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March 18th, 2015, 08:10 PM
#1
new...ish
Hi,
I joined this forum back in 2006 looking for some parts, but looks like I only made 1 post. College graduation, a wife, and 3 little girls later I managed to find my way back. Needless to say, my '66 Toro got pushed waaaaay past the back burner, but now I need a hobby and she needs a little more than tlc, so I'm planning a full restore in my "free time" over the next 2 or 3 years.
Thanks to the admins for not deleting me, and I look forward to being on here more than once every 8 or 9 years.
Mark
I joined this forum back in 2006 looking for some parts, but looks like I only made 1 post. College graduation, a wife, and 3 little girls later I managed to find my way back. Needless to say, my '66 Toro got pushed waaaaay past the back burner, but now I need a hobby and she needs a little more than tlc, so I'm planning a full restore in my "free time" over the next 2 or 3 years.
Thanks to the admins for not deleting me, and I look forward to being on here more than once every 8 or 9 years.
Mark
March 19th, 2015, 10:25 AM
#7
I'll try to get some pics up later this afternoon.
Biggest goal is for it to be reliable enough to hop in and take a drive without having to worry about getting stranded. With that said I'm going to keep it mostly stock, but want front disc brakes and thinking about a fuel injection kit, new paint, new wheels, and rebuild engine and tranny...and whatever else comes along. Car's solid so it might not need a frame off restore.
Larry - girls are 4, 2.5, & <1 so old enough to WANT to help, but probably not actually helpful. Wife was a tank mechanic in the National Guard so might get some help there.
Biggest goal is for it to be reliable enough to hop in and take a drive without having to worry about getting stranded. With that said I'm going to keep it mostly stock, but want front disc brakes and thinking about a fuel injection kit, new paint, new wheels, and rebuild engine and tranny...and whatever else comes along. Car's solid so it might not need a frame off restore.
Larry - girls are 4, 2.5, & <1 so old enough to WANT to help, but probably not actually helpful. Wife was a tank mechanic in the National Guard so might get some help there.
March 19th, 2015, 02:07 PM
#10
You would think, but she says she's not real good working on anything else. I think some of Uncle Sam's training had to rub off.
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March 21st, 2015, 09:49 PM
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Old Bridge, NJ
Posts: 570
Good luck with your project!
March 22nd, 2015, 06:58 AM
#14
It's in pretty good shape overall. Took the front seat and carpet out yesterday and have some bad spots in the floor that need some attention, but guys have definitely worked with worse. Trunk is in pretty rough shape too. Guy that had it before me did a minor restore about 20 years ago and patched instead of repaired so hopefully there aren't many surprises.
Thanks. Hopefully it will be a smooth build.
Thanks. Hopefully it will be a smooth build.
March 22nd, 2015, 08:13 AM
#15
Mostly Gristle
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Wickford, RI
Posts: 409
That looks great from the photos! White is a great color for the '66!
There is somebody that advertises floor pans in the TOA newsletter if you need to go that far.
If it's smaller patches you need a bead roller will get it done.
Seems to me that most of the floor rust on mine was from leaking windows. I think the Toros were some of the first cars to have windows set with butyl tape instead of the rubber channels that were used for many years before. I'd have a close look at the lower windshield area and the pinch welds around both of the fixed windows for possible leaks
There is somebody that advertises floor pans in the TOA newsletter if you need to go that far.
If it's smaller patches you need a bead roller will get it done.
Seems to me that most of the floor rust on mine was from leaking windows. I think the Toros were some of the first cars to have windows set with butyl tape instead of the rubber channels that were used for many years before. I'd have a close look at the lower windshield area and the pinch welds around both of the fixed windows for possible leaks
March 23rd, 2015, 07:13 AM
#16
Oldsdruid
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southside Vajenya
Posts: 10,367
1965 was the year GM went to tape-sealed windows, with mixed results. If you got a good seal the insides stayed dry. If you didn't...
www.toronado.org and www.fusick.com will rapidly become favorite websites.
www.toronado.org and www.fusick.com will rapidly become favorite websites.
March 23rd, 2015, 07:38 AM
#17
That looks great from the photos! White is a great color for the '66!
There is somebody that advertises floor pans in the TOA newsletter if you need to go that far.
If it's smaller patches you need a bead roller will get it done.
Seems to me that most of the floor rust on mine was from leaking windows. I think the Toros were some of the first cars to have windows set with butyl tape instead of the rubber channels that were used for many years before. I'd have a close look at the lower windshield area and the pinch welds around both of the fixed windows for possible leaks
There is somebody that advertises floor pans in the TOA newsletter if you need to go that far.
If it's smaller patches you need a bead roller will get it done.
Seems to me that most of the floor rust on mine was from leaking windows. I think the Toros were some of the first cars to have windows set with butyl tape instead of the rubber channels that were used for many years before. I'd have a close look at the lower windshield area and the pinch welds around both of the fixed windows for possible leaks
I started a build page with some pics of the rust. I think the determining factor of new pans vs. patches will be how thin it is in front of the driver's seat.
I haven't noticed the windows leaking, but I'all definitely check it out. Thanks!
1965 was the year GM went to tape-sealed windows, with mixed results. If you got a good seal the insides stayed dry. If you didn't...
www.toronado.org and www.fusick.com will rapidly become favorite websites.
www.toronado.org and www.fusick.com will rapidly become favorite websites.
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