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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Find Us On Facebook

    The IFRC now has a Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/InternationalFordRetractableClub

    Started by Administrator, 04-06-2014 08:38 PM
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    07-20-2017 08:40 PM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Website and Forum Problems

    Due to problems transitioning to a new website hosting provider the IFRC website was down for about one week and the forum was not working. We are...

    Started by Administrator, 02-11-2017 06:12 PM
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    02-01-2024 09:50 AM Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Welcome to the IFRC Forum

    Welcome to the International Ford Retractable Club's Forum. If you have questions on the 1957, 1958, or 1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop,...

    Started by Harry W, 11-15-2010 08:53 AM
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    12-21-2018 07:55 PM Go to last post
  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Glad to find this forum

    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...

    Started by Joe Johnston, 12-08-2010 10:33 PM
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    03-03-2011 08:37 AM Go to last post
  1. best lubricant for the motorized deck and roof bolts?

    What is the best lubricant for the motorized roof and deck bolts?

    Started by 123finboy, 10-13-2019 10:24 AM
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    12-01-2019 11:53 AM Go to last post
  2. Is there a Classified section in here

    Looking to buy a Skyliner Let me know if you have a car for sale PM or : panhead@mail.dk Best Tim

    Started by 1939Coachbuilt, 08-29-2017 04:55 AM
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    02-02-2018 02:21 AM Go to last post
  3. Correct Voltage Regulator

    I am seeing multiple amperage readings for voltage regulators for my 59 Skyliner. Which is the correct voltage regulator for this application? It...

    Started by 1959retractable, 07-13-2016 10:53 PM
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    07-14-2016 08:47 AM Go to last post
  4. 59 Upper Control Arm Bushings

    I wanted to see if you guys only replace the screw-on bushings for upper control arms or if you actually replace the shaft. It appears that the...

    Started by 1959retractable, 07-20-2017 10:54 PM
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    07-20-2017 10:54 PM Go to last post
  5. 1959 Skyliner Tire Size

    I seem to get conflicting reports from different folks as to the original tire size that came on 59 retractables. I had thought they were 8.00 x 14"...

    Started by 1959retractable, 05-08-2017 11:52 AM
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    05-09-2017 09:47 PM Go to last post
  6. B8A-19578-A Steering Gear Lubricant alternative

    The 1959 shop manual clearly states, in bold letters, to NOT use a multi-purpose gear lubricant in the steering gearbox. But the part number given...

    Started by 1959retractable, 05-23-2017 11:10 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-30-2017 03:24 PM Go to last post
  7. Spotlight circuit

    I have not found a fuse rating for the 59 Spotlight. Does anyone know what amperage fuse should be used for the Spotlight? On a side note, does...

    Started by 1959retractable, 06-08-2017 09:48 AM
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  8. 59 Instrument Cluster plastic cover

    Does anyone reproduce the plastic instrument cluster cover? Every one I find is cracked or scratched terribly. I am referring to the plastic cover...

    Started by 1959retractable, 06-08-2017 10:58 PM
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    06-10-2017 07:40 PM Go to last post
  9. 59 Kick Panel source ?

    Who sells the cardboard kick panels for a 59 Skyliner? I've had trouble locating them.

    Started by 1959retractable, 07-02-2018 10:09 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    07-06-2018 09:13 AM Go to last post
  10. Head liner on boards for my 59

    Finishing up my restoration of my 59. Need new head liner on boards. There was a guy who advertised head liners on boards in our magazine, think...

    Started by 1965JNC, 03-02-2019 12:32 AM
    59 skyliner, interior parts
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    03-03-2019 08:30 PM Go to last post
  11. Cool Dual Master cyl.-?

    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...

    Started by 53coe, 06-12-2014 09:48 PM
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    07-16-2023 12:29 PM Go to last post
  12. Red face 4 wheel disc with stock wheels

    I have been busy, but now I'm getting back to my 59 with stock 14" wheels, it will have 4 wheel disc brakes with the parking brake on the rear disc,...

    Started by 53coe, 09-30-2014 12:32 PM
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    09-30-2014 12:32 PM Go to last post
  13. Buyer Beware !!!

    If you are looking for old Ford parts, I sure would not deal with Randy Ankle, that lives in Mesa, at 848 West Kilarea Ave., Here is what happened to...

    Started by 53coe, 05-07-2021 08:34 AM
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    05-07-2021 08:34 AM Go to last post
  14. Window Motors, BUYER BEWARE

    If you are looking for old Ford parts, I sure would not deal with Randy Ankle, that lives in Mesa, at 848 West Kilarea Ave., Here is what happened to...

    Started by 53coe, 05-09-2021 11:16 PM
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    05-09-2021 11:16 PM Go to last post
  15. Introduction (sort of) - 59 drug out

    Hello to all. I got tired of looking at this thing sitting under a tarp in the yard and decided it might be next. Actually, I wondered if the top...

    Started by 54Rocket88, 09-05-2016 04:50 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    02-11-2017 09:46 PM Go to last post
  16. Windlace replacement on a 59

    Hope someone can give me some pointers. Replacing the interior on a 59 I just acquired. Having issues getting the old windlace out of the tracks in...

    Started by 57 heaven, 09-30-2014 06:21 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    10-02-2014 08:13 AM Go to last post
  17. My favorite car

    Here are some photos of my favorite car.

    Started by 57redwhitered, 11-22-2011 11:30 PM
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    12-13-2011 07:15 AM Go to last post
  18. cruise-o matic transmission needed

    Hi everyone, I'm a new member here and as I wrote in my introductory post I was lucky to find a '58 Skyliner in Germany on my business stay there....

    Started by 58retrac, 08-31-2017 02:06 PM
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    08-31-2017 02:06 PM Go to last post
  19. How Many Remain?

    Easy to find how many Skyliners were produced by year. Anybody know how many are still on the road?

    Started by 59 Retract, 11-30-2015 06:22 PM
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    12-13-2015 03:36 AM Go to last post
  20. Brake Shoes & Cylinders for '59

    Anybody have a good source and brand name for front brake shoes and wheel cylinders for a 1959 Skyliner? I know Jerry's has them but the price on...

    Started by 59 Retract, 12-29-2015 06:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    12-31-2015 04:39 PM Go to last post

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