I don’t comment often, but I am blown away by the quality of this interior. The attention to detail is incredible and it looks luxurious even by today’s standards. Like you said, they really don’t make them like they used to.

@DavidBugea

Жыл бұрын

You can thank the late Blaine Jenkins for that. He performed his magic on the 1966 Toronado interior, creating what you see in the video. He later went on to design the interiors of several notable GM cars, including the 1972 Ninety-Eight Regency, the 1973 Grand Prix, and the 1990 Corvette. Motor Trend has an excellent article on him on their website; I tried to include a link in this comment, but KZread didn’t like it. 😁

@manofthehour6856

Жыл бұрын

Agree completely The Healthcare Guy. The style and function along with the quality of materials and fit are works of art reflecting a time when a small and talented team with oversight for a lead came up with something for approval, whereas today, costs are such that it seems like too many people have input into some cars. This Toronado gave me a big smile!!!!!

@LSniumUwU

Жыл бұрын

Sure to some people it looks nice, but not safe by any means by todays standards, now days you can make something look nice while being safer at the same time.

@SightsNjunk

Жыл бұрын

@@LSniumUwU What is not safe about it? They are very comfortable, and the line of sight is much better than cars of today.

@LSniumUwU

Жыл бұрын

@@SightsNjunk Id like to see you survive a roll over crash in one of these, or a front end crash at 60 mph with another car, or side impact crashes.

Every episode with Kevin is always such a blast, seeing him go nuts on the smallest details makes me wanna do the same and turn my daily driver into a show car just to apply what I learned from you guys, great video!

@oambrosia

Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised he didn't pull the wheels and polish the aluminum brake drums.

@MikaelJSandersson

Жыл бұрын

Yeah when you think Larry is a nerd Kevin comes in and just takes it to the next level. :D

@oambrosia

Жыл бұрын

@@MikaelJSandersson I had no clue they used lead in metallic paint back in the day. Very interesting!

@jean-jacqueslavigne3109

Жыл бұрын

Well, it had the opposite effect on me: wash the car today? Nope! Maybe, in a sadistic way, it is to better see the “before /after” effect. Or just plain laziness. Hard to know Hop! On the bike 🚴🏾 for now!

@gmans7859

Жыл бұрын

Really love to learn from these guys. And Yes, I (we) my son and I have to practice some restraint when we clean our cars. Remembering that the Daily Drivers are just that. However, they are L, J, K ship shape!

I have been watching Larry since his very first video, his aspirations for a Porsche, his goal of getting his own shop and building out a product line. Through all of this he has been even-keeled and uncompromising in his quality services. No one deserves success more than this guy.

@AMMO-NYC

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@goltzhar

Жыл бұрын

This is for me a OMFG moment.. when I saw your post I thought "I was pretty early to but not that early". Looked back at the vids and then I remembered stumbling on the video with leather cleaning (I was cleaning my new used my car Peugeot 406 Coupé). 9YEARS AGO!!! What the H.... Wasn't the first but the second one. Been watching since then. Time goes by soooo fast.

For what it’s worth, this has to be my favorite episode to date. Always been a huge fan of this particular car and man did you guys ever do your magic on that ride. Absolute perfection!

@easley421

Жыл бұрын

It looks brand new! That interior!?!? Wow!

@wolfdragon6073

Жыл бұрын

My grandmother owns one also, we’ve. Been getting it fixed up as it’s already rolled over on the Speedo and has had one engine rebuild. Also bought one that had been restored only to have been crashed as a parts car.

Just fell in love with the Toronado, it still looks like a design from future years from a different perspective and I am writing this in mid-2022. Fantastic job from you guys, I almost decided to leave every job I have and start a detailing business. 😁

@Eye-it-azz

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, a design from 2022 years ago

@felinespirits

Жыл бұрын

Always loved the Toronado too. Had a brand new one back in 1984, giant, luxurious car with no transmission tunnel...just a thing of beauty. As you said, this still looks like a futuristic design all these years later. Such talented designers. Now, its hard to even tell cars apart.

@9256steven

Жыл бұрын

Yes here in the UK Jerry Anderson used a '66/'67 Toro in his UFO series set in 1980 but filmed in '69!

Man, gen 1 Toros are just works of art. Technologically and stylistically. They rank up there with 1962-65 Rivieras. Just stunning cars.

@travislivengood7443

Жыл бұрын

@@DontCryAboutIt turns out the 2 and the 3 are close together on the keyboard. And I didn't proof read.

@karlwalter2242

Жыл бұрын

My dad used to buy these vehicles new, we used to hate to ride in them to school,lmao 🤭he had Oldsmobiles, Lincolns, when the other kids parents would drive a little raggedy Toyota 🙄🤭... We got picked on for it...

@paulhunter9613

Жыл бұрын

@@karlwalter2242 they were just jealous, who would want to be seen in a Toyota anyway🤦‍♂

Man, this is just uplifting! Love it! Love to see these time capsules that are brought back to their former glory after a period of hibernation, and the history simply resonates through me, literally like stepping back in time. Thanks!!!

How awesome to see this beauty go from disaster to delight. The first-gen Toronado was, and still is, my No. 1 favorite car of all time. My heart still races whenever I see photos (or videos!) of them. I was 8 years old when it first came out, and I still have Motor Trend's 1966 Car of the Year issue (well-read, and without the cover) in which the amazing Toronado was the winner. Kudos to AMMO NYC for bringing this automobile back to life 👍

@larrydaniels6532

Жыл бұрын

Then you remember the flat floorboards, no transmission hump.

I vote for a bloopers section at the end of each video

The fact that it's snowing outside goes to show how much actual off camera work Larry does, uploading a video 3 or 4 months later. So awesome!

I LOVE Toronados. They're my favorite classic car. The front looks 60s and the back looks 80s. It's great.

That Toro transformation is amazing! I wonder if you removed the rear seat especially after finding the nests in the trunk?

I'm not there yet but I'm already thrilled to see Kevin go nuts on the wheels. Gotta love when he does that. Thanks for the great content as always!

Man this is so therapeutic guys y'all did a great job on that one

I love this era Oldsmobile, but I've never seen a Toronado look this beautiful. I wonder why she was parked for so long? Certainly not because of rust issues! The word 'transformation' is overused in society nowadays, but the process of doing this car is nothing but. The result of this Toronado's detailing should be used as the definition for the word! I'll certainly think of the beast every time I hear it. Well done, people. She's an absolute pearler. Now, if I could just have his number to see if he's willing to sell it to me (after his son's wedding of course), that would be perfect! 😂 All the best.

I'm astonished by how clean the interior actually was. Of course, it had mold (which wasn't that bad), but it looked much better than the exterior

@funstuff6241

8 ай бұрын

Don't forget the Eldorado. I had a 78 Toronado years ago. It was the XS model with the wrap around rear window and the 455 under the hood.

I love love love when the 3 of you guys work together. It's just un-flippin-believable!! WOWSER!!

Such a fun video to watch! Such a great way to start the morning. Always satisfying to see the car being cleaned and to see the before and after look! What a good looking car! Keep up the good work Larry!!!

What a beautiful design the Oldsmobile is so Infront of it's time, they did a great job cleaning it up. Thank you for showing this car it's the first time i have seen this Oldsmobile model, Britain never got this kind of car thanks again. Dain 👍🏻🇬🇧♥️

Front wheel drive, a stunning interior, everything harmoniously designed and combined. Stunning details in the interior. I am a big car guy; had no clue that General Motors had this gem hiding in their history. It is closer to what I would have expected from Lincoln in those years.

That’s got to be one of the best before and afters I’ve seen recently. She came out absolutely cherry!

Love this one Larry especially because you got the gang back together to help bring this beauty back to life! Nice Job Brother!

What an absolutely beautiful piece of automotive history. The fact that it was garage stored for all those years made this an amazing find and a base for you guys to work your magic, and magic it is. You guys pay so much attention to detail and you did a fantastic job on this car.

Oh the memories. Old man loved 'em. He had an Original 60's model and the last of the big bodied in the late 80's...amazing cars.

Larry is so consistent with these satisfying uploads. Keep it up Larry! I hope you reach 5 million by June of 2023.

Larry: I think you're an incredible detailer, but I must say that Kevin and Jason are next level. It always baffles me their attention to detail.

I'd take the door panels off too...you never know what's behind them. GREAT job!

It's absolutely insane how much the color of this car changed throughout this detail. The only real life comparison I can make is when I worked at a local car wash in high school and cleaned the interior of an old Ford Explorer someone bought from a heavy smoker. They were so shocked when I called them over to show them the shiny grey plastic interior, they didn't believe it was their car because the car they bought had a tan interior... that was the amount of discoloration from all the tar that came off. I used almost an entire spray bottle each of tar remover and interior cleaner in that car between the day, side panels and cupholders/ash trays, but they were so impressed with how transformed the entire vehicle was they tipped me and my team $100 on what was an advertised $70 cleaning package. This was in 2005 and to me, that $33 each for the hour or so we spent cleaning it between the three of us felt so incredible. Happiest customer I ever saw, they almost cried as I handed them the keys.

Awesome video as always! I have to admit, watching Larry detailing cars definitely feels so good and therapeutic... 😊 Good job and keep up the awesome work!

The passion in this shop has my full respect. You guys are awesome :). Take it easy on the knees!

@43mackmobile

Жыл бұрын

They feed off one another.

The Tornado is already a sexy car but when you guys got done with it - lord have mercy!!! That thing was beyond showroom condition!

“Jimmy, have you ever cracked corn?” 😂😂😂classic dad jokes

My neighbor when i was growing up had one of these under a carport next to his barn. He would fire it up once a month but never drove it. Really cool to watch this transformation! Pat's dad is a rockstar!

@SonnyGTA

Жыл бұрын

He actually is. He was a singer in Toto in the 70’s.

Such a fabulous design - arguably the best year/version too. Thanks for all your hard work - cheers from Brisbane

That brought back memories! My best friend’s dad was an Oldsmobile dealer. One day he came home in that same color Tornado. We thought it was a spaceship. I’ve loved that car for all these years but never bought one.😞

I used to rescue a 66 Toronado - pulled it from it's grave in 2000. This was long before this started to be a thing on KZread. We did a restoration from frame up. These cars are built like trains. You can make six cars today from one of those. Build quality and detail is amazing. There will never be another generation of vehicles that can survive neglect for so long. I ended up selling the Toro before it was finished. It took two more owners until the car was in one piece again. Finally found it online years later when it was sold to a new owner in Austria looking pristine as can be. Some color detailing we did gave it away. I always love seeing another one of those yachts...

Love the videos! That deep of cleaning the tires seems like a waste for tires that aren’t safe to drive on though.

@serzok1

Жыл бұрын

Thought the same…That rubber might be expired and tires might need to be replaced

@brodybraswell3697

Жыл бұрын

They do it for the presentation

@serzok1

Жыл бұрын

@@brodybraswell3697 O.K., it makes sense. 👍

@johnmessina9721

Жыл бұрын

Thought the same and wondered why they didn't remove the hubcaps to clean behind them.

What a beautiful restore! I was so looking forward to this one because my dad had this same model in gray when I was growing up. When he brought it home and showed off the concealed lights, my brother and I were blown away! It was the coolest car on the block! So many fond memories of driving across country and the many adventures taken in that car! He kept it until the early 80's at which point he got a 1982 Corvette with the crossfire injection. It's safe to say my love for automobiles runs in my family. Kudos to you and the crew!! ✌🏾😀

@larrydaniels6532

Жыл бұрын

One of the coolest things about the Toronado were the flat floors, no transmission hump.

Thoroughly enjoyed this detail, the attention to the smallest item just made the finished product pop. Well done gentlemen you bring a lot pleasure to those of us who are interested. Thank you for your hard work.

My first car was a 1969 Olds Toro, same car that brought me home from the hospital as an infant. My Dad also had a white 1966 Toro named Ajax, which is very similar to this one. Thank you so much for the trip down memory lane. Loved these cars, the floating rotating speedometer, the speaker in the middle of the back seat. Thanks again for making it look so good!

I loved seeing these cars and the Buick Riviera as well. Timeless! Larry, you'll have to do a follow up when they are married!

Man, that interior looks gorgeous after cleaning it all up! I love the bright bits. Yeah, they don't make them like they used to. Nice job!

I just happened to see a feature on the Toranado a few days ago. 👍What an exquisite vehicle. And that supplemental door opener for the back seat passengers? Oh yeah, that's it dude!

My brother owned a gold 68 Toronado and it was a fast powerful car and the style was ahead of its time, Toronados still look like artwork today! 😎

What a revival! Great job Larry this one was special indeed, but I must say, I’ve had my fair share of details like that and I could smell that engine bay through the screen lol

I actually learned so many new techniques from Kevin over the past few years because of these video's. I work for a great Detailer here in The Netherlands and some of these techniques helped a lot to make our work stand out now!

I'm European but blown away by American cars from 60's 70's. One of my dreams to take the famous route 66 toward LA with an old - fashion American car. 🙂 Beautiful model. Awesome cleaning process, enormous amount of job has done there.

That is one BEAUTIFUL Toronado That is just as Elegant now as it was in 1967!!! Stunning!!!!

Great job boys!!! I love seeing these old cars come back to life❤️

18:11 Great restoration job. Some of that stuff is probably missing from the walls or attic of the house. I took stuff like that out of an old console radio and it included pink fiberglass, nut shells and a bunch of other things that would not normally be found in a 1948 radio. Rodents seem to round up whatever they can find, wherever they can find it. I'd also check the house wiring for any damage they might have left; one of my neighbors had a fire from the arcing of gnawed wiring in the attic.

I'm working on restoring and ceramic coating a 68' Cadillac ElDorado, and you guys have inspired me to keep pushing through until it is, "like new" again. I've been running my own business, Ace Mobile Detailing, for over a year now, and I wouldnt have a thriving business today if it wasn't for Larry and NYC AMMO! Thank you guys for all that you teach!

My favorite Olds of all time! What an amazing job you guys did on that car. Beautiful!

I taught jazz at the university level for 19 years. You are a fantastic teacher, Larry! Thanks for all the terrific content. Honest question: is it safe to blow out pads with lead paint in them?

@JesusTorres-jw8ep

Жыл бұрын

That's an excellent question. I don't think it is, unless you have proper PPE to do so.

@dabnoob

Жыл бұрын

It's not even safe to use them for a few seconds without PPE, but those guys generally don't seem to really care about things like that (see: mold) Lead poisoning can be NASTY

@mazda_rt24-p

Жыл бұрын

malaguenaaa

@matthewromano8801

Жыл бұрын

Larry is wearing a half face respirator, which will do a good job and catching the majority of that lead dust

@craigengelman4534

Жыл бұрын

the answer is this . ever see and old detailer ? me either

Is the lead you were pulling out of the paint possibly toxic and require at least a respirator to work around?

My first car was a '70 Olds Tornado, one of twelve in AZ at the time. I had to sell it in 84, and kick myself every time I think about it. One of the coolest cars around, this car had it all and more. Nice work on bringing this one back to life, it's a beauty!

Love this car. Back in 1976 I had one in my sights for a mere $2500.00, IF I could convince my mother to agree. She did not. Her excuse? She thought that the front wheel bearings and drive system would be too expensive to maintain. So, I ended up with a 73 LTD Brougham. Another beautiful car. I am very happy that these beauties are still around and getting the love and attention they deserve.

Love your channel man. Question, why do you choose to do the engine bay and trunk after the exterior, not before? I always started on the inside, worked out to paint 2nd last, wheels last. I'm more than willing to change my ways.

Love your vids I hope you have a great week

I owned a '67 Toro when I was in college. I-75 I think it was, before it officially opened, no one on it but me, night time, and I was driving home from college in Florida to Pennsylvania. Light rain. Cruised for hours at 140 mph for hours and hours. The car was amazing. Got stopped in Florida for doing 150 on the Turnpike. When you would slow to 100, felt like you were doing 35. Great car. Amazing I am still alive. But that car was was incredibly engineered. And powerful. At the time, the word was that Detroit wanted their first front wheel drive luxury car to be a terrific car. It was. And what an amazing resto you did.......wow.

I love Kevin so much. Love my Buff Daddy. The way he looks and thinks at things is amazing. A truly wonderful human being. So proud to call him a friend. Conversations with him are so much fun. Love this content LK

Now I finally understand what the term "lead sled" actually refers to. Single stage paint containing lead. Thanks Larry.

@rouschautodetail6873

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was today years old when I learned that. I always thought it was because how heavy these cars were of the 60s and 70s, but in reality a lot of today's cars are even heavier.

@bwofficial1776

Жыл бұрын

In the 40s and 50s, before Bondo was invented, customizers would melt lead and use that to shape and form their custom cars.

Anybody knows how it isn't a health hazard to polish lead paint? Cheers!

@captainfiercebeard

Жыл бұрын

Wondering the same thing. They are showing a pad full of lead and telling us "don't use this pad anymore" but then what? LEAD? Are they rinsing this in the slop sink? Throwing it right in the trash?

This was by far the most exquisit of cars in the days back...my relatives used to own one, and we just simply LOVED riding in it! Fast, luxurious and comfortable! Those were the days of GM glory! And that FLAT floor...wow! Great job you guys!

Behind the dust and moss, a mint car. I’m super happy for the dad!

Oddly enough, I've seen very effective use of a massage gun on carpets to force the dirt to "jump" into the vacuum. Would love to see you try it. Maybe some kind of mythbusters video... just a thought.

Yikes on blowing out the pad. Y’all need to wear PPE when polishing this car. There is no safe level of lead exposure.

The first time I met my first step father (short experience, like two years), he had a car roughly the same age. It was very nice, same cream color. Wonderful car in the snow. However, I’m now older, & I hate front wheel drives with a passion. That said, thank you for bringing bake memories! Btw - my next step father was the best man I’ve ever met. He & my father were an awesome combo, & are responsible for who I am. Much respect to all who raise other children as their own. It’s been my greatest joy to do the same in past relationships.

Had a 1966 Toronado - truly amazing transformation back to her glory. Time trip for me, seeing that unmistakable car profile-car was ahead of its time…miss that one. Thank you for being you!

What do you do with the lead dust?

One of my favorite episodes to date. Always loved the looks of the Toronado. When working with a paint with lead in it, do you have to take any additional precautions to make sure you’re not breathing in any lead particulates?

I own a 1966 Tropic Turquoise Toronado. I bought it in my senior year of high school in 1984!! I Still own it to this day

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this car!!❤ even when you pulled it out of the garage all the dirt and dust could not diminish its stunning BEAUTY!! The TORONADO is one of the most sophisticated cars ever made by Oldsmobile! You're right they DON'T make them this anymore! After all the cleaning my eyes bursts with excitement😍!! Glad I caught this video and subscribed Thank You SO MUCH 👍⭐🙏

The AMMO garage has become Legendary.

Y’all are absolute maestros for the most Attention To Detail stuff on any vehicle!!!! and i can tell that y’all have extremely high standards and expectations for detailing a vehicle, and if it’s not to your satisfaction, then it’s not good enough !!!

In 1996 when I was 16, my first car was my great grandma's 1973 Toronado which she bought new. It only had 31,000 miles when I started driving it. Amazing car. AC, power seats, power windows, power locks, front wheel drive, 455ci V8... the thing was just a beast.

Absolutely phenomenal transformation! Love seeing you put life back into cars that have been neglected or forgotten. What a fantastic job!

Knocked it out of the park guys that was a sensational job ,well done👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Holy Wow! This is an absolute gorgeous car, it looks so clean! The interior was amazing with all the chrome and the seat buttons.

It's hard to find the words to describe how good Bill Mitchell was at designing classic vehicles that have stood the test of time!

Your niche is for sure one that is very difficult, almost impossible to replicate and I flipping love it.

@AMMO-NYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@P4SDetails

Жыл бұрын

@@AMMO-NYC always homie.

Today I Learned where the term Lead Sled came from. Rock on Larry and the crew!

I really don’t understand how Kevin has so much attention to detail but it is entertaining to see the tricks he comes up with. Great job with the detail as always.

Whitewalls. A trick here in the South is to use a small slate rock from the driveway. Pearl white in a matter of seconds. Great job on the car.

What a truly incredible transformation. It was nice to see a car that wasn't as trashed as they normally are on the interior at least. The years of wear and neglect really melted off of this Tornado. Great work by the entire team!

So much fun to see you collaborate with Kevin and Jason. As always your videos are always a highlight!!

It would be great to go to a car show with that Oldsmobile knowing that it has a trunk big enough to house all the trophies that one would be sure to win, especially after such a beautiful transformation. Fantastic job gentlemen, fantastic!

You guys just knocked it out of the park on this one! Amazing transformation! As a young teenager, this was my dream car, and although I never bought one later on in life, this beautiful coupe reaffirms my original feelings and is still one of the best looking cars around.

I used to have the Buick version of this car in the 80's, which was a '67 GS Riviera... probably the coolest car I've ever owned and not to mention a complete sleeper. It was a gift from an elderly neighbor when I was in my teens for helping him around his property over the years. He said "you will be the coolest kid" and I was, doing burnouts with front wheel drive simply blew people's minds. It had the newer 430ci v8 with waaay too much torque for the day. I later had to give it up for rent owed for storing it and later in the 90's found a '73 "boat tail" with the 455ci v8.. That car had the smoothest power I've ever seen not to mention a rear window only a dodge engineer could love. Kudos to the dudes that really love these cars and keep them pristine, the old Riv's and Tornado's were as classic as they can get. Just a note here.. back in the 90's I worked in the automotive/autobody industry for a while and came up with a non toxic vinyl restoring compound. Wipe it on after a high ph wash and within a week, seats and dash pads will begin to become flexible again, I have never seen a product that works as good. No solvents to further dry up the vinyl or silicones to make it appear restored, the material actually becomes flexible again without falling apart. Only works on pvc tho!

It's hard to believe but I've been following your stuff all the way back when you where in detail forums. I had a small detailing company back then. Watched you move into different garage spaces and obt the years you have always been one of the best detailers, but also teacher as well as students. I remember you doing one of the first videos explaining the Kevin Brown method. I have really enjoyed these videos this past year or so on the barn/garage restorations. I've left the detailing world and still find myself watching your videos almost every evening. Great work Larry thanks for your years of dedication and sharing your talents with us.

I just wanted to say, that i love to see how you love your job, you do it with such care and joy, keep doing it and inspire people, you are an amazing person

Absolutely Insane. Love to see you 3 working together. 🔥🔥

Unbelievable job! What a supreme team. Kevin really has deeply knowledge of his craft, very impressive. And the Olds Toronado is my all time fave car design specifically in that champagne color. What a joy to watch 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👊🏼💛

When I was about 9 yrs old My Father bought a 68 Olds Toronado fully loaded I believe 455 Olds rocket... at the same time period we also had a 70 Delta 88... We drove those cars into 1979 - 1980.... Then when I bought my first car at 17 in 1979 , it was a 1963 Olds Dynamic 88 w/ a 394 rocket... I always loved Oldsmobile pre 1975... Many Blessings , SMR

This car is in fantastic condition. It was definitely dads pride n joy at one time. Can’t believe how nice it came out!!

Absolutely lovely seeing the boys back together 👍

That car is timeless. the body lines, the interior is so refreshing! good job!

A Toronado, 1967 even. A unique statement car back then. This video takes me back in time. Makes me happy. Nice work.

Beautiful restoration again Larry and team. The sister car to this was the 67 Cadillac Eldorado. Both Bill Mitchell designs who was instrumental in designing the C2 Corvette series of cars.

I do the same technique with the brush agitation and vacuum. Works very well for those after beach day cleans!

The Crew preserving Automotive History once again. Bless you guys and thanks for another excellent vid Larry.