MrEarl Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Air cleaner and silencers for 54, 55 and 56 322's with 4 bbls. The silencer on the 55 / 56 are a bit smaller in diameter than the 54's. The bottom front of the silencer is also flattened out on the 55, 56. The only difference in the 55 and 56 is in the breather element and is not detectable from the outside. All will need restoring unless you want one in original condition for an archival car. Prices range from $80 to $140 based on condition. The one Olds/Cadillac unit is in good condition and is $140. Email me at 1954buick@gmail.com for additional pictures of individual units Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Does anybody know if these interchange with other 1950s air cleaners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Didn't Pontiac use the silencer air cleaner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 I think you're right Beemon. Now I'm wondering if Pontiac used the same carbs, ie the same size top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 After doing a quick search, it looks like they used Rochester and Carters just like Buick. When I was looking, I only noticed the silencer on 55 to 57 models. I haven't seen the silencer on any other GM car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Thank you my good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 14 hours ago, MrEarl said: Air cleaner and silencers for 54, 55 and 56 322's with 4 bbls. The silencer on the 55 / 56 are a bit smaller in diameter than the 54's. The bottom front of the silencer is also flattened out on the 55, 56. The only difference in the 55 and 56 is in the breather element and is not detectable from the outside. All will need restoring unless you want one in original condition for an archival car. Prices range from $80 to $140 based on condition. The one Olds/Cadillac unit is in good condition and is $140. Email me at 1954buick@gmail.com for additional pictures of individual units Looks like an invasion of Storm Troopers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 22 hours ago, MrEarl said: Air cleaner and silencers for 54, 55 and 56 322's with 4 bbls. The silencer on the 55 / 56 are a bit smaller in diameter than the 54's. The bottom front of the silencer is also flattened out on the 55, 56. The only difference in the 55 and 56 is in the breather element and is not detectable from the outside. All will need restoring unless you want one in original condition for an archival car. Prices range from $80 to $140 based on condition. The one Olds/Cadillac unit is in good condition and is $140. Email me at 1954buick@gmail.com for additional pictures of individual units Looks like the wrong end of a mortar battery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Lamar, It's been so long since I have pestered people on the forum, that I just texted you. I want the Caddy/O daddio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 1953 Roadmaster and Skylark used the same style air cleaner as the 54 thru 56 Buick with the 4 barrel carb . Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 2 hours ago, buick5563 said: Lamar, It's been so long since I have pestered people on the forum, that I just texted you. I want the Caddy/O daddio. Check out the pictures first Mike, if you still want it it's yours. It's a pretty nice unit, could be pinstriped and clear coated and be cool as is or would be a good one to restore, just one nickel size dent on the rear bottom and no rust pitting. 1 hour ago, billbuickgs said: 1953 Roadmaster and Skylark used the same style air cleaner as the 54 thru 56 Buick with the 4 barrel carb . Bill You're right Bill, same style but a bit different. The 53 units were a bit taller and the ribs on the top were raised instead of recessed like the 54-56's. The recess for the wing nut was a bit deeper starting in '54 also as there had been problems with the wing nuts damaging the hood insulation. I have seen many 54 units on 53's though, as the 53s' are very scarce. Here is the Landaus breather, which had a 53 engine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 The Olds/Caddy, two 54 and 1 55/56 are sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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