F/S 14"Open Element Air Cleaner 68-72
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F/S 14"Open Element Air Cleaner 68-72
This is a 14" diameter open element air cleaner Top and Base that I believe to be from around 70's or 80"s . This came on my 72 L48 that I bought in 1980 and was not correct for that car. I have since replaced it with the correct dual snorkel air cleaner.
The lid seems to a AC part for years 70-72 indicated by the silk screening being straight not curved. It has a rolled over lip on the outer edge which indicates that it's correct. The chrome is what I would call driver quality condition , No Rust, light scratches from normal wear
The base could have been for a LT1 but the vent tube was replaced with 90 Deg Elbow and valve cover Grommets to hold it in place. Evidently the original tube that was originally spot welded was long gone and this was a quick fix. I measured the drop of the base and it reads 2" from the surface that the Carb. rests on to the bottom of the base. I have not verified this but I have been told that you can buy the correct 90 deg. tube and weld it in place. Other than the vent tube issue the base is in good shape and no dents or rust.
You be the judge from the pictures and if you need more info let me know
$40.00 + shipping OBO
Regards John
The lid seems to a AC part for years 70-72 indicated by the silk screening being straight not curved. It has a rolled over lip on the outer edge which indicates that it's correct. The chrome is what I would call driver quality condition , No Rust, light scratches from normal wear
The base could have been for a LT1 but the vent tube was replaced with 90 Deg Elbow and valve cover Grommets to hold it in place. Evidently the original tube that was originally spot welded was long gone and this was a quick fix. I measured the drop of the base and it reads 2" from the surface that the Carb. rests on to the bottom of the base. I have not verified this but I have been told that you can buy the correct 90 deg. tube and weld it in place. Other than the vent tube issue the base is in good shape and no dents or rust.
You be the judge from the pictures and if you need more info let me know
$40.00 + shipping OBO
Regards John
Last edited by #s matching 72; 09-16-2012 at 01:11 PM.