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by 1970w34
Thu May 17, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Frame repair
Replies: 5
Views: 10571

Re: Frame repair

Yeah, I can do that this weekend. I have some other pics on my phone, can you post those if I send them to you?
by 1970w34
Thu May 17, 2012 7:05 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Frame repair
Replies: 5
Views: 10571

Re: Frame repair

Where the body mount bolts on--the very end of the frame--the springs bolt outside and a bit forward from that. I made an exact pattern from thin cardboard and cut out the rotted part. I think it was 14 gauge mild steel, I just matched it up from some scraps I had laying around once I cut back to th...
by 1970w34
Sun May 13, 2012 3:01 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Can't believe my cv boot posts has 35 views & not ONE reply!
Replies: 8
Views: 13041

Re: Can't believe my cv boot posts has 35 views & not ONE re

I get mine done at Cinnabar Engineering in Sandusky Michigan--they are GMC motorhome guys and do GREAT work.
by 1970w34
Sun May 13, 2012 1:57 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Frame repair
Replies: 5
Views: 10571

Frame repair

Been restoring one of my GT's (Agean Aqua, white top, interior, stripes) and have been making some good progress of late. Body is off and on a cart, totally stripped of everything but paint. Even the wiring harness was taken out (and in one piece!). I today finished repairing both side of the rear f...
by 1970w34
Sat May 12, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 455 won't start / 1970 Toro
Replies: 19
Views: 28485

Re: 455 won't start / 1970 Toro

Hi Kay, it's Carmen, I think the needle valve may be stuck open? That'll just allow the gas to continue pouring in. I've seen it shooting out on a few of mine over the years.
by 1970w34
Thu May 03, 2012 7:06 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Has anyone here used or heard of Empire Motors in El Paso Tx
Replies: 9
Views: 18642

Re: Has anyone here used or heard of Empire Motors in El Pas

I had bought some armrest side pieces from him (Valor) many years ago and they seem to be decent and durable but they were very expensive and took many months to get them. He was surprised when I told him that those pieces were also applicable to the Riviera and Eldorado. I wonder if he marketed to ...
by 1970w34
Tue Apr 03, 2012 4:13 pm
Forum: For Sale: Toronados
Topic: 1970 GT for sale
Replies: 13
Views: 25796

Re: 1970 GT for sale

I might be interested if it is a factory correct NON-AC car. What colors? Thanks, Carmen.
by 1970w34
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:02 pm
Forum: Wanted: Parts and Misc
Topic: 70 toro rear license plate bezel
Replies: 5
Views: 11752

Re: 70 toro rear license plate bezel

Thanks for the kind words. :)
by 1970w34
Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:33 am
Forum: For Sale: Parts
Topic: A-Arms
Replies: 7
Views: 16216

Re: A-Arms

Would consider a trade for a completely rust and damage free radiator core support for a 1970 Toronado.
by 1970w34
Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: For Sale: Parts
Topic: A-Arms
Replies: 7
Views: 16216

A-Arms

Have a blasted, primed and re-bushed set of upper (2) and lower (2) control arms from a 1970 Toronado--$400. 1970w34@comcast.net

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