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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...
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...
Welcome to the International Ford Retractable Club's Forum. If you have questions on the 1957, 1958, or 1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop,...
I have posted previously regarding the lack of braking power on my 59 Skyliner and continue to have the same problem - very little stopping power. ...
A friend has jumped the connector on the switch. Nothing has jumped out at me on line. I believe it's a 352 with cruise-o-matic.
Hello. my name is Bob .. I joined this fourm for parts and advise. i recently aquired a 1959 skyliner with a 4 seed and a 352 hi performance engine....
I just finished the front and rear disk brake conversion on a 1959 Skyliner with the original 14 inch wheels. Front was Willowood for Ford...
Hi, I have a 1959 Skyliner with an aftermarket dual reservoir power break kit. When I look at my firewall under the dashboard where the screw for...
all original ..very restorable condition. rare 352 4 bbl engine, 4 speed w/console. runs and drives. needs work but all parts are there.....serious...
59 for sale all original 58000 miles 352 engine 4 speed manual trans ....needs restoration 10,000 firm 908-265-7936..................Bob
Due to age and lack of time to devote to this car because of a large family in all parts of the country I am forced to sell my Skyliner. This is...
Hi, i'm new to this forum and do not own a Skyliner myself but I need some information that I know somebody here will probably know. Was the frame...
Currently in the process of redoing a 59. The body man called today after thinking we were in the home stretch and found out the welds busted from...
I seem to get conflicting reports from different folks as to the original tire size that came on 59 retractables. I had thought they were 8.00 x 14"...
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Thanks for entering my 1959 retractable in the 2015 calendar. It was a thrill to see her listed as Miss January. The problem is that my name is not...
30th Annual Eastern Regional Get-Together Rocky Hill, Connecticut September 20-23, 2012 HOTEL NAME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SHERATON HARTFORD SOUTH...
I have been busy, but now I'm getting back to my 59 with stock 14" wheels, it will have 4 wheel disc brakes with the parking brake on the rear disc,...
I realize this may have to be posted somewhere else but did not see a brake section. I have compelted the conversion, Willowood front , Inline...
I've got a 57 that the brakes have never worked. When I got it, the brakes had a vacuum leak. Pulled the booster off and there was a hole in the...
Hi all hope someone can help. My front drums are past their used by date. I purchased two new ones. Used a stud cutting tool and pushed out the studs...
Hey, hope everyone is doing great. I was given a 57 retractable. It’s in pieces and in need of some serious work. I would love to restore this car as...
Can anyone tell me the best type of front shock absorbers for my 57 skyliner? My car is very soft in the front end, tyres are old and that will not...
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