Billy Kingsley
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They are just station wagons with a taller roof.
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I wish I had space to sort my literatature collection. I've been collecting publications, and not just on cars, as long as I've been alive. Although about half of it is car stuff. For now it's in my storage unit which is less sorted than some of the tornado damage I've seen on tv.
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If you post the vin info on the Edsel Restoration and Preservation society Facebook group, you'll get all kinds of information including how many were made and how many are documented to survive in that exact color scheme/with those options. I recommend the group. They are very dedicated and can help with any questions you may encounter.
The price is high. Edsels in that condition (flaws in engine and interior, 4-doors, which I prefer but most don't) is usually $6500-5000 or less. It presents well in pictures so if the other problems were fixed it would likely be closer to the asking price.
There are of course Edsel specific parts but mechanically they share parts with other Ford and Mercury cars of the period. Edit to add: the hood ornament and the side mirror housing are known problem areas but from what I can see here they both look good.
While I don't own an Edsel yet it is on my "bucket list" to do so.
Edit two: check the sills under the doors. They look wavy to me but that could be the trick of the picture...or it could be a sign of repair work.
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1 hour ago, wayne sheldon said:
A large percentage of people in most of the geographic North America could not read or write in any significant amount.
If you've ever spent any time on Facebook or Twitter you'll soon see this is still true.
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Yikes, get well soon!
A few years back I almost got run down by a 48 Buick at Rhinebeck, looked like the original owner...as I was running out of his way I literally thought "well, at least I'm going to get run over by a cool car"
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It really is beautiful. I love the river views. The freight trains on the other side of the river are fun too.
Edit to add: I just noticed my family's 2018 Edge in the background behind the fire truck. I know that won't matter to anyone but me but there aren't too many shots of it at a car show, not many where the parking lot is close enough to get it in the background. I love that sort of thing.
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I'm not sure what their rules are, but they do allow custom cars. I didn't post any of them on this forum in the pictures I chose.
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I just found out one of my favorite shows is returning for the first time since 2019, Classics on the Hudson at Marist College in Poughkeepsie NY. I attended it from 17-19 and it is a great show with a wide variety of cars. Naturally I took a bunch of pictures each year, but here are some from 2019 to give you a brief glimpse of the show.
https://public.fotki.com/ElCaminoBilly/automotivephotography/classics-on-the-hud-2/
Here is an Amphicar coming up the Hudson River to join the show
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Great thread 👍 nice to hear of such an event in this day and age.
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Yes, I do, but I feel that the car nut community could pull it off.
I have a whole section on my website with over 1000 unique car models/years I've photographed, labeled etc and I'm just one person.
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Trying not to derail too much but I find if I have leg cramps that it's a sign my blood sugar is low, and if I get one while sleeping that wakes me up I need to get something in me to bring the sugar back up to where it should be. I'm not sure if that matters to non-diabetic people but it is definitely something I need to keep aware of.
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It was "shouted down" before I ever got around to making an official suggestion. Probably never crossed your sight.
I still think we should be documenting now and not waiting until something is 25 years old. I'm doing the best I can on my own website but my resources and availability are limited.
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Spent the day with my mom and brother, can't ask for anything more.
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That's why I suggested the AACA forum (not the club proper) should have a space for documenting new cars now, so that when they reach 25 years old the accurate information and images would have been properly documented already.
You can guess how well that went over.
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You never know though. One of my friends made an eBay sale, the guy never paid...turned out he died. (The buyer). My friend eventually made contact with his widow and she offered to pay so I'm sure it's not somebody just saying it to get out of the deal.
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Cars have been in my blood since day 1. My family...both sides... have been in the industry since the 1930s. My great grandfather owned a junkyard from 1932-87, which my mom grew up around and also worked with him. My father's father and grandfather worked at Fisher Body in Tarrytown. My dad was a career mechanic and kept the USPS trucks running. My uncle and two of my great uncles were race car drivers.
It was destiny.
For me it started, I believe, Christmas 1985. I was born in October 84 and I believe it was that Christmas where I got my first 1/64 diecast. A green Chevette and purple Honda were my first, and I was hooked...cars have been a passion of mine ever since. In the ensuing 36 years I've collected more than 10,000 1/64 diecast, too many plastic models to count, attended car shows from Connecticut to Ohio, and created thousands of memories.
Which is not too bad considering the health problems I've dealt with since day 1 which prevents me from driving or working on actual cars, and limits my ability to stand and walk around car shows sometimes to 45 minutes or less.
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Everybody loves a Ford Coop.
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Love the small trucks. If I was in the market to buy one the Ranger and Maverick would be the only options I'd consider.
They also look great. It actually looks like a truck, no pretending it's a car.
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Nice purchase! I have seen them on mail delivery service with the doors removed for ease of access. Can't offer anything beyond that other than moral support unfortunately.
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If it were me, I'd get new windows and new side view mirrors and keep on driving it as is.
Maybe a new seat cover too 😂
But I'd feel pretty safe in a truck that got me safely through a tornado.
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Probably needed new underwear though.
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Hate to see the nature of the update. Maybe you will be able to find some parts at the two Lincoln shows you mention? Or at least maybe a lead or two.
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Very cool. Love seeing a car saved. Doesn't even matter to me what kind of car!
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Very sorry for your loss
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Where will SUV's place in AACA as time passes?
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My 94 Grand Cherokee and 2018 Edge do as well. We had multiple wagons when I was growing up, with a 74 Torino providing the best memories.