66 Toronado Los Angeles, CA

[Olds66Toronado]

Here'z my new acquisition... a 66 Toronado Deluxe w/ turquoise interior. My last 60's car was a '68 Cougar XR-7 that I sold in 1982 and amazingly this '66 Toronado is in better condition than than my Cougar ever was... checked out by AAA 84 point inspection and only mechanical is idler arm and a left tie bar. All else is good. Says 34K so I guessing 134K original. A little rust behind rear tire but I plan to replace sheet metal, no filler. Has anybody restored a dash using JustDashes or VinylLadies? Is this a good way to go or find another good dash and dye it??? Mine has cracks in three places. Also need some suspension parts sources if anybody knows of good places to buy my idler arm and tie bar. thanks TL

PS: Here are more pics if anyone is interested in looking, I plan to restore the interior, it looks like it was redone earlier using non-original fabric. I can use some advice on making the interior look original, I am having a hard time finding original pics of a turquoise vinyl/fabric Deluxe model.

http://picasaweb.google.com/olds66toron ... 5361262050

[Twilight Fenrir]

*Whistles* that's a nice looking car. Interrior definitely needs work though...

As far as parts go, there are a number of good places...

Fusick has alot of the Struts (including the horizontal rear struts) and alot of cosmetic and mechanical parts specifically for the Toro.
http://www.fusick.com/1966-70_toronado.htm

Kanter has a pretty large assortment of parts as well, including the only known front disc-brake conversion kit for the '66. They also have your idler arm: Item # 04397G Idler Arm 66 - 78 Oldsmobile Toronado $75.00

http://www.kanter.com///index.aspx?Tg=7 ... MSb=0&Prc=

[toro_mike]

Welcome! Great find! It'll be a real looker before long!