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by Willysnut1959
Fri Jan 13, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Toronado Bumper Fillers
Replies: 6
Views: 8587

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...
by Willysnut1959
Thu Nov 17, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1968 Toronado with 400 HP 455
Replies: 2
Views: 5503

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/...
by Willysnut1959
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...
by Willysnut1959
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
by Willysnut1959
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
by Willysnut1959
Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: 1967 DeLuxe Resto
Replies: 35
Views: 60966

Re: 1967 DeLuxe Resto

Looks great. Good job.
Marty
by Willysnut1959
Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:53 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Everybody's Toronado Just Got More Valuable
Replies: 27
Views: 45685

Re: Everybody's Toronado Just Got More Valuable

Otto,
That's a pretty car.
Marty
by Willysnut1959
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
by Willysnut1959
Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Extra Electric Wire
Replies: 3
Views: 7599

Re: Extra Electric Wire

Thanks Otto, didn't look original to me either.
Marty
by Willysnut1959
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

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