Forum for retractable top related discussions.
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,...
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...
Needed: I need 2 bolts for the rear roof links. They bolt the roof link to the pivot bracket part number B7A 5153770-A. If you have a couple give...
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...
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...
A couple of days ago I bought a 1959 Skyliner. I've been looking for several months and think I have a project I can handle (with some helpful advice...
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...
Spent some time and made a tool for the deck screws, but the front one are different. Where do you get a set of these tools? Are there more than two...
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...
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...
Hello everyone. i am new to this forum. Thanks for adding! i just bought a 57 skyliner in america. (I live in the Netherlands) the roof...
For some reason two wires broke loose on this switch. I cannot determine the colors so I wonder if anyone can help by telling me where they connect....
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...
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...
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...
I'm looking for a shop in Ky to repair my top. the deck lid will not raise it just unscrews but will no raise.
Does anyone know of anyone who repairs top motors? Thanks, Gary
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...
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...
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...
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