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  1. Top Adjustment

    Anyone know of a shop or a person that can adjust the top I North East Florida.

    Started by zrone90, 10-15-2016 07:48 PM
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  2. Top landing

    I have a 1958 and when I retract the top it seems to land very hard into the trunk. The car rocks and it feels like it is landing too hard. Is...

    Started by zrone90, 05-25-2017 05:05 PM
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    12-21-2018 08:54 PM Go to last post
  3. My turn to need help.

    Went to a car show yesterday and as I was about to leave I went to put the top up. Once the decklid went down It would stop about three inches from...

    Started by zrone90, 10-06-2019 11:34 AM
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    10-08-2019 07:44 PM Go to last post
  4. 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
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    10-10-2019 03:14 PM Go to last post
  5. 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
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    09-29-2016 08:26 PM Go to last post
  6. 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
  7. Trouble with trunk lid closing

    After my top screws down, a clicking noise in the top continues while the trunk lid closes. Then, frequently the trunk lid will stop after it starts...

    Started by wkvasnicka, 07-31-2013 07:54 AM
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    08-11-2013 04:31 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. 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
  10. Roof retract and delay switch are there two kinds?

    I have had problems with my top not starting back after unlocking but if I raise it up about 6", by directly running the top motor for a short time,...

    Started by wah2oo, 08-22-2011 09:25 AM
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    09-01-2011 07:32 AM Go to last post
  11. More top tourble

    I was so pleased with my roof jack question I thought I would try to get lucky again. I broke my roof jack trying to find out why my top works in...

    Started by wah2oo, 02-24-2011 05:19 PM
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    12-21-2018 09:23 PM Go to last post
  12. 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
  13. top actting up again, HELP!

    My top has been working great the last month until yesterday. I have been replacing and shimming the weather strips on the side of the top. I raise...

    Started by wah2oo, 12-21-2012 12:12 PM
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    12-21-2012 02:45 PM Go to last post
  14. Roof locks not together

    I am essentially done putting back together my 58. All systems are working but when unlocking the top, the back locks complete unlocking about 2 or...

    Started by wah2oo, 04-26-2013 08:21 PM
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    12-21-2018 09:20 PM Go to last post
  15. Delay in roof retracting

    My 58 is essentially done. The top goes up and down fine except when retracting all the locks unlock but ratchet, with anywhere from 5 to 6 bumps,...

    Started by wah2oo, 05-05-2016 04:31 PM
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    05-06-2016 02:45 PM Go to last post
  16. Washers for electric motor mounts

    I am restoring an electric motor and the washers on the attaching brackets are smashed flat and some of the edges are missing. Where can new washers...

    Started by wah2oo, 02-27-2017 02:57 PM
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    02-28-2017 08:41 AM Go to last post
  17. brushes for electric motors

    I have an extra nonworking motor. I decided to have some "fun" and try to repair it. When I got it open, both brushes were stuck. I was able to...

    Started by wah2oo, 04-10-2017 03:25 PM
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    06-03-2017 06:34 AM Go to last post
  18. Need a deck lift jack casing

    Hi - can anyone help me out? After cleaning all the mechanisms, I found that the Passenger side deck lift jack has been damaged at some time in the...

    Started by uk58, 11-11-2014 02:16 PM
    deck, housing, jack, lift, passenger
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    11-11-2014 02:16 PM Go to last post
  19. Problems with top 1959 Skyliner

    I'm looking for some one who does work/repairs on 57-59 Skyliner's in the San Antonio or Austin Texas area. Thanks Tom T 708-837-9978 or...

    Started by ttibbie, 04-19-2016 12:47 PM
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    04-19-2016 12:47 PM Go to last post
  20. Top Alignment

    What adjustment is done to shift the rear of the top right or left? I need to move the rear of the top left(1/8"),so that the rain gutter below the...

    Started by topgone57, 06-10-2012 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    07-26-2014 05:46 PM Go to last post

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