Volume XLIX, Issue 6 Owners Club Inc. November 2016 T HE B IG E

In Memory of Carroll “Higgie” Higdem

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Carroll Higdem 1 Memorial

President’s 2 Letter

New Edsel part 3 September 2, 1942 - September 27, 2016 announcment By Jeannine Phipps A Red Edsel that 4 Carroll “Higgie” Higdem was born in a log cabin in Trail, MN. When he was 9 months old his the Reds Loved father drowned on a fishing trip. At age 7, he went to live with his grandmother who raised him. In 1963 he met his future wife, Kathye. Higgie and Kathye were married on July 24, 1965, and Club News and 5 in 1970 bought their home in Bloomington, MN, where they continued to live. In 1974 their interesting history daughter Trina was born and in 1978 their daughter Tanya completed the family. Higgie always tidbit had a strong love of family which always included many pets over the years. Higgie’s interest in automobiles was always foremost in his life. He was a perfectionist and James Koch Edsel 6 refused to turn out any project less than perfect. If he couldn’t find a part while restoring a , Collection he would make it. He single-handedly restored several award-winning over the years. He was a member of the Edsel Owners Club since 1972, serving as their head judge since 1990. Calendar of Events 7 Every August, Higgie and Kathye would load up their motor home and head out across the U.S. and welcome new and Canada with their dogs for the Annual Convention of the Edsel Owners Club. This was their members only vacation and the one activity eagerly planned each year. He had many friends in the Edsel Owners Club. Green Line Edsel 8-9 Action Ads He served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War for seven years, although he would never talk about it. Most people who met Higgie will remember his wonderful sense of humor, his kind nature, and About The Edsel 10 his amazing knowledge of automobiles. In spite of the fact that he grew up without a father Owners Club and his mother refused to further care for him, he grew up to be the funny, compassionate, incredibly talented man we all knew and loved. He will be immensely missed by all. The Big E Page 2

Greetings Friends and Edsel Owners,

It saddens me to start off my president's message by saying that our friend and long-time Edsel member Carroll (Higgie) Higdem passed away on September 27, 2016. He was a special and a dear friend to us all. A eulogy of Higgie is presented on the cover of this newsletter.

I know that along with myself and all our E.O.C. members, we send our deepest condolences to Kathye and her family over this tremendous loss.

Time has passed quickly this year and it is hard to believe that we are rapidly approaching the Holiday Season. Here in my part of California, our weather is pretty moderate all year long. A few rain storms are always expected, but the temperatures rarely drop below the 50s. We do need the rain, as California is still in a serious drought situation. Fortunately, we almost never really tuck our cars away for the winter months. Depending on our usual climate for this time of the year, it’s not uncommon to put the top down for a leisurely drive even in November and December. However, for those of you who live in the colder winter climates, it might be prudent to take the necessary precautions to safe guard your treasured vehicle.

Regarding some other important news for us all: I recently joined an interesting Facebook page called the "Edsel Restoration and Preservation Group." It is a great way to stay in touch with other Edsel owners and friends of the Edsel. New and valuable information regarding the preservation and restoration of our great cars is always at hand. These are dedicated Edsel owners sharing their ideas, photos, and latest stories to all people who join this group. Log onto the site, check it out, and see for yourself what they have to offer.

Above all, Robert and I want to wish you all a very happy and safe Holiday Season with blessings from us both. Michael Cowles

FromPresident’s the Desk!

Volume XLIX, Issue 6 Page 3 New Reproduction of a much-needed Edsel Part NOW Available!

Above: two brand-new turn signal levers created by Randy Lincoln. The upper one is for the small series and the lower one is for the big series.

A couple of months ago, an eBay auction offered an original turn signal lever for a ‘58 Corsair - Citation. When the auction ended, this nearly impossible-to-find part was bid up to $214.00! Not only that, the lever was not even in mint condition - it had some issues, such as chipping and cracking on the plastic tip.

This turn signal lever is often found to be in poor condition in original, unrestored , especially if the car has been parked out- side for a period of time. On the small-series Ranger, Pacer, and wagons, they are grey in color and the plastic tip is often cracked, crumbling, and sometimes missing entirely. On the big-series Corsair and Citations, these levers are chrome with an ivory plastic tip and they tend to deteriorate even worse than the grey ones in the small-series Edsels. Many restorable Edsels have been passed up by prospective buyers when they notice the plastic part on the turn signal levers to be missing or in rough condition because they know how difficult the search will be for a replacement lever.

Fortunately, this part is now being reproduced, with many thanks to Randy Lincoln of Wisconsin. Randy is a highly skilled machinist, and using his lathe, has made a faithful and affordable reproduction turn signal lever for all of us who need them for our Edsels. He has be able to reproduce both types of turn signal levers, the grey ones for the small-series 58s and the chrome/ivory ones for the big-series 58s. The levers are $75 each, plus $6.80 shipping in the U.S. in a flat-rate box. Shipping to European countries is $33.95.

If you wish to inquire about these reproduction turn signal levers, please contact Randy by phone 608-438-6469 or by e-mail: [email protected]. These levers are also available on eBay with a buy-it-now at $85 each if you would rather go that route.

Right: an original and a reproduction grey lever side-by-side for comparison. On the left is an original, cracking lever from a ‘58 Ranger and on the right, a new reproduction lever.

The Big E Page 4 B9UR731197, THE RED EDSEL THAT THE REDS LOVED Part One - By Phil Skinner

In the first decade of the post-WWII world, two super-powers seemed to rise above the rest of the world. Under Joseph Stalin, and later Nikita Khrushchev, the Soviet Union, a collection of independent states located in Eastern Europe, and the United States of America, seemed to rule the world. These two super-powers each had their own claims to superiority. The USSR had military might, ruled with an iron fist. The USA was the model of capitalism, and one of its biggest industries centered on automobiles. Both had nuclear arsenals enough to destroy the entire world two or three times over. In July 1959, as an effort to ease tensions between the two powers, plans were made for the American National Exposition, just to show citizens of the USSR what those in the USA had access to. Those lucky enough to get tickets were treated to pure decadence. Russia had television, but those from the USA had a knob to change channels! All sorts of appliances were on display. Toasters, mix- ers, colorful ovens, and spacious refrigerators were favorites among the ladies. In Moscow, you could get any appliance you wanted in any finish you desired, as long as all you desired was a cast-iron skillet in which to cook moose and squirrel. But the most talked-about exhibition was a display of American automobiles showing off beautiful chrome-laden models from Chevrolet to Dodge, Ford to Buick, all in their glorious multi-tone paint jobs with gobs of reflective chrome and stainless steel. So many models to choose from each with bright colors and attractive body styles that dazzled the Soviet citizens, who mostly rode a bus while only the elite could own a car. Even then it was a limited choice between a Volga or a Pobeda. One of the stars of this show was a shiny new 1959 . Finished in two-tone President Red with a Snow White insert and black soft top, it was fitted with the base 332 cid “Express V8,” Mile-O-Matic transmission, AM radio, Dial-Temp air- conditioning, heater, and more. This convertible was designated an export car from the factory, so a couple of extra items were add- ed, such as heavy duty springs, front and rear, and a 200-KPH speedometer.

Below left: This is B9UR731197, the Edsel that almost caused an International incident in Moscow, Russia (photo by Phil Skinner)

Above right: a detail shot of the 200 KPH export-only speedometer found on the Moscow car. (photo by Phil Skinner)

To say the Exhibition was a media win would be an understatement. It was during the opening of the event where the famous “Kitchen Debate” took place between then U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premiere Nikita Khrushchev. When the exhibition was over, a number of the items from America on display were gifted to various Soviet officials. According to C. Gayle Warnock’s book, “The Edsel Affair,” Comrade V. K. Solyvief took a real liking to the Corsair and tried to buy the car from the exhibition. However, the PR man, Roy Forrest, had to say “Nyet.” Comrade Solyvief took the news well, but did cancel Forrest’s exit visa, until a well-placed bribe cleared the way for him and the Edsel to leave Soviet Union. The Edsel Corsair, with its shiny red paint and black soft top, made its way to West Germany where the car was sold to an officer in the U.S. Army. It wasn’t driven all that far and one of the treasures of the car managed to stay with it. When being prepared for ship- ment to Russia, Ford had put together an emergency box filled with maintenance items that could possibly break. In the box were such things as new fan belts, rotor, distributor caps, condensers, point sets, headlights, starter motor, generator and a new electric windshield wiper motor.

To be continued in next issue Volume XLIX, Issue 6 Page 5

CLUB NEWS

2017 EOC Calendars are at the printers now and will be mailed later this month If you wish to order extra copies of these calendars, they are $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 1st—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 January Issue of the BIG E.

The Unique Ednik Costume Promotion

Back when the Soviet satellite Sputnik was a big news item, a clever Edsel sales- man at SR Edsel Sales in San Rafael, California, came up with a promotional idea. He designed a space costume for the children of prospective Edsel customers. The costume consisted of a round mask, which illustrated the Edsel’s pushbuttons in the steering wheel, to be worn over the face. The mask was referred to as the “Space Face” and the pipe cleaner attached to the top of the mask was the “Cosmic Ray Deflector”. A t-shirt was also provided, with an illustration on both the front and back. A horsecollar grille was on the front, but instead of Edsel, it said Ednik, a word made up from Edsel and Sputnik. On the back of the shirt was an illustration of the Edsel tail light lenses which were referred to as “Ednik wings” like the gull-wing tail lights of the Edsel. The costume was entirely free, as long as the children came with their parents to obtain one. The children were also invited to join the “Junior Birdman Club” and be given a chance to win a 3-day, all-expense-paid trip to Disneyland, plus a $25 U.S. Savings Bond. It has been lost to history as to who won the contest. However, there is at least one surviving mask known to exist, it is in the possession of Phil Skinner, and he has provided a photo of it below:

Clipped from Daily Independent Journal July 3rd, 1958 The Big E Page 6

Jim Koch and his Outdoor Edsel Museum

Editor’s note: when Hugh Lesley passed away last year, I notified James Koch about his passing and asked him if he knew Hugh. James replied and I thought his letter would be very interesting to share here.

“Hugh was a personal EDSEL friend!!! Hugh & I always had things in common....back in 1976, in my early days of Edsel collecting, I saw on TV, with great interest, a story about his EDSEL collection. The TV coverage closed with "This is ...... reporting from LEMON GROVE, PA." I looked at my Atlas, and made numerous calls, in an attempt to find out where "Lemon Grove" was located and I eventually met Hugh.”

A “very special happening” occurred when I bought a 58 Pacer convertible from Souderton, PA, and drove it back to CA. But before I got very far, I developed an engine lifter problem. I continued driving until I got to Hugh's home. We looked over the problem, and Hugh spent late evening hours repairing the engine. He graciously invited me to spend the night at his home, and gave me his EDSEL story, as well as a tour of his collection. We have many things in common, especially the EDSEL, and had many contacts over the years, with a few of them being "who had the most Edsels?" We were mostly equal in numbers, but he acquired additional ones later. Many, if not most, of his Edsels were "drop offs” from folks who did not want them any- more, but he had some VERY NICE ones - including his 1960 Ranger Convertible and his 58 Bermuda, whereas my purpose was not the most number of cars, but instead it was to have "one of every model produced, along with all the optional equip- ment available, and paint colors representation." As written in a September 1983 LIFE magazine article (the 10 Best , & 10 Worst American cars) I had 122 EDSELS with at least one of every model, (plus 2 Amblewagons in Wisconsin).

Hugh's passing is a vivid reminder that I am 80 years old and I am hoping to find a buyer (or group of buyers) who would have the interest and resources to utilize my entire collection ... "for the good of the E D S E L." Related to this is my very extensive library of ORIGINAL DEALER items, as well as some scale model cars. My vehicles have deteriorated from weather and theft, but are still intact and mostly CA minimum-rust cars. In addition to the cars themselves, I have extra doors, bumper parts and a unique Edsel (from Stan Lemkuil).

A big BONUS to my collection is the "Outdoor Museum" I have for my EDSELS and other historical cars. It is located on an approximately 2 1/2 acres (113,000 sq. ft.) of M-2 (industrial) land. It has a nice 1700 sq. ft. 3 bedroom - 2 bath country style ranch home - with two fireplaces and with a nice "frontal view." The estate has about 440 ft. of frontage on a short private dead end blacktop road, and has good security. The auto storage area has a newly installed 6-foot redwood fence on 3 sides, with 5 entry gates. The backside of the entire property has a wire fenced drainage canal that provides good drainage and security.

For those at the Sacramento EOC convention who viewed the property last year, I have made MAJOR improvements, including fencing, and a 20 foot wide graveled & fenced U-shaped driveway - which enters on both sides of the home, and around the rear portion of the parcel. The design provides very good access and it enhances and maximizes the storage of the vehicles.

Thanks for the news about Hugh. I hope my Koch EDSEL information and update is of interest to all. Best Regards - in the name of the EDSEL...... Jim & Yvonne Koch Volume XLIX, Issue 6 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 or e-mail [email protected]

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]

Virginia - Maryland Edsel Chapter Fall Meet Hickory Notch Grill, 2031 Broad Street Rd. Maidens, VA 23102 Phone 804-556-2742 Saturday Nov 12, 2016 at 11:30 am. For information, Contact Bob Johnson 804-288-9423

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 1 - 6, 2017

EOC MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2016: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! WATCH THE SPEEDOMETER CLIMB!

Warren & Nancy McPherson - Renton, WA

Rich & Lisa Tomaski - Coatesville, PA

John Mortensen - Pleasanton, CA

Donavon Sparrow - Henderson, CO

Andrew Zizolfo – Middle Island, NY

Tom & Mary Quada - Hastings, MI The Big E Page 8

1959 Ranger 2-dr hdtp black, 292 automatic, runs and restorable. E DSEL A CTION ADS $1,900. Contact Rusty Gressett, Richmond, VA Ph: 804-350-8028 Seven Edsels - four are parts cars and three are in good condition. Ads in the Green Line are free to members. $10 fee to Parts cars have been sitting outside. The good cars are stored in- non-members. They will be run for 3 issues, on a space side a barn and have not been driven for 20 years, and will need available basis. Ads should be kept to 35 words or less work to run again. Parts cars include rare ‘60 Villager, ‘58 Corsair 4 and sent to: dr, ‘59 Ranger 2 dr hdtp and ‘59 Villager. The good Edsels include a unique, all-black ‘58 Villager with power windows, a ‘59 Villager and Green Line Action Ads a ‘59 Ranger 2 dr . Cars are located in central New Jersey. David Fleischer Contact: Sarah email: [email protected] 1156 North 350 West Five Edsels - settling estate by end of summer. Best offers on sal- Centerville, Utah 84014 vageable ‘59 Villager & ‘59 Corsair 2dr htp. Parts cars include 2 ‘59 Ranger 4dr sedans and a ‘58 Ranger 4dr sedan. The cars have or been stored in a large barn for at least 25 years, and are located Email: [email protected] near Frankenmuth MI. Contact: Dennis Majors Ph: 734-529-3493 (The deceased owner’s children, Janet Keinath and her brother, want them gone). EDSELS FOR SALE 59 Ranger 2-dr sedan 6 cyl, automatic, white w/grey roof, black/ silver interior. Restored in 2013. A real beauty. $14,500. Contact Tom Hamel, Flint, MI Ph: 810-629-3574 1958 Citation CONVERTIBLE, Ember Red/White, same owners 25 years, garage kept, has 73,000 original miles, the restoration is 20 years old, it is in this years calendar, have extra parts. Pictures available upon request. $56,500 negotiable. Contact: Jerry or Cindy Savage, Benicia, Ca. Ph: 707-745-8389 or 707-738-6100 e-mail: [email protected]. 1960 Ranger 4-dr sedan new 292 engine with 312 heads, rebuilt transmission and rebuilt front suspension. Many new mechanical 1959 Corsair-2 dr hdtp Jet Stream Blue, garage kept, 100 % parts. Asking $14,900 Contact Dave Ricks, Vancouver, WA mechanically restored, needs body work and interior work, pwr Ph: 360-693-8445 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]

1958 Ranger 4 dr sedan - completely rebuilt motor with everything new except block, crank and cam. Rebuilt transmission, all new interior, seats, door panels, carpet, headliner. Pictures upon request. New shocks, new fuel lines, brakes, brake lines, and transmission lines. I have the original wheels and hub caps. Runs and drives AWESOME!! Asking $12,500 Doug Shackles, Cassville, MO Ph: 417-838-7373 email: [email protected]

1958 2dr hdtp. E400 V8 rebuilt at a cost of over $6K. 1959 Corsair-4 dr hdtp complete car, but in sad condition. Useful This is a project car that's pretty clean overall. Located in Mpls, MN. for parts, or restoration. Located in Butte County, California. $1,500 Clear MN title. $7,500 Call after 11am Jesse 612-237-6152 OBO. Also have 1960 Edsel Maintenance Manual in nice condition: $60 ($5 shipping) Blake Milam e-mail: [email protected] 1959 Corsair Convertible - (CORRECTED PRICE) V-8, does not run, ready for restoration, minimal rust, $5,500 Located south of Albany, NY Contact: James Egnasher Ph: 518-929-0765 or 518-799-2291 PARTS & LITERATURE MEMORABILIA FOR SALE Letters "EDSEL" have two complete sets: l believe they are for 58. 1958 Villager spruce green w/ white roof & scallop, tinted glass, Each letter is 1 1/2 in. x 1/4in. In very nice condition. $20.00 per spinner caps, bumper guards, new padded-dash, rebuilt engine and set plus shipping. Contact Norval Rokke 1825 51ST Ave. N., trans, runs/drives well. Car is currently in Pantego, TX. $8,500, for Moorhead, MN 56560 PH: 218-236-8996 more info please call Allen Rogler at 401-568-4324 days only. Volume XLIX, Issue 6 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 - 1960 two door hard top in very good to EDSEL PRODUCTS FOR SALE : excellent condition. **** finder's fee reward for the right car! **** 58 & 59 KICK PANELS $25 Contact: Michael Cowles, email: [email protected] 58 & 59 HOOD INSULATION KITS $35 Ph: 510 339-9569 58 & 59 TRUNK INSULATION KITS $40 WANTED - Teletouch motor for ’58 Citation. Will accept a new, rebuilt 58 COR/CIT - TRUNK BOARD KITS - 5 PCS $80 or used unit. Contact: John Waltman, 15651 203rd Pl SE, Renton, WA 58 RAN/PAC - TRUNK BOARD KITS - 5 PCS $72 98059 Ph: 425-271-5937 59 or 60 TRUNK BOARD KITS 3 PCS $63 WANTED - Rear brake drums needed for my 1959 58, 59, 60 GLOVE BOXES $22 wagon. Contact: Craig Wood PH: 570-842-5095 or 58 FACTORY AIR GLOVE BOX $22 Email: [email protected] 58 & 59 REAR PACKAGE TRAY $32 58 & 59 REAR PACKAGE TRAY W/SPEAKER SLOTS $45 WANTED - Any items from my father’s dealership, Falconi Edsel in 58 Ranger/Pacer Trunk Mat Grained Rubber $72 Canonsburg, PA 15317. Contact: Angelo Falconi, Ph: 724-223-0939 59 TRUNK MAT ONLY $65 WANTED - 1960 Villager, no projects, prefer nice original car, price 59 WASHER BAG NEW In Stock $30 according to condition. CONTACT GARY AT 707-484-7517 60 WASHER BAG NEW In Stock $35 WANTED - Right side long lower quarter molding for 1960 RANGER 59 4 DR UPHOLSTERY BACKING HARDBOARDS $70 2 dr – the piece is 8ft long from door to rear bumper. If anyone has 59 STATION WAGON CARGO BOARDS $65 one, or know of one, please contact Jerry Gilkey. 58 COR/CIT TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $28 Email: gilkey42@ charter.net or [email protected] 58 RAN/PAC TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $28 58 PARKING LIGHT LENS GASKETS 2 PC $16 WANTED-- Dealership items from north Louisiana: Bledsoe Motors 58 BACK UP LIGHT LENS GASKETS 2 PC $12 (Shreveport), Wray M-E-L (Shreveport), Dick Wilson (Alexandria), and 58 BACK UP LIGHT HOUSING GASKETS 2 PC $17 Steele Motors (Monroe). Contact: Jonathan Fox, 235 Martha Anne 59 TAIL LIGHT LENS GASKETS 6 PC $18 Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 PH: 318-798-5906. 58 WAGON TAIL LIGHT LENS GASKETS 6 PC $35 Email: [email protected] 60 TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $17 WANTED—to purchase a 1959 Edsel AMT Promo Model in original 60 WAGON TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $17 PINK color. Contact: Peter D. LaChapelle, 58 HEADLIGHT BUCKET GASKETS 2 PC $28 19 Union St., Salem, MA 01970. PH: 978-744-9198 59 HEADLIGHT BUCKET GASKETS 2 PC $25 Email: [email protected] NEW ADDITIONS TO MY REPRODUCTION ITEMS BELOW : 58 COR/CIT TRUNK LIFT BAR GASKET 1 PC $12 WANTED—For 1959 Edsel: air conditioning compressor bracket ( B8A- 58 RAN/PAC TRUNK LIFT BAR GASKET 1 Pc $12 2882-A), a/c duct (B9AZ-19B680-A), and a/c clamp ( PB9E-14923). Contact: Rich Lindblad 405 Presidio Ct Southlake, TX 76092 NOTE: THE ABOVE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE THE SHIPPING COST. PH: 940-210-9002 Email: [email protected] (Slight price increase on some items effective Oct 1, 2016) CONTACT: HENRY KLINGER, 506 POTTSVILLE ST, P.O. BOX 167, WICONISCO, PA. 17097 PHONE : 717-453-7244 OR

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Edsel Owners Club Inc.

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]