Trendsetter & Sidewinder Instructions
Trendsetter Products had some great items for AMC in the late 1960s; they also sold a variety of products for other automakers. Several of the neat things they sold for American Motors was a Frigid-Air RAM AIR SCOOP two years before AMC would make production with the Power Blister (Ram Air) hood scoops on the 1970 Javelin and AMX. Not only did this Frigid Air consist of a scoop, but also included a car base called a 'moisture trap'. The bullet shaped racing Trend Setter Racing Mirror was less than one pound. While many folks might think 'what the hell is the big deal?' remember, this is 1968....almost FORTY YEARS AGO.
And then there are the Sidewinders. I do not stock these
side covers, but I highly suggest contact the manufacturer Trendsetter
Reproductions for details. American Performance in Florida
offers the black end caps in fiberglass, while Dana Fortin at Talermade Exhausts
on my Vendors List can hook you up with the whole exhaust system. Several vendors
like Javelin Reproductions in MN offer the complete system, covers, hangars, end caps,
screws, nuts, bold, mufflers also, they are listed in my
VENDORS
LIST. If you have ever heard
a Sidewinder set of pipes, they are unforgettable and command attention when you
pull up at cruise nights and car shows! And they were a American Motors
Corporation Dealership Accessory!
I have a set of ALL FOUR Tadco. Inc; 3537 Vinewood, Detroit, Michigan, 48208. PH#313-897-7706 (don't write or call they are long out of business up there) but here are all THREE INSTRUCTION SHEETS on file here for those of you who need or would like a set to print out free of charge. The 4th page is a original ad showing several trendsetter products. Have fun!
Depending on your personal printer, these should print out to a regular 8X11 sheet of paper.
PAGE 1. 1968 TRENDSETTER PRODUCTS AD
PAGE 2. TADCO INC. SIDEWINDERS INSTRUCTION SHEET
PAGE 3. SIDEWINDER HANGAR DETAIL & CAP
