Olds w34 69 toronado
November 10th, 2016, 04:33 PM
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Could be a great project, depends on price vs of cost of bringing her back. Lets pull up the carpet and trunk mat, and lets see the under carriage, any more pictures? Been there and NOT done that-very painful with the F-85. $$$$$
November 10th, 2016, 07:05 PM
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The transmission has the OM code. I believe they had more clutches than the non-W34 but am not positive. In addition I believe they had a little better cam, otherwise the same 455. No records on how many of these were made. I wonder if the number on the transmission tag was consecutive and only on the OM transmissions? This car has a number that's about 500 above mine.
I noticed it doesn't have AC, that's not common. Maybe it sold new in the Northern states or even in Canada? Does it have disc or drum brakes on the front? I don't see much on the trim tag, but can see cruise control and an 8 track in the photos. I think this year usually had an ash tray where I see the 8 track, is there an ash tray door near it? I had a 1967 Toro with AM/FM and 8 track, but the 8 track was under the dash. Maybe that would interfere with the console. Does it have the AM/FM radio?
John
I noticed it doesn't have AC, that's not common. Maybe it sold new in the Northern states or even in Canada? Does it have disc or drum brakes on the front? I don't see much on the trim tag, but can see cruise control and an 8 track in the photos. I think this year usually had an ash tray where I see the 8 track, is there an ash tray door near it? I had a 1967 Toro with AM/FM and 8 track, but the 8 track was under the dash. Maybe that would interfere with the console. Does it have the AM/FM radio?
John
November 10th, 2016, 07:31 PM
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The floors and trunk on this car are solid, It's going into indoor storage and then I will be doing more extensive probing
November 10th, 2016, 07:34 PM
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The transmission has the OM code. I believe they had more clutches than the non-W34 but am not positive. In addition I believe they had a little better cam, otherwise the same 455. No records on how many of these were made. I wonder if the number on the transmission tag was consecutive and only on the OM transmissions? This car has a number that's about 500 above mine.
I noticed it doesn't have AC, that's not common. Maybe it sold new in the Northern states or even in Canada? Does it have disc or drum brakes on the front? I don't see much on the trim tag, but can see cruise control and an 8 track in the photos. I think this year usually had an ash tray where I see the 8 track, is there an ash tray door near it? I had a 1967 Toro with AM/FM and 8 track, but the 8 track was under the dash. Maybe that would interfere with the console. Does it have the AM/FM radio?
John
I noticed it doesn't have AC, that's not common. Maybe it sold new in the Northern states or even in Canada? Does it have disc or drum brakes on the front? I don't see much on the trim tag, but can see cruise control and an 8 track in the photos. I think this year usually had an ash tray where I see the 8 track, is there an ash tray door near it? I had a 1967 Toro with AM/FM and 8 track, but the 8 track was under the dash. Maybe that would interfere with the console. Does it have the AM/FM radio?
John
November 10th, 2016, 07:36 PM
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Yes it has 8 track, cruise, and no AC, the car is from western Canada. I am not 100% sure on the brakes and would have to check it out. As far as what differentiates a W 34 as opposed to a regular 455 was the difference in the cam and the angle of the cam apparently
November 10th, 2016, 07:44 PM
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The stock 455 was modified with a hotter high lift camshaft (GM part number 400165), with specifications of 286°, a 285° intake, 287° exhaust, and a .472 lift on both intake and exhaust. Heat-treated valve springs. A cold force-air induction system was plumbed to intake air from under the driver's side fender, assuring a consistent flow of cooler outside air to the carburetor. A low restriction dual exhaust system made sure the engine could breathe properly, and the rear bumper was cut out to make room for the exhaust outlet pipes. The stock Toronado distributor was recurved to enhance performance.
To handle the additional power, a special Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission with a heavy duty torque converter was fitted as part of the W34 package. This transmission can be easily identified by the "OM" code on its identification tag, which was exclusive to the W34 option. Even the windshield washer jar was modified on W34 cars. It was notched to allow room for the cold air induction duct work, and carried special part number 9791348. It was used only on the 1968 Toronado with W34 option.
In the engine compartment, a vacuum sensor was mounted to the left side of the radiator. A special radiator featured an indentation in the brass where the sensor attaches to the radiator. This sensor was designed to open the headlamp grille covers regardless of headlamp usage during periods of high radiator temperature. With the grilles open, additional air flow was available to help cool down the engine. Most owners never knew if this feature worked or not, but it did actually work.
To handle the additional power, a special Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission with a heavy duty torque converter was fitted as part of the W34 package. This transmission can be easily identified by the "OM" code on its identification tag, which was exclusive to the W34 option. Even the windshield washer jar was modified on W34 cars. It was notched to allow room for the cold air induction duct work, and carried special part number 9791348. It was used only on the 1968 Toronado with W34 option.
In the engine compartment, a vacuum sensor was mounted to the left side of the radiator. A special radiator featured an indentation in the brass where the sensor attaches to the radiator. This sensor was designed to open the headlamp grille covers regardless of headlamp usage during periods of high radiator temperature. With the grilles open, additional air flow was available to help cool down the engine. Most owners never knew if this feature worked or not, but it did actually work.
November 10th, 2016, 08:37 PM
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The stock 455 was modified with a hotter high lift camshaft (GM part number 400165), with specifications of 286°, a 285° intake, 287° exhaust, and a .472 lift on both intake and exhaust. Heat-treated valve springs. A cold force-air induction system was plumbed to intake air from under the driver's side fender, assuring a consistent flow of cooler outside air to the carburetor. A low restriction dual exhaust system made sure the engine could breathe properly, and the rear bumper was cut out to make room for the exhaust outlet pipes. The stock Toronado distributor was recurved to enhance performance.
To handle the additional power, a special Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission with a heavy duty torque converter was fitted as part of the W34 package. This transmission can be easily identified by the "OM" code on its identification tag, which was exclusive to the W34 option. Even the windshield washer jar was modified on W34 cars. It was notched to allow room for the cold air induction duct work, and carried special part number 9791348. It was used only on the 1968 Toronado with W34 option.
In the engine compartment, a vacuum sensor was mounted to the left side of the radiator. A special radiator featured an indentation in the brass where the sensor attaches to the radiator. This sensor was designed to open the headlamp grille covers regardless of headlamp usage during periods of high radiator temperature. With the grilles open, additional air flow was available to help cool down the engine. Most owners never knew if this feature worked or not, but it did actually work.
To handle the additional power, a special Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission with a heavy duty torque converter was fitted as part of the W34 package. This transmission can be easily identified by the "OM" code on its identification tag, which was exclusive to the W34 option. Even the windshield washer jar was modified on W34 cars. It was notched to allow room for the cold air induction duct work, and carried special part number 9791348. It was used only on the 1968 Toronado with W34 option.
In the engine compartment, a vacuum sensor was mounted to the left side of the radiator. A special radiator featured an indentation in the brass where the sensor attaches to the radiator. This sensor was designed to open the headlamp grille covers regardless of headlamp usage during periods of high radiator temperature. With the grilles open, additional air flow was available to help cool down the engine. Most owners never knew if this feature worked or not, but it did actually work.
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