It is with a heavy heart that I hear of Ed Parks retirement. Ed has been a fixture in this hobby for many many years and he's always been a great source for repairs swaps,parts, and information. I had the pleasure of meeting Ed and Rosy on several different occasions and they are terrific people. Although I have not been to the Fiero Factory Swap meet in several years it was a most enjoyable event when we were able to get down to Huntsville. We wish Jeremy & Stacey the very best in their new endeavor and a pleasant retirement for Ed and Rosy. I hope that Ed and Rosy will chose to attend future Fiero Factory swap meets so that they can still be a visible part of the Fiero community. It is said that nothing is forever and this statement is all so true. As the years pass, people come and people go. When one of the good people leaves, the good things that they have done live on for all to appreciate. I will miss Ed's knowledge, advise, kind assistance and positive outlook on life. Perhaps now that he has more time maybe we can convince him to participate on this forum.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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Posts: 760 From: Huntsville, AL Registered: Apr 2002
Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua: It is with a heavy heart that I hear of Ed Parks retirement. Ed has been a fixture in this hobby for many many years and he's always been a great source for repairs swaps,parts, and information. I had the pleasure of meeting Ed and Rosy on several different occasions and they are terrific people. Although I have not been to the Fiero Factory Swap meet in several years it was a most enjoyable event when we were able to get down to Huntsville. We wish Jeremy & Stacey the very best in their new endeavor and a pleasant retirement for Ed and Rosy. I hope that Ed and Rosy will chose to attend future Fiero Factory swap meets so that they can still be a visible part of the Fiero community. It is said that nothing is forever and this statement is all so true. As the years pass, people come and people go. When one of the good people leaves, the good things that they have done live on for all to appreciate. I will miss Ed's knowledge, advise, kind assistance and positive outlook on life. Perhaps now that he has more time maybe we can convince him to participate on this forum.
Nice tribute, . Wow, I did not know this would be their last harahh. , I never had the pleasure and guess I might not get another chance.
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Dennis LaGrua Member
Posts: 15145 From: Hillsborough, NJ U.S.A. Registered: May 2000
Just spoke with Rosy. Ed was busy in the shop so I'll call him back tomorrow. The story is that Ed will pass the torch to Jeremy by Sept of 2009 or perhaps sooner if they are able to sell their home and relocate. Jeremy will assume ownership of the shop and continue the work on Fieros and may take on some other work as well. Last I communcated with Ed he had tired of the long hours and the grind of running the business. I would guess that Ed is near retirement age and wants a less stresssful more relaxing lifestyle. Rosy also said that she is looking forward to retirement as well. While I can understand Ed and Rosys decision I will miss their presence in the mainstream Fiero community but like everything else the old folks retire and the young pop up in their place.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
Just spoke with Rosy. Ed was busy in the shop so I'll call him back tomorrow. The story is that Ed will pass the torch to Jeremy by Sept of 2009 or perhaps sooner if they are able to sell their home and relocate. Jeremy will assume ownership of the shop and continue the work on Fieros and may take on some other work as well. Last I communcated with Ed he had tired of the long hours and the grind of running the business. I would guess that Ed is near retirement age and wants a less stresssful more relaxing lifestyle. Rosy also said that she is looking forward to retirement as well. While I can understand Ed and Rosys decision I will miss their presence in the mainstream Fiero community but like everything else the old folks retire and the young pop up in their place.
I have only been down there once ( its a bit of a drive being several states away, and things happened the last couple of years to make me miss the meet ) but i want to throw out my kudos to Ed for all that he has done for everyone over the years and also wish him the best.
He met me and my dad on a sunday afternoon a couple of years ago to pick up an engine to drag home to get my tired old GT back on the road. No one else would have done that. Great guy.
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carnut122 Member
Posts: 9122 From: Waleska, GA, USA Registered: Jan 2004
It's a shame Ed and Rosy are retiring, but I can't think of a better person then Jeremy to take over. He and Stacey are great, honest people, and will do a heck of a job with things. I've worked/chatted with Jeremy a few times and he knows his stuff.. The Fiero Factory is in good hands.
When I look at the pictures of the numerous Fieros on the Fiero Factory lot, I can remember the days not long ago when Ed would be traveling around the country collecting and gathering up almost any Fiero that he could purchase at a decent price. Ed would travel as far as New Jersey and Pennsylvania to buy Fieros. Now with what is probably the largest collection of Fieros in the country; I just wonder what Jeremy will do with it all.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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whodeanie Member
Posts: 3819 From: woodstock,Ga.,USA Registered: Jan 2008
whodeanie- Is there anyway you could send me the high-res versions of your pictures? I would like to save them for my fiero pictures collection. Thanks
zymogenesyst@hotmail.com
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Posts: 13797 From: Palm Bay, Florida Registered: Nov 1999
When I was at the swap meet, I spent about an hour or more with Ed to get his past history for a article I am writing for our NIFE Fiero Focus magazine. Ed has a interesting story about how he got into the Fiero business!
BTW, those of you that were at the swap meet, guess how many signatures were on all 3 of his showroom walls! (Only 1 is shown in the pictures below)
although i have only spoken to ed through email once or twice he is a very nice guy and was kind enough to offer the help at the time. im glad to see the biz is still staying
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, I never had the pleasure and guess I might not get another chance.
