Paxton Supercharger Filter can

[Steve M.]

Does anyone have clear photo's and measurements of the polished  Paxton air filter can? Not a huge fan of the K&N filter look.

[Harris Speedster]

The small style air cleaner, or the larger?

Never have seen a polished one?
John

[Steve M.]

Either one I guess. My memory could be failing me, it's been a long time since I saw one.
Installing on a 68 GT350. Auto

[Harris Speedster]

Steve,
Feel free to email me, will send you good vivid pictures of the two styles.
There were good pictures and descriptions from numerous members herein the SAAC community, but
all was lost when the site crashed.
motorcarinvestments@gmail.com

Respectfully submitted,
John

[Steve M.]

Thanks John. Email sent

[George Schalk]

The correct Paxton air filter can for the early Shelbys is made of steel with an industrial chrome finish (not a high polish job at all).  The later version air filter can offered in the 80's was made of aluminum with a satin finish and this could easily be polished.  Both are about the same dimensions and very similar in appearance.  The early steel version is a lot harder to find.

[Steve M.]

Yeah, something like hens teeth...

If I can get enough detailed photo's I plan on making one.

[Harris Speedster]

Steve,
Just emailed you a few pics of the two different sizes of the Paxton air cleaners.

Both accept the same ford filter, I sent you an original ford script air filter picture also.
BTW, >>Blueish greenish rubber was used.
The pictures show the differences in size between the two stock paxton air cleaners.

George is correct about the finishes, best worded as he put it, and industrial type finish/plate/.

John

[Steve M.]

Thanks John and George. Any measurements you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

[BGlover67]

I've got an extra That came with a Paxton setup from the 80's if anyone is interested. 

[Steve M.]

PM sent

[BGlover67]

FYI, this is what it looks like:

https://imageshack.com/a/kVVo/1

George said the early version was made of steel and the 80's version of aluminum.  I put a magnet to it and it stuck, and it's heavy so I think it's steel.  Anyone have an idea of value then?

[Steve M.]

Here are a few more photo's courtesy of John.

[Steve M.]

and more

[Harris Speedster]

FYI, this is what it looks like:

https://imageshack.com/a/kVVo/1

George said the early version was made of steel and the 80's version of aluminum.  I put a magnet to it and it stuck, and it's heavy so I think it's steel.  Anyone have an idea of value then?

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I have three variations of originals, from 1957- 1968.
All accepted the same air filter element.
I am sorry to say, but from all appearances, the one you have is a repop, or something made much later.
There are several differences, all three I have here,  have the same build construction, spot welds and more.
Respectfully submitted,
John

I might add that the blowers had two different shaft lengths, 3 different style's/brand names for clamps, black , blue, white blower cases, and three different carburetor bonnet / enclosures. Two are shown

The long angled metal tube pictured, may be for an ac cobra application, I have a picture of one installed on a SB cobra.
There is also evidence that the some air cleaner can's were pointed down, and no hole was necessary in the radiator support for application.