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Couldn't find the Toronado instructions but here is the Cadillac Eldorado sheet. Looks like it.

Thanks gentlemen. Any idea what the part is to the left on the intake manifold? Looks like a fluid container with a guard around it.

Nice Ray, love the wheels.

I'll show it to Mr. Bradford. It will be up to him whether he wants to cast it or not.

Got this in a grab bag lot several years ago. Any one recognize what engine it might be or what kit it might be from? Pretty sure it is from an old kit as all the other stuff in the lot was vintage.

My goal starting this project was to build El Cid. I created the hardtop based on photos of the restored car and in line with what the factory car used. While I am happy with that current hardtop it is not correct for the style El Cid originally ran. So I started over with the hardtop from the Monogram/Revell “Baldwin Motion” 427. Again I sectioned it down the middle and reshaped it to fit the AMT body.

Thanks for the suggestion Dann. I made the toggle switches on the dash with this very method.

Here is the R&M set. I think I will go with the one I modified.

Some of the Japanese manufactures have issued Touring Car kits for the various series. The TC cars are similar to T/A cars. They may interest you.

Also had the T/A Camaros.

Sadly the Trans Am series of any era has received very little attention from the model manufacturers. No modern T/A kits that I am aware of but as you mention that doesn't mean you can't build one.

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Nice build. There are so many great vintage race cars in 1/43 scale. I wish even a significant fraction of them were avail in 1/24 scale.

What can I offer you in trade for that one?

The light gray(?) one 2nd from the right. Any idea what kit that is from?

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This system intrigues me and looks very simple.

Thanks Pat. Here are some slightly different styles.

Jim, any chance you could post a picture of it? I made this one last night. Cut it down from the Revell 427.

Nice start.

Nice work Gene.

Anyone aware of a source (kit or after-market) for this manifold? Went through my stash and came up empty.

I wouldn't dismiss a 1/24 scale 429 until you've tried it for fit. I have successfully used 1/24 scale engines on 1/25 scale projects. The Monogram/Revell 429 in the '70 Mustang kit looks pretty good to me.

Turned out great Ron.