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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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I needed a drop base breather for my 69, and I had always liked the Triangle 427 Breather,
and wanted that style for my BB Holley 4-barrell.
So I bought a cheap 3" Tri-Angle Breather and cut the bottom out, along the seam,
then welded in a 1.5" steel band, dropped the outside shell down,
welded back together, used a bit of seam sealer to smooth and seal everything up !






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Originally Posted by 69Vett
I needed a drop base breather for my 69, and I had always liked the Triangle 427 Breather and wanted that style for my BB 4-barrell.
So I bought a cheap 3" Tri-Angle Breather and cut the bottom out, along the seam,
then welded in a 1.5" steel band, dropped the outside shell down,
welded back together, used a bit of seam sealer to smooth and seal everything up !





Very nicely done Ssmith! I like your valve covers, in fact the entire engine looks outstanding .

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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 03:40 AM
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Very Very Cool I like it
The over flow bottle appears to be a one off too
Great work
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