Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toronado

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Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toronado

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:19 pm

I bought this low mileage 1966 Toronado about 3 weeks ago. It will be a daily driver alongside my 1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and 1979 F100.

I'm familiar with Fusick and USA Parts.

Basically I'm looking for things like floor mats and miscellaneous model-specific parts. The Z shaped trim on the arm rests, for example.

Someone replaced the wiper blades with ugly plastic refills. Metal ones from Fusick are $36 each and $25 from USA. Backup light lenses are also pretty pricey from these two.

I'm used to getting raped purchasing parts for the Cadillac but I figured the Olds might be a little better. Do the blades interchange with anything else that might cost less?

I tried to post photos but none of them took. I reduced the size of them as well but they still failed to post. Oh well.

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Re: Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toron

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:21 pm

Shrunk 'em further and Voila! Here they are.

The color is called Dubonnet. It's the color of the Toronado used in the '66 sales brochure.
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Re: Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toron

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:36 pm

It was 70 last weekend. I figured I'd drink some beer and wax the sucker.
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Re: Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toron

Postby Doc Hubler » Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:00 pm

You will find that there are few reproduction parts for these Toronados and you've already touched on the main suppliers. I'm not sure about the wipers/interchange. I would think other GM "E" body cars might interchange. You're back to Cadillac or possibly Buick. You have great taste in cars!

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Re: Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toron

Postby 69W34 » Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:24 pm

by any chance is your vin 13393 ?
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Re: Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toron

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:29 am

69W34 wrote:by any chance is your vin 13393 ?


Yes it is! How did you know?

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Re: Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toron

Postby 69W34 » Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:44 pm

I own it at one point, and have been watching its history, one dead giveaway is the trunk crease among other things see photos.

Feel free to give me a call some time I'll tell you what I know .. 303-809-1928
I'm happy to see it again.
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Re: Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toron

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:26 pm

That's really cool. What time zone are you in so I don't call too late or too early? I'll try to call you this week.

I've only had it 3 weeks and I'm enjoying it a lot. I drove it on a 250 mile round trip yesterday and it runs smooth as silk. Not as comfortable or economical as the '56 Cadillac but I'm not complaining.

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Re: Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toron

Postby 69W34 » Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:37 pm

Hey Otto MST so 2 Hrs behind eastern
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Re: Looking For Parts and Accessories Sources For 1966 Toron

Postby ydennekkram » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:27 pm

Nice looking car Otto!

EBay is a good source for parts as long as you know exactly what you are looking for. I did a quick search for Trico wipers and came up with a list of over 400 items from blades to arms so you should find what you want. I bought refills for my 67 off Amazon at a reasonable price. Good luck!
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