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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...
What's the best stuff to use for the power steering now that I can't get type A transmission fluid?
Hi, I have a 1959 Skyliner and I replaced my Dashboard harness recently and everything in my car works(signals, lights, brights, heater, lighter...
I am interested in the retractables and was wondering which year you would choose over another as far as mechanics , parts , and ease of operation...
How can i subscribe to the monthly newsletter/mag? I'm in the market for one of these beautiful land yachts. Not looking for a project, something...
Hello, I just recently purchased a 1959 Retractable and thought I'd join the community.
As a new owner, I found it a pain in the neck (literally) to keep track of the top as it goes up and down. I put together an inexpensive remote that...
Looking to buy a Skyliner Let me know if you have a car for sale PM or : panhead@mail.dk Best Tim
Looking for a modern cruise control for my Skyliner Galaxy. It has 4 speed (overdrive). I should also ask where did you mount your control...
My 352 was transplanted from a 65 Galaxie with an edelbrock intake and a Holley carb without a choke. I replaced the edelbrock with a stock 352...
Today I ordered a new one from my local Bumper to Bumper auto parts store. Once again...OUCH !! My price was more then $100. No exchange either.
Hello, I recently inherited my father's Skyliner. I have a 1957 Ford manual that includes the Thunderbird and Skyliner as well as others. A friend...
Hi, Usually it would not apply to these types of cars but I'm curious if anyone has ever had there engine Dyno tested. I'm trying to determine some...
I am just curious. Are shock absorbers like Bilstein Shocks compatible with classic vehicles like the Ford Skyliner?
Some day soon I want to convert my front brakes to Disc from Drum. With that being said I have a neighbor whos getting rid of a 1990 Oldsmobile with...
Joel Pear passed away on 12/12/2017 after a long battle with ALS. Joel and Betty were IFRC Convention Coordinators for many years. Joel was a...
I noticed 8 or 9 Skyliners on the Kansas City Auction. I was told they were Rudy's. Now I see several more on the Kissimmee Auction. Terry of...
Over the years many of us have relied on Wayne R Rollins for parts, advice and to fix our retractable tops on our Skyliners. Infact, there are 15...
What is the correct paint for lock motors, gloss or flat black? Are the end caps also painted? I also would like to know how many running 58's are...
Hello, my father's '57 has been parked for 8+ years and only been started a few times in the last few years. The top had always worked up until I got...
I know the rear brake shoes are a different part number on the Skyliner and the rear brake shoes are wider on the Skyliner. Does anyone know the...
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