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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...
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.
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...
The car I bought has chrome reverse 15" on the rear, and some old nasty 14" cragers on the front. And what is the bolt pattern size, if you have...
Does anybody know of newer old Ford that I could get parts that will fit a 59
Does anyone know what paint to use for the black portion of the hubcaps for a '58. I know that some places will restore these for you but was hoping...
I'm posting this question for an IFRC member who isn't comfortable with using a forum. Here is the problem as described to me: The member...
Have a '58 Retract with Polar A/C need the compressor correct for nation judging. A/C manual shows Tecumseh and Lehigh are correct, but can anyone...
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...
Hi Can anybody recommend where to buy complite weatherstrip kits for 58 Skyliner,. I am restoring my car and now needed all strips and sealings....
I filled my 58 up with gas I had for the hurricane season here in Florida. I got a little to generous and the tank overflowed. I siphoned out...
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...
I subscribed to the new Skyliner online service but I don't know how to access it. I need help with this. Fred
My local mechanic installed a "rebuild kit" in my steering control valve, now it seems to have a "hitch" & will suddenly oversteer in sharper...
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...
Easy to find how many Skyliners were produced by year. Anybody know how many are still on the road?
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...
Hi need power windows for my 1959 retractable thanks
Now that I have purchased a 1957 Skyliner, I am working at getting it ready for the summer season. One thing I haven't figured out yet is how to...
I have a new 1957 repo continental kit that I bought from a manufacturer in Canada I sold the 57 and the new owner does not want it. it has never...
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....
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