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  1. Smile '59 Retractable Package Tray (Flipper) Motor Rebuild

    Does anyone know if there is a flipper motor rebuilder available or possibly someone that has a motor for sale? Thanks again for any help.

    Started by homerd43, 04-22-2011 04:10 AM
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    04-26-2011 08:56 AM Go to last post
  2. '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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 1959 retractable mechanism

    I'm looking for someone in northern California who could help me with the retractable mechanism on my 1959 530-228-5777

    Started by mccammonds, 04-23-2016 12:30 PM
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    04-23-2016 12:30 PM Go to last post
  7. 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
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    07-21-2016 10:26 AM Go to last post
  8. 5 toggle switches?

    I am considering buying a 59 that is 350 miles from home. I have been told that the car is fantastic. The top works. However, the dash control has...

    Started by John R. Thomas, 07-05-2015 10:19 PM
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    07-09-2015 08:26 AM Go to last post
  9. 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
  10. 57 skyliner roof retracted.. deck lid will not unlock using switch or relays manually

    I put the top of my 57 down and when I went to put it back up all I get is a click from the relay. I tried manually jumping the relay but the deck...

    Started by rrrr, 07-25-2015 12:07 AM
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    12-31-2015 04:48 PM Go to last post
  11. 57 top

    I am in need of a left rear roof lock motor and a deck position "B" switch. Does anybody know where I can find them?

    Started by sugarworker, 04-30-2011 09:24 AM
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    05-06-2011 12:18 AM Go to last post
  12. 57' Skyliner Fire/Rebuild Questions

    A little intro Myself and one other guy own a restoration shop in Kansas and have been in business for 3 years. We had a local guy stop in and wanted...

    Started by dsmith33, 04-17-2015 09:42 AM
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    09-03-2015 03:38 PM Go to last post
  13. 58 Retractable

    Deck lid unlocks,but will not lift. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

    Started by SKYLINER 58, 04-21-2021 07:01 PM
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    04-29-2021 07:50 PM Go to last post
  14. 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
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    05-24-2011 12:34 AM Go to last post
  15. 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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    02-15-2015 02:29 PM Go to last post
  16. 59 front roof locks, won't lock

    Hello, I'm new here & so far have really enjoyed reading all the post. I have a 59, & the front roof locks, won't spin, to lock down to the...

    Started by Jgbell, 08-19-2016 02:53 PM
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    01-27-2020 12:56 AM 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. 59 top wont lift up and back

    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...

    Started by Robert M, 07-18-2021 07:41 PM
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    07-19-2021 08:09 PM Go to last post
  19. Adjusting the front roof hinges

    The front and rear locks line up perfectly but the front lock screws don't seem to enter at the right angle. I've tried resetting the roof several...

    Started by Paul Philip, 11-01-2014 11:52 PM
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    11-07-2014 09:58 AM Go to last post
  20. Anybody have a relay label that goes on the relay lid?

    In the stuff I got with my project, I found a 22 1/2" by 3 5/8" metal piece with a paper label glued to it with a diagram of the relay and their...

    Started by Ddave, 10-07-2016 09:36 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    05-21-2017 04:23 PM Go to last post

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