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  1. Question Circuit breakers - amperage

    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...

    Started by Rick, 01-01-2024 01:36 PM
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    01-06-2024 05:36 AM Go to last post
  2. Windshield Header Lock Nut Adjustment

    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...

    Started by Fnixon, 12-22-2023 02:27 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    01-06-2024 05:31 AM Go to last post
  3. Post Nick Keilen’s Operation and Maintenance Videos

    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,...

    Started by moreorles2, 01-20-2018 06:29 PM
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    top repair, videos
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    07-30-2023 12:27 PM Go to last post
  4. 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
    • Replies: 2
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    05-15-2023 08:04 AM Go to last post
  5. 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
    • Replies: 1
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    04-13-2023 07:48 AM Go to last post
  6. How much space

    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...

    Started by Scott Torvinen, 07-04-2015 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    12-03-2022 11:35 AM Go to last post
  7. Top Front Right screw not catching

    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,...

    Started by johnhrich, 11-23-2020 03:30 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    11-04-2022 09:47 AM Go to last post
  8. 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
    • Replies: 4
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    10-19-2022 02:20 AM Go to last post
  9. 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
    • Replies: 2
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    10-11-2022 08:11 PM Go to last post
  10. 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
  11. 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
    • Replies: 2
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    08-20-2022 09:54 AM Go to last post
  12. 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
    • Replies: 1
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    08-16-2022 06:37 PM Go to last post
  13. 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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    07-10-2022 10:53 AM Go to last post
  14. Top removal / seals replacement

    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....

    Started by johnhrich, 08-24-2021 12:05 PM
    removal, seals, top
    • Replies: 1
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    09-22-2021 07:52 AM Go to last post
  15. top lock down function problems

    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...

    Started by Poptop57, 08-15-2021 08:52 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-17-2021 08:35 PM Go to last post
  16. 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
    • Replies: 1
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    07-19-2021 08:09 PM Go to last post
  17. 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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    05-14-2021 10:11 AM Go to last post
  18. weight of roof

    Anyone know the weight of the roof and rear glass? Maybe 500lbs???:confused:

    Started by Mrussett, 06-20-2019 05:59 PM
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    05-08-2021 03:22 PM Go to last post
  19. Oil Dip Stick

    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...

    Started by SKYLINER 58, 04-21-2021 06:57 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    04-30-2021 11:12 AM Go to last post
  20. 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
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,588
    04-29-2021 07:50 PM Go to last post

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