............ that a little silk screening would mean so much after forty years.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/65-66-67-68-69-70-Chevelle-Camaro-Impala-Nova-Corvette_W0QQitemZ390063510406QQcmdZViewItemQQptZM otors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5ad198d 386&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C39%3A1

I had an extra one of those at one time. I'm embarassed to say what happened to it. :o

Would never pay that in a hundred years. My repop looks and fits just fine.

FWIW, for under $200 you can purchase an excellent reproduction from Paragon Corvette.

The complete breather assembly or lid can be ordered with the flash or show chrome, and the straight or curved silk screen, very good quality IMO. :thumbsup:

Wow....Thanks for pointing that out, Don. Those aren't easy to come by. Some folks might need it at Any price! :thumbsup:

In 2003 when I built my driver (wagon ). I had a LS-5 type lid on the air cleaner, And a repop on my El Camino. 4 years later I Cleaned up the Org. LS-5 lid (with screening ). The real one is now on the Camino and the repop is on the wagon.
I also have another Real LS type-open lid (with screening )on the shelf.
Bob

I wonder what year that is from? The original on my '68 is printed in a circular pattern, this one is straight. Old thread about this- http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253760
BillL

I wonder what year that is from? The original on my '68 is printed in a circular pattern, this one is straight. Old thread about this- http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253760
BillL

Good question Bill. In the ad it states "probably a very early take off". I certainly don't know if that refers to early in a specific model year or early overall time frame when these lids became available. I believe the Corvettes were the first to receive this air cleaner style, while our Chevelles probably didn't start until 1966??????

Has anyone ever used Paragon's "re-screening" service as highlighted in that other thread?

I'm not really overly concerned about this, but would like to know just for personal knowledge - did 1969 use the straight or curved screen?

the angle of the pipe looks like a 70 bb. or a small block

Don,
I'll have to check Bob's '69. I'm pretty sure his air cleaner is original to the car and i have seen the screen...just can't remember how it looks.

the silk screening is still wrong. originals had much bigger lettering.

I have one of those air cleaner lids in my shed. Theunderside is in perfect condition....wish I could say the same for the top of it :sad:

I bought an original one that was off a '69 Chevelle in the spring. I was told it was worth about $250 and it was not as nice as that one. The lid is on my car but the base would not fit with the fuel regulator in the way.

There is a difference between a repop and an original but most people don't know or don't care. :thumbsup:

I have one of those air cleaner lids in my shed. Theunderside is in perfect condition....wish I could say the same for the top of it :sad:

yup...got one of those too...the top isn't terrible,but I am little picky ;)

Which of these would be most correct for a '69:
Paragon Number: 8513K (http://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-357726-air-cleaner-assembly.aspx)

Air cleaner assembly, all exc. 3x2 and L-88. Includes 1756-C flash chrome cover (as original) with curved silk screen, 6804 replacement style element, base, wing nut and flame arrestor.
Years: 1968 - 1969

Paragon Number: 2091K (http://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-359596-air-cleaner-assembly.aspx)
GM Part Number: 6423272

Air cleaner assembly, all exc. 3x2 and L-88. Includes 1032-C triple chrome cover with curved silk screen, 6804 replacement style element, base, wing nut and flame arrestor.
Years: 1968 - 1969

They also list one with straight silk screen but for 1970 -72.