, for more info please call Allen Rogler at 401-568-4324 days only. Email: [email protected] 1959 Ranger 2-dr hdtp black, 292 automatic, runs and restorable. EDSELS FOR SALE $1,900. Contact Rusty Gressett, Richmond, VA Ph: 804-350-8028

1960 Ranger 4-dr sedan - I bought it brand new in November 1959. Seven Edsels - four are parts cars and three are in good condition. Light blue with white top. All original, always garaged, and ready to Parts cars have been sitting outside. The good cars are stored in- drive. $6,000. Contact: Arnold Ross, Webber, KS side a barn and have not been driven for 20 years, and will need work to run again. Parts cars include rare ‘60 Villager, ‘58 Corsair 4 Ph: 785-753-4026 e-mail: [email protected] dr, ‘59 Ranger 2 dr hdtp and ‘59 Villager. The good Edsels include a Two unique one-of-a-kind 1959 Edsels - (1) Siebert long-wheel base unique, all-black ‘58 Villager with power windows, a ‘59 Villager and Ambulance . 1 of only 2 mfg by Siebert Manufacturing. The 2nd one a ‘59 Ranger 2 dr sedan. Cars are located in central New Jesey. was crushed. Older restoration. Fully equipped as when new, every- Contact: Sarah email: [email protected] thing working. 154" wheelbase. Owned since 1990, runs well. 361/ auto/ps/pb. This ambulance was used in the 1996 movie ' In Cold 59 Ranger 2-dr sedan 6 cyl, automatic, white w/grey roof, black/ Blood,' also used in many TV commerials.$ 24,000.00 us obo. silver interior. Restored in 2013. A real beauty. $14,500. Contact (2) custom-built stretch limousine, " Don Carpenter Custom" this Tom Hamel, Flint, MI Ph: 810-629-3574 Limo is show quality and runs very well. 154 " wheelbase. Owned 1958 Citation CONVERTIBLE, Ember Red/White, same owners 25 since 2005. 361/auto/ps/pb/air front and back. The only known years, garage kept, has 73,000 original miles, the restoration is 20 Edsel Limo. $50,000.00 us obo. Contact Gary Fakeley, Ardrossan, years old, have extra parts. Pictures available upon request. Alberta, Canada. email - [email protected] $56,500 negotiable. Contact: Jerry or Cindy Savage, Benicia, Ca. phone - 1-780-922-3777 Ph: 707-745-8389 e-mail: [email protected].

1959 Corsair-2 dr hdtp Jet Stream Blue, garage kept, 100 % mechanically restored, needs body work and interior work, pwr steering and brakes, 332 engine. Have extra parts which are stored and wrapped up in blankets in the attic. Asking $6,500.00 negotiable. Gene Davis, Hamburg, NJ Ph: 973-209-4262. Email: [email protected] 1959 Corsair-4 dr hdtp complete car, but in sad condition. Useful for parts, or restoration. Located in Butte County, California. $1,500 OBO. Also have 1960 Edsel Maintenance Manual in nice condition: $60 ($5 shipping) Blake Milam e-mail: [email protected] PARTS & LITERATURE MEMORABILIA FOR SALE Reproduction turn signal levers for 58s are now available: two dif- ferent versions: Gray for Ranger, Pacer and wagons. Ivory for Corsair and Citations. $75 per set plus $6.80 shipping in U.S. Contact: Randy Lincoln Ph: 608-438-6469 e-mail [email protected] Volume XLX, Issue 1 Page 9

1959 Corsair parts, 332 engine, auto trans, gas tank, grille & body Reproduction 1958 Edsel taillight lenses: For all models of 1958 chrome, door hardware, front and rear light clusters. Will sell all for Edsels. Ranger & Pacer set $139.00. Corsair & Citation set $165.00. $500. Carey Frisby Ph:214-697-9666 or Email: [email protected] Wagon set $125.00. Free shipping to EOC members. Contact Bill & Jo Glass, 1073 North Agave St, Casa Grande, AZ Book—Autobiography of Dean Brown: Former EOC President Dean 85122 Ph: 253-686-6555 Brown’s story of his life, and his interest in Edsels. For EOC mem- bers, $17.50 for one copy or two copies for $32.00 - the price 1958 Edsel Engine: 361 cu in E-400 engine with low mileage. Asking includes shipping. Send check to Branson Cross, 5865 Cincinnati $500. Contact: Paul Freshwater at Freshwater's Ford, 3947 Hwy112, - Dayton Rd, Middletown, OH 45044 Springdale, AR 72762 Ph: 479-248-7746 Scale model - 1:18 die-cast metal scale model of ‘58 Citation, Reproduction parts: appliqué plates, hood ornaments and bumper never out of box. Opening hood, trunk & doors. Steering wheel guard pads turns front tires. Almost 12” long. Black with red trim. $45 plus Pacer NOS chain link seat material : red and brown. Also have some shipping. Contact: Jim Edwards 1606 Johnson Rd, Iowa Park, TX rib cloth and silver welt. 76367 Ph: 940-592-4874 e-mail: [email protected] Edsel parts; new, used & rebuilt, 1000’s in stock, parts list with SASE. Contact: Jerry Lasseigne, 300 Coulon Rd, Rear Window Rubber Seal (New) 1959 Edsel 2/4 Door Sdn/Hrdtp Thibodaux, LA 70301, PH:985-446-6487 $130.00 each. Add $15.00 shipping/ins. Dave Houchin, 145 William Bartram Drive, Crescent City, FL 32112. 1958-1960 Edsel Fuel Pumps. Have 6 Cyl and 8 Cyl pumps for vacuum and electrical wiper models. Factory rebuilt. Contact Blaise Various EDSEL Parts: A set of 4 station wagon doors, with hard- Kendzioiski, 1408 S. Wenona, Bay City, Michigan 48706, ware and glass- NO RUST- will fit 1958 Villager and Bermuda also Ph: 989-892-2652. 1957/58 Ford station wagon $ 500.00 obo. A pair of 1958 Pacer 2 dr ht doors- no passenger door glass- with hardware- NO RUST- Reproduction Aluminum insert for rear quarters on $ 250.00 obo. 1958 Corsair/Citation fenders- 1 driver, 2 passen- 1959 Corsairs: I have ordered the corrugated aluminum for the side ger, the matched pair- very little rust- none under headlights- the trim. I will either sell the raw stock or the 4 precut pieces. $75 for pair $ 300.00 obo, the single fender $ 100.00 obo.1 1958 the rough cut pieces plus shipping. Contact: Rich Lindblad Corsair/Citation drivers inner fender well- rust free- $ 100.00 obo. 405 Presidio Ct Southlake, TX 76092 1 pair 1958 Ranger/Pacer fenders- some rust, very repairable- PH: 940-210-9002 or [email protected] $ 200.00 obo. I have pictures for emailers. CONTACT: Gary Fakeley, Ardrossan, Alberta Canada EDSEL/EDSEL PARTS WANTED/TRADE Ph: 780-922-3777 or e-mail [email protected] WANTED - NOS chrome taillight housings for 58 wagon. Can purchase EDSEL PRODUCTS FOR SALE : or trade for other NOS Edsel parts. Contact: Mike Hahn 58 & 59 KICK PANELS $25 Ph: 614-886-4209 email: [email protected] 58 & 59 HOOD INSULATION KITS $35 58 & 59 TRUNK INSULATION KITS $40 WANTED - for my 60 Ranger 2-dr. convertible - drivers side rocker 58 COR/CIT - TRUNK BOARD KITS - 5 PCS $80 molding, passengers’ side kick-panel Contact: Richard Covell 58 RAN/PAC - TRUNK BOARD KITS - 5 PCS $72 Ph:530-965-3259 e-mail: [email protected] 59 or 60 TRUNK BOARD KITS 3 PCS $63 WANTED - Teletouch motor for ’58 Citation. Will accept a new, rebuilt 58, 59, 60 GLOVE BOXES $22 or used unit. Contact: John Waltman, 15651 203rd Pl SE, Renton, WA 58 FACTORY AIR GLOVE BOX $22 98059 Ph: 425-271-5937 58 & 59 REAR PACKAGE TRAY $32 WANTED - Rear brake drums needed for my 1959 Edsel Villager 58 & 59 REAR PACKAGE TRAY W/SPEAKER SLOTS $45 wagon. Contact: Craig Wood PH: 570-842-5095 or 58 Ranger/Pacer Trunk Mat Grained Rubber $72 Email: [email protected] 59 TRUNK MAT ONLY $65 59 WASHER BAG NEW In Stock $30 WANTED - Any items from my father’s dealership, Falconi Edsel in 60 WASHER BAG NEW In Stock $35 Canonsburg, PA 15317. Contact: Angelo Falconi, Ph: 724-223-0939 59 4 DR UPHOLSTERY BACKING HARDBOARDS $70 WANTED - 1959 Villager, no projects, prefer nice original car, price 59 STATION WAGON CARGO BOARDS $65 according to condition. CONTACT GARY AT 707-484-7517 58 COR/CIT TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $28 58 RAN/PAC TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $28 WANTED - 1960 Villager, no projects, prefer nice original car, price 58 PARKING LIGHT LENS GASKETS 2 PC $16 according to condition. CONTACT GARY AT 707-484-7517 58 BACK UP LIGHT LENS GASKETS 2 PC $12 WANTED - Right side long lower quarter molding for 1960 RANGER 58 BACK UP LIGHT HOUSING GASKETS 2 PC $17 2 dr – the piece is 8ft long from door to rear bumper. If anyone has 59 TAIL LIGHT LENS GASKETS 6 PC $18 one, or know of one, please contact Jerry Gilkey. 58 WAGON TAIL LIGHT LENS GASKETS 6 PC $35 Email: [email protected] 60 TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $17 WANTED-- Dealership items from north Louisiana: Bledsoe Motors 60 WAGON TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $17 (Shreveport), Wray M-E-L (Shreveport), Dick Wilson (Alexandria), and 58 HEADLIGHT BUCKET GASKETS 2 PC $28 Steele Motors (Monroe). Contact: Jonathan Fox, 235 Martha Anne 59 HEADLIGHT BUCKET GASKETS 2 PC $25 Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 PH: 318-798-5906. 58 COR/CIT TRUNK LIFT BAR GASKET 1 PC $12 Email: [email protected] 58 RAN/PAC TRUNK LIFT BAR GASKET 1 Pc $12 WANTED—For 1959 Edsel: air conditioning compressor bracket ( B8A- NOTE: THE ABOVE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE THE SHIPPING COST. 2882-A), a/c duct (B9AZ-19B680-A), and a/c clamp ( PB9E-14923). (Slight price increase on some items effective Oct 1, 2016) Contact: Rich Lindblad 405 Presidio Ct Southlake, TX 76092 CONTACT: HENRY KLINGER, 506 POTTSVILLE ST, P.O. BOX 167, PH: 940-210-9002 Email: [email protected] WICONISCO, PA. 17097 PHONE : 717-453-7244 OR

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Edsel Owners Club Editor David Fleischer 1156 North 350 West Centerville, UT 84014 Text: 801-698-9035 email: [email protected] Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 Mailing Address Line 3 We’re on the web at Mailing Address Line 4 www.edselclub.org Mailing Address Line 5

Edsel Owners Club Inc. The “BIG E” is the official publication of the Edsel Owners Club. The Club is dedicated to the preserva- tion of the Edsel, with members in all walks of life helping each other in their President - Michael Cowles, 6090 Valley View Rd Historian - Mike Hinsch labor of love. The Edsel Oakland, CA 94611 [email protected] Owner’s Club, Inc. was 510-339-9569 Founders: founded by Edsel Henry Past President - George Foran Edsel Henry Ford, b.1925—d. 2013 Ford, Perry E. Piper, Vice President - Regions - Mike Hinsch, Or-E-gon Perry Piper - b.1911- d.1999 Michael Read and David Chapter, 31010 NW North Avenue, North Plains, Mike Read - b.1943 - d.2005 Sinclair and was incorpo- OR 97133-6145, [email protected] David Sinclair, Eagle, ID [email protected] 503-647-5376 rated as a non-profit organ- (208) 939-5534 ization under the laws of Treasurer - Lois Roth, Or-E-gon Chapter, 1740 the State of Illinois on NW 3rd St., Gresham, OR 97030, Other Contacts: February 3rd, 1969. Annu- [email protected] 503-492-0878 Webmaster - Greg Corcoran - Columbine Chapter al membership dues: Unit- Secretary - Maye Gulley, PO Box 587, DeSoto, [email protected] ed States $35 ($25 if Big E KS 66018-0587 [email protected] is received by email), Cana- 913-583-1822 da $40 (US Funds)($30 if Vice President - Chapters - Kathye Higdem, 9211 Big E is received by email) , Portland Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420-3839. Big E Publication Dates all others $45 (US [email protected] 952-884-3091 Funds)($35 if Big E is re- Vice President Membership - Jeannine Phipps, January, March, May, July, ceived by email) per year. Or-E-gon Chapter, 2500 NE 187th Ave., Vancou- September, November and Of this amount $30 is ap- ver, WA 98684, [email protected] plied as an annual sub- 360-892-8943 Calendar Issue. scription to “The Big E”, the Public Relations - "Shamrock" Shelley Cleaver, official club publication. All North Texas Chapter, 35998 US Highway 69 N, Copy deadline is 30 days pri- dues should be forwarded Jacksonville, Texas 75766-7578, 903-586-4311 or to above publication dates. to the club treasurer, Lois Roth. An Associate Mem- Big E/Greenline Editor– David Fleischer, 1156 Submit ads and photos to: bership (someone presid- North 350 West, Centerville, Utah 84014, [email protected] ing in the same household) David Fleischer is available for $15. Head Judge - To be announced [email protected]