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  1. Skyliner Package tray motor

    Hello, I need one of these. Does anyone have a working extra they can sell? Can trade for cable motor if wanted.

    Started by pto, 10-10-2017 03:39 PM
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    06-18-2018 10:27 PM Go to last post
  2. Post Nick Keilen’s Operation and Maintenance Videos

    This is going to be a rather long post so please bear with me. Over 20 years ago I purchased a set of 4 VHS tapes dealing with the operation,...

    Started by moreorles2, 01-20-2018 06:29 PM
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    top repair, videos
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    07-30-2023 12:27 PM Go to last post
  3. Dads 59

    Hello all, my dad has a 59 that will be mine 1 day. I have done some work on it for him over the years but now I have decided to find a forum where...

    Started by Arley, 06-19-2018 04:55 PM
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    06-21-2018 11:54 AM Go to last post
  4. Skyliner retractable roof parts

    Hello, all. I stumbled upon your forum when I was perusing the internet to find out who would be interested in skyliner roof parts. My...

    Started by Acefaraday, 06-01-2018 09:59 AM
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    08-19-2018 05:20 PM Go to last post
  5. 1959 top issues

    Hi guys I'm be to the club and just recently purchased my first retractable. It's a 59 and it came with the roof retracted into the trunk. It's a...

    Started by Gyides24, 07-15-2016 06:45 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    07-21-2016 10:26 AM Go to last post
  6. Repair shop in or near New York

    Hi, Glad to one of the few and proud SKYLINER owners. I bought my original one owner 59 a few months ago. Can anyone recommend a shop in or near...

    Started by Mel, 02-06-2018 10:04 PM
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    07-22-2018 12:41 PM Go to last post
  7. top almost works right

    I asked last summer if the roof retract and delay switches were different for 57-58 and the 59. Did not get an answer, but the two I have are...

    Started by wah2oo, 04-21-2012 04:20 PM
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    08-28-2019 02:50 PM Go to last post
  8. Dust covers for top jack

    I broke a top jack and when I loosened the dust cover I noted a washer/gasket at the base of the shaft that allowed the cover to be held tightly on...

    Started by wah2oo, 02-16-2011 09:03 PM
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    02-26-2011 08:53 AM Go to last post
  9. Roof Relay Replacement

    I wish to replace all 10 of the roof relays in my 59 Skyliner. Can anyone advise where the best place to purchase these is? Intent is to puchase...

    Started by Skyliner Downunder, 12-03-2012 07:44 PM
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    08-04-2016 06:32 PM Go to last post
  10. retractable top problems

    I purchased a 58 retractable that the previous two owners couldn't get the top up.After much work the top came up but would not be level.Adjusting...

    Started by Paul Philip, 12-09-2010 09:40 PM
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    05-09-2014 09:30 PM Go to last post
  11. '59 top troubleshooting, deck lid & tray

    My 59's roof works well 90% of the time but sometimes when closing the deck lid when the roof is fully erected and locked to it's place the deck lid...

    Started by heikkisky, 08-10-2016 11:59 AM
    deck lid, erect cycle, retract cycle, tray, troubleshooting
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    05-21-2017 03:38 AM Go to last post
  12. Skyliner-59

    Nice to find someware maybe to get som help. Live in Sweden and we don´t have to many Skyliners here. Got one last october and have a small...

    Started by christer wanebring, 05-07-2015 05:37 AM
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    06-19-2015 07:49 AM Go to last post
  13. Smile 1959 Deck Lid

    On my '59, the deck lid will not open completely. The motor rubs on the stainless trim around the rear window. I have adjusted the switch to no...

    Started by homerd43, 12-13-2010 04:56 AM
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    04-20-2011 07:53 AM Go to last post
  14. Just started new project - 1959 Skyliner rebuild

    A couple of days ago I bought a 1959 Skyliner. I've been looking for several months and think I have a project I can handle (with some helpful advice...

    Started by Ddave, 07-22-2016 04:12 PM
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    07-27-2016 07:05 AM Go to last post
  15. roof will not lock down

    The roof on my 57 Skyliner will not lock down properly above the windscreen and is also out of alighement by about 1 inch. Can I adjust the roof on...

    Started by kiwiskylineer, 07-12-2015 05:01 AM
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    07-31-2016 12:10 PM Go to last post
  16. Top retract issue - advice on these 3 likely issues

    I am a new owner of a very old and worn 59 retractable. Seems the top hasn't worked in some time and the car has sat for more than 15 yrs as well. ...

    Started by BA., 09-11-2013 05:57 PM
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    09-20-2013 02:58 PM Go to last post
  17. Problem with top - HELP

    I just acquired my 59 Skyliner a few weeks ago. The top worked flawlessly before I got it home. When I try to erect the top I have a problem...

    Started by Suainie, 04-10-2015 12:07 PM
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    04-12-2015 08:56 PM Go to last post
  18. Question top electrical question

    I have a 1958 that I am restoring. When checking the motors, I noted that there is a junction block (?) connection to the top motor. The wires...

    Started by wah2oo, 01-05-2011 05:00 PM
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    03-05-2011 05:39 PM Go to last post
  19. Will top retract with just battery?

    Hi guys, my Dad had a 1957 skyliner convertible that he had dropped the transmission out on the ground. He passed away awhile back and now we are...

    Started by Yodykat, 09-15-2016 01:35 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    09-29-2016 08:26 PM Go to last post
  20. 58 Retractable problems

    Hello I wonder if someone know what’s up with the top of our 58, sometimes the two screws in top of the windshield wont start when I retract the...

    Started by Lars-57, 05-18-2011 11:28 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,407
    05-24-2011 12:34 AM Go to last post

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