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Trunk lid
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Trunk lid
I acquired a straight trunk for my car. The previous one had collision damage and was missing the lock. This "new" one is a bit rusty, but practically damage free. The back of my car looks better already!
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Re: Trunk lid
1969 right? why didn't you paint it before fitting to the car? I have replaced mine but couldn't get it as straight as your looks, good job.
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That's a rare two tone option.
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I just fitted it without paint to see if it was straighter than my original one. The underside is rusty and I will need to take care of that. Until then, it looks better than the old one, even in a different color. Here's a picture of the original lid.
- Otto Skorzeny
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Yes, definitely looks better than the old one regardless of color.
How can you tell it's from a vinyl top car, Bill?
How can you tell it's from a vinyl top car, Bill?
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Its always about the details, even with the most subtle of differences if one knows exactly what your looking for or at they're easy to spot ...... this case is a bit straight forward as the vinyl top trim is present on the front /top lip of the trunk lid where it meets the rear vent grill.
For what it worth the 70 drip lip at the rear bottom edge of the trunk lid is slightly different than that of the 69, this though is from 69 based on its Toronado script with 'by Oldsmobile'.
The 70 script is block lettering and looses the 'by Oldsmobile'
For what it worth the 70 drip lip at the rear bottom edge of the trunk lid is slightly different than that of the 69, this though is from 69 based on its Toronado script with 'by Oldsmobile'.
The 70 script is block lettering and looses the 'by Oldsmobile'
Bill
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"Aftermarket parts are simply the beginning of a very expensive search for the next weakest link in your drivetrain. You heard that here first." -MKing
Re: Trunk lid
That really is a nice improvement. Keep up the good work
1966 Toronado, 1992 5.0 Mustang notchback w/T-56 6spd, TOA #1059
"Aftermarket parts are simply the beginning of a very expensive search for the next weakest link in your drivetrain. You heard that here first." -MKing
"Aftermarket parts are simply the beginning of a very expensive search for the next weakest link in your drivetrain. You heard that here first." -MKing
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- Years Owned: My first Toronado was a 1968 W-34 with the bucket seats and center console... (weeps gently) It was a New England rustbucket in 1982 after less than 14 years. So sad. But it is what infected me and before I knew it I had another '68, a '69, a '70 and eventually inherited a friend's '67 and another friends '73. After buying my brand new Grand Prix in 1988 I retired the last of my Toronados and pulled the 455 I had rebuilt along the way and put it into storage in a friend's barn where it is to this day.
In Mid September of 2010 I happened to see a repeat of the show where Jay Leno did his 66 Toronado and had an instant remission of the disease which resulted in my purchase of a 1969 in very good condition. I am now in the process of fully rehabilitating it and hope to have it on the road in the spring of 2011. - Location: Gig Harbor, WA
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Hey, your car is the same color as mine! I believe this is Autumn Gold Metallic, can you confirm?
The other possibility is Aztec Gold Metallic, but I am pretty sure the former is correct.
I also have some issues with my tail end - it was hit once and never fully repaired properly so my trunk is not perfectly lined up. That said it is after all a driver and whatever cred I lose for the less than perfect condition I quickly regain when I open the hood...
Your car certainly looks very nice indeed!
The other possibility is Aztec Gold Metallic, but I am pretty sure the former is correct.
I also have some issues with my tail end - it was hit once and never fully repaired properly so my trunk is not perfectly lined up. That said it is after all a driver and whatever cred I lose for the less than perfect condition I quickly regain when I open the hood...
Your car certainly looks very nice indeed!
I have my Fuel Injected Toronado. Life is good!
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I'm not sure what the color is. Is the paint code on the data plate?
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