I need some help identifying this particular aftermarket air cleaner for a friend's restoration project. We have three and are in need of one more. It has a flat top, four pairs of louvers and of course, is chrome-plated. It looks much like the ones you see at Speedway Motors or Summit, except those usually have a concave top and sets of three louvers. It was probably made in the early to mid 1960s. Any help identifying the manufacturer or leads for the purchase of one or more of them would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Don Keefe 585-489-9826 [email protected]
We tried that and nothing came up, which made me think that perhaps that wasn't the correct manufacturer.
I just checked my stash but I don't have any exactly like that. I've got one with 4 sets of louvers but it's got a recessed top. I'll keep an eye out for another one like yours.
I have looked through hundreds of photos and though I didn't find an exact match, my educated guess is that it is a Cal Custom, as the two and four-barrel designs have all of the same design characteristics, primarily the smooth top and curve from the top into the sides.
And buy a couple of generic 6 cylinder ones to provide bases as you find them. You are likelier to find the top you need on a 2 barrel base, so grab a base when you see it! I think the same tops were used, and old V8 cleaners will be much more common than six.
Thanks for the tip. I hope that we find what we need. This particular design is required to be "correct for the build."
Well , I found a pic of a duplicate of what you described on my phone by typing in and Badger air cleaner. Then went on PC and could not find.
Would anyone have access to an old Cal Custom, Gratiot, Midwest or Speedway catalog that might include a photo and part number for this air cleaner? I have been searching all week to no avail. Thanks in advance.
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