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  1. Body to Frame Mounts

    I am busy fitting 2 new front floor braces to my '57 and need to know the following:- 1) Does the Skyliner have stiffer, less resilient mountings...

    Started by kirky2, 03-05-2011 07:06 PM
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    03-09-2011 11:38 AM Go to last post
  2. side script

    I have a 1957 Slyliner... the side roof name plates where the gold skyliner logo is displayed is blank and it has no evidence of holes for the...

    Started by jhubbell, 02-20-2013 03:50 PM
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    08-29-2019 04:46 AM Go to last post
  3. tips for rims repainting

    Hi Folks, do you know what paint to take for changing the colour of my wheel rims. I'd like to refresh colour and mask the scratches. I do not have...

    Started by robstl, 12-24-2015 10:23 AM
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    05-23-2017 07:30 AM Go to last post
  4. Black Insulation - package tray

    I need to replace the black insulation paper in my package tray due to a painting mistake by my painter. Is there a place or supplier for this...

    Started by Chuck Pursell, 07-28-2018 12:49 PM
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    08-09-2018 11:08 PM Go to last post
  5. Installation of stainless & chrome trim

    My '59 Skyliner will be painted next week. I bought it as a basket case. It didn't have any stainless or chrome on it when I got it. I need to know...

    Started by 59fairlane, 12-11-2010 11:01 AM
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    03-03-2011 07:09 PM Go to last post
  6. door lock missing

    I am putting my 58 back together after it's new paint job. I thought I had everything in separate bags but can not find the passenger side outside...

    Started by wah2oo, 05-14-2011 05:19 PM
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    01-12-2018 12:42 AM Go to last post
  7. Salvage yard hunting

    Hi Guys Thought I would add a few ideas about searching for parts. Although a lot of yards are picked over it seems some parts are forgotten such as...

    Started by skeehorse, 03-04-2011 10:10 AM
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    05-07-2011 05:04 PM Go to last post
  8. WTB Rear Window power mechanisms for '59

    I adapted two non-Skyliner front power window mechanisms to my 59. They work fine. Now I'm trying to adapt the rear window operators but its more...

    Started by Bill's 59, 04-03-2012 02:52 PM
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    04-28-2012 04:26 PM Go to last post
  9. Front bumper steel stone guard on a 58

    I am trying to locate the front bumper stone guard that is steel and apparently not available any longer, Can someone help please?

    Started by vtroder, 02-14-2014 08:07 AM
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    04-22-2014 03:18 PM Go to last post
  10. Continental Kit or Not

    Recently purchased a 1959 Skyliner and I have been considering putting a continental kit on it. Seems there is a guy who makes them in Canada for...

    Started by 59 Retract, 11-22-2015 07:18 PM
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    11-30-2015 06:13 PM Go to last post
  11. Sunvisors

    Anyone reproducing the 57 58 Retractable original type sunvisors?

    Started by wkvasnicka, 05-05-2016 08:58 AM
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    12-01-2019 01:29 PM Go to last post
  12. Trunk lid

    My new to me 1957 Skyliner will be arriving at our home, sometime in the next few weeks. My car has a simple painted finish on the inside of the...

    Started by Fnixon, 03-22-2023 06:31 AM
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    03-24-2023 08:31 AM Go to last post
  13. Inner fender's:

    Need to know if a 57 Inner fender will work on a 58? ( Right side ) a friend of mine has a 57 but live's 150 mile's away so it would help to be sure...

    Started by skylinerman58, 01-24-2011 10:06 AM
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    03-03-2011 10:17 AM Go to last post
  14. taillight bezels on 1958

    I am preparing the body for painting. When I tried to see how the bezels fie to the body they had gaps were ever I tried to place them. Bought...

    Started by wah2oo, 03-18-2011 02:23 PM
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    06-28-2011 06:20 PM Go to last post
  15. Getting a little further with the restoration

    Back in 2008 I started a frame off restoration of my factory "aire Suspension" equipped retractable. In August I painted and over Thanksgiving...

    Started by Dave Owens, 11-30-2012 10:47 AM
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    03-21-2015 10:42 AM Go to last post
  16. 1958 lower fender attachment point

    Hi, I removed the front clip from my 58 retractable last month,(with awesome help from this forum). To that end, I found bad rust at the lower door...

    Started by ragtopman70, 03-07-2016 11:38 AM
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    03-08-2016 08:14 AM Go to last post
  17. Luggage Tub Suppliers

    Where are you guys buying your luggage tubs nowadays? And what price range should I expect to pay? I'm going to need one for my '59.

    Started by 1959retractable, 09-08-2016 08:34 PM
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    09-13-2016 06:40 AM Go to last post
  18. Cool 1959 Skyliner trunk V Trim

    I am looking for the trunk V trim pc. for my 59 retractable. Any one have one for sale or know where I can find one? Thanks, Lee

    Started by car guy, 06-05-2017 02:44 PM
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    08-26-2017 02:40 PM Go to last post
  19. door bumpers where do they go

    I am getting down to finishing the interior and trim on my 58. I got some bumpers for the doors but when I got to putting them on I could find no...

    Started by wah2oo, 12-02-2012 08:49 PM
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    12-15-2012 11:08 AM Go to last post
  20. Mystery piece

    These were stored with the brackets that hold the headliner rods at the rear roof, not that that means anything. Anyway I can't figure out or...

    Started by 58Skyliner, 06-26-2016 09:11 PM
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    06-28-2016 11:42 AM Go to last post

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