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Thanks Sonny,

Looking forward to learning more about the 66 Toro.

Jim

I want to thank everyone supporting my 66 Toro journey. I have much to learn in order to proceed with work on this great find here in Houston.
Making progress thanks to this team on the forum.
You guys are fantastic, I am very appreciative for the help !

Jim

Thank you for the consideration. How much do you need to cover shipping and the T-Hood Release?
Jim

Otto, I had success in opening the hood for the first time. I am very happy to see that I have an untouched engine compartment. On the the hunt for a hood release T-handle replacement. Anymore tips on where to look? I emailed John in LV. I have not had reply to date. Do you have good phone number? T...

Otto,

Thank you again for help. I have reached out to John via email. I will apply your procedure when opening the hood of my Toro. I am sure I will need to be collecting parts to improve this car if I decide to move forward.

Jim

Otto, Thank you for the tip. I will give your method a try. I need to find a helper to assist me. The hood seems very heavy. On another note on the "T-Handle Pull". I have been looking around for a replacement. Looks like from my search this is a rare item. Have any suggestions where I sho...

I wanted to share my update. I have attached a few images of the newly acquired 66 Toro. Went to warehouse and located the broken T-handle to release the hood. Had to get pliers to pull release. Success was short lived, it popped latch and hood raised up about an inch. However, the release at the la...

Thanks for tip on the hood release. I will review the Toro this Saturday for a good understanding of what I am dealing with under the hood. I will not start the engine when I get keys made. I will be checking things over for bad wiring and fluid levels. I will not run fuel from the gas tank. I plan ...

I have recently unloaded the 66 Toro last Saturday the 18th into my warehouse. I am just starting to review and make a list. The car has been parked in a garage for many years. My goal is to start the Toro engine. The family I bought the Toro from cannot find the keys or title. I am going to order 6...

I wanted to take this opportunity to join this forum. I have just acquired a 1966 Toronado. I am wanting to learn about sourcing NOS parts and technical information. I have much to learn as a new owner. The vehicle I acquired is in good shape and needs some work from being in it's garage for many ye...