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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...
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...
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 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...
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.
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...
I have parted out several 57,58, & a few 59 SKYLINERS Have LOTS ! of parts ! ! I may have what you need ? Contact Les ...
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...
My local mechanic installed a "rebuild kit" in my steering control valve, now it seems to have a "hitch" & will suddenly oversteer in sharper...
Hi,I have a 59 with a 332 engine.I’m replacing the water pump and had to move the air conditioner.There was the fuel pump hidden by the air...
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...
We recently lost our 85 yr old father. His first new car was a Ford retractable hardtop. He acquired two 1957 hardtops in the last 20yrs. Both have...
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...
Does anybody know of newer old Ford that I could get parts that will fit a 59
I’ve been absent from the club for several years and happy to be back. Recently retired and planning to catch up on things including some valuable...
I got motivated to share my adventure when I saw Don's car from Middletown, Ohio. I purchased my car in northern Illinois just this past February. ...
I have a frame off restoration I need to have finished. Powertrain and body are complete. Still needs interior, wiring, and all the finishing...
Found the plastic rod in the top switch broken and I’m wondering why the neutral switch has 4 posts/connectors and the book only shows 2.
I do have a reprint of 1959 Accessory price list but it doesn't have prices for all optional equipment. So does anyone know a source for 1959...
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 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...
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