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  1. Question roof air leak

    My roof has a pretty good breeze coming thru where the roof and windshield meet It looks like there is a little crimp right in the center front of...

    Started by jhubbell, 04-23-2013 02:49 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-24-2013 12:19 PM Go to last post
  2. Top Repair

    If some of you are like me when the top gets an attitude I'm lost. Lucky for me I found Mike Mathes not only is he an all around nice guy he also...

    Started by Gemet, 08-07-2013 01:56 PM
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    08-07-2013 01:56 PM Go to last post
  3. 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
    • Replies: 2
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    08-11-2013 04:31 PM Go to last post
  4. 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
  5. IFRC Technical Advisors

    One of the benefits of membership in the IFRC and this forum is access to the advice and experience of club members. Included is the IFRC’s...

    Started by Dave Owens, 10-17-2013 04:02 PM
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    10-17-2013 04:02 PM Go to last post
  6. trunk lid retract

    I have a 57 and when I convert to convertible every thing works fine but when I switch back to hard top the trunk lid does not come down all the way....

    Started by jhubbell, 10-17-2013 03:24 PM
    lid, retract, top, trunk
    • Replies: 1
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    11-06-2013 08:37 PM Go to last post
  7. Question Top

    I bought a 58 retractable in a box, Have body all assemble, working on top, every thing fits good and alignment fine, Top retracts into trunk, comes...

    Started by Repopman, 03-11-2014 01:07 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-11-2014 03:10 PM Go to last post
  8. top unlock

    I have a 59, the top has been working fine other than occasionally the top not lifting after unlocking, after a couple tries it works. My current...

    Started by flroadrunner, 04-13-2014 08:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-22-2014 06:36 PM Go to last post
  9. retractable top problems

    I purchased a 58 retractable that the previous two owners couldn't get the top up.After much work the top came up but would not be level.Adjusting...

    Started by Paul Philip, 12-09-2010 09:40 PM
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    05-09-2014 09:30 PM Go to last post
  10. jack repairs

    who rebuilds lift and deck jacks?

    Started by leachnash, 04-22-2012 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    07-26-2014 05:44 PM Go to last post
  11. 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
  12. Intermittent Stopping

    1958 all stock and in very good condition. Recently the top has begun stopping as I bring the it out of the trunk and place it in the closed...

    Started by Douglas, 10-20-2014 10:37 AM
    breaker, stopping, top
    • Replies: 2
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    10-26-2014 06:41 PM Go to last post
  13. 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
    • Replies: 6
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    11-07-2014 09:58 AM Go to last post
  14. 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
    • Replies: 0
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    11-11-2014 02:16 PM Go to last post
  15. Question School on retractables ?

    I'm searching for an entity that offers a comprehensive school (or could be an individual) that covers all aspects of the 57 - 59 Retractable top. ...

    Started by ndellis, 12-03-2014 08:43 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    12-06-2014 10:48 PM Go to last post
  16. 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
  17. The roof top lock motors

    My question pertains to the 2 lock top motors in the rear roof quarter panels. The passenger motor has the wires coming off the bottom. If I mount...

    Started by Paul Philip, 12-06-2014 10:14 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    01-03-2015 10:11 PM Go to last post
  18. 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
  19. Top will not raise off the windshield header

    I had reset the top and the locks ratchet in the erect operation and unlock in the retract cycle. When lowering the top into the trunk the pins...

    Started by Paul Philip, 01-03-2015 12:02 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-10-2015 09:32 PM Go to last post
  20. top

    when I go through the cycle to remount the top everything works fine until the trunk lid gets almost shut and then it stops. If I push the trunk...

    Started by jhubbell, 02-17-2015 08:48 AM
    top trunk lid
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,415
    04-11-2015 02:44 PM Go to last post

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