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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Aire Ride

    I'm new to the forum & need help on how to & where to advertise my 1958 Retractable Aire Ride for sale with in the forum ? Thank you for your time....

    Started by fordman48, 05-18-2016 05:59 AM
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    05-19-2016 08:02 AM Go to last post
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. trunk paint

    I read about the paint line trim in this months article in Skyliner. My question is do all 57 have a paint line on the back of the trunk? the one I...

    Started by jhubbell, 04-29-2013 04:16 PM
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    02-09-2015 07:06 PM Go to last post
  10. 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
  11. Power Seat Switch Interchange

    My '59 retractable has power seats. However, the seat trim was removed and thrown around carelessly (prior to my owning the car) which broke the...

    Started by 1959retractable, 05-30-2016 09:16 PM
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    07-04-2016 11:52 PM Go to last post
  12. 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
  13. Question Weatherstripping for 1959

    We should get some new weatherstripping for the roof, windows and trunk. Looks like that stuff is quite well available on different vendors. Can...

    Started by heikkisky, 10-08-2016 11:48 AM
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    10-09-2016 07:48 AM Go to last post
  14. 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
  15. Replacement roofs?

    Does anyone know of a good solid roof for sale for a 59 retractable? Where the control link attaches to the package tray on mine has turned out to be...

    Started by 1959retractable, 09-18-2016 04:59 PM
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    09-18-2016 04:59 PM Go to last post
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. headliner

    anyone with directions/tips for replacing headliner? have not yet taken out the old one.

    Started by leachnash, 12-06-2013 05:48 PM
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    07-28-2014 06:04 PM Go to last post
  20. 57' rear panel paint seperator trim

    I am looking for a 57' rear panel paint seperator trim for my Skyliner. Hope someone can help me :)

    Started by SkylinerNorway, 01-19-2016 08:02 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    01-19-2016 12:20 PM Go to last post

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