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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: blownonfuel on December 28, 2008, 09:03:19 PM

Title: Correct Air Cleaner Assembly for my 68 rs/ss 350?
Post by: blownonfuel on December 28, 2008, 09:03:19 PM

Hello. I need to find a air cleaner assembly for my 68 rs/ss 350/auto. Did other vehicles come with the same assembly? What could I use that would be correct for my car? I believe the top lid should be chrome but if I could find one from another vehicle I could have the top chromed.

Thanks

Title: Re: Correct Air Cleaner Assembly for my 68 rs/ss 350?
Post by: gro51 on December 29, 2008, 01:18:57 AM

Here:

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/gro51/DSCN0508.jpg)

The lids are easy to find (black).  They were used on several Chevy models through the '70's.  The base is harder to find.  I don't think anyone repops them, I could be wrong.

Title: Re: Correct Air Cleaner Assembly for my 68 rs/ss 350?
Post by: firstgenaddict on December 29, 2008, 01:30:26 AM

Same as SB SS nova's, SB SS chevelle's

Title: Re: Correct Air Cleaner Assembly for my 68 rs/ss 350?
Post by: blownonfuel on December 29, 2008, 04:46:28 AM

Quote from: gro51 on December 29, 2008, 01:18:57 AM

Here:

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/gro51/DSCN0508.jpg)

The lids are easy to find (black).  They were used on several Chevy models through the '70's.  The base is harder to find.  I don't think anyone repops them, I could be wrong.

Anyway to tell the bases apart from one another? Thanks

Title: Re: Correct Air Cleaner Assembly for my 68 rs/ss 350?
Post by: blownonfuel on December 29, 2008, 04:47:06 AM

Quote from: firstgenaddict on December 29, 2008, 01:30:26 AM

Same as SB SS nova's, SB SS chevelle's

Thanks FGA. How about an Impala unit? Is it the same?

Title: Re: Correct Air Cleaner Assembly for my 68 rs/ss 350?
Post by: gro51 on December 30, 2008, 12:58:00 AM

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Anyway to tell the bases apart from one another? Thanks
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On '67 and '68, the snorkel points to the driver's side.  In '69 it switched to the pass. side.  The base only fits on the 4 bbl. one way.  Also, automatics (like yours), has the thingy ma bob on the snorkel.  Standards have a plain smooth snorkel.

Title: Re: Correct Air Cleaner Assembly for my 68 rs/ss 350?
Post by: tom on December 30, 2008, 04:32:30 PM

My interchange book shows the 68 350 4bbl automatic air cleaner used across the Chevrolet line, but only for 1968.

Title: Re: Correct Air Cleaner Assembly for my 68 rs/ss 350?
Post by: blownonfuel on December 30, 2008, 06:06:27 PM

Thanks Tom for the info. I just bought one from a seller that said it came off a 69 Impala but it looks like a 68 model. The snorkel is facing the drivers side. I'm hoping it is a 68 model. I don't have anything to reference off of though. I'm going to pick it up today an maybe I can get someone to post some detailed pics and dimensions for the base and lid.