Re: Proper air cleaner for 352 V8?
Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2011/3/13 17:40:23
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And I second the motion wholeheartedly, having "known" a '55 Clipper Custom bought new (and not from a dealer but at auction) that had the dual scoop, and a second 55, bought used but with excellent history--the car had been around town, probably since new, and my dad had worked on it before he bought it.
Davepa, I believe your question is answered to all intents and purposes, and if anyone judges your air cleaner incorrect, you just refer them to this thread and ask if they could do a better job of "automotive archaeology."
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Craig,
I ALMOST added this to my last post, to point out the probability that if dealers wanted to install a dress-up item for the engine compartment, the chrome unit would've been the way to go-- thus opening the discussion to how chrome units were specced, part numbers, retrofit possibilities etc. ad infinitum.
But now YOU have gone and opened up that can o' worms anyway! Now this one is all yours, Craig!!!
by Owen_Dyneto on 2011/3/13 12:21:55
I am quite sure now that the proper air cleaner for a 352 V8 with Rochester 4bl mounted in a 1955 Clipper Custom Touring Sedan is the dual scoop style, like the senior cars
Agreed!!
And I second the motion wholeheartedly, having "known" a '55 Clipper Custom bought new (and not from a dealer but at auction) that had the dual scoop, and a second 55, bought used but with excellent history--the car had been around town, probably since new, and my dad had worked on it before he bought it.
Davepa, I believe your question is answered to all intents and purposes, and if anyone judges your air cleaner incorrect, you just refer them to this thread and ask if they could do a better job of "automotive archaeology."
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by Craig
I don't think we are quite done with this thread yet!
How many dual-opening 4bbl air cleaners were chrome plated from the factory?
Craig,
I ALMOST added this to my last post, to point out the probability that if dealers wanted to install a dress-up item for the engine compartment, the chrome unit would've been the way to go-- thus opening the discussion to how chrome units were specced, part numbers, retrofit possibilities etc. ad infinitum.
But now YOU have gone and opened up that can o' worms anyway! Now this one is all yours, Craig!!!
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