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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...
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...
Hello Happy to find this site, I’m from Sweden and have a 58. I bought it 2 years ago from San Antonio, original never restored. Lars
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...
I have a problem with my speedometer; I need to remove my instrument cluster. I spent a half hour with out any results; I removed the panel above the...
Does anyone know about Black Diamond Whitewall Radial Tires? I want to get some radial tires for a better ride and drive.
Hi All The tires on my retract were replaced with radials. They measure 215-70-14.The originals were 800-14 if I recall. The speedometer is now...
Hi I was asked at a show . What the approximate price of my 58 Retract would have been and what the approx. weight. is. ? I should know and could...
I purchased a 58 Skyliner that came with a Holly 4150 carburetor.It has been nothing but a major head ache! I purchased a ford 4100 carburetor to...
I have almost all of the parts to upgrade to power brakes. A friend has a good diaphragm. Dumb Question: Is is necessary to change the master...
I know the factory production for the 3 years....but does anyone know how many exist today for each year? Thanks....
Hello! I just bought the car I dreamed of for years, a 59 Skyliner! No perfect condition but a good basis for further improvements I hope. ...
New to forum and could not find newer posts for this subject. If one exists, would appreciate being pointed to it so I don't have to start a 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...
Hi Folks, I am struggling to find a source of new rubber/steel bonded bushes for top and bottom front A-arms for my '57. I just need the bushes....
Hello, Can someone give me advice on the best way to go about painting my dashboard. I would like to paint the dash plus the trims but I really...
I could use some advise. My wiring was all disassembled and a lot of it replaced when it was restored by myself. The old horn wire was thrown away....
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'm new to the classic car hobby in general buying my first car in May of this year (Chevy 4 door 210). I fell in love with the Skyliner based on...
What is the best lubricant for the motorized roof and deck bolts?
My 59 head liner sags. I took it out and tried to get it back in shape. I have new bows.
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