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Welcome to the International Ford Retractable Club's Forum. If you have questions on the 1957, 1958, or 1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop,...
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Glad to find this forum and hope it grows to be an active source of information exchange. I follow other forums and when trying to find info for a...
Hello, I’m selling my Skyliner that has been in the family since at least 1991. Low miles and I have dated gas receipts my father wrote mileage on,...
I am entering this post on my IPhone. I cannot use this site using my Windows 10 computer or my Chromebook. I used to be able to do it . Now after...
Hello everyone. I have a '57. I took it for a drive tonight and it ran fine. When I parked it in the garage and turned the key off, the GEN light...
I have been reading the April issue of the Skyliner online. My paper version hasn't arrived yet. I haven't been able to find a way to vote yet. I...
I subscribed to the new Skyliner online service but I don't know how to access it. I need help with this. Fred
Can anyone recommend a car cover for a 1957 with continental kit? It will be for indoor storage and I'd like at least some ding protection. Thanks,...
I’ve searched the site for info on mounting locations and / pictures of where folks mount seat belt anchors. I haven’t been able to find much info...
Found the plastic rod in the top switch broken and I’m wondering why the neutral switch has 4 posts/connectors and the book only shows 2.
I’ve been absent from the club for several years and happy to be back. Recently retired and planning to catch up on things including some valuable...
Hello, can someone tell me the correct battery for my car? The last battery I stalled was an optima that is larger than the correct size. I’d like to...
Hello All! I Need to replace my master power brake cylinder on my 58 Skyliner. It has the original master cylinder. I need to know the Ford part...
I am planning to replace my dual master cyl. that I put on my 59 20+ yrs. ago, I think it was for a AMC Ambassador, not 100% sure, I was wondering if...
We recently lost our 85 yr old father. His first new car was a Ford retractable hardtop. He acquired two 1957 hardtops in the last 20yrs. Both have...
Hi,I have a 59 with a 332 engine.I’m replacing the water pump and had to move the air conditioner.There was the fuel pump hidden by the air...
I have a frame off restoration I need to have finished. Powertrain and body are complete. Still needs interior, wiring, and all the finishing...
Hello,I recently was lucky enough to purchase a 59 Fairlane/Galaxy (both badges)Skyliner.I found it in Wisconsin where it has sat for 25 years in a...
Now that I have purchased a 1957 Skyliner, I am working at getting it ready for the summer season. One thing I haven't figured out yet is how to...
Hi,I recently purchased a 1959 Skyliner.It was in a barn for the last 25 years.I got it running (sort of).I’m leary about trying the top because it...
Hello all, I recently picked up a 1959 Skyliner and it came with a multitude of patches, stickers, and buttons from the retractable club going...
Well I could say that I joined the club but I guess that I have joined the family. I am just completing the purchase of a 1957 Ford Fairlane...
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