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  1. 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
  2. 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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  3. 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
  4. 1959 Ford Retractable Body Supports

    Hello Everyone, Is there a source for the body supports (part that is welded from the inner rocker and up to the floor). These are completely...

    Started by jim6346, 10-21-2016 12:20 PM
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    05-23-2017 07:23 AM Go to last post
  5. Door Jamb colors for two-tone

    On a '59 with red/white/red roof paint scheme what is the correct way to paint door jambs. Are they taped off for half white and half red or are...

    Started by 1959retractable, 02-16-2017 08:08 AM
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    05-20-2017 04:49 PM Go to last post
  6. Door Locks

    Hi Folks Whilst refurbishing both my doors I find both doors have broken key barrels and no associated lever or operating rod going to the latch...

    Started by kirky2, 12-26-2012 08:52 PM
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    01-01-2013 03:14 PM Go to last post
  7. Smile top removal

    I am looking for some input on the risk and benefit of removing the top for a restoration. I would like to remove it to be able to get all the rust...

    Started by lcraig63, 09-30-2014 08:05 PM
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    10-21-2014 10:37 PM Go to last post
  8. Mounting body to frame after frame restoration

    I removed the body from my 57 to do some structural work and am ready to reassemble, and am looking for all the help that I can get. How do I go...

    Started by gdefosse, 04-05-2016 01:22 PM
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    06-20-2016 08:42 PM Go to last post
  9. 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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  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Stainless steel Rear Quarter panel upper moulding

    A Brit seeking yet more advice please. In preparation for straightening and polishing these 6' long 'capping strips' I gingerly prised them of the...

    Started by kirky2, 04-10-2015 05:42 PM
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    04-13-2015 02:48 PM Go to last post
  13. Interior

    Is A 57 convertible front seat the same as a 57 retrac front seat?

    Started by topgone57, 01-10-2012 04:32 AM
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    01-13-2012 02:30 AM Go to last post
  14. Question luggage bin

    I am putting in a luggage bin in the trunk of my 57 my understanding is that they are all painted white. Also are they bolted to the floor of the...

    Started by jhubbell, 01-25-2013 04:08 PM
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    01-28-2013 10:09 AM Go to last post
  15. Wheel Covers

    I need to find one and maybe two wheel covers in better shape than the ones I have. Does anyone have a good source for wheel covers and / or can you...

    Started by Scott Torvinen, 03-27-2015 10:01 PM
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    03-29-2015 08:47 AM Go to last post
  16. Glass Company Recommendations ?

    Need a new Driver Side Window for my '57. Anyone have a recommendation for getting it replaced? No one in my area does flat glass. There a...

    Started by rmbmiller, 05-14-2014 12:50 PM
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  17. Clip for Moulding ???

    Can't seen to find some clips I removed years back. What is a substitute for the clip that holds on the deck lid molding that is located at the...

    Started by Dave Owens, 11-29-2013 01:26 PM
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    02-12-2014 01:10 PM Go to last post
  18. window replacement

    I am replacing both door windows on my 58 Skyliner. I have put the new glass into the frame with setting tape but have not been able to get the...

    Started by wah2oo, 04-07-2013 08:29 PM
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    04-08-2013 03:07 PM Go to last post
  19. 1959 Body to Frame Mount

    I relined the brakes on my 59 Retractable this week and I noticed that the stud on the front body to frame mount has nothing attached and I cannot...

    Started by Suainie, 09-27-2015 01:35 PM
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    09-27-2015 07:10 PM Go to last post
  20. engine compartment paint

    I have the body of 59 off frame and in primer. Can anyone tell me if the firewall is painted black like the under carriage or is it white like the...

    Started by lcraig63, 12-27-2014 12:40 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    12-29-2014 11:54 AM Go to last post

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