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by pr129tbird
Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Anyone looking for NOS grilles for 1969??
Replies: 1
Views: 11357

Anyone looking for NOS grilles for 1969??

There’s a pair on EBay for sale starting $300. I’ve used this seller before very honest and nice up front guy to deal with. He’s in NJ. Pair of the front pop up light grilled for 1969. Will fit 68 but not correct pattern
by pr129tbird
Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:50 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 66Toro Name That Part.
Replies: 10
Views: 18407

Re: 66Toro Name That Part.

Is that Tropic Turquoise ?? If so the same color as my ‘66. Is that a frame off restoration?? It looks awesome!!
by pr129tbird
Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 66Toro Name That Part.
Replies: 10
Views: 18407

Re: 66Toro Name That Part.

The main purpose of those two flaps is so that when the headlights are retracted (down) they aren’t visible behind the grille. It keeps the hidden lights “hidden”. It has nothing to do with debris or otherwise. I’ve seen quite a few cars where those flaps are missing and it spoils the whole look of ...
by pr129tbird
Fri May 20, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Own a 1966 Toronado. Has anyone here used GSP Axles?
Replies: 0
Views: 6453

Own a 1966 Toronado. Has anyone here used GSP Axles?

What I liked about them is that they look almost identical to the original 1966 Axles, round inboard design and the boots have multiple folds in inner an outer joints as OEM did in 1966. I've found the replacement boots love to fall off!! IMO they aren't fexible enough and when making an extreme tur...
by pr129tbird
Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: lower ball joints STUCK
Replies: 31
Views: 42167

Re: lower ball joints STUCK

Here's the best way to do this...... WOrks like a charm. With the suspension jacked up, wheel removed etc... take the cotter pin out of the ball joint. Loosen the nut about 4-5 turns. DO NOT support the lower arm as the torsion bars tension will help the joint come loose as its a big spring. Now put...
by pr129tbird
Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1966 Toronado No reverse and no 3rd gear
Replies: 5
Views: 10307

Re: 1966 Toronado No reverse and no 3rd gear

do you think its a pressure problem?? Now that you mentioned it I had a 1965 thunderbird that when cold would NOT go into reverse and it didnt go into third until it warmed up. My toronado dosnt go into reverse or 3rd at all but it was shifting fine and didnt slip or anything. It seemed at the end t...
by pr129tbird
Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1966 Toronado No reverse and no 3rd gear
Replies: 5
Views: 10307

1966 Toronado No reverse and no 3rd gear

I wanted to know if anything can be done without taking this apart and rebuilding it? When I shift it into reverse I hear like the drum/clutch engaging but nothing happens, engine just revs up. When in drive it goes fine in first (NO SLIPPING) and shifts nicely into second but no third gear. I have ...
by pr129tbird
Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: For Sale: Toronados
Topic: 1967 Black Toronado FOR SALE
Replies: 4
Views: 12009

Re: 1967 Black Toronado FOR SALE

for $12,000 can ya change the oil for us! :) lol sounds like a nice car
by pr129tbird
Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 455 won't start / 1970 Toro
Replies: 19
Views: 28681

Re: 455 won't start / 1970 Toro

OOOOPs sorry about my post! LOL I said Air, Fuel and gas! LOL I am sure you all knew what I meant Air, Spark , and Gas/fuel. Sorry perhaps I shouldnt post AFTER drinking MY "fuel' Run N Coke LOL
by pr129tbird
Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1979 oldsmobile tornado wont start randomly
Replies: 7
Views: 10593

Re: 1979 oldsmobile tornado wont start randomly

It might be the module under the distributor cap! GMs are notorious for running fine then all of a sudden when warm they drop dead and wont start (NO SPARK). If you let it cool down 5-10+ minutes they often restart and run perfectly (till the next time). when you encounter this problem next time, pu...

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