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  1. Lifting Body Method

    Here are pictures of a safe way I used to lift the body on and off my retractable. Note it is best to brace the door openings prior to lifting.

    Started by Dave Owens, 11-18-2010 09:43 AM
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  2. Removing Undercoating

    I had a friend tell me how he got the Undercoating off his restoration project the inexpensive way, by using oven cleaner. he said to make sure you...

    Started by Lynn B, 11-19-2010 12:47 PM
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    12-05-2010 11:35 PM Go to last post
  3. using a rotisserie

    What do I need to do to prevent body twist when using a rotisserie? Is a door brace enough? Thanks for any info. Todd

    Started by tmen, 01-14-2011 10:41 AM
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    01-15-2011 10:09 PM Go to last post
  4. Seat Placement

    When the front floors were replaced in my '59 Skyliner, the holes for the front seat were not made. I need to know the proper measurements to locate...

    Started by 59fairlane, 12-25-2010 08:28 AM
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    01-23-2011 09:02 PM Go to last post
  5. polishing stainless steel trim

    http://video.icq.com/video/video_selected.php?vid=f178txAEnek&mode=&q2=&icid=vr_sel Here is a good video on repairing trim. I have been repairing &...

    Started by skeehorse, 01-27-2011 12:55 PM
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  6. metal work

    http://metalshapers.org/learning-center/ Here is good web site for metal work some you might be interested in just thought I would post. Jim

    Started by skeehorse, 01-29-2011 07:13 PM
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  7. rust removal

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5I5WBG5HPw I have use this method and it works well,you can use lye or washing soda. Just thought I would post...

    Started by skeehorse, 01-29-2011 07:21 PM
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    02-06-2011 03:13 PM Go to last post
  8. Jack location in a 59

    Hi All, I have been all over the net, shop manual, owner's manual and Illustrations catalog looking for a picture showing the jack location for a...

    Started by Bill's 59, 01-31-2011 11:29 PM
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    02-07-2011 08:23 PM Go to last post
  9. reproduction/remanufactured

    Here is a couple of parts for sale I have noticed lately that I did not know where available stainless steel skirts and remanufactured flying eclipse...

    Started by skeehorse, 02-24-2011 10:06 AM
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  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Stainless Trim?

    My Friend Gene is putting the stainless trim on the rear of his 57 it is the piece that separates the color's. His car was solid white & he has...

    Started by skylinerman58, 03-09-2011 07:41 AM
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    03-10-2011 06:48 PM Go to last post
  14. old cars weekly restoration tips

    Hi Guys I came across this link from old cars weekly on random restoration tips thought it was interesting, might be of some interest anyway?...

    Started by skeehorse, 03-14-2011 12:38 PM
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  15. fender skirt pin location

    The 59 ford fender skirts use three pins in each skirt but it looks like the skirts have more than three slots. What is the correct location for the...

    Started by skeehorse, 01-13-2011 12:57 AM
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    04-15-2011 03:09 PM Go to last post
  16. 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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  17. 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
  18. Hood bumpers.

    I am putting my 58 back together. The hood bumpers are getting me down. I have pushed, twisted and poked to get them in their mounting holes. I...

    Started by wah2oo, 06-28-2011 06:48 PM
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    07-08-2011 10:17 PM Go to last post
  19. 1958 Skyliner rear body panel

    Hi everyone - This is my first post on this forum and already I'm asking for help! I'm restoring a '58 with a rear body panel that was once...

    Started by goob, 10-12-2011 02:43 PM
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    10-17-2011 09:38 PM Go to last post
  20. Sticky door latch

    The passenger side door latch on my 58 works fine most of the time, but occasionally, the door won’t open. When pulling on the inside handle or...

    Started by Art, 08-30-2011 01:27 PM
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    10-29-2011 10:12 PM Go to last post

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