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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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what are the best tires to put on a 57? I want to keep the 21/2 inch white wall but they are expensive so I would like to get my moneys worth? what...
anyone know of a place that refurbishes car radios/clocks?
I have read a couple of post about the Radial tires popping off the hubcaps.. is this true for only the full wheel covers or does it apply to the...
Does anyone know of a source for white or chrome buttons for the town and country radio? Many sell the knobs but I haven't seen a source for the...
Hi Folks Does anyone know where I could acquire new 'felt' liners for the curved quarter window guide tracks. Of the 'known' spares suppliers, I...
Anyone running the Concours Parts wire wheels and radial tires on their Skyliner? I've heard the bias ply rims are not reinforced in the bead area...
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...
Gregg, Was a long time member of the IFRC. He will be missed. Gregory Allen Humble Gregory Allen Humble, age 54, of Marysville died...
There have recently been dozens of phony registration attempts daily by spammers, so new registrations to the forum have been temporarily disabled. ...
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 am putting disc brake conversion kit on my 59 retrac. I went to salvage yard today and took 5 wheels off a Ford Torino station wagon. When I got...
i had my neighbor make me pair for me. if anyone needs some cotact Jim Sauter at 1-608-547-6068 located in Necedah, Wi. cost is 50.00 per pair....
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...
Hi All Does anybody know if the headliner material is the same for all three years? All with painted dots or actual holes in the material?
What would be the normal gear ratio in the rear end of a '59 with a 332c.i. & a Fordomatic transmission? Thanks, Bob.
Hello,Every one.I read on the this forum that a rebuilt kit is available for the under the dash bellow for the brakes.I was wondering if some one...
30th Annual Eastern Regional Get-Together Rocky Hill, Connecticut September 20-23, 2012 HOTEL NAME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SHERATON HARTFORD SOUTH...
My retractable is leaking fuel where the filler tube enters the tank. I know this was off during restoration & obviously wasn't put back correctly....
When putting a retractable on a hoist, is it advisable to loosen the roof off of the windshield? I used to do that when I had regular convertibles....
Hello I need some tips/guidance for the interior for our 58, the car is never restored and I just want to fix it gentle. The interior is good...
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