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by pr129tbird
Mon May 07, 2012 1:22 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Are there any CV boots available with the multiple folds?
Replies: 0
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Are there any CV boots available with the multiple folds?

The original style boots (and like ALL newer cars with FWD or independent rear ends that have half shafts) all use boots that have 4-6+ folds in them. I think the correct name is tuffets not folds but think of an according drinking straw that flexes and you will know what I mean. Anyway I find that ...
by pr129tbird
Tue May 01, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Has anyone here used or heard of Empire Motors in El Paso Tx
Replies: 9
Views: 18650

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

I researched him after and found all the strikes against him. Knew it was too good to be true! :( Oh well. Guess I'll have to pay the $1000 to redo mine by a competent replater in show chrome. Least I will get something for my $1000 instead of NOTHING for $1650!!!
by pr129tbird
Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:55 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Has anyone here used or heard of Empire Motors in El Paso Tx
Replies: 9
Views: 18650

Has anyone here used or heard of Empire Motors in El Paso Tx

Has anyone here hear of or used Empire Motors in El Pasp Tx.???? I recently got wind that they can reproduce the rear chrome pot metal taillight panel for the 1966-7 Toronado. He claims to have made the tool/dies for it and will make one upon request (TERMS: Upon receipt of cash, bank check, company...
by pr129tbird
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: '66 & '67 Rear Bumpers the same?
Replies: 3
Views: 6550

Re: '66 & '67 Rear Bumpers the same?

Most definitely 66-7 use the exact same rear bumper and taillight surround too. Only thing from the rear that is different is the taillight lenses/bezels.
by pr129tbird
Sun Apr 22, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1966 Toronado here with half shaft questions ??????
Replies: 2
Views: 6525

1966 Toronado here with half shaft questions ??????

Ive owned my 1966 toronado for a long time since 1984 and Ive had nothing but headaches with the axle boots tearing and comming off. Im talking mainly of the replacement style outter boots with the single fold in them. Original design had multiple folds in the boots and I think that is the main prob...

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