Filter Pre-Foam element

[Burd]

My car uses a 542, factory it had a black foam element around, I found a nOS years ago, recently I open it to look, good thing, what a mess. The foam is completely disintegrated. I had to use air to blow out the filter.
Are these foam elements re popped? Anyone ever found any ?

[firstgenaddict]

I bought an AC delco complete foam band and paper filter element for my 68 GTO with HD air cleaner option 10 years ago from the Chevrolet Dealership.

[Burd]

Did it fall apart. In 15 years the foam went to dust.

[firstgenaddict]

Did it fall apart. In 15 years the foam went to dust.

I need to check it...