New Air Cleaners

[benT]

Well after 2 years of complaining about my generic Edelbrock finned dual quad air cleaner, I decided to do something about it before World of Wheels. I've always wanted my air cleaner(s) to match the fins of my 60's Cal Custom valve covers. After a long search of what is available in the marketplace, I could not find any suitable replacement. So I started scheming on how to build my own. Just about when I was ready to find a competent machine shop, along comes a good client DeShawn who just happens to own Wheeler Machine and Fab in Louisville. He agreed to take on the project and I started measuring my valve covers to create a cad drawing for the air cleaner. Originally I was going to reuse the Edelbrock base and element I had, but after pricing out the aluminum needed, I decided to go with individual 6-3/8" air cleaners which was really my first choice. So picked up some cheapie 6-/8" chrome air cleaners at Autozone for the bases and ordered K&N elements from Summit. Meanwhile, DeShawn CNC milled up the aircleaner to my drawing specs. Here is my old aircleaner:

To give them a softer, cast look, I filed and sanded the air cleaners to match the valve covers. Here is a shot of the machined air cleaner lid next to one I've worked over:

And here is a shot of them on the car after media blasting :

Once I was happy with them, we ceramic coated and clear coated the lids and bases to match the finish on my valve covers, intake, etc. I can't find my close up, but here is a pic at World of Wheels:

I'm super happy with them, and I now feel that the engine dress up is complete. It definitely wasn't a cheap project, but one that was a needed finishing touch!

 

[putz]

Looks cool how would it look with blue in the recessed areas to match the car? Just a ????????????????????????

 

[T-Odd]

[clap]

I really like 'em. A friend popped some color in between the ribs of his valve covers and air filters and I like that look also.

 

[jcunning]

Ben they look great!!!

 

[Gerry]

Nothing like 'one offs' to get some individuality. You know, because all Ts are the same.LOL
Gerry

 

[benT]

Looks cool how would it look with blue in the recessed areas to match the car? Just a ????????????????????????

I've thought about that, but I'm not sure it really works with my overall theme/scheme. Dad painted the centers of his valve covers and air cleaner cover. Here's a comparison:

 

[Johnny]

I think they look outstanding!

 

[EX JUNK]

Ben, you seem to have done the impossible! You have made an OUTSTANDING car even greater. You are indeed a master!

Jim

 

[Ted Brown]

To each his own, that is what T buckets and other rods are all about... Lookin good.

 

[benT]

Ben, you seem to have done the impossible! You have made an OUTSTANDING car even greater. You are indeed a master!

Jim

Ha! :rofl: This coming from a guy who MADE his own body? Thank you for the props, but its more like I'm a patient builder who is fortunate enough to have a supportive job and family to allow me to mess around with this stuff.

And Ted..you're right...and I always say the same thing. Build what you like and be proud of what you build.

 

[putz]

I still say you have one of the best looking buckets on this site.Each bucket is a personal statement do it your way.

 

[rooster57]

Fantastic

 

[hotrodbarn605]

I have always liked the painted fins but either way your car looks awesome!!
Matt

 

[fordsbyjay]

That is just awesome. It makes me want two carbs.

 

[409T]

That is just awesome. It makes me want two carbs.

Only two?

 

[fordsbyjay]

Only two?

Well 8 would be cooler but those air cleaners wouldn't fit then.