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by UV520
Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Wondering what they are used for?
Replies: 6
Views: 13068

Wondering what they are used for?

My guess is that I have either a 1969 or 1970 Toronado front frame with full suspension and 455 power-plant in my Ultravan. My question is out of curiosity. On the frame in between the lower control arm (on the passenger side) and the oil filter is a long rectangle (part of the frame) with two holes...
by UV520
Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:17 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: I could use some help to ID Engine.
Replies: 8
Views: 15591

Re: I could use some help to ID Engine.

Tony, The first one I posted, Dave's Small Body HEI, converts your points type dizzy into a GM HEI dizzy. That way, it looks stock (not that it matters in your case) and installs and fits correctly because it's the correct dizzy for the engine. When I try that link I keep getting: biz164.inmotionho...
by UV520
Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: I could use some help to ID Engine.
Replies: 8
Views: 15591

Re: I could use some help to ID Engine.

There are companies that rebuild distributors. What's wrong with yours? DAVE's small-body HEIs 24 Buffalo Lane Yerington, Nevada, 89447 775- 722-3294 info@davessmallbodyheis.com http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/ Here's another company that can probably help you with your dizzy. http://www.classicc...
by UV520
Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 3
Views: 9888

Re: Hello

YES - They cut the front section off the Toronado frame with the entire power-plant and complete front suspension intact and mounted it in the back where the Corvair engine would have gone. They welded the inner tie-rods in place to keep the wheels fixed.
by UV520
Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Serpentine Belt Conversion
Replies: 20
Views: 42333

Re: Serpentine Belt Conversion

I did some time ago. Thank you.. Sorry, I guess I forgot to post in the thread that I sent him a PM.
by UV520
Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:33 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 3
Views: 9888

Hello

Hello Everyone, My name is Tony. I am a retired ASE mechanic who was also a mechanic in the US Army. I have what I believe to be is a 1969 or 1970 Toronado 455 power-plant in a rare vehicle that I want to fully restore. Here are some pictures of what I am working on with the 455 Toronado power plant...
by UV520
Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:19 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: I could use some help to ID Engine.
Replies: 8
Views: 15591

I could use some help to ID Engine.

Hello everyone, As you can see I am new here. FYI - I am a retired ASE mechanic who was also a mechanic in the US Army. I have what I believe to be is a 1969 or 1970 Toronado 455 power-plant in a rare vehicle that I want to fully restore. It had not been on the road for well over 20 years when I pur...
by UV520
Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:50 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Serpentine Belt Conversion
Replies: 20
Views: 42333

Re: Serpentine Belt Conversion

Hello Xgecko,

Any update on your serpentine belt setup?

I have not found anything yet. But I am doing more searches on this forum.

Thank you, Tony

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