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by Mikel
Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:57 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: 1967 DeLuxe Resto
Replies: 35
Views: 60955

Re: 1967 DeLuxe Resto

Fantastic work 8-)
by Mikel
Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:48 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Eldorado brake calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 46785

Re: Eldorado brake calipers

I don't do three panic stops in a row or drive down mountains without engine braking, so brake fade is not a big problem for me. In my '66 everything was in good order, but the biggest difference I noticed was in threshold braking. It is much easier to accomplish with disk brakes than with drum brak...
by Mikel
Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Eldorado brake calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 46785

Re: Eldorado brake calipers

In my experience slotted rotors are noisier and tend to generate more vibrations.
by Mikel
Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:17 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Eldorado brake calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 46785

Re: Eldorado brake calipers

Mikel and all, Just obtained the front end and all brake plumbing from a '71 Eldo. Will start disassembling the parts to take to sandblasting while obtaining all the new stuff I need (bushings, rebuilt calipers, rotors, bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends). My car is still with my restorer but assu...
by Mikel
Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:34 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Multipoint EFI for my 1969 Restomod.
Replies: 30
Views: 50502

Re: Multipoint EFI for my 1969 Restomod.

Bummer. Good luck.
by Mikel
Fri Jan 07, 2022 1:46 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Multipoint EFI for my 1969 Restomod.
Replies: 30
Views: 50502

Re: Multipoint EFI for my 1969 Restomod.

Any updates? 8-)
by Mikel
Sat Dec 04, 2021 7:37 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Everybody's Toronado Just Got More Valuable
Replies: 27
Views: 45673

Re: Everybody's Toronado Just Got More Valuable

So sad. I hope the remaining usable parts go to a good home.
by Mikel
Sat Dec 04, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: For Sale: Parts
Topic: 1966 parts in CT
Replies: 2
Views: 8224

1966 parts in CT

Nose panel w/ headlights - $100
Grille - $100
Intact hood latch handle - $75
Clean doors - $150 for the pair
by Mikel
Thu Nov 04, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Eldorado brake calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 46785

Re: Eldorado brake calipers

Please let us know how you like the upgrade once you finish.
by Mikel
Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Eldorado brake calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 46785

Re: Eldorado brake calipers

gmrocket wrote:Thanks Mikel - appreciate the quick reply and confirmation that it's doable. Probably would make the stance look a little better up front too.


I very much like the wider stance up front. No noticeable effects on torque steer or braking.

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