Wanted 61 Pontiac Tri Power Air Cleaner

[JIM]

I need an Original 61 Only No A/C Tri Power Air Cleaner for a 389 Pontiac Ventura Prefer Original Snouts and most of all Not destroyed on the bottom for linkage change. Please call me at 302-420-4743 Thanks Jim

[Belair62]

That is a tough find Jim....here is a pic of one for reference.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Belair62/x%205-24-05%20Steves%20Bonnevilles/tn_DCP_2055.jpg

[JIM]

Thanks , BelAir,
I bought one from a rep dealer and received the Biggest
P O S I have ever seen Rotted and reattached snouts, pieced togeter lid, snout trimed for water neck, Just Junk so the hunt goes on. Is the pass side snout trimed on the bottom for the water extention it looks close in Your pict ?
Thanks Jim

[Belair62]

No...that is an untouched piece that was born with the car ..I don't own the car....

[3macs1]

What is the difference in a 64/65 6pack one. Let me know Thanks Joe

[3macs1]

Can't need one that bad if you cannot answer a question.I don't know Pontiacs but the 64/65 looks pretty close to my untrained eye.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/JoesCars/pontiac.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Joe....you've got some pretty cool stuff there... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[3macs1]

Hi Bruce:
That one is not mine but I have a friend who has what I think is a 64/65.Just trying to help out of I can. I don't know what is different in a 61. It is not obvious to me.
Take care Joe

[JIM]

The snouts are at different angles !!! Take the lid off and face as it would sit on the engine.

Jim

[3macs1]

Hi Jim:
If that is the only difference that is a easy modification to perform. We do it all the time on the 68 impala 427 air cleaners which have a slighly different angle between auto and standard. Any good body man should be able to assist since it seems the 64/65 are available.Thanks for getting back to me.Kind Regards Joe

[3macs1]

Here is a 68 impala 427 one that a good friend has modified to change the angle 12 degrees as required.Once finished off and repainted it will be as original as one never touched.Just a option for you if the snorkel angle is the only difference.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/JoesCars/684spd1-1.jpg

[JIM]

Its the clocking of the snouts that are different,thats not and easy change. Yes I have changed many an angle of degree for Cowl and other air claners. Nice 427 4 spd air cleaner I still have the original on mine.

Jim

[3macs1]

Hi Jim:
Yes the clocking would be a different story. I will ask my friend who is into these Pontiacs if he can assist with a 61. I just knew he had a 64/65 for sale.If you have your original on your 68 it is rare for sure especially if the car is a 4spd. Our two 68 427 auto's have original air cleaners but not the stick.It is a hens teeth air cleaner to find as you know but I guess if one does the numbers roughly just over 5000 big chevs with 427 4spd. Take out the 560 or so l-72, then how many were tossed in the first year since they are a big ugly thing.I have not seen a original 4spd one for sale in over 5 years.Take care Joe

[JIM]

The Car is for sale 68 SS427 4spd #'s match not too rusty , its listed in the cars for sale . The only thing missing are the exhaust manifolds. I had it at Spring carlise and they did a TV interview for Cars at Carlise as to the Rareity of this car!! $14,000 buys it before we start on it .

Jim 302-420-4743

[3macs1]

Hi Jim:
I was not aware that was your car. The boys had a post going on about it on the 427 impala site.She would be nice done for sure but I cannot take on a project right now.Take care. Joe

[JIM]

Hi; Can I get the link I would love to see it!
Jim

[3macs1]

Hi Jim:
PM sent with link
tks Joe