65 GT 350 air cleaner

[gt350bp]

Can anyone advise on the best available air cleaner lid for a 65/66 GT 350? I recently bought an ACP air cleaner, but it did not have the correct detents to accept the correct wing nut.

Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.

Don
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[Rickmustang]

Don. Buy an original and have it rechromed.

[gt350bp]

I'm sure there is an acceptable reproduction, as my car is not an original, so save the original parts for the original cars. The photo of the air cleaner I bought showed the detents for the wing nut, but were not present on the part I got, so I am sending it back.

Don
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[chris NOS]

https://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/CHROME-AIR-CLEANER-WITH-GOLD-BASE-EXACT-REPRODUCTION-V8-P1029.aspx

[whiteykr]

I bought one from Virginia Classic Mustang and it has the detents. It is nice and acceptable to me . I also have an original that is being rechromed .

[gt350bp]

So the EG 124 is the most correct for a 65 GT 350 and your happy with the quality?

[whiteykr]

Don,
I have EG-145 for a 65 with gold base.But the base does not have the nipple for the hose from the oil fil cap.I have a K car I will use the base on and I had a base with the nipple for my 65.
When you call them make sure they have the correct base you need. EG-124 in my catalog has a blue base.
I think you will be happy with the chrome lid and I had to think long and hard before getting my original rechromed. It was rusty and I do not have it back yet so we will see if I like it.
Hope this helps
Brad

[CharlesTurner]

So the EG 124 is the most correct for a 65 GT 350 and your happy with the quality?

The most correct would be an original assembly line piece, but I'm sure that's not what was being asked.

[gt350bp]

Brad,

Thank you! I appreciate your input and will be ordering the EG-124. If it was an original car, there would be no question on getting an original and having it re-chromed.

Thanks to all.

Don
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[whiteykr]

Don,
Your welcome.
That is what this forum is all about, fellow members helping each other. I have been helped by some of the top  knowledable people in SAAC and the least I can do is give my 50 yrs. of experience to help others.
Brad

[gt350bp]

Brad,

That's the right attitude and the reason I try to help when I can with my 40+ years of Shelby experience. This is the reason I visit the site daily.

Thanks again.

Don
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