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New Air Cleaner on our 63


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Guest Kaber

Thanks to Darren I was able to buy a complete 63 401 air cleaner a couple of weeks ago. We stripped it, repainted it in gloss red, new ac filter and added new stickers. It turned out great. Now I can make a new adapter and interchange it with the dual snorkel Olds Toronado unit that was on the car when we got it! The test drive was to a Thursday cruise in in a neighboring town. My son drove and my daughter rode shotgun, I tried out the newly recovered back seat. It was quite comfy! It was sunny and about 72 degrees, what a great evening to spend cruising with my kids!

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here is the old one, we like it too but it needs some fabrication to make it fit and work properly....

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Hey does anyone know of a source for the covering on the pre heat tube for the choke????

Tonight's Cruise....

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PIZZA!!!

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Cool truck at the cruise in!

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Guest Kaber

Thanks guys. I am working my way into detailing the engine and compartment. I touched up the brackets and rebuilt the starter and alternator. I added new belts and fuel hoses, that one thru the frame was a monster! I have new cap and rotor, Points and wires. I also have the upper and lower radiator hoses. The under side of the hood needs insulation and paint. Its getting there! I still want to sort out the heater and blower controls too. I am happy with the air cleaner. Now is prime cruising time and I don't want to tear it too far down at one time.

Tim

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Guest clamshells

Great job on the restoration work the air cleaner looks excellent. My 66 Riviera GS had that same air clean only chrome. I see several styles of air cleaners on these cars but those are the best looking.

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Guest dwhiteside64

Looks really sweet Tim glad I could help. Nice to see you out with your family cruisin' the town - I was out last night doing the same. Weather here in Ohio/Michigan has been nice for last couple of days; very conducive for taking our machines out and giving them the exercise they need. :)

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Guest Kaber
Beauty! Where did you get the stickers?

I bought them from Jim Osborne, I got them at the Springfield, Ohio Swap Meet, but I think he sells on line. Thanks guys!

Kaber

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