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The IFRC now has a Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/InternationalFordRetractableClub
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...
Here are some photos of my favorite car.
I've been trying to find out information about President Eisenhower's black 1957 Skyliner that he either bought or was presented to him by Ford. It...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I subscribed to the new Skyliner online service but I don't know how to access it. I need help with this. Fred
Hi,I recently purchased a 1959 Skyliner.It was in a barn for the last 25 years.I got it running (sort of).I’m leary about trying the top because it...
Hello,I recently was lucky enough to purchase a 59 Fairlane/Galaxy (both badges)Skyliner.I found it in Wisconsin where it has sat for 25 years in a...
Ford introduced the "Ford Aire Suspension" option for the 1958 model year. Ford produced only a few hundred cars with this option before dropping...
Hi guys Thought I would post this I dug out my project car I had not had it out in 12 years and hope to make some progress this year. My brother and...
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