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by gearhead840
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:08 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Mondello claims to have headers for the Toronado...
Replies: 9
Views: 18481

Re: Mondello claims to have headers for the Toronado...

I have seen the GMC motorhome headers used on the Toro. They had to be shortened and have the collector rewelded but they are pretty clean.
by gearhead840
Sat May 15, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: shorter water pump?
Replies: 2
Views: 7710

Re: shorter water pump?

well the larger 4 core radiator is in, We had to weld in a radiator support from a 69 toro, and massage the top cover to fit the larger tank. a little weld, a little sheet metal and the tiniest amount of bondo made it look like it belonged there all along. I have a solid 3/4 inch clearance between t...
by gearhead840
Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: shorter water pump?
Replies: 2
Views: 7710

shorter water pump?

i was hoping someone could clue me in on long shaft water pump vs. short shaft and pullies. I think the short shaft pump and correct pulley, along with the radiator core support from a 69 toro welded in will solve my 4 core radiator blues. I would really appreciate your help. I know i will still hav...
by gearhead840
Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: junkyard crawl
Replies: 1
Views: 6749

junkyard crawl

1/2 price sale at the junkyard today. found a good 69 toro to scrap parts from. got a right inner fender and battery tray. the one on my 66 is eaten below the battery. I got spring exhaust bolts and good plastics for the frame rails. I went to take the raiator but it was MUCH longer than the rad fro...
by gearhead840
Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: toronado suppliers
Replies: 36
Views: 7840

toronado suppliers

Just wanted to give some feedback on some of the suppliers i have used to get my Toro parts. On EBAY: Skip White performance. I bought a chrome fuel pump and a Brand new HEI distributor for about $60 each including shipping . They came fast and look great. I haven't fired the engine yet, though. Fus...
by gearhead840
Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 66 toro exhaust bolts
Replies: 1
Views: 7353

66 toro exhaust bolts

I was hoping someone could tell me what type of bolts fasten the exhaust manifold outlet to the exhaust pipe. Is it the type with springs or studs and brass nuts?
by gearhead840
Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: INTRODUCING DOCTORO
Replies: 24
Views: 14691

Re: INTRODUCING DOCTORO

hello, I just scrapped out a 68 toro and i have both tail light assemblies. I will verify their condition saturday. email me if you are interested.
by gearhead840
Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: NEW TO FORUM
Replies: 29
Views: 19058

Re: NEW TO FORUM

thanks for the HEI info. air cleaner issues were what i expected. I am interested in your ideas for a rat rod 66 toro. I really want to cut the hood and install a blower, but thats a few dollars off. A steel cowl hood will do for now. For me putting the whole thing on the ground is important with th...
by gearhead840
Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:35 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 66 toro custom
Replies: 1
Views: 7676

66 toro custom

hello, I am building a 66 toro. I am upgrading to front disc brakes from a 68 toro. I am planning to install the complete rear air suspension (junkyard) from a 1995 cadillac with disc brakes in my Toro. I am looking for a cheap (junkyard) electronic distributor. I have heard that HEI distributors ha...
by gearhead840
Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 66 toro custom
Replies: 22
Views: 7131

66 toro custom

hello, I am building a 66 toro. I am upgrading to front disc brakes from a 68 toro. I am planning to install the complete rear air suspension (junkyard) from a 1995 cadillac with disc brakes in my Toro. I am looking for a cheap (junkyard) electronic distributor. I have heard that HEI distributors ha...

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