+1 One of my neighbors back then had this same Toronado, and another neighbor had the 1969 Buick Riviera. I always preferred the Riviera back then, but now I would rather have the Olds.
I had the privilege of seeing this car in first class condition at a gas station in the Czech Republic. An elderly German couple took this car on a tour of central Europe. It's an incredibly beautiful car that, next to today's rounded "donuts" on wheels, is reminiscent of what a proper touring GT should look like.
I surely hated to see you guys pour so much gasoline and spray into the intake you are so lucky to have not ruined that engine or caught yourselves on fire. Just get someone who knows what the hell they are doing please.
Actually you can push start an automatic transmission car, problem is you have to push the car kinda fast. Seen my grandfather do it, I was pretty young so I don't remember haw fast he pushed the car down the road. He pushed it a long way though. I think he said you have build up pressure with the transmission pump to engage the torque converter, I think. Long time ago, early 60's.
Pro tip, when a car sat for a long time, pull the spark plugs, then fill the holes for them with Mystery Oil, then let sit for 2 days. Then try to turn the engine over.
@@buckybucky8596 you laugh. That stuff breaks down engine sludge better than you might think. As a gas addittive, yeah, it's pretty much voodoo. But for breaking down crankcase sludge - it works pretty well, for how cheap and readily available it is.
I've owned 3 very remarkable vehicles. A 1963 Sedan Deville, 1968 Fastback Fairlane 500, and a 1972 Coupe(2 door) Delta 88. The '63 Caddy, bought almost new, was a dream car. Ate the lonely, endless miles of high plains highways in northern Texas & New Mexico with ease. Meeting posted speed limits of 100 mph with ease & comfort. The '68 Ford was a product of Ford Racing, ....accelerated like a scalded dawg and easily climbed to 134 mph if you wanted it to. But of them all...the '72 Delta 88 with a new set of Michelin Radials was easily the finest car I've ever driven
My grandfather owned a Tornado. He was one of those drivers who had a single speed… fast! Unlike the Villages in Florida, he drove 20 over the speed limit all the time! That Tornado always fast, quiet, and smooth!
How can a car look sooo fn weird yet so beautiful. That's actual beauty! It's easy to draw a "cool looking car" like modern dodge's or the Kia N-lines for example. But if it can be so unorthodox yet look sooo right, that is definition of art.
Folks that haven't worked on Carburated engines never seem to understand that you will ALWAYS have to CLEAN THE POINTS. After it's been sitting for a long time.
In 1969 my uncle purchased a 69 Toronado and a 69 Corvette and I can tell you that the Toronado was my favorite by far with an awesome ride and 455 power and the interior was so nice and different from most cars like the speedometer.
Man, I'm glad that you cleaned it before you started working on it. It seems insane to work on something like that while it's filthy and cruddy, like so many people do.
I liked the fact that you swept out, vacuumed, and washed the car before trying to start it. Just lube the cylinders and add oil down the carb. Check fluid levels, use auxillary gas tank. Good job!
@@Toucen Quoting amount of subscribers ... LOL. Majority may rule, but it doesn't mean they're not idiots. These morons need to stick to watching Jackass, and stop being Jackasses
Don't get distracted by the rude comments. Educate yourself on each decisions you make on fixing it. Do a little research. Lots of people willing to help. Good luck.
Enjoyed that fellas, being from the UK I'm not really familiar with cars from the US, that's one great looking car, I'll enjoy watching the updates....cheers fellas, great vid
Nice vehicle, always thought those Tornados was gorgeous. In the late 70s my dad had a friend who was a master mechanic and put the entire Tornado drive train into the back of a 1966 Corvair that had factory air and he even hooked up the Tornado AC and used the Tornado front seat with a mustang shifter. The work was so flawless it looked factory. I've even seen a rare Tornado HO car. I do question your towing the vehicle to try and unstick the motor and then cranking it, in my experience with resurrecting old cars the safe procedure would be to remove all plugs and pour a little Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder, let it set for a few days then try and see if the starter can spin it.
Can't believe you know nothings tried to pull start an auto. trans. car! In the end you.probably have destroyed a rebuildable 455, with all the screwing around! These were (are) a remarkable car and deserve better treatment.
You need to watch a few episodes of Derek and see how many things you've done wrong so far. I'm betting that push rod wasn't bent before you tried cranking it.
This is nothing but good fun. Tinkering with stuff that don’t run and try to make it run ourselves. Every single natural born mechanic had the same passion.
Interesting. I lived in Burlington, across Puget Sound, in the 2000s. I had a blue '68 Toro, but it didn't have a white vinyl top. I was an absolute beast. I sold it to a couple of guys who claimed they intended "to restore it". A few days later my buddy sent me a photo of it in a junkyard...they'd pulled the 455HO and threw the rest away. That was a very sad day. Please take good care of that car.
VERY cool ol rare car......worth saving and restoring further....you just don't see these anywhere...it was Oldsmobile's answer to the Riviera !...You guys did GOOD!
I kid you not, I live in Australia. When I was a kid in the 70’s there was one of these converted the right hand drive that used to drive around my area. There was a business called Flinklers in Melbourne that imported Cadillac and Pontiac Firebirds and such and converted them here. A Firebird and a Holden HQ had a lot of crossover parts do apart from a lot of crude cutting and ending and all sorts of bodgy engineering, it could be done. The car I used to see was a deep olive green, even as a kid I knew it had 400 cubes and was fwd. such a super cool car when American cars were all style and features.
Those were a real upscale Olds. Front Wheel drive too!!! Remember riding in a few as a kid, they floated over the road. The gas in that tank is long since dead.
It is the ultimate dumb shit to do with and automatic car. No one should ever attempt all of the unsafe acts on this video. Who in the right mind will pour gas on the intake manifold without a carburetor and expect it to start. It is fucking nuts as they are dumb
The friends had a good time together and now have a rare classic car with a running engine... and you... you have absolutely no sense of humor, that's the whole story. ... 😉!
Well i'm from the UK and watching this video on a sunny afternoon in my back garden with a few beers. Extremely entertaining video. Looking forward to the next episode! Don't see why everyone on here is sending nasty comments. Should be ashamed.
My dad had one. Was an amazing ride. Big heavy car, smooth ride, not great acceleration even with that big engine, cornering was really bad. Drove it back from Talledega in 1970.
My mother had a '67 and then a '68 Riviera. Unfortunately I didn't get my drivers license until after she got the '70 Electra. The gunmetal gray '67 Riviera that reflected purple in sunlight was the nicest.
I wonder what state it was in when it was parked? Maybe it wasn’t operating at all then. I’m glad you’re trying to resurrect it… though I wince at seeing you learning in the process at the expense of this precious patient.
I owned a 1970, it was a great car but always seemed that something was broken on it. You could never keep front tires on it either, worn out fast. It also got 8 mpg. I sold it and bought a Saab 99 in 1978.
That's a rare and valuable car. It should not be mistreated like this.
Amen brotha
@@thebarnbrothers This vehicle deserves better than this group of turds
Motor trends car of ths year for 1968 I believe
@@jamesbennett5189 '66 was COTY - the original model. This was the refresh.
Agreed! I would beg for a car like that my goodness.
That is one beautiful car!.......I am 68 years old , I remember when this gorgeous car first came out .
That’s awesome!
+1
One of my neighbors back then had this same Toronado, and another neighbor had the 1969 Buick Riviera. I always preferred the Riviera back then, but now I would rather have the Olds.
@@ccrider3435 The 69' Riviera was also a beautiful car
I had the privilege of seeing this car in first class condition at a gas station in the Czech Republic. An elderly German couple took this car on a tour of central Europe. It's an incredibly beautiful car that, next to today's rounded "donuts" on wheels, is reminiscent of what a proper touring GT should look like.
I surely hated to see you guys pour so much gasoline and spray into the intake you are so lucky to have not ruined that engine or caught yourselves on fire. Just get someone who knows what the hell they are doing please.
For sure! One misfire and that dude would have been toast when the gas was spraying - not too brilliant.
I knew it was going to be a clown show when they tried to pull the car as an automatic to unlock the motor.
My thoughts exactly. That and using an adjustable wrench to try and turn the engine over!
That was exactly the moment I came to the comments section 😆
@@djphilmannshow can they have seen so many will it start videos and not know anything about how to get started?
Actually you can push start an automatic transmission car, problem is you have to push the car kinda fast. Seen my grandfather do it, I was pretty young so I don't remember haw fast he pushed the car down the road. He pushed it a long way though. I think he said you have build up pressure with the transmission pump to engage the torque converter, I think. Long time ago, early 60's.
I was WTF from the tow rope.
Ran when parked damaged when started
That sounds about right lol
Yes indeed!
It was like a curse when they put their hands on it. Such a shame to watch amateurs guessing
these guys are idiots
Pro tip, when a car sat for a long time, pull the spark plugs, then fill the holes for them with Mystery Oil, then let sit for 2 days. Then try to turn the engine over.
Mystery Oil. LOL
@@buckybucky8596 you laugh. That stuff breaks down engine sludge better than you might think. As a gas addittive, yeah, it's pretty much voodoo. But for breaking down crankcase sludge - it works pretty well, for how cheap and readily available it is.
Please don't work on cars ever again.
On my way to come work on your car
@@thebarnbrothers nah buddy, stay away.
How not to deal with a classic car that’s been sat for 44 years
@@thomasshepard6030 how’s Snow White doing?
@@thebarnbrothers she knows a hell of allot more than you two monkeys!! 💯😂
OMG!!!!!!!
Please sell that beauty to someone that know how to bring it back to life…PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE……
Definitely agree.
My uncle had the 68 Toronado GT in ming jade color. Fast and beautiful. Way ahead of its time.
imagine getting pulled out of the garage and having the three stooges rip into you.
Sounds pretty awesome to me
I've owned 3 very remarkable vehicles. A 1963 Sedan Deville, 1968 Fastback Fairlane 500, and a 1972 Coupe(2 door) Delta 88. The '63 Caddy, bought almost new, was a dream car. Ate the lonely, endless miles of high plains highways in northern Texas & New Mexico with ease. Meeting posted speed limits of 100 mph with ease & comfort. The '68 Ford was a product of Ford Racing, ....accelerated like a scalded dawg and easily climbed to 134 mph if you wanted it to. But of them all...the '72 Delta 88 with a new set of Michelin Radials was easily the finest car I've ever driven
I had a 1966 Buick Riviera with the 455 and it was a beast. The only local that could keep fairly close to me on the interstate was a 1968 Toronado.
My grandfather owned a Tornado. He was one of those drivers who had a single speed… fast! Unlike the Villages in Florida, he drove 20 over the speed limit all the time! That Tornado always fast, quiet, and smooth!
Awesome! Love it
How can a car look sooo fn weird yet so beautiful. That's actual beauty! It's easy to draw a "cool looking car" like modern dodge's or the Kia N-lines for example. But if it can be so unorthodox yet look sooo right, that is definition of art.
It is truly a unique beauty
Folks that haven't worked on Carburated engines never seem to understand that you will ALWAYS have to CLEAN THE POINTS. After it's been sitting for a long time.
Cars with points ignition. Many later carburetor cars had electronic ignition without points.
Also don't dump 20 gallons of solvent directly into the manifold.
In 1969 my uncle purchased a 69 Toronado and a 69 Corvette and I can tell you that the Toronado was my favorite by far with an awesome ride and 455 power and the interior was so nice and different from most cars like the speedometer.
She's a beauty, from back in the day when cars were designed to make a statement. You wouldn't confuse this with any other car on the road.
My mothers '67 Riviera was confused with a Toronado. My teacher asked me about our Toronado and then argued with me what it was...?
Dude, you’re gonna have to replace the heads or at least have them rebuilt you ain’t gonna start that car this way
Wow these guys are goodballs,,they destroying a relic
*goofball
You are so right! They are showing us how to ruin an American iconic car.
@@thebarnbrothers😂😂
Trying to turn the motor with an adjustable on the alternator then on the water pump and I ran straight to the comments.
Talentless fools if you ask me
yes, internet ftw!
The little girl had more of an idea than Beavis & Butthead!
You’re probably right
Man, I'm glad that you cleaned it before you started working on it. It seems insane to work on something like that while it's filthy and cruddy, like so many people do.
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. I still work on Oldsmobiles from 1958 all the way to 1984 , have slow down at 72 , LOL ! Am going to enjoy this video !🍸🍸👀😎👍
Love it! Nice to meet you Mr. B.
You bent that rod. Motor is now toast. Great job.
I do love toast
@@thebarnbrothers no butter for you.
By dumping solvent directly into the mani. Why?
@@stampedetrail2003 look it up
I liked the fact that you swept out, vacuumed, and washed the car before trying to start it. Just lube the cylinders and add oil down the carb. Check fluid levels, use auxillary gas tank. Good job!
We did some off camera lubing
I love that model Toronado. So classy and refined.
Man I feel like a child again. My pop had one like that when I was young. Thanks guys
Awesome! Can't wait to see the full restoration of the body and even more importantly the engine.
You must get this on the road running and the world needs to see this 😮😮😮😮
One of the finest examples of GM design in the '60s. Arguably THE finest.
The 1967 model for me, followed by 1970.
is this for real what a clown show
Real life clown show you’re welcome Willy
@@Toucen Quoting amount of subscribers ... LOL. Majority may rule, but it doesn't mean they're not idiots. These morons need to stick to watching Jackass, and stop being Jackasses
Don't get distracted by the rude comments. Educate yourself on each decisions you make on fixing it. Do a little research. Lots of people willing to help. Good luck.
yes, see this gets the same message across in a constructive and encouraging manner - appreciate you.
Too painful to watch.....
@@williamlane9140 Thanks for the supportive comments Willy ❤️
You can say that again. Unbelievable how stupid these idiots really are. Very painful
I want to see it on the road !
Good Job Fellas 👏
God Bless You All 🙏
Enjoyed that fellas, being from the UK I'm not really familiar with cars from the US, that's one great looking car, I'll enjoy watching the updates....cheers fellas, great vid
Thanks mate!
Like watching a group of curious gorillas finding a car and trying to start it.
First off, I wouldn't use an ajustable wrench to try to turn an engine. 😂
It was all downhill from there 😂
You mean Swedish nut lathe😂
And certainly not a metric one ...!!
il est pas mécano ce type , grave .🤔
The engines locked up so we're going to tow it in drive to see if we can break some piston rings and smash some valves.
Perfect place to sleep. Between the front seat and back seat. no drive shaft bulge. Such a beautiful design.
That would be a nice place for a nap
How do you geniuses still have all of your fingers and facial hair?? Good grief..🙄🤦🏼♂️😂😂🎯
Lol
Loved the lines of this car .
Nice vehicle, always thought those Tornados was gorgeous. In the late 70s my dad had a friend who was a master mechanic and put the entire Tornado drive train into the back of a 1966 Corvair that had factory air and he even hooked up the Tornado AC and used the Tornado front seat with a mustang shifter. The work was so flawless it looked factory. I've even seen a rare Tornado HO car. I do question your towing the vehicle to try and unstick the motor and then cranking it, in my experience with resurrecting old cars the safe procedure would be to remove all plugs and pour a little Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder, let it set for a few days then try and see if the starter can spin it.
Can't believe you know nothings tried to pull start an auto. trans. car! In the end you.probably have destroyed a rebuildable 455, with all the screwing around! These were (are) a remarkable car and deserve better treatment.
Yep it’s probably ruined forever
With some love and money, it will be a very nice car ! The shape of the car is cool ! Be happy that you own this beauty !
That car is historical beauty, need good and pro care!
I hope that ride gets the care it deserves it is a total jewel hope it doesn't get trashed
Honeycomb hideaway headlights and big block Buick power - incredible! With some work she will be a sweet ride.
You all have a lot to learn. Start with books. Holy crap.
Poor car
Just happy to see it get some new life
You need to watch a few episodes of Derek and see how many things you've done wrong so far. I'm betting that push rod wasn't bent before you tried cranking it.
Old cars are very beautiful
This is awesome you got your hands on one!
It’s my friends, but still an awesome car!
This is nothing but good fun. Tinkering with stuff that don’t run and try to make it run ourselves. Every single natural born mechanic had the same passion.
Interesting. I lived in Burlington, across Puget Sound, in the 2000s. I had a blue '68 Toro, but it didn't have a white vinyl top. I was an absolute beast. I sold it to a couple of guys who claimed they intended "to restore it". A few days later my buddy sent me a photo of it in a junkyard...they'd pulled the 455HO and threw the rest away. That was a very sad day. Please take good care of that car.
Dang that sucks! Too bad they had to lie to you like that. I live not too far from Burlington.
VERY cool ol rare car......worth saving and restoring further....you just don't see these anywhere...it was Oldsmobile's answer to the Riviera !...You guys did GOOD!
Thanks man!
Toronado, one of the first big front wheel drive cars.
My father would love this car.
I kid you not, I live in Australia. When I was a kid in the 70’s there was one of these converted the right hand drive that used to drive around my area. There was a business called Flinklers in Melbourne that imported Cadillac and Pontiac Firebirds and such and converted them here. A Firebird and a Holden HQ had a lot of crossover parts do apart from a lot of crude cutting and ending and all sorts of bodgy engineering, it could be done.
The car I used to see was a deep olive green, even as a kid I knew it had 400 cubes and was fwd. such a super cool car when American cars were all style and features.
Love it!
Jay Leno has one,,but since the car was made Front Wheel Drive,,his mechanics converted Rear Wheel Drive
Those were a real upscale Olds. Front Wheel drive too!!! Remember riding in a few as a kid, they floated over the road. The gas in that tank is long since dead.
I have never seen this car before....what a strange looking beast
It was quite the car in its day. Quick and front wheel drive.
Tippicall u tube losers as a mechanic I carnt believe that towed a Auto and through that the engine would turn over 🙄
Ya dude! Classic ding dongs amiright?!
It is the ultimate dumb shit to do with and automatic car. No one should ever attempt all of the unsafe acts on this video. Who in the right mind will pour gas on the intake manifold without a carburetor and expect it to start.
It is fucking nuts as they are dumb
The friends had a good time together and now have a rare classic car with a running engine... and you... you have absolutely no sense of humor, that's the whole story. ... 😉!
That thing started up despite you guys.
😂
Красивая машина! Интересный двигатель и коробка передач! Классное, интересное получилось видео! Мне очень понравилось! Круто Круто!!!👍👍👍
BRAINLESS RUINS CLASSIC.
It’s a darn shame
Beautiful coupe!I wish I could ride it.
I just love these old cars
They are neat cars! Front wheel drive v8. Pretty neat.
First Toronado I say was one of first year and in a deep red...gorgeous!"
What a beast they should have made these 4 wheel drive
That would be freakin awesome!
That's would be the front & rear engine option, right?!!
It's front wheel drive. Easy to drive through snow and ice.
They should give this car to Simon Fordman or Dustin Jennings! They'd know exactly what to do!!!
Bloody hell guys, please show more respect to a classic car, also stay safe! Thanks for showing the car though...
We were respectful-ish
I give you guys credit, you got it running and had fun doing it! 👍🏻
Towing a car with an automatic in drive does NOTHING! If it was a stick shift yes, NOT an automatic
Frankly , IF a transmission has 2 pumps , one front AND one REAR .. you CAN PUSH START A CAR !
Well i'm from the UK and watching this video on a sunny afternoon in my back garden with a few beers. Extremely entertaining video. Looking forward to the next episode! Don't see why everyone on here is sending nasty comments. Should be ashamed.
Thanks mate! I think this video found a whole bunch of grumpy “purist” mechanics. We were just havin fun, and there ain’t nothin wrong with that!
My dad had an early forest green one back in the day.
Congratulations. What a great and beautiful car 👌
I drove one when I was a kid. It was a nice ride.
Такая тачка должна блестеть стоять во всей красе.А не в виде убитого захламленного мусором,железо.
Ты как ребенок , но я вместе с тобой радовался , потрясающий дизайн , она должна жить!👍
My dad had one. Was an amazing ride. Big heavy car, smooth ride, not great acceleration even with that big engine, cornering was really bad. Drove it back from Talledega in 1970.
Swamp-water green, just like my father's '68 Delta 88. Matching interior too.
My mother had a '67 and then a '68 Riviera. Unfortunately I didn't get my drivers license until after she got the '70 Electra. The gunmetal gray '67 Riviera that reflected purple in sunlight was the nicest.
Those were the days when all American cars had character. Not like today's cars where the only thing that's different is the emblem.
Truth
Wow! I don't believe what am seeing!
Believe it
Friend had one in high school 1970's thing was a front tire shredder. A lot of fun.
Heck ya dude
Do these guys know what they are doing??
Yes
Beautiful car!
I wonder what state it was in when it was parked? Maybe it wasn’t operating at all then. I’m glad you’re trying to resurrect it… though I wince at seeing you learning in the process at the expense of this precious patient.
These idiots are about to screw this iconic car ,for all of us to helplessly watch.
Those were cool. Old Toronado, Buick Riviera
Is there a reason you guys were trying to start it without a carb?
Just to see if it would pop off a couple times.
Nice safe! Such a cool car! My dad has those arbor vitus's also, great video!
That is the coolest looking car
Bench seats!! Please bring them back!
Durrrr...Let's try to turn this engine over with a Crescent wrench! =D
It's alive!!! It's alive!!!!!
Wow ... these guys makes a shade tree machine look like professionals.... lol
That takes talent
What in the world were you doing with that gasoline in manifold?
I always wanted one of those just for the novelty of the thing…..good luck with that project, if you are going to save it.👍🏼👍🏼
Hilarious. Yall need to watch a little vice grip garage and Jennings Motor videos
Beautiful car
One of the largest engined front wheel drive car!!!
Pretty neat
I owned a 1970, it was a great car but always seemed that something was broken on it. You could never keep front tires on it either, worn out fast. It also got 8 mpg. I sold it and bought a Saab 99 in 1978.