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by 69W34
Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Tilt/tele column
Replies: 5
Views: 14086

Re: Tilt/tele column

That whole process is actual quite easy .... the position of the lever rarely land at the 90* or straight up .... you could get lucky ... however the swing of the locking lever is to insure that it is in a full (firm) lock position then when unlocked still have a completely 'free' travel in and out....
by 69W34
Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Shifting
Replies: 5
Views: 14539

Re: Shifting

Years ago as a youngster I heard my dads car do that sitting at lights I asked what it was and he wasn't sure years later I learned exactly what it was 'brakes' back off the peddle just enough and the brakes will groan or creak as the car drifts slips forward ..... disc brake don't seem to do it. Un...
by 69W34
Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Tilt/tele column
Replies: 5
Views: 14086

Re: Tilt/tele column

Jim Sorry for the delay its been busy if the photo posts it has labels ... you will have to pull both the horn pad and it backing this may be accomplished in a single action removing the screws from the back of the steering wheel this may/should expose the telescope locking devise. You'll see two sc...
by 69W34
Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Tilt/tele column
Replies: 5
Views: 14086

Re: Tilt/tele column

Hello Jim
Unless there is something broken, striped or missing it is an easy fix, it is basically a maintenance issue. I will take photo and post it along with a short description of how to correct the issue, as my camera is out on a job it will be a day or two .....
by 69W34
Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: Wanted: Parts and Misc
Topic: 1966 Windshield
Replies: 6
Views: 14624

Re: 1966 Windshield

Oh yeah .... I can understand that certainly a more controlled environment for which to work.
by 69W34
Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:50 pm
Forum: Wanted: Parts and Misc
Topic: 1966 Windshield
Replies: 6
Views: 14624

Re: 1966 Windshield

..... not right off hand ...but ...presumably 2hr drive = 100 miles round trip 4 hrs 200 mile and time / distance is money I can see Safelite's reluctance to provide mobile service. It may be todays current going price, still it seems a little steep.
by 69W34
Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:43 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Gas Mileage
Replies: 16
Views: 32262

Re: Gas Mileage

One could expect 14-18 city / highway give any number of factors, motor condition weather and driver technique. The 66-67 came with 3.21 gears considering its 4400 hundred pound weight and 425 cubic inch displacement, and 32 cent a gallon gasoline that was exceptionable. IMHO Driver technique plays ...
by 69W34
Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Toronado with Attitude?
Replies: 2
Views: 9577

Re: Toronado with Attitude?

I have seen the page about the 255/60's some time ago ..... was posted 12 years ago in 97, the after market wheel companies have come alooooong way since then, thanks in part to cad systems and customer demand. The key of course is to maintain wheel center line with the front bearing, any departure ...
by 69W34
Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Up and Running
Replies: 0
Views: 7407

Up and Running

Well folks the TOA forum is here, and by design it supports Toronado enthusiasts every where ... it contains feature not always found in some forums in addition to tech questions, you can post parts for sale or parts wanted along with pictures to most category's, I for one will find this very helpfu...
by 69W34
Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Up an Running
Replies: 4
Views: 13019

Up an Running

Hot dog boys and girls .... now lets see if I can figure out how this thing works...!

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