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  1. Question top electrical question

    I have a 1958 that I am restoring. When checking the motors, I noted that there is a junction block (?) connection to the top motor. The wires...

    Started by wah2oo, 01-05-2011 05:00 PM
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    03-05-2011 05:39 PM Go to last post
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Top landing

    I have a 1958 and when I retract the top it seems to land very hard into the trunk. The car rocks and it feels like it is landing too hard. Is...

    Started by zrone90, 05-25-2017 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    12-21-2018 08:54 PM Go to last post
  5. 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
  6. Top on 59 will not retract fully.

    This is a new 59 for me. I bought with an untested top so am working blind here on it's history. I attempted to fully retract today and at first the...

    Started by johnhrich, 06-30-2020 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-02-2020 08:13 AM Go to last post
  7. Top opening for the first time in 46 years

    My late father-in-law's '58 is slowly coming back to life. Both of my in-laws are hoarders and the Skyliner was literally buried in their garage in...

    Started by Breadbox, 05-29-2015 07:57 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-15-2015 10:32 AM Go to last post
  8. Top Operating Switch

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and club. I just purchased a '59 Skyliner and am looking for the top operating toggle switch that mounts under the dash....

    Started by Ron Clement, 11-02-2011 05:14 PM
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    11-05-2011 08:38 PM Go to last post
  9. Top Problems

    We put the deck lid up. It would operate properly. We rewired the entire top. When we went to put the deck lid down, it would not close all the...

    Started by sugarworker, 05-09-2012 11:22 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-28-2012 12:25 PM Go to last post
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Top unlock problem

    The top on my 57 won't unlock using the actuator switch. The deck lid unlocks and opens and the tray erects, then nothing happens. I adjusted the...

    Started by Mike V, 06-15-2020 12:16 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    08-07-2020 09:59 AM Go to last post
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. trunk lid

    I have a trunk lid and a motorized panel with mounting brackets and trim. No rust or dents, copper colored.It has been sitting in a garage for many...

    Started by tcj990, 11-19-2015 07:16 AM
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    11-19-2015 07:16 AM Go to last post
  19. 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
  20. voltage drop test

    Hi guys Thought I might add this link but there are many others I have use this method of testing and it works well for trouble shooting, if you...

    Started by skeehorse, 02-28-2011 08:59 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    02-28-2011 08:59 PM Go to last post

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