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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...
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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...
Does anyone know about Black Diamond Whitewall Radial Tires? I want to get some radial tires for a better ride and drive.
Hello Happy to find this site, I’m from Sweden and have a 58. I bought it 2 years ago from San Antonio, original never restored. Lars
Hi, I've collected the parts for adding the vacuum assisted brakes to my 59. This is the type with the bellows behind the brake pedal. I thought...
I have a problem with my speedometer; I need to remove my instrument cluster. I spent a half hour with out any results; I removed the panel above the...
I am looking to install a hand brake light in my 59 retractable. I keep forgetting to release the e-brake and I had one laying around. I was...
So good to have this forum! I need a battery for my '57 Skyliner. I've heard to get one with the most cold cranking amps. The guy at NAPA Auto parts...
I need a new carb for 59 352 4 barrel. Who knows of a good and maybe cheap place to find one?
Just got the new skyliner and read the story on helping a friend I enjoyed this story it is so typical of this type of trip. I think we all have...
What is the correct radial tire size for a 1959 Retractable? Is it 215/75R14 or 205/75R14? Thank You.
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...
Here's another paint color question. What is the correct color for the air cleaner on a 352 in a '58? I've found info on the web saying that a...
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...
Is it possible to tighten a hooded side mirror on a '58? There's the screw on the back that I've tightened all the way and it helps a little bit,...
I bought a four way manual seat and the lever for up/down is missing. Does anyone know where to get one? If not, what do they look like and is...
Hi all I will be needing to do something about the leak coming from my power cylinder . Ive been told replacing the part is usually better than...
I lost the right door look in all the bags and parts in my garage. I bought a new one without a key. I would like to use the key I have for the...
Last summer I finally got my 58 skyliner on the road. When stopping i sure have to press the brakes hard. so this winter i put another new master...
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...
Hello, I'm new here. I just found this forum and registered here this evening. I've been having a strange problem with my '59 Skyliner and...
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