New Member
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Category: General Discussion
Forum Name: The Welcome Mat
Forum Description: New members, please post here and introduce yourselves
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Topic: New Member
Posted By: cougla
Subject: New Member
Date Posted: 02-January-2018 at 6:24AM
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Hello everyone, I guess I jumped the gun yesterday and should have introduced myself first. I am from Ontario Canada and presently do not own A ford product, however I am desperately trying to find a nice Torino GT. I am retired with lots of time on my hands to hunt one down...lol I ride a Goldwing to Auctions all over the country when my wife allows.  I have classic Honda'sI have restored and I also have a (please don't hate me) 1966 Olds Toronado with 66,000 original miles and panels etc. Motor rebuilt to factory specs and repainted in the original color. Virtually no rust example. I have a love for all Muscle cars and bikes and have no preference to name brand if the right vehicle presents itself. This is what I love to do to stay out from under my wife's feet and see the country back roads. I hope the addition of this forum will further my knowledge and widen my friendships. This is a short video of my Toro if you would like to view it.......Cougla ------------- Ride on !!!! 1966 Toronado 1975 Goldwing 1983 CB1100F 2001 Goldwing |
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Posted By: MrSmog
Date Posted: 02-January-2018 at 11:25AM
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welcome and awesome Toronado. My first car was a 67 cutlass ragtop, had a 455 in it out of a 68/69 olds in it with a bad bearin knock. So I started the search and lo and behold I found a very rusty 66 Toronado wit ha sweet runnin 425 in it. so i swapped that in place of the 455. even with the 2.73 gears and powerglide, that 425 would RUN! I just recently sold the dual snorkel air cleaner off that Toronado. |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 02-January-2018 at 11:56AM
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A big Welcome to the Forum! No worries about jumping the gun, but we encourage all new members to introduce themselves at some point. I think we all enjoy hearing about others cars and back stories. Your Toronado is awesome! The 1966 is my all time favourite Olds Toronado. Again, very very nice car. Feel free to share some more pics or information. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: 7T9_Tbird
Date Posted: 02-January-2018 at 12:29PM
"Love all engines, great and small." I had a '73 Olds Omega, Factory rocket 350, factory stick 3 speed(later 4), orange and black with "W-31" on the fenders. And My dad still has the Honda CB750A He bought new in '78. Great hardware.------------- John 79 Thunderbird Heritage 79 Thunderbird Town Landau 02 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab |
Posted By: 72GTS351CJ
Date Posted: 02-January-2018 at 1:12PM
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Welcome...That car is gorgeous!!! I couldn't imagine trying to find parts for that baby ------------- 72GTS Clint Eastwood Special |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 02-January-2018 at 4:17PM
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One of the best looking cars ever made by GM. Welcome! ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 02-January-2018 at 5:06PM
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i never really got too excited about those, but that is a beautiful toronado!!! love the rear and the interior i too like and own many different brands and vehicles
------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: cougla
Date Posted: 03-January-2018 at 1:42AM
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Thanks for the warm welcomes. I have looked over some of your rides and I gotta tell ya, I sure am envious of the collections you guys have. I like Torinos from 1968 to 1972 Clint Eastwood and I am looking forward to owing one of these as soon as I can find one for my price point and color combo. ------------- Ride on !!!! 1966 Toronado 1975 Goldwing 1983 CB1100F 2001 Goldwing |
Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 03-January-2018 at 2:59AM
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Welcome and SWEET ride by the way! I hope ya find the Torino right for you to keep ya busy and out of the Mrs' hair....
------------- Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana |
Posted By: legend onirot
Date Posted: 03-January-2018 at 3:01AM
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welcome!! ------------- --------------------- malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |