Looking for info on a 66 Toronado Restoration

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andrewblaine
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Looking for info on a 66 Toronado Restoration

Postby andrewblaine » Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:27 am

Hello, I'm new to the forum and I am a student of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Automotive Restoration program. I am working on a final project, which is creating a restoration/research guide for a vehicle of choice. I chose the 66 Toronado. I am simply wondering if anyone here can give me a few details on their vehicles and the process of restoring it they went through, maybe some problems or hangups and the results. Thanks for your time.

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Otto Skorzeny
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Re: Looking for info on a 66 Toronado Restoration

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:19 pm

Andrew, do a search on this site. There are several threads detailing complete restorations - with pictures - and several showing restoration of various systems like brakes and suspension.

Here's one: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=593

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Re: Looking for info on a 66 Toronado Restoration

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Tue May 01, 2018 1:57 pm

Here's another really good restoration with pictures.

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=779

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Re: Looking for info on a 66 Toronado Restoration

Postby Jelonek » Thu May 03, 2018 12:22 pm

Hallo Andrew !
that´s great idea! i do not a complitely restauration but i will make now for your pocs of my work with .... heating system, engine, lights, suspension ... we will see how can you use it ....
do you make a restauration of Toro too ? what kind of a project is it ?

big greeting from Germany ...
Wojtek

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Re: Looking for info on a 66 Toronado Restoration

Postby bcroe » Mon May 14, 2018 8:36 am

A couple things that should be done. If the timing chain set is original, replace
the oft failing, engine wrecking set (with plastic sprocket teeth) with a true roller
all steel set.

Original rubber in the trans can let go at this age and ruin a lot of good parts.
Get it apart and replace the internal piston seals, etc with a $30 set.
good luck, Bruce Roe


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