Volume LI, Issue 3 Owners Club Inc. May/June 2018 T HE B IG E

Looking back 50 Years Ago in the Big E Contributed by Dave Sinclair

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Looking back 50 1

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Bill Eakers, Master 3 Mechanic at Faricy The Summer 1968 issue of the Big E included a copy of an article written in the San Francisco Chronicle on May 2, 1968 about Edsel and his passion for the Edsel and it included Edsel the above photo of him with his black Citation convertible and a header that read: “Meet the Club President.” Here is the article in a slightly condensed form due to space limitations: 2018 EOC National 4 Edsel Henry Ford, a balding, rotund man is the head of the dietary department of San Leandro Meet Schedule of Memorial Hospital, and this is merely his vocation. His avocation, passion and practically the Events overriding interest of his life, is the that bears his name, the Edsel. The Edsel is considered by many to be the automotive industry’s all-time loser. It has provided 2018 EOC National 5 fuel for the flagging wit of a generation of gag writers. Meet Registration It is also the chromium-plated skeleton in former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara’s closet (McNamara was president of the year the Edsel was introduced). New Judging 6 But for Edsel Henry Ford of San Leandro, the Edsel is “a beautiful thing...a marvelous car.” “It is,” he says, “the dearest possession in my life—next to my wife.” Actually, Ford should refer Guidelines to his , plural. He has five of them, currently. proposed “I got my first Edsel because of my name,” he says. Edsel Henry Ford is not related to Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company. His mother wanted to name him after Henry Ford Looking Back 50 6 but his cousin was born six months before he was and the name Henry was given to his cousin, Years continued so his mother named him “Edsel Henry.” When the Edsel came out in ‘57, people started asking me—”With your name, how come you’re Announcements 7 not driving an Edsel?” So he bought his first Edsel in 1959 for $2,500, and two months after his purchase, the Edsel was discontinued. In 1964 he bought a 1960 Ranger for $800, in Classifieds 8 - 9 1966 he bought a 1958 Ranger for $250, in 1967 he bought a 1959 Corsair for $150 and early this year, he bought the 1958 Citation convertible for an unspecified price. Why is interest in the Edsel accelerating? “They’re scarce, is why!” says Ford. “Take the ‘60 About The Edsel 10 Edsel.” Ford says there were only 2,846 made. “I wouldn’t take $2,000 for my Citation.” Owners Club Ford is helping the Edsel craze by putting little tags under the windshield wipers of Edsels he has located. The tags read, “If you’re driving an Edsel because you like it, join our club.” This way, he has located 350 Edsels in the Bay Area. ~ Continued on Page 6 The Big E Page 2

Hello Edsel friends... TIME IS RUNNING OUT - FAST! That should "wake you up" and get your blood circulating. It's now that time to get your registration filled out and sent in to the 50th Anniversary of the Edsel Owners Club Convention in Keizer, Oregon. Just in case you have let this slip by, the dates are from July 31 through August 4 2018! You can check out all the details and register for the events and the hotel on the EOC website (edselclub.org). What a celebration! There are lots and lots of things to do and it has been promised by the Oregon Chapter of the EOC you won't find a more beautiful location and friendlier people to spend some R & R with. It's going to be a momentous event that will be talked about for a very long time by those who attend. Yes, 50 years have gone by since the founders of the Club formed the EOC. In 1968, the news media took off just 10 years after the Edsel was introduced with the announcement that Edsel Ford & Perry Piper had proposed a club with those people who had the courage to keep their Edsels and drive them. Much to the surprise of the news media and brave own- ers of the Edsel who thought that they reigned alone in this world, the Club took off with a bang when the Wall Street Jour- nal picked up the story and announced that we were forming a club of enthusiasts. A few of us opened the newspapers and got quite a chuckle. After all, in 1968, who would own and drive an Edsel - the most maligned car on the road, the laughing stock of the automobile business? With sneering remarks and jokes going around, we didn't care who made fun of that "horse collar" front end. Were we crazy? I didn't think so when I drove my Edsel back and forth from college so many years ago! It was a very reliable and fuel efficient 292 CID motor with the mile-o-matic two speed transmission - lots of room to accommodate everyone and my school art supplies as well. Most of you during that time didn't think we were odd either. They were special ...different than anything on the road. Even though some Ford dealerships wouldn't have anything to do with the Edsel, it didn't matter to us. Sometimes, a simple wheel alignment or oil change was out of the question as many dealers wouldn't have an Edsel be seen in the

service bay with "THAT" car in the garage for maintenance. No one wanted to admit that the car was even sold and many people kept their Edsel hidden away and found something else to drive. Some had no choice but to "park" the car when the transmission became testy, the dealers simply scratched their head and said..."I can't work on THAT!" when the car was towed with pitiful indifference into the garage. Today, my neighbors all look in wonder and remark how elegant our little Pacer coupe sits so regally in our driveway. I use it regularly to go to the market, Costco, and dinner all around town. Now, when I invite guests for an evening to eat dinner or go to a movie, they always ask... "Are we going in the Edsel?" Most likely, the answer will be yes as I like driving the car as well as showing it off. It's like being a movie star! I tell my guests, "Be sure to wave at everyone...and don't be shy!" It is interesting to note, the recent news that has been announced by the major American auto manufacturers. Ford Motor Company is dropping almost all of the passenger cars in their line-up except the SUVs and trucks. There will be only two passenger cars to represent the company in North America: the Mustang and the Ford Focus Active. An entirely new model, the Active will be introduced next year and have a hybrid system to accommodate the ever increasing fuel efficien- cy standards that the government has placed on all the car makers. GM is following suit and dropping just as many cars as well. What is the most interesting, is that back in 1957 there were so many makes & models that it boggled the mind. As many of you know, this is why the Edsel was introduced by Ford in the first place. It was intended to bridge the market gaps between Ford, , and Lincoln. Too many of the owners at Ford were jumping to other makes of cars when they felt there were not enough cars to choose from at Ford. A 250-million dollar investment was lost for the poor planning by the Ford Motor Company to correct this situation as much planning and tooling was created to accommodate the two total- ly different Edsels that were introduced to the market in late 1957—the junior and the senior series, each distinctively different. Here we are today... all this nonsense years later, and now only two passenger cars are left in the line-up of many makes and models that Ford has had to offer. I am not quite sure how GM is going to decide what to keep and what not, but rest assured the Corvette will not be lost to this extraordinary change taking place in our car sales here in America. And, what of the other... last of the big three? How is all this going to effect the decisions within the Chrysler Corporation! There is From the From President’s Desk! certainly going to be a lot of changes in the next couple of years and many makes are going to sadly be missed. Now...let's get going! Prep that Edsel for Keizer...look for me on the road... hopefully not on the side of the road! Keep a sharp eye out for others and be sure to offer help to those who are stranded on your way. After all, what could be more wonderful and memorable to have you assisted by none other than a fellow Edsel owner? Now, that would be a story to tell, wouldn't it? Best wishes to you all and I will be seeing you in Keizer. In the meantime—safe travels and above all have fun with that special car of yours! ~ Michael and Robert

Our Pacer, all shined up and ready for Keizer!

Volume LI, Issue 3 Page 3 Bill Eakers - Master Edsel Mechanic by Mike Treat, Colorado Springs

Last summer when I was at the company shop, I got to talk a little with the Mack parts man. I was asking him about the old Mack trucks when the subject of old cars came up. I told him I own an Edsel Bermuda wagon and the man replied, “I was the master mechanic at Owen Faricy Edsel in Colorado Springs!” I thought, “Wow, I am in the presence of Edsel royalty!” I took his phone number and learned his name was Bill Eakers. I got back in touch with him in a few months and went to visit him. I brought along 35 years’ worth of photo albums of Edsel club activities. He did not realize what a great fan base the Edsel has, and he seemed pleased to hear about that. Bill Eakers was working as a Ford mechanic when Owen Faricy contacted him, asking if he would like to work on the all-new Edsel. Bill asked first if there was factory training offered and was told yes, so he accepted Owen Faricy’s offer for the job working on the all-new car at the Edsel dealership. A factory representative from Denver came to meet Bill and taught him everything he needed to know for a long career with the exciting new Edsel! Bill said he became really good in repairing and adjusting the Teletouch. To this day, he can still repair them. He had to deal with the repairs and recalls on the new E-400 FE and E-475 MEL engines, and said it was a great learning experience working on these new engines produced by FoMoCo. Bill said there were some new Edsel owners who had complaints and gripes about their cars, but Bill was able to take care of the problems with their Edsels and soon everyone was satisfied with their cars. Bill gained such a good reputation in repairing and maintaining these Edsels, that when he opened his own shop after the Edsel was discontinued, the Edsel owners continued to bring their cars to him for service for many years afterwards. Bill told of a man from California who was traveling through Colorado in a new Edsel that was running poorly, and it was getting poor gas mileage and had no power. This Californian Edsel was brought to Faricy Motors and Bill checked it out, and found the engine to have a defective camshaft and lifters. The parts were replaced and the Edsel ran great afterwards. The Edsel owner was so happy with the way his Edsel ran and said he was getting 22 miles to the gallon. This man offered Bill a job in California and would move him, all-expense paid, to California. Bill declined his offer as he was happy being in Colorado Springs and also his wife had a new baby so he did not think this would be a good time to move anyway. Bill reflected upon his Edsel years with great fondness. I told Bill that I own a Bermuda wagon and asked him if Faricy Motors ever had a Bermuda and Bill could only recall one Bermuda and couldn’t remember what color it was. He said he kept his own records of all the Edsels he worked on but has lost track of where he has kept these records over the years. Bill also recollected that when the Edsel was discontinued, Ford ordered the dealership to dispose of all the Edsel parts that did not fit other Ford products. Bill remembers flinging brand new ’58 Edsel steering wheels into the trash dumpster and watching them break when they hit the bottom of the dumpster. The dealership is still in the business of selling cars and it is now known as “Faricy Boys Ford.” My daughter works there and she believes that Owen Faricy has since passed on. When she gets a chance, she will ask the Faricy descendants about the Edsel but she thinks they may be too young to know anything about the Edsel years at Faricy. I have invited Bill to join me at a car show and cruise this spring in my Bermuda. I told him that I hope that he likes attention because when you drive up in an Edsel, everyone looks at you and they know that “you have arrived.” Right: This is the only known image of the Faricy Edsel deal- ership in Colorado Springs. It was captured on a postcard advertising the Continental Trailways Bus Line. The Edsel dealership can be seen on the far left in the picture ~ The Big E Page 4 50th ANNUAL EDSEL OWNERS CLUB CONVENTION Keizer, Oregon July 31st – August 5th, 2018

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 9:00 AM Registration Desk and Hospitality Room Open – Oro Room Craft Sale – Raffle Tickets – Model Car Contest (bring craft items to sell) 5:00 PM Sonic Drive-In Wednesday, August 1, 2018 8:30 AM Registration Desk and Hospitality Room Open Craft Sale – Raffle Tickets – Model Car Contest 9:00 AM Carousel Museum – Albany – Lunch on your own 5:00 PM Mike & Nancy’s Pizza & Movie Thursday, August 2, 2018 8:30 AM Registration Desk and Hospitality Room 0pen 9:00 NW Vintage Car and Motorcycle Museum – Lunch on your own 4:00 PM Portland Spirit Cruise Friday, August 3, 2018 8:30 AM Registration & Hospitality Room Open 9:00 AM Judging of Cars 9:30 AM EOC Board Meeting – Board Room 11:30 AM Lunch on your own 12:30 PM Ladies Tea Fashion Show and Automobile Presentation Slide 2:00 PM EOC General Membership Meeting – Rogue/Noir Room Dinner on your own 6:00 PM Parts and Edsel-Related Items Auction – Rogue/Noir Room (Bring Items for sale by 5:30 PM) Saturday, August 4, 2018 8:30 AM Hospitality Room Open 8:00 AM Cars on Display 8:00 AM World of Speed – Lunch on your own 12:30 PM SMS – Back to Hotel by 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Awards Banquet – Rogue/Noir Room Sunday, August 5, 2018 Breakfast on your own and Goodbyes

Illustration drawn by Oregon EOC member Bob Gutmann: Volume LI, Issue 3 Page 5 EDSEL OWNERS CLUB 50th ANNUAL CONVENTION in Keizer, Oregon July 31st – August 5th, 2018 OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM

Name: ______Spouse/Guest(s) ______Address: ______Phone: (______) ______City: ______State/Province ______Zip/Postal Code______

Are you bringing an Edsel? Yes______No______Year of Car______Model______Registration: By July 1st $35.00 US Funds / After July 1st $40.00 US Funds = $______Tuesday, July 31st - Early Arrivals – Registration Begins - Hospitality Room Open Wednesday, August 1st - Registration Begins – Hospitality Room Open Pizza @ Mike & Nancy Hinsch’s $5.00 x ______Adults = $______Thursday, August 2nd - NW Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum $5.00 x ______Adults = $______Portland Spirit Cruise $70.00 x ______Adults (includes bus and dinner) = $______Friday, August 3rd - Edsel Show & E.O.C. Judging of Edsels — All Edsels are welcome in the show! Saturday, August 4th - World of Speed $9.00 x ______Adults = $______Buffet Banquet $37.00 x ______Adults = $______Official Meet Shirts (Specify size) & number Mens T- Shirts S_____M_____L _____ XL ______XXL ______XXXL ______Shirts x $22.00 = $______Mens Polo Shirts S_____M_____L______XL______XXL______XXXL ______Shirts x $25.00 = $______Ladies T-Shirts S_____M_____L______XL______XXL______XXXL ______Shirts x $22.00 = $______Add $2.00 extra for XXL and XXXL Shirt orders must be in by June 15th. TOTAL ENCLOSED $______

I accept and assume full liability for any injury or loss to my guests, my family, my property, and myself. I agree to release “The Edsel Owners Club”, or any official or club members from any and all liabilities while attending this convention. Signed ______Date ______(must be signed to be processed) Make checks/money orders payable to “Edsel Owners Club”. Mail registration and payments to: Lois Roth, Treasurer Phone: 503-492-0878 1740 NW 3rd St., Gresham, OR 97030

Make Hotel Reservations direct with the Quality Suites, 5188 Wittenberg Lane NE, Keizer, Oregon 97303 Phone: 503-390-4733 Mention: You’re with the Edsel Owners Club. Room Rate: $109.00 US per night (plus applicable taxes). Complimentary Daily Breakfast is included. Note: Room Block and Special Rates available only until July 10, 2018.

Directions: From North – Going South on I-5 Exit 260B Keizer, turn right go approximately 2 miles, then turn left on River Rd, Next light turn left on Claggett, immediate right into hotel parking lot. From South –Going North on I-5 Exit 260B Keizer, turn left approximately 2 miles, then turn left on River Rd, Next light turn left on Claggett. Shuttle Services available: Ore Express Shuttle 877-693-3785 or Hut 503-364-4444.

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NEW JUDGING GUIDELINES PROPOSED By Phil Skinner, Chief Judge, Edsel Owners Club, Inc.

As the Edsel grows older, its value as a collector car has continued to grow. Judging within the EOC has been rather “laidback” for a number of years, yet, the pride many owners have for their prized Edsel has been rather intense at times. On occasion an Edsel might show up tucked safely away in a trailer, be rolled out for judging and then rolled back in and kept out of sight except for a few precious moments when it was on display for judging. I realize that a lot of time, energy and sweat go into these top-shelf restorations, and the proposal is not to banish such practice. However, it has been proposed that Edsel owners who bring their Edsel to an EOC Convention and actively participate in a convention- sponsored driving event, a trip to a museum, a run tour ,or just a sight-seeing trip presented by the Convention organizers, will receive a 10-point bonus in their overall judging scores. Another proposal is to have a limited operational testing of the Edsel. This will be a quick testing of the lighting system such as headlights, high and low beam, parking lights, taillights, brake lights, and if equipped back-up lights. Also, a quick toot on the horn. These tests will be done primarily to confirm these functional items are in working order as well as to ensure our Edsels are up to snuff for the road. I invite members’ input and suggestions for both of these proposals.

Invitation to attend the National Edsel Owners Club Meet in Keizer, Oregon By Bob and Carol Gutmann

Excitement is building and we’re pleased to offer a full slate of activities starting Tuesday evening (July 31st) through Sunday morning all in Keizer, Oregon area. How about a driving tour through the scenic Willamette Valley? Think farms, small towns and covered bridges. We also have tours planned to a cluster of close-by transportation-related museums at the Powerland Heritage Park. Auto racing is the theme at the World of Speed Museum, on the roster for Saturday’s tour. There will also be time for antique shopping in Aurora, a visit to SMS Auto Fabrics and an evening dinner cruise on the Willamette River through downtown Portland. Not enough? We’ll have plenty of time for socializing too, with an evening planned at Mike & Nancy Hinsch’s nearby home and “Garage Mahal.” In the hotel parking lot we’ll set up the Circle-E Vintage Trailer Park, with several old and old-style trailers. All this, and some surprises too! Can you see it’ll be a full schedule? Take a look at your calendar and the registration form, and join us for a good time in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve ordered good weather (usually it’s 80s and dry, maybe warmer). We’d love to see you!

Looking Back 50 Years, continued from Page 1 ~ Are Edsel owners losers in all walks of life? Ford resents this imputation. “It is wrong,” he says, “definitely, emphatically wrong to associ- ate Edsel with failure.” In Ford’s view, the car was merely overpriced for those who wanted to buy it. The line ranged from $3,000 for the Ranger to $4,500 for the Citation. How does Ford Motor Company react to your championing the car, which they would just as soon forget? (Ford Motor Company is reputed to have lost $250 million on the car.) “They did send us three (promotional) films that we are going to show at our next meeting.” The films are: “The Okefenokee Interlude”, “Westward to the Grand Tetons” and “What a Vacation!” Outside the San Leandro Hospital for a picture-taking session, Edsel Henry Ford cozied up to his bright shiny Citation (which looks like an old Mercury straining to become a cabin-cruiser). As he ran his hands lovingly over its insolent fenders, a woman passerby said: “Is that lovely car yours?” Edsel Henry beamed, “Yes, and may I ask you what you like about it? It’s distinctive horse-collar grille?” “No,” said the woman, “It’s the red upholstery.” Ford shrugged a monumental Edsel-owner’s loser type shrug. Article originally written by Steve Pelletiere of the San Francisco Chronicle Volume LI, Issue 3 Page 7 Edsel Calendar of Events

We need your Edsel photos for the 2019 Calendar! We are focusing on 1960 Edsels to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Please submit a picture with a nice background setting and the picture needs to be 6” x 8” at high resolution (1800 Pixels x 2400 Pixels) at DPI (dots per inch) or it will be blurry. Send either to Jeannine Phipps 2500 NE 187th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684 e-mail address: [email protected] Or to Lois Roth 1740 NW 3rd St., Gresham, OR 97030 e-mail address: [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]

Edsel Owners Club 50th Annual National Meet July 31st to August 5th, 2018 Keizer, Oregon

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Phil Skinner, our new EOC chief judge, has proposed some changes to the judging process for this upcoming meet and for meets in the future. His ideas and plans are outlined on page 6.

Also on page 6, Bob Gutmann, from the Or-E-Gon Chapter, extends an enthusiastic invitation to all of you to attend the national Edsel Owners Club meet in Oregon.

EOC MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2018: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! WATCH THE SPEEDOMETER CLIMB!

Terry Schaplow - Bozeman, MT

Gary Marshall – Paso Robles, CA

Dennis Benter - Moers, Germany

Jeffrey Goldstein – Nassau, NY

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E DSEL A CTION ADS

Ads in the Green Line are free to members. $10 fee to non-members. They will be run for 3 issues, on a space available basis. Ads should be kept to 35 words or less and sent to: Green Line Action Ads David Fleischer 1959 Ranger 2 dr ht - Built 302 with a C4 transmission with a Lo- kar shifter, flowmaster mufflers, electronic ignition, power brakes, 1156 North 350 West too much to list. New interior with seat belts. Sequential rear turn Centerville, Utah 84014 signals. BFGoodrich Silvertown radials. Runs and drives excellent $17,500 Contact: Glen Ozatalar, Albuquerque, NM or Ph: (505)280-8591 e-mail: [email protected] Email: [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 excel- EDSELS FOR SALE lent condition. Turquoise & white. New top, brakes, carpet, boot and seat belts. $51,999.00 Contact: Randy Mudge for more infor- mation. Ph: 269-420-4953 e-mail: [email protected] 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] 1958 Pacer 2 dr ht - No front clip, no engine, trans or front seat, but the rest is in good condition and is available as a whole or parts. Contact Jim Ward, Ph: 901-837-2407. Email [email protected]

1958 Citation Convertible - excellent five-year-old Ember Red re- 1960 Ranger 4-dr sedan new 292 engine with 312 heads, rebuilt paint, great chrome, new interior, white working top with good wrap transmission and rebuilt front suspension. Many new mechanical around plastic rear window, strong engine, good brakes, exhaust, parts. Asking $12,900 Contact Dave Ricks, Vancouver, WA Ph: 360 and transmission. Power steering, radio, radiator all good. Has crank -693-8445 e-mail: [email protected] -up windows. Starts and runs $74,000. Contact Tim in Denver e-mail: [email protected] Ph: 303 788-1945 PARTS & LITERATURE MEMORABILIA FOR SALE Reproduction turn signal levers for 58s are now available: two dif- 1959 Canadian Ranger Retractable - Six years in the making – ferent versions: Gray for Ranger, Pacer and wagons. Ivory for Corsair completed in 2010. Absolutely everything mechanical has been and Citations. $75 per lever plus $6.80 shipping in U.S. Contact: rebuilt or replaced. PS, PB, PW, automatic. Roof works very well. Randy Lincoln Ph: 608-438-6469 LeBaron Bonney interior, Cragar S/S Super Sport wheels with new e-mail [email protected] tires. $ 25,000.00 U.S. For info and pictures, contact Gary Fakeley by email: [email protected] 1960 Edsel original padded dashes: in nice condition. Have FOUR of them available at $75 U.S. each TWO 1958 Pacer convertibles - both are black/ white cove. One has Will deliver to EOC Convention in Keizer August 2018 red interior the other has black. One is fairly solid while the other is Contact Gary Fakeley email: [email protected] a very ambitious project. Asking $12,300 O.B.O. for both, Located in MI. Contact Larry Hoffmeister Ph: 231-360-7943 Edsel Dealer tools: My father owned an Edsel dealership which was e-mail: [email protected] Boonslick Motors. I have some parts & tools for sale. Contact Al Haun in Boonville, MO. Ph: 660-882-5548 1958 Pacer convertible - Body fair, has title, 2nd owner for over 30 years. 7,000 miles on professionally built 454 –turbo 400, P.S., disc Book—Autobiography of Dean Brown: Former EOC President Dean brakes, Camaro front frame, mags, runs excellent. This is a really Brown’s story of his life, and his interest in Edsels. For EOC mem- unusual car and could be restored back to original as there was no bers, $17.50 for one copy or two copies for $32.00 - the price in- cutting on the body. Approx $20,000 invested, will sell at highest cludes shipping. Send check to Branson Cross, 5865 Cincinnati- offer. Located in Scranton, PA Contact Ron Ellman Ph: 570-342- Dayton Rd, Middletown, OH 45044 3665. Volume LI, Issue 3 Page 9

Embossed Edsel License Plate: custom designed plate in the tradi- 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 lettering uses the “Edsel font,” the white edge is also embossed, adding strength to the plate. They would look great on the front 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 Hartmann email: [email protected] or Ph: 402-721-1008

Parting out ‘58 Villager: Located in Missouri. Contact: Jim Barron Ph: 573-757-7432

1958-1960 Edsel Fuel Pumps. Have 6 Cyl and 8 Cyl pumps for

vacuum and electrical wiper models. Factory rebuilt. Contact Blaise

Kendzioiski, 1408 S. Wenona, Bay City, Michigan 48706,

Ph: 989-892-2652.

Rear Window Rubber Seal (New) 1959 Edsel 2/4 Door Sdn/Hrdtp $130.00 each. Add $15.00 shipping/ins. Dave Houchin, NOS ignition parts for all years and Edsel models: Includes points, 145 William Bartram Drive, Crescent City, FL 32112. condensers, distributor caps & rotors. Some still in original box. Reproduction parts: appliqué plates, hood ornaments and bumper Contact Doug Hartmann for more information and prices. E-mail: guard pads [email protected] or Ph: 402-721-1008 Pacer NOS chain link seat material : red and brown. Also have some

EDSEL PRODUCTS FOR SALE : rib cloth and silver welt. 58 & 59 KICK PANELS $25 Edsel parts; new, used & rebuilt, 1000’s in stock, parts list with 58 & 59 HOOD INSULATION KITS $35 SASE. Contact: Jerry Lasseigne, 300 Coulon Rd, Thibodaux, LA 70301, PH:985-446-6487 58 & 59 TRUNK INSULATION KITS $40 58 RAN/PAC - TRUNK BOARD KITS - 5 PCS $72 Reproduction 1958 Edsel taillight lenses: For all models of 1958 58 COR/CIT - TRUNK BOARD KITS - 5 PCS $83 Edsels. Ranger & Pacer set $139.00. Corsair & Citation set $165.00. 58, 59, 60 GLOVE BOXES w/ or w/o factory air $22 Wagon set $125.00. Free shipping to EOC members. 58 & 59 REAR PACKAGE TRAY $32 Contact Bill & Jo Glass, 3204 SW Morgan. Apt 223. Seattle, WA 58 & 59 REAR PACKAGE TRAY W/SPEAKER SLOTS $45 98126 Ph: 253-686-6555 58 Ranger/Pacer TRUNK MAT GRAINED RUBBER $72 58 COR/CIT TRUNK MAT GRAINED RUBBER $80 EDSEL/EDSEL PARTS WANTED/TRADE 58 COR/CIT TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $28 WANTED - Looking for the following, a ‘60 4 door hard top or a ‘60 58 COR/CIT TRUNK LIFT BAR GASKET 1 PC $12 Villager, or a ‘58 Citation with speed warning light, and nicely equip- 58 COR/CIT FIREWALL INSULATION PAD $53 ped otherwise, 2 or 4 door is fine. A car with documented history, or 58 PARKING LIGHT LENS GASKETS 2 PC $16 an interesting story. No ‘59s, No projects, nice driver quality is fine, 58 BACK UP LIGHT LENS GASKETS 2 PC $12 original unrestored is better. Price based on quality, condition etc. 58 BACK UP LIGHT HOUSING GASKETS 2 PC $17 Contact: Hank email: [email protected] or 58 RAN/PAC TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $28 Ph: 419-569-3361 58 RAN/PAC TRUNK LIFT BAR GASKET 1 Pc $12 58 WAGON TAIL LIGHT LENS GASKETS 6 PC $35 WANTED - for my 58 Roundup wagon — NOS taillight lens or VERY 58 HEADLIGHT BUCKET GASKETS 2 PC $28 good used. Backup light kit. Power antenna switch or whole setup. 59 TRUNK BOARD KIT 3 PCS $63 Gear for tach drive cable. Contact: Jim Conrad e-mail: [email protected] Ph:216-598-1018 59 TRUNK MAT 3 pieces $67 59 WASHER BAG NEW $30 WANTED - for my 58 Roundup wagon — need Roundup front fender 59 4 DR UPHOLSTERY BACKING BOARDS 4 PC $70 scripts in ANY condition, any interior panels for trim code BD 59 STATION WAGON CARGO BOARDS $65 (Roundup) red boxcalf vinyl/gold cloth Inserts, red cargo decking 59 TAIL LIGHT LENS GASKETS 6 PC $18 contact Jim Turner e-mail: [email protected] 59 HEADLIGHT BUCKET GASKETS 2 PC $25 Ph: 716-544-7023 60 TRUNK BOARD KITS 3 PCS $63 60 WASHER BAG WITH CAP NEW $35 WANTED - 59 Edsel interior day/night rear view mirror in good condi- 60 TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $17 tion Contact Peter D. LaChapelle, 19 Union St. Salem, MA 01970- 5109 Ph: 978-744-9198 e-mail: [email protected] 60 FRONT TURN SIGNAL LENS GASKET 2 PC $12 60 WAGON TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $17 WANTED - NOS chrome taillight housings for 58 wagon. Can purchase HOODED MIRROR GASKET $15 or trade for other NOS Edsel parts. Contact: Mike Hahn ANTENNA GASKET $10 Ph: 614-886-4209 email: [email protected]

PRICES PLUS SHIPPING COST. PHONE: 717-453-7244 OR E-MAIL: WANTED - Any items from the Falconi Edsel dealer in Canonsburg, [email protected]. HENRY KLINGER, 506 POTTSVILLE ST, PA 15317. Contact: Bertha, Ph: 724-229-8868 P.O. BOX 167, WICONISCO, PA. 17097 email: [email protected]

Reconditioned/Re Plated Hooded Mirrors: I'll stand behind these WANTED-- Dealership items from north Louisiana: Bledsoe Motors mirrors and guarantee satisfaction or I will pay for shipping back to (Shreveport), Wray M-E-L (Shreveport), Dick Wilson (Alexandria), and me. $595.00 ea. plus shipping. Phil McGuire, IN. Steele Motors (Monroe). Contact: Jonathan Fox, 235 Martha Anne Ph: 812-988-9749 e-mail: [email protected] Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 PH: 318-798-5906. Email: [email protected] The Big E Page 10

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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] Founders: Owner’s Club, Inc. was 510-339-9569 founded by Edsel Henry Edsel Henry Ford - b.1925 - d. 2013 Past President - George Foran Ford, Perry E. Piper, Perry Piper - b.1911- d.1999 Michael Read and David Vice President - Regions - Mike Hinsch, Or-E-gon Mike Read - b.1943 - d.2005 Sinclair and was incorpo- Chapter, 15950 NE Becke Rd, Aurora, OR 97002 [email protected] 503-776-9032 David Sinclair, Eagle, ID [email protected] 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: [email protected] 503-492-0878 February 3rd, 1969. Annu- 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] 913-244-4064 is received by email), Cana- da $40 (US Funds)($30 if Vice President - Chapters - Kathye Higdem, Big E is received by email) , 21704 Blaine Ave, Farmington, MN 55024 Big E Publication Dates all others $45 (US [email protected] 612-695-9789 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- ver, WA 98684, [email protected] September, November and Of this amount $30 is ap- 360-892-8943 plied as an annual sub- Calendar Issue. scription to “The Big E”, the Public Relations - "Shamrock" Shelley Cleaver, North Texas Chapter, 35998 US Highway 69 N, Copy deadline is 30 days pri- official club publication. All Jacksonville, Texas 75766-7578, dues should be forwarded 903-586-4311 or to above publication dates. to the club treasurer, Lois Roth. An Associate Mem- Big E/Greenline Editor– David Fleischer 1156 North 350 West, Centerville, Utah 84014 Submit ads and photos to: bership (someone presid- [email protected] ing in the same household) David Fleischer is available for $15. Head Judge - Phil Skinner, Fullerton, CA. [email protected]