1929 air filter

[Joeyt 0]

Is it possible to open this air filter can from my 1929 Buick, someone said you are able to put a filter Inside, 

[hddennis 160]

You need to ask this in the Buick section.

 

Howard Dennis

 

Sorry My mistake

 

 

 

Edited January 5 by hddennis (see edit history)

[Brian_Heil 1,531]

17 hours ago, Joeyt said:

Is it possible to open this air filter can from my 1929 Buick, someone said you are able to put a filter Inside, 

You have posted in the correct Forum. Several 1929 experts.  Give them time to see this and respond. 

[Mark Shaw 1,678]

The can will be hard to re-seal when changing the internal filter because the ends of the can support the unit. 

I suggest that you keep the original air cleaner if you enter the car for judged shows, and use a commonly available filter for everyday driving.   Spectre® 9132 - Round Tapered Red Air Filter (3" F x 6" B x 4.75" T x 6.5" H) (carid.com)

 

[michealbernal 90]

You have a good looking original filter there.  It is not all dented and rusted out the way many originals are.  It still has its end support stud which has not broken loose.  I would paint it and get an original decal and apply it.  Then follow Mark Shaws advice and install a common filter for driving and install the really nice original filter for judging at shows.  

[Bill - 29 Buick 78]

Yes, you can modify a 29 Buick original air filter to house a replacement filter.

 

See pictures at <https://www.29buickphotos.com/Repairs/Air-Filter-Modification/>

 

Bill McLaughlin