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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,...
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...
Hi, Does anyone know how to replace the glass in a Day/Night mirror for a 59 Skyliner. Is it possible to even do this and does anyone make a glass...
Hi all, I have a 59 Skyliner and in preparing for the winter I would like to strip and paint my dashboard and trim inside the car. Is there some...
Hi all , I have a 58 with the brown/bronze interior Trim color "F" When the car was first ordered could there have been optional colors for the...
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...
I have a 1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable Project Car in fair condition (in Indiana). I want to sell it but need a good Idea of what my asking price...
Can someone please post a clear photo of the windsheild washer cable attaching to the oem vacumn wiper motor? I'm having some trouble trying to...
I purchased new KYB Gas Filled Mono Tube front shocks for my '59 Retract. The mounting holes for the bottom do not line up. Has anyone else had that...
Would like to upgrade our 59 skyliner with power brakes, single m/c to a dual brake master cylinder, what master cylinder is a direct bolt on and...
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...
I am seriously considering buying a 59. I found one for $25,000 one day from home. A friend / ace mechanic is going check it out. What are it's weak...
Is there a special gas cap for the retractable. Every website I went on to purchase one said not for retractable and station wagon. I assume it is ...
My '58 has normal power assist on right turns but no assist on left turns. Any thoughts?
I have replacement knobs for the outside air vents & am not sure how the old ones come off, any comments would be greatly appreciated
WOW!! I just received a set of rocker mldgs. from Burton's. I haven't been too happy with many new parts lately because most of the stuff (crap)...
Hello! I just bought the car I dreamed of for years, a 59 Skyliner! No perfect condition but a good basis for further improvements I hope. ...
I just created a new group on FaceBook dedicated to Skyliners. Please stop by and join. Use this link:...
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,...
I have posted previously regarding the lack of braking power on my 59 Skyliner and continue to have the same problem - very little stopping power. ...
I have almost all of the parts to upgrade to power brakes. A friend has a good diaphragm. Dumb Question: Is is necessary to change the master...
Hello. my name is Bob .. I joined this fourm for parts and advise. i recently aquired a 1959 skyliner with a 4 seed and a 352 hi performance engine....
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