Oldsmobile Toronado

toronado · 25-02-2009, 04:29 PM

I like most of us have a project car, mine is a 67 Toronado, running 455, mild cam etc, all new , rebuilt t425, body has been back to steel, is now painted deep green mica, all new chrome, new interior in two tone grey. We are getting down to the finishing straight, as the vehicle is not original, being rhd, we are going to fit after market wheels 18s maybe. I have done a disc brake upgrade for it, the big problem is the so called off set. from the bolt flange face to the rear of the standard wheel rim is 15cm, also the new wheel will need to be high strength remembering these cars are front wheel drive and weigh in at 1900kg, look forward to hearing any advice...I have a 66 Toronado body for sale if anybody is interested make a cool low rider...

hz383 · 25-02-2009, 05:23 PM

WELCOME TO THE FORUM M8

DAN

cycov8 · 25-02-2009, 05:25 PM

welcome dude

how bout some pics of the car

BSZERK · 25-02-2009, 05:28 PM

dam mate front wheel drive
welcome aboard mate

SK11TS · 25-02-2009, 05:57 PM

welcome !! great to hear about what people like but i say bugger the fwd

simpson · 26-02-2009, 07:51 AM

welcome mate

cool sounds like a nice ride mate, be interested to see the gear box and drive shaft setup

kickass57 · 26-02-2009, 08:01 AM

Welcome, would be cool to see some pics.
Jay leno has one of these with about 1000hp, think it's turbo'd, i'll see if i can find a link

kickass57 · 26-02-2009, 08:10 AM

Jay Leno's Garage - Tire Tearing Terror - Popular Mechanics

simpson · 26-02-2009, 08:50 AM

Here a better site to look at guys

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado of Jay Leno

Engine: 425 cubic inch V8
Aspiration: intercooled twin turbos
Torque: 1000 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
HP: 1070 hp @ 6350 rpm

castlegreyskull · 26-02-2009, 10:07 AM

welcome mate!

Not a bad looking car actually, cant wait to see some pics of her.

25-02-2009, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
toronado Newby Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toowoomba Ride: Soarer v8 daily driver Posts: 3	Oldsmobile Toronado I like most of us have a project car, mine is a 67 Toronado, running 455, mild cam etc, all new , rebuilt t425, body has been back to steel, is now painted deep green mica, all new chrome, new interior in two tone grey. We are getting down to the finishing straight, as the vehicle is not original, being rhd, we are going to fit after market wheels 18s maybe. I have done a disc brake upgrade for it, the big problem is the so called off set. from the bolt flange face to the rear of the standard wheel rim is 15cm, also the new wheel will need to be high strength remembering these cars are front wheel drive and weigh in at 1900kg, look forward to hearing any advice...I have a 66 Toronado body for sale if anybody is interested make a cool low rider...

25-02-2009, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
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simpson MCF Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Coast Ride: FAT406 View My Photo Gallery Posts: 1,190	Here a better site to look at guys 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado of Jay Leno Engine: 425 cubic inch V8 Aspiration: intercooled twin turbos Torque: 1000 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm HP: 1070 hp @ 6350 rpm __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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