Forum for retractable top related discussions.
Hi, I’m new to the forum as well as new to retractables. Living in Germany I bought a ‘59 Skyliner a few months ago in the US which arrived with me 2...
I discovered that my front roof locks were not reaching the ratchet depth and thus the motor stalled while still receiving power. I believe this is...
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,...
Last fall I posted my top front roof lock motor power issue to this forum. In the one response I received it was noted that since the functioning...
My deck lid has started moving very slow, either opening or closing. The motor is running, there seems to be no other motor running so there isnt a...
I have never put anything in the truck of my 57 since it was hard to tell how much room there really is available. I recently purchased and...
When I go through the erect cycle and the top drops down into the screw holes, the right front screw is about 1/4" too high. the screws are aligned,...
I would like to operate my top remotely with a transmitter like a garage door opener. Anyone out there know if someone has done this?
I looking for someone in the Southwestern Ontario Canada region that works on retraceable tops. Currently restoring a 1959 and we are having many...
I have an on going self restoration of my 57 Ford Retractable. It has been an interesting, enjoyable, and challenging process with many do overs,...
Hello everyone. I just wanted to say hello and express how glad I was to find this forum. I purchased my 57 Skyliner based on my infatuation with the...
I have a 1957 retractable that I just purchased. Everything thing on the top seems to work great except for when you retract the top. It sits in the...
I took off the lift jack for repair, and discovered that one side of the rubber bushing where the screw mechanism fits into the floor mounted bracket...
I have all the top seals to replace. I'm considering removing the roof - so that I can turn it over and clean out the channels, fix rust spots, etc....
I am new to the forum. I have been having work done on my 57 Skyliner. Now when the top is going up the lock down screws are rotating in the wrong...
Last Friday and Saturday I helped a friend try to get his newly acquired 59 top working. I have done quite a bit of work on my 58 so thought I knew...
If you are looking for old Ford parts, I sure would not deal with Randy Ankle, that lives in Mesa, at 848 West Kilarea Ave., Here is what happened to...
Anyone know the weight of the roof and rear glass? Maybe 500lbs???:confused:
I'm in need of an original oil dip stick for my 58 Skyliner with the 332 5.4 liter engine. Must be in very good to excellent condition . Please send...
Deck lid unlocks,but will not lift. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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