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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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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...
I've been trying to find out information about President Eisenhower's black 1957 Skyliner that he either bought or was presented to him by Ford. It...
Just joined the forum. Is there a technical site? I just bought my '58 Retractable a couple weeks ago. Got a manual online, started working on the...
Ref. 59 foam sun visor; What brand of paint and the color needed for off white foam padded sun visor on a 59?
Anyone have a good pair for sale? new repos are expensive. Thanks
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...
This Saturday in a sunny and warm Sweden, sadly I got a crack in the right exhaust manifold. I can’t stand the noise; I think I will try to fix it...
My '58 is almost ready, after a year long restoration. The power steering is spewing fluid out of the reservoir cap vent hole. Nothing was done to...
Just wanted to give a big thank you to Dave Dudt for helping us out with our top problems last Friday. What a great relief to be able to call someone...
I have a question about the metal brake and metal gas lines on my 1957 Skyliner. I am strongly considering replacing all the metal brake and gas...
Does anybody have information on upgrading the power steering cylinder with a power steering box. Is there an newer old ford that will work 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...
My '58 has normal power assist on right turns but no assist on left turns. Any thoughts?
Just bought my first skyliner. I had always wanted one of these since I saw them as a kid. It is a 1958 silverstone blue and colonial white. I have...
Lost all power assist in both directions. Belt is properly adjusted and reservoir is full. I drained it down and the pump seems to be doing its job...
Hi looking for the under dash a/c unit for polaraire Thanks
I have a 59, my top has functioned with no problems, had it down and closed it back up. Next time I went to put the top down it would not unlock from...
Is there any one out there , that has any contact with some one who works on retractable roof in Australia .. As I'm drawing a blank on my own and...
Hi, Does anyone know of someone who reproduces the little Red Warning lens that goes in the top warning light under the Dash? Or does someone have...
Starting work on the interior of my '57 Retract and was looking at replacing the original vinyl heat seamed sun visors. As far as I can tell, no one...
Hello, I just found this site and may ask some dumb questions, so please bear with me. I bought a 59 Skyliner in 2013 and I'm ready to start on it....
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