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  1. 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
  2. Boot (trunk ) lid

    Hi guys , have 58 with a couple of roof and trunk (boot) issues No 1 the front locks work fine seem to line up fine but on release it seems to go...

    Started by Tony v, 07-02-2016 06:04 AM
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    07-04-2016 05:54 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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    04-22-2020 12:52 AM Go to last post
  4. 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
    • Replies: 2
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    06-03-2017 06:34 AM Go to last post
  5. 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
    • Replies: 1
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    03-27-2019 10:57 AM Go to last post
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Continuing Top Problems 59 Retracble

    I purchased this car earlier this year and the seller told me that he had purchased the car from a private museum in North Carolina. After receiving...

    Started by Suainie, 06-16-2015 10:52 AM
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    06-24-2015 11:10 AM Go to last post
  9. 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
    • Replies: 1
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    06-21-2018 11:54 AM Go to last post
  10. 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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    08-11-2015 06:46 PM Go to last post
  11. Deck lid issue

    Hello all, my name is Sean and I have a red and white 57. After a quick google search I am now here and couldn't be happier. I am 30 and live in St....

    Started by Red57, 05-04-2015 09:46 AM
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    05-05-2015 08:35 AM Go to last post
  12. 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
  13. Deck Lid problems

    Hi, I am having a problem with the operation of my deck lid. The issue doesn't always happen and there is no telling when it will occurr. When...

    Started by Finster, 10-18-2011 08:49 AM
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    07-11-2012 08:17 PM Go to last post
  14. 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
  15. 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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    03-19-2016 03:55 PM Go to last post
  16. 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
  17. Front roof locks

    Hi all, I am new to this forum, and I am quite happy to find a great resource for this car.I have a 1958 skyliner with some roof issues. My left side...

    Started by ragtopman70, 04-22-2013 10:28 AM
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    04-23-2013 05:23 PM Go to last post
  18. Front roof stuff...

    Here is a question for the pro's: I pre-zoom my old friend Bill will be all over this..? Dave's 2 cent's will not be ignored either...? I know the...

    Started by skylinerman58, 12-29-2014 05:28 PM
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    12-29-2014 05:28 PM Go to last post
  19. 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
  20. 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

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