Re: 55-56 batwing air cleaner

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2012/4/16 20:07:12

Joel, as I recall both Cadillac and Chrysler used a similar batwing filter for a year or two (on the Eldo for Cad), and I believe at least the Cadillac one was painted gold. IIRC the pods are the same, the top air chamber differs slightly in dimension and decoration (Cadillac chevrons?).

The few Packard ones I've seen that were on apparently unmolested cars were semi-gloass black, but today's restorers seen enamored of high gloss.