Is this breather correct?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: San Antonio Texas
My Prince "Restoration Guide" states, " The majority of the 1970 Vettes used an open element air cleaner assembly. 1970s assembled after appx mid June 1970, except for LT1's, used the 1971-1972 closed element air cleaner...." My car was assembled in March 1970....so I am guessing it should be an open element. Is this the correct breather for those later 71's and 72's?????
Pro
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From: C3 Forum, Colorado
The breather pipes look correct. I think the hose is wrong.
I believe it should be "L" shaped like this.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
Given the build date of your car though, I think you are correct. It should be a open element unit.
I believe it should be "L" shaped like this.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
Given the build date of your car though, I think you are correct. It should be a open element unit.
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Antonio Texas
I think you guys are exactly correct. Can anyone post a pic of the open element breather? Are they still available, or do most people just use the common after market look-alikes???? Thanks, Bros! Lee
Race Director
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From: Shamong, NJ
Paragon repros a correct 70 open element air cleaner, which includes the otiginal silk screened instructions, on the underside of the lid. It lists for about $120 in flash chrome (which is correct, but looks crappy) or $160 with a much better looking triple chrome lid.
The $100 repros of the 14" open element air cleaner are fine, if you don't need the silk screened instructions. Just watch out for the ones made by Noah, as the bases don't fit well.
Make sure to order the air cleaner stud and wing nut too, as that bolt holding your air cleaner, is not correct.
The $100 repros of the 14" open element air cleaner are fine, if you don't need the silk screened instructions. Just watch out for the ones made by Noah, as the bases don't fit well.
Make sure to order the air cleaner stud and wing nut too, as that bolt holding your air cleaner, is not correct.
Team Owner
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From: Southbound
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Big block shown, but the open element air cleaners are the same.
1971
You can still find original open element air cleaners, complete with the silk screened instructions on the underside of the lid. Expect to pay accordingly when you find one.
1971
You can still find original open element air cleaners, complete with the silk screened instructions on the underside of the lid. Expect to pay accordingly when you find one.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi pd,
Yes!
The last 5 digits of the VIN are the build number for that car.
12345..... the 12 thousand, 3 hundred, and 45th car built that model year.
That sequence number is stamped on the engine pad and also on a plate with that number stamped on it is pop riveted to the driver's side windshield pillar.
Regards,
Alan
Yes!
The last 5 digits of the VIN are the build number for that car.
12345..... the 12 thousand, 3 hundred, and 45th car built that model year.
That sequence number is stamped on the engine pad and also on a plate with that number stamped on it is pop riveted to the driver's side windshield pillar.
Regards,
Alan
Melting Slicks
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From: www.Z16.org North/West Pennsylvania
Hi pd,
Yes!
The last 5 digits of the VIN are the build number for that car.
12345..... the 12 thousand, 3 hundred, and 45th car built that model year.
That sequence number is stamped on the engine pad and also on a plate with that number stamped on it is pop riveted to the driver's side windshield pillar.
Regards,
Alan
Yes!
The last 5 digits of the VIN are the build number for that car.
12345..... the 12 thousand, 3 hundred, and 45th car built that model year.
That sequence number is stamped on the engine pad and also on a plate with that number stamped on it is pop riveted to the driver's side windshield pillar.
Regards,
Alan
Thanks Alan