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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...
Welcome to the International Ford Retractable Club's Forum. If you have questions on the 1957, 1958, or 1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop,...
I could use some advise. My wiring was all disassembled and a lot of it replaced when it was restored by myself. The old horn wire was thrown away....
Since it looks like no one has decided to reproduce these yet, has anyone ever painted one? It doesn't look like it should be too hard except...
I think I'm going to start keeping a thread of the restoration of my in-laws' '58 Skyliner. I'm already more than a year into it, so I think I...
When retracting the top, sometime mine comes off the rear but not the ones above the windshield. It starts to jump on the rear threads and trying...
My local mechanic installed a "rebuild kit" in my steering control valve, now it seems to have a "hitch" & will suddenly oversteer in sharper...
When retracting the '59s top, mine comes off the four corner locks but won't advance to the next cycle. I think I have an issue with the Roof Erect...
Hi ! Does -58 skyliner share the same front brake drums as other Ford passenger cars from the same year, example Thunderbird ?
My 1957 Ford Accessories Manual shows a day night (with tab) inside non-glare mirror as having part number B5A-18400-A. This would be a 1955 part...
I have a 57 retractable that I would like to sell. It is a project car. Has a running 312 or 352 (not sure) with an automatic transmission. The car...
I need a power brake booster for my 57 Skyliner and cannot find either a rebuild kit or a rebuilt booster listed anywhere. The Bird Nest...
My 57 with Power Brakes calls for 13/16 push rod bushings. All the vendors list a 49/64 bushing which is a 9/16. Any one know who carries the...
I have a 57 retract with the body and frame totally redone and now have come to the point of rewiring the complete car. The old wiring is in bad...
Joel and I love to watch the American Pickers Show on the History Channel. Tonight while on a pick they meet some "car guys' . One has a 1957 Ford....
I found the perfect duct replacement (from blower motor to right kick panel) for my 1957 Selectaire conditioner. Item #191215111596 in e-bay or...
Hello, I recently inherited my father's Skyliner. I have a 1957 Ford manual that includes the Thunderbird and Skyliner as well as others. A friend...
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 ordered new boards and mats for my 57. They are tan and white plaid where the ones in my car are gray and white plaid. The boards look original...
Wanted Original Oil Dip Stick for 58 with 332 engine. In Very Good Condition. Thanks In Advance
I am about to pull the trigger on getting new upholstery for my skyliner (both front and back seat benches). I obtained the original red fabric from...
I ordered the cut & sewn carpet set for my 58 skyliner from ACC. I seem to be having difficulty getting the front to sit right. The mat came with a...
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