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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...
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...
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...
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I have a collection of NEW original 58 Ford Parts. Yes you heard that right ... NEW In box and or packaging, never used factory Ford parts. Some...
Hi, Has anyone used the brake light switch in the link below? It is sold through Macs. It looks as if you mount this under the dash and have the...
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...
Hello all, I recently picked up a 1959 Skyliner and it came with a multitude of patches, stickers, and buttons from the retractable club going...
I cannot find step by step gas tank removal and installation instructions. Yes, I have the Shop Manuals. Is there a source for this? I have my new...
Hello everyone. I have a '57. I took it for a drive tonight and it ran fine. When I parked it in the garage and turned the key off, the GEN light...
My LH rear brake backing plate is ground off at the bottom and those shoes will not stay adjusted. Anyone know of a source? Are these LH & RH unique...
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...
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...
Hello, can someone tell me the correct battery for my car? The last battery I stalled was an optima that is larger than the correct size. I’d like to...
Hi, I just got my '59 back from extensive restoration & when I took it out for a spin I realized that I had no signal lights, so I checked & found no...
Hello All! I Need to replace my master power brake cylinder on my 58 Skyliner. It has the original master cylinder. I need to know the Ford part...
I have a right front hubcap that comes off after driving a short distance. After the first time it came off when I put it back on I checked to make...
Well I could say that I joined the club but I guess that I have joined the family. I am just completing the purchase of a 1957 Ford Fairlane...
I am installing a new dual master cylinder with a power brake booster. I have tried two different boosters and neither one will work when the brakes...
I just received my February 2023 issue of Skyliner. On page 9 there is a photo of a red Mustang owned by Dave and Glorial Dudt, of Florida. It...
I have parted out several 57,58, & a few 59 SKYLINERS Have LOTS ! of parts ! ! I may have what you need ? Contact Les ...
Has anyone tried these tires on their Skyliner? Given the weight and distribution especially with the top down, I was curious how the car handles.
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