67 toro hood release doesn’t work - how can I get the hood open?
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Joe Ralph
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67 toro hood release doesn’t work - how can I get the hood open?
Need help opening hood of 67 toro - the hood release cable won’t pop the hood - any ideas? - this is a friends car she’s had it forever but it has sat in the garage since 92 - very nice project car - it’s all there and All original - great shape - might be looking to sell - would be a fantastic project car for someone - toros desirable? And what price range would you think a 67 toro would be at?
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Not going to be easy, need to look in from bottom and locate hood release. May have to remove bottom air deflector if it has one, need a good light and bend a coat hangar and try to hook the release lever where it connects to inside cable release. If you can reach up and take a picture of latch may help.
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Not going to be easy, need to look in from bottom and locate hood release. May have to remove bottom air deflector if it has one, need a good light and bend a coat hangar and try to hook the release lever where it connects to inside cable release. If you can reach up and take a picture of latch may help.
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It is going to be difficult to reach on the 1967. But I agree, get a good flashlight and reach up to check the linkage would be the first step. I've dismantled some 66-67 Toronado's and may have some pictures of the area. I'll look and see. John
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If it runs and drives but needs full restoration, probably worth about $3,000 to $5,000. If it doesn't run, maybe $2,000 to $3,000. Posting some photos would certainly help.
Toronados certainly do have a following as evidenced by the existence of both a Toronado/Aurora Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America and a separate, non-OCA-affiliated club, the Toronado Owners Association. A '67 is a first-generation Toro ('66 through '70), and those tend to be the most desirable of the Toronados, with the first year probably the most desirable.
Toronados certainly do have a following as evidenced by the existence of both a Toronado/Aurora Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America and a separate, non-OCA-affiliated club, the Toronado Owners Association. A '67 is a first-generation Toro ('66 through '70), and those tend to be the most desirable of the Toronados, with the first year probably the most desirable.
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[QUOTE=jaunty75;1143891]If it runs and drives but needs full restoration, probably worth about $3,000 to $5,000. If it doesn't run, maybe $2,000 to $3,000. Posting some photos would certainly help.
I will probably go over tomorrow to take better pics (frame etc) and get hood open - we are all from Lansing area - story goes ... her grandma worked for GM her whole life in the office - she bought the 67 brand new off the line - later got another toro (don’t know year) then an alero I believe - total Oldsmobile gal so you know she has great taste - she drove the 67 for 82k miles and parked it in the garage (she never traded in her cars) their the car sat (not sure what year it went to the garage but rumored it needed brake lines when it went in - After all that sitting you all know what it now needs to get it back up and running - rumored to have last ran in 95 - I’ll know more when I see it tomorrow but here’s the pics I got - let me know what you think (also - I doubt grabby put the air cleaner in the front seat so unsure who’s looked at it in the past)
I will probably go over tomorrow to take better pics (frame etc) and get hood open - we are all from Lansing area - story goes ... her grandma worked for GM her whole life in the office - she bought the 67 brand new off the line - later got another toro (don’t know year) then an alero I believe - total Oldsmobile gal so you know she has great taste - she drove the 67 for 82k miles and parked it in the garage (she never traded in her cars) their the car sat (not sure what year it went to the garage but rumored it needed brake lines when it went in - After all that sitting you all know what it now needs to get it back up and running - rumored to have last ran in 95 - I’ll know more when I see it tomorrow but here’s the pics I got - let me know what you think (also - I doubt grabby put the air cleaner in the front seat so unsure who’s looked at it in the past)
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Much better! That definitely qualifies as a "barn find," and whoever takes on the job of restoring it will need to go through it thoroughly before trying to start it if it has been sitting since 1992. Last year I bought a '78 Toro that had not been started since 2003, not quite as long as your car but still a good long time. I did get it going after, as I said, going through it thoroughly and replacing everything from the gas tank and fuel lines to the spark plugs and wires and much else. The engine was not frozen.
I would put the value of your car at the lower end of the prices I mentioned above, at least in my opinion, as the car is clearly not in "running and driving" condition at this point. But, like I said, these cars do have a following, and if it is complete and not a rust bucket, you should be able to find a buyer for it if you price it reasonably. You certainly want to get it out of the garage, even if you have to push it (assuming it can be shifted into neutral and the tires hold air), and into the sunshine, wash all the dirt off, clean up the interior, and take some good photos.
I would put the value of your car at the lower end of the prices I mentioned above, at least in my opinion, as the car is clearly not in "running and driving" condition at this point. But, like I said, these cars do have a following, and if it is complete and not a rust bucket, you should be able to find a buyer for it if you price it reasonably. You certainly want to get it out of the garage, even if you have to push it (assuming it can be shifted into neutral and the tires hold air), and into the sunshine, wash all the dirt off, clean up the interior, and take some good photos.
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Much better! That definitely qualifies as a "barn find," and whoever takes on the job of restoring it will need to go through it thoroughly before trying to start it if it has been sitting since 1992. Last year I bought a '78 Toro that had not been started since 2003, not quite as long as your car but still a good long time. I did get it going after, as I said, going through it thoroughly and replacing everything from the gas tank and fuel lines to the spark plugs and wires and much else. The engine was not frozen.
I would put the value of your car at the lower end of the prices I mentioned above, at least in my opinion, as the car is clearly not in "running and driving" condition at this point. But, like I said, these cars do have a following, and if it is complete and not a rust bucket, you should be able to find a buyer for it if you price it reasonably. You certainly want to get it out of the garage, even if you have to push it (assuming it can be shifted into neutral and the tires hold air), and into the sunshine, wash all the dirt off, clean up the interior, and take some good photos.
I would put the value of your car at the lower end of the prices I mentioned above, at least in my opinion, as the car is clearly not in "running and driving" condition at this point. But, like I said, these cars do have a following, and if it is complete and not a rust bucket, you should be able to find a buyer for it if you price it reasonably. You certainly want to get it out of the garage, even if you have to push it (assuming it can be shifted into neutral and the tires hold air), and into the sunshine, wash all the dirt off, clean up the interior, and take some good photos.
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Tail light panels such as this are not rechromable. Finding a better one is a tough row to hoe.
Owing one I would say maybe 2 grand. It's a money pit restoring one of these, they just don't return your investment.
Owing one I would say maybe 2 grand. It's a money pit restoring one of these, they just don't return your investment.
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Here's a photo of the 1967 Toronado core support upside down. It appears the release is one long rod from the T handle to the latch. If the plastic T is broken, you might be able to grab what's left with vice grips and pull out. John
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Joe Ralph
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thank you for your help! I will let you know how it goes
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