Volume L, Issue 3 Edsel Owners Club Inc. May 2017
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EDSEL’S OWN BERMUDA TRIANGLE Compiled by Phil Skinner
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Tropicana Photo 1 Shoot Car
President’s 2 This left-rear view shows the prototype 1958 9-passenger Bermuda. Edsel must have known that Letter Charcoal Brown would be a popular color. There are several differences between this example and actual production models such as the painted trim around the windows and rocker panel moldings Tropicana Photo 3 which were not available on 1958 Edsel wagons. Shoot Car – continued Station wagons were a major part of the new-car market when the Edsel went on sale in late 1957. For the most part, Edsel’s wagon line-up closely reflected Ford’s offerings, which was Jim Popp’s passing 3 common sense considering the basic chassis and body shell were borrowed from the 1957 Ford wagons. Ford offered a 2-door Ranch Wagon in two trim levels, Edsel offered the 2-door Roundup in just Registration for 4 one. Ford offered the Country Sedan wagon in both 6 and 9-passenger capacities and Edsel National EOC followed that trend with the Villager series. Top of the line for Ford was the Country Squire, Meet in Dearborn only offered in 9-passenger form, while the Edsel Bermuda gave its buyers a choice of 9 or 6- Tentative Schedule 5 passenger capacities. of Events EOC During the 1958 model year Edsel produced 1,456 of the 6-passenger Bermudas and just 779 Meet in Dearborn of the 9-passenger models, making it by production the rarest of all 1958 Edsel models. No Edsel station wagons were produced at the Oakville, Ontario, Edsel plant. Mike Cowles’ 6 One of the styling features of the Bermuda was the fiberglass wood railings with a simulated recollection of 1957 Driftwood finish decal applied, which framed the simulated horizontal wood graining. Interiors were appointed on a par with the Pacer sedans, using the same stitching pattern, but Calendar of Events 7 unique materials such as the popular Jug-Print Brown Saran. Dashboards were two-toned with and welcome new white lower panels and color-keyed upper panels or dash pads. members Looking at the Edsel Database registry which we have maintained since 1988, we currently Green Line Edsel 8-9 have on file a total of 163 of the 6-passenger wagons (about 11.2% of total production) and 89 Action Ads of the 9-passenger models (about 11.4% of total production). As with all Ranger, Pacer, and station wagon models, the 361 cid/303 HP “E-400” engine was About The Edsel 10 the only unit available in the Bermuda. Continued on Page 6 Owners Club The Big E Page 2
Greetings Friends and Edsel Owners, It is already getting close to the time that we start making plans for the summer. This year, our members of the E.O.C. will be treated to a wonderful Diamond Anniversary Celebration in Dearborn, Michigan from August 2 through August 6, 2017. As the coordinators of this event have promised, there will be plenty to see and do. Every detail this year has been carefully planned and it is surely going to be one of the best conventions that we have seen. I certainly hope to greet many of our members at this momentous and fun filled occasion. The t-shirt and polo designs have been completed and they are at the printers right now getting them ready for our convention. As in the years before, the shirts are beautifully made using the finest cottons and quality materials. They have been created to reflect the good taste of our members and should be worn with great pride. I would like to suggest that you place your order early because in Ogden, Utah last year, many sizes were sold out even before the convention started. This year, we will be sure to make extras available of those sizes that were sold early last year so that we have plenty to go around. On another note, our recent trip to Laughlin, Nevada this early March for the Southlander's Edsel Club event,
"Rolling on the River" was great fun. Robert and I arrived by plane in Las Vegas on March 16 and rented a car to complete the journey from Las Vegas to Laughlin in a beautiful 1.5 hour drive. It had been raining and the desert flowers were in bloom all across the desert. Larry Nopper and his team organized a wonderful event which included a car show of Edsel's, an evening river boat tour and dinner on the beautiful Colorado River, as well as a fantastic buffet style dinner for the evening of the banquet. The weather remained perfect for the entire four day event with temperatures averaging between 75 and 85 degrees. One of our most memorable tours that we took on this occasion, was to the little 'two and a half blocks long' mining town of Oatman, Arizona. Located about 60 miles from Laughlin, NV, this quaint town boasted of being a secret hide away where Clark Gable and Carol Lombard would escape the paparazzi just after they were married on March 29, 1939. Originally - and especially around the turn of the 20th Century - Oatman was once a thriving gold mining town, where it boasted to be one of the richest gold mining producers of the American West. When the second World War came along, the miners were asked to stop gold mining and work for the War Department. At the time, the little donkeys who were being used in the mining operations, were set free to wander the hills on their own. Much to the surprise of the locals, the resourceful donkeys found a perfect spot to multiply and became familiar with the resi- dents in town and later the tourists. I was quite happy to get to know them as they now wander the town of Oat- man, greeting the tourists all around the area. About 15 beautiful Edsels were present and it was an exciting and eventful weekend for all of those in attendance. On another subject - I have noticed recently the sharp incline in prices once again for the Edsel. Certain models including the 1960 convertible, the 1958 Bermuda station wagon as well as many others, including the four door and two door hard tops have become quite collectible. At one time the market was dominated by the mid-50s Cadillacs, Mopars and many GM products. It seemed as if some of these models were off and running and there was no stopping the enormous amounts of money that people would pay for a good example. The current prices on many of these popular cars have now started to fall - to some extent - but now many models of the Edsel are jumping ahead. Take for instance, the 1958 Bermuda station wagon. It wasn't too long ago that a good example of this model would sell for perhaps $7,000.00 to $10,000.00. Today, there seems to be a hot pur- suit of this model which are now ranging regularly over $40,000.00 to $60,000.00! Of course the 1960 Edsel convertible has always been considered the top of the list for many collectors. But, who would have ever considered the ‘60 Ranger convertible to exceed the prices of the Chrysler 300s, the Imperials, the Cadillac Eldorados and other top of the line premium cars from the same period? The current market for the Edsel seems to be climbing at a surprising rate. Drive your Edsel proudly - we are a rare group of car collectors who have finally found our niche in the antique car hobby - forever changing and appreciating our beloved cars for their beautiful design and good taste! From the From President’s Desk! Wishing you all safe travels, and good health...
Michael Cowles Mike Cowles and Robert Ecton in Oatman, AZ with the descendants of the original donkeys used for gold mining in the area before World War II Volume L, Issue 3 Page 3
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Edsel Owners Club Annual Convention in Dearborn, Michigan August 2 – August 6, 2017
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM
Name: ______Spouse/Guest(s) ______
Address: ______Phone: (______) ______
City: ______Province/State ______Postal/Zip Code______
Are you bringing an Edsel? Yes______No______Year of Car______Model______TOTAL Registration: By July 1st $35.00 US Funds = $______
After July 1st $40.00 US Funds
Wednesday, August 2nd - Early Arrivals - Registration Begins - Hospitality Room Open
Thursday, August 3rd - Ford Museum & Greenfield Village Tour $56.00 US x ___= $______(includes bus & coupon towards lunch)
Friday, August 4th - Edsel Show & E.O.C. Judging of Edsels. All Edsels are welcome in the show!
Saturday, August 5th - Bus tour to Ford Rouge Factory $25.00 US x___ = $______
Saturday, August 5th - Buffet Banquet $37.00 US 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 EOC Treasurer, 1740 NW 3rd St., Gresham, OR 97030 Phone: 503-492-0878
Make Hotel Reservations direct with the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Detroit/Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, MI 48228 313-336-3340 or 313-982-3983. Mention: You’re with the Edsel Owners Club. Room Rate: $119.00 US per night (plus applicable taxes). Complimentary Daily Full Hot Breakfast Buffet is included. Note: Room Block and Special Rates available only until July 20, 2017.
Directions: From North – I-75 South to I-696 West to M-39S (Southfield Freeway) to Ford Rd. Exit 7 West. On Ford Rd West at 2nd light turn right. From South – I-75 North to M-39N (Southfield Freeway) to Ford Rd. Exit 7 West. On Ford Rd West at 2nd light turn right. From East – I-94 West to M-39N (Southfield Freeway) to Ford Rd. Exit 7 West. On Ford Rd West at 2nd light turn right. From West – I-94 East to M-39N (Southfield Freeway) to Ford Rd Exit 7 West. On Ford Rd West at 2nd light turn right. Volume L, Issue 3 Page 5
49th ANNUAL EDSEL OWNERS CLUB CONVENTION Dearborn, Michigan August 2 – August 6, 2017
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
9:00 AM Registration Desk and Hospitality Room open – Greenfield Room Craft Sale – Raffle Tickets – Model Car Contest (Bring Craft Items to Sell)
Thursday, August 3, 2017
8:30 AM Registration Desk and Hospitality Room open
9:00 AM Bus Tour to Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
7:00 PM Social Get Together – Hospitality Room
Friday, August 4, 2017
8:30 AM Registration & Hospitality Room Open
9:00 AM Judging of Cars
9:30 AM EOC Board Meeting – Henry Ford Board Room
2:00 PM EOC General Membership Meeting – Erie Ontario Room
6:00 PM Parts and Edsel-Related Items Auction – Erie Ontario Huron Room (Bring Items for sale by 5:30 PM)
Saturday, August 5, 2017
8:30 AM Hospitality Room Open
9:00 AM Cars on Display
9:00 AM Bus tour to Ford Rouge Factory
6:00 PM Awards Banquet – Superior Room
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Breakfast on your own and Goodbyes
The Fairlane Town Center Mall is less than a mile from the hotel and there are many other attractions available in the area.
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Edsel’s Own Bermuda Triangle — continued from Page 1 While the 3-speed manual was standard, we have found no Bermudas so equipped. Most opted for Teletouch automatic, a few with the column shift automatic and on rare occasion, Overdrive! Check out the following chart: 6-pass. 9-pass. Total #1 3-spd 0 0 0 #2 Overdrive 4 0 4 #3 Column A/T 4 2 6 #4 Teletouch 135 80 215
A Bermuda wagon could be ordered in any color available in the Pacer series, but there were a few two-tone restrictions the designers felt might clash with the simulated wood trim and paneling. Looking at the base colors of those models we have on file we found an interesting distribution of colors. While almost every other model in the Edsel line-up would find Snow White as the most popular main body colors, for the Bermuda, it is something surprisingly different. 6-pass. 9-pass. Total A - Jet Black 2 3 5 B - Silver-Gray met. 1 0 1 C - Ember Red 1 2 3 D - Turquoise 14 10 24 E - Snow White 24 9 33 F - Powder Blue 13 7 20 G - Horizon Blue 6 6 12 H - Royal Blue met. 0 3 3 J - Ice Green 10 5 15 K - Spring Green 10 5 15 L - Spruce Green met. 9 2 11 M - Charcoal met. 29 15 44 N - Driftwood 18 6 24 Q - Jonquil Yellow 2 3 5 R - Sunset Coral 11 9 20
Charcoal Brown Metallic was a very popular base color and has been found in two-tone combination with Snow White, Driftwood and Jon- quil Yellow. Out of the 84 9-passenger Bermudas on record, just five of these are single-tone, while of the 148 6-passenger models on file we have 22 units that left the factory which just one paint color. Base prices on the 6 and 9-passenger Bermuda wagons were $3,155 and $3,212 respectively. However with typical equipment such as Teletouch Drive, Dial-Temp Heater, base radio, back-up lights, safety package with padded dash and sun-visors, whitewall tires, wheel- covers, power steering plus brakes, and required items and fees, the out the door final prices were usually higher by $650.00 or more. It is interesting to note that a total of 24 9-passenger Bermudas were exported to foreign countries as knock-down units (KD). However, to date, none of those 24 station wagons have been accounted for! Based on existing production records, we have been able to guestimate the number of Bermuda wagons produced at each of the three Edsel assembly plants: 6-pass. 9-pass. Total Louisville, KY 881 474 1,355 Mahwah, NJ 291 159 450 San Jose, CA 284 122 406 KD Export 0 24 24 Totals 1,456 779 2,235
Bermuda wagons have become so popular that some people have taken Villager wagons and converted them, such as this example which was sold for $50,000 during Barrett-Jackson’s 2016 Las Vegas auction. Volume L, Issue 3 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]
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!
Bert Hester - Marysville, CA
Bev & Harold Smith - Maricopa, AZ
Francis Keys - Montrose, MI
Mary Howard - Apple Valley, CA The Big E Page 8
1958 Citation 2-dr hdtp Horizon Blue/ Frost White. New interior, E DSEL A CTION ADS new rubber, re-chromed bumpers. Rebuilt starter, water pump and power brake booster. New tires & battery. 64,400 actual miles. $27,500. Contact Terry Protextor, Iowa. Ph: 319-430-2740 Ads in the Green Line are free to members. $10 fee to e-mail [email protected] 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
1156 North 350 West 1959 Ranger 2-dr hdtp - Runs extremely well. Interior very clean Centerville, Utah 84014 with no water leaks. New radial tires. Very nice. Contact Sal, FL Ph: 305-301-1424 e-mail: [email protected] or Email: [email protected]
EDSELS FOR SALE
1960 Ranger 2-dr sedan - 223, 3 speed manual. new paint (lilac metallic), new SMS interior, clutch, battery, heater core, electric wiper motor, windshield, all side glass, bumpers rechromed, and Two unique one-of-a-kind 1959 Edsels - 1 -Siebert long-wheel base more. $14,900. Dave Dietmeyer, Kentucky Ph: 502-767-7773 Ambulance. Runs well. 361/auto/ps/pb. $ 24,000.00 us obo. 2 - custom-built stretch limousine, 361/auto/ps/pb/air front and back. The only known Edsel Limo. $50,000.00 us obo. Contact Gary Fakeley, Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada. phone - 1-780-922-3777 email - [email protected]
1959 Ranger 2-dr sedan- redwood, 6-cylinder, manual transmis-
sion, 82,067 miles, 145 hp, 223 cu in engine, body in very good
condition, always garage stored, not driven past five years,
$3,100.00, Ohio, (330) 821-8564
1960 Ranger 2-dr hdtp - Nice driver car. New interior, new paint, recent motor overhaul, new brakes. Call for more info. Asking
$17,500.00 or offer. Dave Simley, N Dakota Ph: 701-799-5608 email: [email protected]
Seven Edsels - four are parts cars and three are in good condition.
Parts cars include rare ‘60 Villager, ‘58 Corsair 4 dr, ‘59 Ranger 2
dr hdtp and ‘59 Villager. The good Edsels include a black ‘58 Villag-
er with power windows, a ‘59 Villager and a ‘59 Ranger 2 dr sedan. 1960 Ranger 4-dr sedan - I bought it brand new in November 1959. Cars are located in central New Jersey. Contact: Sarah email: Light blue with white top. All original, always garaged, and ready to [email protected] drive. $6,000. Contact: Arnold Ross, Webber, KS Ph: 785-753-4026 e-mail: [email protected] PARTS & LITERATURE MEMORABILIA FOR SALE 1960 Ranger 4-dr sedan new 292 engine with 312 heads, rebuilt transmission and rebuilt front suspension. Many new mechanical Reconditioned/Re Plated Hooded Mirrors: I'll stand behind these parts. Asking $12,900 Contact Dave Ricks, Vancouver, WA mirrors and guarantee satisfaction or I will pay for shipping back to Ph: 360-693-8445 e-mail: [email protected] me. $595.00 ea. plus shipping. Phil McGuire, IN. Phone: 812-988-9749 e-mail: [email protected] Volume L, Issue 3 Page 9
Embossed Edsel License Plate: custom designed plate in the tradi- Reproduction parts: appliqué plates, hood ornaments and bumper tional green and white colors. These plates are made out of heavy guard pads duty 0.32-gauge aluminum, and are 6" x 11 7/8" in size. The white Pacer NOS chain link seat material : red and brown. Also have some lettering uses the “Edsel font,” the white edge is also embossed, rib cloth and silver welt. adding strength to the plate. They would look great on the front Edsel parts; new, used & rebuilt, 1000’s in stock, parts list with bumper of your Edsel or in your garage or man cave. The plates are SASE. Contact: Jerry Lasseigne, 300 Coulon Rd, priced at $19 for one plate, or $35 for two. For pricing on more Thibodaux, LA 70301, PH:985-446-6487 than two plates, or for international shipping, please contact Doug Rear Window Rubber Seal (New) 1959 Edsel 2/4 Door Sdn/Hrdtp Hartmann email: [email protected] or ph: 402-721-1008 $130.00 each. Add $15.00 shipping/ins. Dave Houchin, Editor’s note: see March 2017 issue of Big E for picture of plate. 145 William Bartram Drive, Crescent City, FL 32112.
Reproduction turn signal levers for 58s are now available: two 1958-1960 Edsel Fuel Pumps. Have 6 Cyl and 8 Cyl pumps for different versions: Gray for Ranger, Pacer and wagons. Ivory for vacuum and electrical wiper models. Factory rebuilt. Contact Blaise Corsair and Citations. $75 per set plus $6.80 shipping in U.S. Con- Kendzioiski, 1408 S. Wenona, Bay City, Michigan 48706, tact: Randy Lincoln Ph: 608-438-6469 Ph: 989-892-2652. e-mail [email protected] Reproduction Aluminum insert for rear quarters on 1959 Corsairs: Book—Autobiography of Dean Brown: Former EOC President Dean I have ordered the corrugated aluminum for the side trim. I will either Brown’s story of his life, and his interest in Edsels. For EOC mem- sell the raw stock or the 4 precut pieces. $75 for the rough cut piec- bers, $17.50 for one copy or two copies for $32.00 - the price es plus shipping. Contact: Rich Lindblad 405 Presidio Ct Southlake, includes shipping. Send check to Branson Cross, 5865 Cincinnati TX 76092 email: [email protected] or PH: 940-210-9002 - Dayton Rd, Middletown, OH 45044
Scale model - 1:18 die-cast metal scale model of ‘58 Citation, EDSEL/EDSEL PARTS WANTED/TRADE never out of box. Opening hood, trunk & doors. Steering wheel WANTED - the two-piece chrome beauty ring that fits on the sheet turns front tires. Almost 12” long. Black with red trim. $45 plus metal around the central impact ring of large or small series Edsel. shipping. Contact: Jim Edwards 1606 Johnson Rd, Iowa Park, TX Must be in very good to like new condition with the pins attached. 76367 Ph: 940-592-4874 e-mail: [email protected] Contact: Michael Cowles (President EOC) e-mail: [email protected]
EDSEL PRODUCTS FOR SALE : WANTED - NOS chrome taillight housings for 58 wagon. Can purchase 58 & 59 KICK PANELS $25 or trade for other NOS Edsel parts. Contact: Mike Hahn 58 & 59 HOOD INSULATION KITS $35 Ph: 614-886-4209 email: [email protected]
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 58, 59, 60 GLOVE BOXES $22 WANTED - For 1959 Edsel Villager wagon: Radio and rear brake 58 FACTORY AIR GLOVE BOX $22 drums. Contact: Craig Wood PH: 570-842-5095 or 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 - 1959 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 59 4 DR UPHOLSTERY BACKING HARDBOARDS $70 WANTED - 1960 Villager, no projects, prefer nice original car, price according to condition. CONTACT GARY AT 707-484-7517 59 STATION WAGON CARGO BOARDS $65 58 COR/CIT TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $28 WANTED - Right side long lower quarter molding for 1960 RANGER 58 RAN/PAC TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $28 2 dr – the piece is 8ft long from door to rear bumper. If anyone has 58 PARKING LIGHT LENS GASKETS 2 PC $16 one, or know of one, please contact Jerry Gilkey. Email: [email protected] 58 BACK UP LIGHT LENS GASKETS 2 PC $12 58 BACK UP LIGHT HOUSING GASKETS 2 PC $17 WANTED-- Dealership items from north Louisiana: Bledsoe Motors 59 TAIL LIGHT LENS GASKETS 6 PC $18 (Shreveport), Wray M-E-L (Shreveport), Dick Wilson (Alexandria), and 58 WAGON TAIL LIGHT LENS GASKETS 6 PC $35 Steele Motors (Monroe). Contact: Jonathan Fox, 235 Martha Anne 60 TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $17 Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 PH: 318-798-5906. Email: [email protected] 60 WAGON TAILLIGHT LENS GASKETS 4 PC $17 58 HEADLIGHT BUCKET GASKETS 2 PC $28 WANTED - Historical information sought for my black Citation 2-dr 59 HEADLIGHT BUCKET GASKETS 2 PC $25 hdtp. The car was won by the original owner as a prize by the 58 COR/CIT TRUNK LIFT BAR GASKET 1 PC $12 Simmons Mattress contest. The VIN is X8WW704305. If you have 58 RAN/PAC TRUNK LIFT BAR GASKET 1 Pc $12 any info on the car, please contact Allen Rogler email: NOTE: THE ABOVE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE THE SHIPPING COST. [email protected], Ph:401-568-4324 9-4 days (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 E-MAIL : [email protected].
Reproduction 1958 Edsel taillight lenses: For all models of 1958 Edsels. Ranger & Pacer set $139.00. Corsair & Citation set $165.00. Wagon set $125.00. Free shipping to EOC members. Contact Bill & Jo Glass, 1073 North Agave St, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Ph: 253-686-6555 The Big E Page 10
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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- 913-244-4064 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]