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- Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:50 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Upholstery
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8511
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:45 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Looking for new tires
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14211
Re: Looking for new tires
I bought tires from Diamondback with correct whilewall. They are actually modern Toyo tires, which I ran for years on the car, but they have the correct whitewall. They are correct size and look. They see rated highly. Look at their FAQs and call then up and discuss with them.
- Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:37 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Makin' it happen
- Replies: 45
- Views: 71471
Re: Makin' it happen
I know exactly how you feel! Same problem here. Ready to be done with the money pit.
- Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:57 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Makin' it happen
- Replies: 45
- Views: 71471
Re: Makin' it happen
Looks great! Still a long road yet, from one that has been there. I noticed your torsion bars are painted the correct color (maybe you just cleaned them carefully). Did you know the rear springs were actually the same color when new? I checked mine very carefully when they were apart and sure enough...
- Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:49 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 67 power steering pressure hose
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7627
Re: 67 power steering pressure hose
Take your original to a hydraulic shop and have them clean/re-use the metal connector parts and replace the hose to correct specification. I did that for mine. It's impossible to find the correct hose for these. And 67 up Eldorados are different.
- Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:44 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Interior carpet for Toronado -66
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12423
Re: Interior carpet for Toronado -66
I ordered my stuff from SMS. They have all the original materials. You can get the correct materials from them. THe carpet isn't too horribly expensive. Nor is vinyl if you're looking at the rest. My car had the vinyl cloth seats. The cloth insert material was very expensive. But they do have and kn...
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Off to the upholstery shop
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7516
Off to the upholstery shop
Then a short list of items to complete, then done! To complete: Steering wheel, new tires, pinstripe, alignment, and fill AC/oil compressor. Then a few systems checks.
- Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:53 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Rare Parts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14083
Re: Rare Parts
I installed the Kanter kit on my car. Really haven't yet driven it yet as I'm just finishing the restoration, but the Kanter parts really did seem just fine and like the originals. I replaced all suspension parts on the car with the exception of the rear spring to axle pads which were not readily av...
- Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:46 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Remove Dash Cluster
- Replies: 30
- Views: 69375
Re: Remove Dash Cluster
I think it's pretty straightforward, but heavy and awkward. An extra set of hands would be useful in my view. Also, that is a good time to replace ducting for the vents which usually goes bad. Check out all wiring connections as others have mentioned earlier. I used some green plastic file folder ma...
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 1:47 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Comfortron replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15863
Re: Comfortron replacement
Looks great! One of the members has a 69 W34 that lives nearby. Hope he'll share more pictures of his car. He's mostly done with a restoration now.