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  1. Need lift jack rubber bushing

    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...

    Started by johnhrich, 07-10-2022 10:53 AM
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  2. Deck lid moving very slow

    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...

    Started by Robert M, 04-12-2023 08:22 AM
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    04-13-2023 07:48 AM Go to last post
  3. broken threads on front windshield locking screws

    Hello! I am new to the forum after "coming into" a 58 352CID skyliner! it is in pieces right now and am focused on getting it started/running...

    Started by Remotecontroller, 04-22-2020 12:52 AM
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  4. Front Top Lock Down Motor

    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,...

    Started by Chuck Pursell, 10-04-2022 10:13 AM
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    10-08-2022 06:57 AM Go to last post
  5. New member - Glad to be with you all

    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...

    Started by chucklutz, 08-19-2022 09:54 AM
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    08-20-2022 09:54 AM Go to last post
  6. Top Issues

    I looking for someone in the Southwestern Ontario Canada region that works on retraceable tops. Currently restoring a 1959 and we are having many...

    Started by Captain_205, 08-16-2022 01:01 PM
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    10-11-2022 08:11 PM Go to last post
  7. 1958 Retractable Top

    At car shows, is it ok to leave the top partially open to show trunk, etc....for an extended time period like 3 hours or is that determental to top...

    Started by Ray, 04-01-2018 11:47 PM
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    04-02-2018 09:40 AM Go to last post
  8. Leveling System?

    I have heard that the Skyliner had an internal leveling system that made the top inoperable if the car was not level. I've been looking around, and...

    Started by jlau, 09-18-2018 07:44 AM
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    09-18-2018 08:38 AM Go to last post
  9. Wanted: Diagram of top linkage for model

    Hello everyone, this is my first post on this forum. I am making a model of a Skyliner in Meccano, which is the Brit version of Erector. I am...

    Started by Mick Berg, 03-14-2019 11:27 AM
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    04-09-2019 07:17 PM Go to last post
  10. Looking for advice~still have problem with car top

    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...

    Started by Chuck Pursell, 05-10-2023 10:10 AM
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    05-15-2023 08:04 AM Go to last post
  11. 57 deck lid alignment

    I am considering buying a 57. The deck lid appears to have a 1/2 -3/4 inch gap in the back. When the lid raises to lower the top, it bounced up a...

    Started by sslaughter, 01-29-2018 12:17 PM
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    01-30-2018 06:25 AM Go to last post
  12. Bushings for roof arms

    Hi All, I just joined the club recently, and have a question. I am changing all the bushings in the roof. To that end, can I purchase bushings...

    Started by ragtopman70, 03-18-2019 07:36 AM
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    03-27-2019 10:57 AM Go to last post
  13. my roof

    I have a 59 Skyliner that roof goes up perfectly, however will not go past mid point to rest in trunk. Both jack screws goes completely to close but...

    Started by Justice, 11-18-2018 03:39 PM
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    11-19-2018 10:42 AM Go to last post
  14. Top on 59 will not retract fully.

    This is a new 59 for me. I bought with an untested top so am working blind here on it's history. I attempted to fully retract today and at first the...

    Started by johnhrich, 06-30-2020 03:49 PM
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    07-02-2020 08:13 AM Go to last post
  15. Apparent dead spot on tray motor - repair or replace?

    I have an apparent dead spot on my '59 tray motor. I have checked the switches and get power and continuity. If I remove the motor and rotate the...

    Started by johnhrich, 11-13-2020 01:31 PM
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    11-14-2020 02:43 PM Go to last post
  16. Motor repair

    I have a '58 with a roof locking motor that is seized up. Does anyone have a suggestion of someone to do repairs on the motor?

    Started by wolfpacker44, 01-14-2019 02:24 PM
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    01-20-2019 06:34 PM Go to last post
  17. 59 Retract

    A little history, My Mother in law has owned the car 59, Inca Gold, since new, as it was a gift for graduation and a car heading off to college. The...

    Started by David11690, 10-06-2017 04:41 PM
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    11-22-2018 01:37 PM Go to last post
  18. 1957 seals for top

    Where can I get seals for the top where it folds?

    Started by RenoRon, 08-24-2017 01:09 PM
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    08-25-2017 09:10 AM Go to last post
  19. Top sits off to the right when retracted in truck

    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...

    Started by Burgz, 05-11-2021 09:26 PM
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    08-16-2022 06:37 PM Go to last post
  20. My turn to need help. Part 2

    I started a new post on my problem to bring attention to another problem. Today I went to put the top down and it did not work properly. The screws...

    Started by zrone90, 10-09-2019 10:19 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    10-10-2019 03:14 PM Go to last post

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