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  1. Buyer Beware !!!

    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...

    Started by 53coe, 05-14-2021 10:11 AM
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  2. WANTED: Rear roof lock screw

    I am needing to buy a rear roof lock screw for my 57. Thanks. John email is jlinder@st-tel.net

    Started by 57redwhitered, 02-28-2012 09:54 PM
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  3. White pads on backside of deck?

    The white foam/rubber pads glued on the backside of the deck are very brittle and not doing the job as I have marks on my top when it is up. I...

    Started by 59 Retract, 06-24-2019 08:47 PM
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    07-05-2019 03:12 PM 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. Top control switch to operate solenoids individually or my "Dial-a-noid"

    I have seen quite a few very nice Skyliners out there that are beautiful, then I look inside and there are many ways people have set up a bank of...

    Started by Amphicar, 03-06-2012 04:09 PM
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  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. What is this and where does it go?

    This is laying in my 59's trunk area. Despite the 2 attachment screws on it's bracket, it's not clear where it goes. The length of the wire...

    Started by BA., 09-11-2013 07:25 PM
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    12-21-2018 09:05 PM Go to last post
  9. Top Control Box

    Hi, Has anyone heard of "Wayne Saunders" and his Roof Control “Cheater” Box? Per a So Cal Retractable newsletter, he built and sold 215 of these...

    Started by Begullove, 09-11-2015 03:59 PM
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    03-18-2016 11:57 PM Go to last post
  10. Need pattern for seat side shield silver mylar

    I have new uncut silver mylar for seat side shields. I need a patter to cut by bill horton

    Started by BILL HORTON, 03-01-2011 07:22 PM
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    03-09-2012 09:44 PM Go to last post
  11. Need pattern for seat side shield silver mylar

    I have new uncut silver mylar for seat side shields. I need a patten to cut by (for 1959 retractable) bill horton 220 idylwood athens,ga30605

    Started by BILL HORTON, 03-01-2011 07:25 PM
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  12. Top opening for the first time in 46 years

    My late father-in-law's '58 is slowly coming back to life. Both of my in-laws are hoarders and the Skyliner was literally buried in their garage in...

    Started by Breadbox, 05-29-2015 07:57 PM
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    07-15-2015 10:32 AM Go to last post
  13. 59 ford retractable

    any one know if drivers side window regulators are still available,if so where can i buy one?

    Started by bsky59, 02-08-2015 11:27 AM
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  14. Denver Colorado Skyliner owners

    Hello all I just registered and was wondering what level of membership there is in the Denver Co. area. I was a charter member of the Mile Hi...

    Started by bstewart, 01-24-2016 10:39 PM
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  15. 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
  16. Remote Control for Top Operation

    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?

    Started by byrned, 07-04-2022 01:50 PM
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    10-19-2022 02:20 AM Go to last post
  17. deck lid

    I have a deck lid,hood, back seat bottom and grille for a 58 skyliner. If anyone is interested in all or some of these please call me 9783603773. I...

    Started by caddyman, 08-11-2015 06:46 PM
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  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
    • Replies: 2
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    10-08-2022 06:57 AM Go to last post

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