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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...
A supposed knowledgeable Ford fellow ask me if folks were changing out their 14 inch rims for 15 inch ones. I realize that would be a no-no if you...
I'm waiting for my full maintenance manual from the club to arrive, so please have patience with me. I'm operating the top by putting power on...
Hi, I want to detail the trunk on my Retractable and replace the mats and boards. I have had the car for 12 years and the previous owner put some...
Hi there I'm looking to get the power window units, power seat , and under the dash a/c unit for my 1959 any help would be great thanks
I am seeing multiple amperage readings for voltage regulators for my 59 Skyliner. Which is the correct voltage regulator for this application? It...
Hi ! Does -58 skyliner share the same front brake drums as other Ford passenger cars from the same year, example Thunderbird ?
I have a 1958 Sunliner with the 332ci engine. I noticed the other day the harmonic balancer is wobbling. I see there are after market balance's...
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...
Hi All Can anyone tell me if there is a dash padding replacement kit on the market. My last job is too remove and relace sun damaged dash padding...
also a new owner of a '59 Skyliner - Beyond that I know nothing! Would appreciate if club members (or anyone else of knowledge) would welcome me and...
These skirts were on my 59 Skyliner when I purchased it. I have never seen fender skirts that attached in this manner and the brackets certainly...
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 need a few interior screws with the attached washers for my interior. I would rather not buy another entire screw kit as I don't need anything...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
Hi, Does anyone know the correct brake information below for replacing these parts: 1.What size front brake wheel cylinder to use - 7/8, 15/16,...
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 am looking for a certified, reputable, classic car appraiser to appraise my 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner in Wichita, KS. Any suggestions? Thank...
Hello, I want to fix the gaps related to my vent windows and the pillar/frame. The vent widnows line up nicely with the driver and passenger front...
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