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by hbarbee
Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Kanter disc conversion kit
Replies: 4
Views: 9750

Re: Kanter disc conversion kit

I agree with Otto. There is a thread of mine on here that describes what to do to perfect a drum brake system. If you are driving the Toronado as a 50 year old classic should be driven, the drum system will be fine.
by hbarbee
Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:04 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 66 TORONADO FRONT BRAKES
Replies: 3
Views: 6405

Re: 66 TORONADO FRONT BRAKES

NAPA lists the '66 front and rear drums as the same at $89 each. When I restored my complete system for a '69, I contacted http://www.brakematerialsandparts.com/. They built new brake shoes for me using a soft composite, non-metallic, bonded brake lining material. They got new drums for me from a lo...
by hbarbee
Thu May 18, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 69 Toronado Blower Motor Resistor
Replies: 1
Views: 4210

69 Toronado Blower Motor Resistor

Does anyone know of a source for this part?
I have searched the web and did not find any.

Thanks,
Hurst
by hbarbee
Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:41 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Headlamp Door Vacuum System Solution
Replies: 20
Views: 40387

Re: Headlamp Door Vacuum System Solution

Sorry, I have been away from the site for a while. Does anyone have any questions on this installation? Mine works fine. That model unit fits as if it was made for this use even though it was not. I left mine with a separate switch under the dash and left all of the other original vacuum gear in pla...
by hbarbee
Fri Jan 22, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 66 Decode
Replies: 3
Views: 6367

Re: 66 Decode

by hbarbee
Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:37 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Head light Actuator replacements?
Replies: 3
Views: 7899

Re: Head light Actuator replacements?

If you search for one of my previous posts under name hbarbee or title Headlamp Door Vacuum System Solution, you will find the source for an electric actuator that I installed in a '69. The supplier had one that fit perfectly even though it was not sold for that purpose. You would need 2 for the '66...
by hbarbee
Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: What Material Do You Prefer For Brake Shoes on 1966 Toro
Replies: 10
Views: 12977

Re: What Material Do You Prefer For Brake Shoes on 1966 Toro

I found an older posting of mine where I had reported a complete brake restoration for my 1969. It still stops as good as new. "This is the most important part that most restorers overlook: Do not get the brake shoes from any auto supply. I located a service (http://brakematerialsandparts.webs....
by hbarbee
Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1967- Coolant Leak from unknown part name
Replies: 10
Views: 14970

Re: 1967- Coolant Leak from unknown part name

Replace it with a simple in line valve. Open the valve in winter when using the heater and close it in summer when using the air conditioner.
by hbarbee
Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Headlamp Door Vacuum System Solution
Replies: 20
Views: 40387

Re: Headlamp Door Vacuum System Solution

I have had no problems so far. I cycle it every chance I get even when not needed. As I mentioned in the original post, the only mod you will have to do is slightly enlarge the diameter of the hole in the bottom support plate to allow the lower shaft of the actuator to fit through. I used 2 small he...
by hbarbee
Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Solution For Four Wheel Drum Brake Owners
Replies: 1
Views: 4615

Solution For Four Wheel Drum Brake Owners

First, let it be clear that I understand that disc brakes are far superior to drum brakes and if you have a Toronado that came with factory disc brakes, then you are much better off. However, I disagree that the brake system conversions that are often discussed are necessary for the typical Toronado...

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