Air Cleaners
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1965 - 1966 - 1967 - 1968 - 1969 - 1970
1965 GT350 was a 289 HIPO air cleaner assembly
1966 GT350 was a 289 HIPO air cleaner assembly
1967 GT350 was a 289 HIPO air cleaner assembly
1967 GT500 was a unique Shelby Part. These were Aluminum Air cleaner assemblies made to accommodate two carburetors.
The 1967 GT500 Air Cleaner
Note the "COBRA" lettering. The "O" is wider than it is tall & the "R" has a curved foot
Bottom side of lid has casting circles marks.
There is a rectangular casting impression around the Cobra lettering of an original air cleaner.
No Casting numbers are on the lids.
I have seen REPO Lids with the "O" equal width & height & the "R" foot straight
BUT, I have also seen REPO lids with the lettering as Original but showing a sand cast finish on underside.
The 1967 GT500 Base has a rip bottom and a PCV elbow.
Most Repo bases don't even have a PCV elbow or provisions for a PCV hookup.
Base has casting numbers "S7MS 9600 B" - And the PCV Elbow is an integrated part of base.
This is an Example of a REPRODUCTION Air Cleaner - Note the equal width & Height, letter "O" & Straight Foot on letter "R".
1967 GT500 - Non Smog & Smog Versions
1968 GT350 and GT500 had Single Carburetors
These have "Black Crinkle" Finish
The 1968 Lids had plugs placed where two carbs would have been used and a hole placed in center for the Wing nut.
Note: the "COBRA" lettering. The "O" is wider than it is tall & the "R" has a curved foot
Bottom side of lid has casting circles marks.
There is a rectangular casting impression around the Cobra lettering of an original air cleaner.
No Casting numbers are on the lids.
I have seen REPO Lids with the "O" equal width & height & the "R" foot straight
BUT, I have also seen REPO lids with the lettering as Original but showing a sand cast finish on underside.
The Base was a stamped metal base with "FRONT" stamped into it and a PCV provisions on the back side.
Some other Original 1968 Air Cleaner Assemblies I have seen.
Close up of the casting marks & the COBRA lettering.
1968 GT350 & GT500 with Air Cleaner in place.
1968 GT500KR had a unique to 1968 Ram air system.
1968 GT500KR was painted Blue & had a rubber seal to hood.
Some 1969 Air Cleaners in Place - Lid & Base was Ford Blue
1970 air Cleaner in Place - Lid & Base was Ford Blue
