Looking for info on a 66 Toronado Restoration
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Looking for info on a 66 Toronado Restoration
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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Re: Looking for info on a 66 Toronado Restoration
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
Here's one: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=593
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Re: Looking for info on a 66 Toronado Restoration
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
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
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
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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