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- Fri Jan 13, 2023 8:21 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Toronado Bumper Fillers
- Replies: 6
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Re: Toronado Bumper Fillers
I recently purchased front rubber bumper fillers from Fusnick Automotive Products Part# BF66EUF, for my 1966 Toronado. It is not clear to me how these are supposed to fit. If they sit on top for the bumper, the internal "V" portion does not correspond with the chrome piece which caps the e...
- Thu Nov 17, 2022 6:10 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 1968 Toronado with 400 HP 455
- Replies: 2
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Re: 1968 Toronado with 400 HP 455
I don't know the owners name or address. He lives close to friend. The general location is St. Genevieve, Mo. From the intersection of Interstate 55 and Mo Route 32; turn east on Route 32, then immediately north on Route A. Take first road on right, Lime Kiln Road. Go east on Lime Kiln Road about 3/...
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:39 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Distributor Advance Discussion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3677
Distributor Advance Discussion
In an effort to resolve an overheating problem, I recently replaced the distributor vacuum advance canister, then ran some tests to determine the distributor advance characteristics. I did not have a tachometer, so my estimates of engine RPM is estimated. At idle, 7.5" vacuum, 5 degree BTDC wit...
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:58 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Paint Code for Dubonnet Color
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3879
Re: Paint Code for Dubonnet Color
I found the Fisher paint code WA3516 and my Dupont paint supplier is able to mix the paint.
Marty
Marty
- Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:20 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Paint Code for Dubonnet Color
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3879
Paint Code for Dubonnet Color
Repainting my '66 the original dubonnet color. Paint codes listed in the service manual are not available by my local PPG paint supplier. Needing paint formula. Anybody have one they can share? I have no good place left on car to get computer scan
Marty
Marty
- Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: 1967 DeLuxe Resto
- Replies: 35
- Views: 60966
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:53 am
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Everybody's Toronado Just Got More Valuable
- Replies: 27
- Views: 45685
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:33 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Eldorado brake calipers
- Replies: 28
- Views: 46800
Re: Eldorado brake calipers
I agree with what Otto said. Due to all the clatter about how terrible the drums brakes are on our Toronados, I replaced every component of the braking system on my car. I now find that braking is the least of my issues with the car.
Marty, St. Louis, MO
Marty, St. Louis, MO
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:42 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Extra Electric Wire
- Replies: 3
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- Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:40 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 66 Toro headlight problem and diagnosis
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5094
Re: 66 Toro headlight problem and diagnosis
I encountered similar problems with my "66 lights. Replace each hose section with new, rebuild both vacuum cannisters (conical spring and corrosion is suspect), and diagnose the little check valves to see that they are working.
Marty
Marty