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Thanks Dave, I realize I was trying to bypass the breaker and such so I was super cautious and only barely gave it power for maybe 1/4 - 1/2 second to see if there would be movement or noise. (there...

crap - I'm sorry, you are right!
The view here is over the right rear corner, inside the trunk. You can see the passenger side rear wheelwell in the upper-right of the picture, and of course the...

Good News / Bad News.
That passenger corner still seems stuck, however, there is just enough of a gap between the roof and windshield frame that I can shine a flashlight up there while working the...

151I like that idea, I hadn't thought of doing it manually. I was just now seeing if I could validate the motor with a direct 12V attached via the plug. That approach was find for the closeout...

I guess that is a good question Dave! I didn't know I could do that by hand, as I just assumed the motors would make it impossible for me to do.
Thanks for the tip!

Tonight I was able to make...

This is laying in my 59's trunk area. Despite the 2 attachment screws on it's bracket, it's not clear where it goes.

The length of the wire clearly gives a limited range of mounting spots. I...

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.

I am right in the middle of checking things, but...

This is probably a long shot, but, I wanted to ask if anyone had any recommendations for an appraiser in this SW Ohio area. (even mid-ohio would work)



Thx,

Allan

Here is the data plate...

http://www.media-swap.com/59 Ford Galaxie data plate2.jpg

Just dropping a note to introduce myself and show what I've picked up.
My name is Allan and I'm 46, located in southwest Ohio. I've been a network engineer all my life which affords the car hobby...