My 68 had its air cleaner stolen in the early days and the original owner put on an earlier Shelby air cleaner. Ive since gotten a proper 68 and will be looking to sell the one I have. Im just not sure what year it is? How might I tell? Thanks
The best way is to post a few pictures of the air cleaner here on the site, I'm sure you'll have an expert respond as soon as they see it.
Quote from: 6S1568 on February 09, 2020, 11:09:04 AM
The best way is to post a few pictures of the air cleaner here on the site, I'm sure you'll have an expert respond as soon as they see it.
To add, post top and base pictures. Side profile of lid will help with identification. Hipo aircleaners have been available for over 30 years. Besides condition original or non original makes a big differences in value.
Both sides of the top and base pieces...
hope this helps. Thanks all
oops forgot one
Looks genuine. Correct style for 65 Shelby or hipo (with base repaint) ,all of 66 or 67 Shelby with thermactor only (because of base) . Survivor car condition would have to be restored for show. Some have two digit number and letter date codes stamped into base (5A,6A etc.) and some do not.
that's good to hear... what cars came with the thermactor? CA?
I appreciate the insight...
Quote from: hurlbird on February 09, 2020, 01:38:57 PM
that's good to hear... what cars came with the thermactor? CA?
Since we're "talking" Shelbys the cars VIN would indicate the cars that came with the Thermactor systems
For small blocks (what the air cleaner was for ) the late 67 GT350's originally delivered to California were suppose to have Thermactor systems after mid April 67 according to available documentation.
Can you make out a 2 digit date? It's usually found adjacent to the nipple on the base. Here is one with the paint stripped away to see the date better:
https://imageshack.com/i/plqJ8IFXj
I don't see one. at least not there.....
They do get lost under lots of paint. That's why I stripped that one to see the date. Before I did, I could barely make anything out.
I did some light sanding I don't see anything...
What is a typical price to get the lid re-chromed?
I don't want a repop and I'm wondering what others have paid to have theirs chromed.
Quote from: Bossbill on February 09, 2020, 07:17:55 PM
What is a typical price to get the lid re-chromed?
I've seen shops quote $250-300 for show chrome job not the cheap quick chrome that was factory. Not sure if anyone does that today
And a ridiculour wait time in most cases
Quote from: J_Speegle on February 10, 2020, 04:24:31 AM
Quote from: Bossbill on February 09, 2020, 07:17:55 PM
What is a typical price to get the lid re-chromed?
I've seen shops quote $250-300 for show chrome job not the cheap quick chrome that was factory. Not sure if anyone does that today
Jeff,
High Luster on American Ave in Hayward does show chrome. They do a lot of Arlen Ness Harley Davidson show bike parts. Mike did a 63 double hump lid for me recently. Under $200 and about a 2 week turnaround. Note* Mike typically does not take phone call inquiries, or quotes pricing. You need to show up in person.
Cheers
~Earl J
Thanks earl. Guess its worth stopping by next time I'm in the area to discuss
I'm a bit undecided on whether to pay really high prices locally or venture 5 hours east to get chroming done at a more reasonable price. Sending this stuff through the mail is too scary to consider.
Then again I drove 5 hours to have my fenders dipped.
Thanks for the input.