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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: 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
    • Replies: 8
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    03-03-2011 08:37 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
    • Replies: 6
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    12-21-2018 07:55 PM Go to last post
  4. 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
    • Replies: 5
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    02-01-2024 09:50 AM Go to last post
  1. Power steering problem / question

    My '58 is almost ready, after a year long restoration. The power steering is spewing fluid out of the reservoir cap vent hole. Nothing was done to...

    Started by goob, 05-16-2013 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-09-2018 08:45 PM Go to last post
  2. thanks tech support!

    Just wanted to give a big thank you to Dave Dudt for helping us out with our top problems last Friday. What a great relief to be able to call someone...

    Started by John Cole, 06-25-2013 06:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-09-2018 08:41 PM Go to last post
  3. Brake Drums and Parts on a 57' as compared/interchanged to other full size Fords

    I have a 57' Skyliner with the under dash power brake unit. I've had a noise coming from the front brake drum that acted much like a rock had gotten...

    Started by SDSkyliner, 04-17-2014 11:19 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    02-09-2015 08:34 PM Go to last post
  4. Disc brake conversion on my 59

    Hi Does someone have a step by step process for converting My 59 Skyliner to disc brakes. I would like to do it but I am unsure of all the steps...

    Started by Finster, 12-28-2014 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    02-14-2015 09:24 AM Go to last post
  5. Looking forward to the summer of 2015

    After close to 30 years, many challenges and multiple set backs, my 57 is close to coming back home. Last year about this time, she was handed off to...

    Started by Scott Torvinen, 03-02-2015 10:14 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    03-21-2015 10:35 AM Go to last post
  6. Anyone shipped a Skyliner?

    I need to ship mine from California to Florida and I'm a little concerned because of the distance. I plan on using enclosded, but I'm still deciding...

    Started by Laxter, 03-24-2015 06:07 PM
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    03-26-2015 01:54 PM Go to last post
  7. Engine paint sheen & color

    On a 59 Skyliner what type of black paint should be used for Manifold, heater motor, horns, water pump pulley etc? Should it be gloss, semi gloss,...

    Started by Finster, 08-06-2015 01:16 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    08-09-2015 10:02 AM Go to last post
  8. Can't make 44th Annual

    First year my car will be done and I won't be able to make the 44th convention. I looked around the site and did not see a location for the 45th? Is...

    Started by Scott Torvinen, 04-12-2015 07:58 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-13-2015 10:12 PM Go to last post
  9. Handling problem

    I’ve had my 58 for 16 years and haven’t been able to correct a handling problem. When I turn the car either direction, It feels like the rear axle is...

    Started by Art, 10-20-2015 04:47 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-19-2018 09:17 PM Go to last post
  10. 1959 directional signals

    Has anyone out there had any experience with repairing inoperative directional signals? I've followed my '59 shop manual and my fuse is good and the...

    Started by Lee, 09-09-2015 08:01 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    09-11-2015 09:51 PM Go to last post
  11. 58 Ford Fairlane 500 retractable Value??

    Hey newb here checkin in, just needed to find the advice of some skyliner experts! Recently inhertated a 58 ford fairlane 500 retractable in fair...

    Started by Yoshgixxer, 09-27-2015 02:04 PM
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    09-29-2015 09:13 AM Go to last post
  12. 1957 replacement wiring

    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...

    Started by B757rep, 11-23-2015 02:24 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    11-25-2015 05:01 PM Go to last post
  13. 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
  14. Power Brake Master Cylinder

    Does anyone know of a source for a power brake master cylinder? I have power brakes on my car but it has the master cylinder for manual brakes. I...

    Started by Suainie, 12-31-2015 12:37 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    01-02-2016 06:24 PM Go to last post
  15. Unhappy Power Steering ?

    My '58 has normal power assist on right turns but no assist on left turns. Any thoughts?

    Started by wagonman56, 01-28-2016 12:24 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-09-2018 08:19 PM Go to last post
  16. Mechanical woes

    Just joined the forum. Is there a technical site? I just bought my '58 Retractable a couple weeks ago. Got a manual online, started working on the...

    Started by John Heisley, 11-07-2016 03:17 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-13-2018 02:32 PM Go to last post
  17. 1959 backseat ashtray covers & handles

    Does anyone reproduce the white plastic ashtray handles to the rear seat armrest ashtrays? Or does someone have a extra pair of them available in...

    Started by heikkisky, 02-25-2017 10:46 AM
    1959, ashtray, handle
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    02-28-2017 01:29 PM Go to last post
  18. Power Steering Bushings

    Ref. my 59; I need the fat heavy rubber bushing that mount the ram to the linkage. My system does not leak. Therefore don't try to fix it. Who...

    Started by John R. Thomas, 05-10-2017 02:51 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    12-21-2018 08:31 PM Go to last post
  19. Wire Loom for Rear Roof Arm

    Hello! We are looking for the metal (three-sided) cover for the wires that attaches to the right-rear roof arm. The one that we have is bent and not...

    Started by jlau, 07-02-2018 01:03 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-05-2018 09:34 AM Go to last post
  20. Which year best ?

    I am interested in the retractables and was wondering which year you would choose over another as far as mechanics , parts , and ease of operation...

    Started by capecodbob, 03-08-2018 08:40 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,390
    03-08-2018 04:17 PM Go to last post

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