1955 V8 Carb Choke Interference ??

[Geoff C.]

Has anyone tried to use a 60-62 1x4 air cleaner on a 1955? I know the choke position changed in 1959 (??).

Geoffrey Coenen

[Roy B.]

Re: 1955 V8 Carb Choke Interference ??

The repro 55 air cleaner is only some where between $1,800 and $2,000 , not
%100 correct but cheap,cheap!
I'm happy I have two NOS ones.

[Roy B.]

Re: 1955 V8 Carb Choke Interference ??

The repro 55 air cleaner is only some where between $1,800 and $2,000 , not
%100 correct but cheap,cheap!
I'm happy I have two NOS ones.

[Geoff C.]

Roy can you answer the 60-62 fitment on 55? *NM*

[Geoff C.]

Roy can you answer the 60-62 fitment on 55? *NM*

[Roy B.]

Re: No sorry but some one will *NM*

[Roy B.]

Re: No sorry but some one will *NM*

[Craig S.]

Re: 1955 V8 Carb Choke Interference ??

I like the backdrop Roy, just don't scratch that 67 BB....Craig

[Craig S.]

Re: 1955 V8 Carb Choke Interference ??

I like the backdrop Roy, just don't scratch that 67 BB....Craig

[Dave Suesz]

I gotta think...

...that since the 55 lacked the clearance "dent" of the 56-7 air cleaner, the 60-2 should clear the 55 choke. Doc, you send me one I'd be happy to try it out on my original 55 carb. Check the link, and before anybody winges about the engine color, I fixed it. New photo soon.




1955 Engine

[Dave Suesz]

I gotta think...

...that since the 55 lacked the clearance "dent" of the 56-7 air cleaner, the 60-2 should clear the 55 choke. Doc, you send me one I'd be happy to try it out on my original 55 carb. Check the link, and before anybody winges about the engine color, I fixed it. New photo soon.




1955 Engine

[Geoff C.]

Re: I gotta think...

Thanks Dave. A fellow asked me to suggest an economical replacement for the original 55 air cleaner. I suggested the 60-62 1x4 with a serviceable element. My only concern was that the position of the choke might interfere with the location of the relief areas on the air cleaner base. I have admired your 55 before. Someday I hope to add one.
Roy: not everyone will step up to the plate for that expensive repro and the economical real original ones have long ago evaporated.

Geoffrey Coenen

[Geoff C.]

Re: I gotta think...

Thanks Dave. A fellow asked me to suggest an economical replacement for the original 55 air cleaner. I suggested the 60-62 1x4 with a serviceable element. My only concern was that the position of the choke might interfere with the location of the relief areas on the air cleaner base. I have admired your 55 before. Someday I hope to add one.
Roy: not everyone will step up to the plate for that expensive repro and the economical real original ones have long ago evaporated.

Geoffrey Coenen

[Roy B.]

Re: Coenen

Your pic shows a 55 air cleaner RIGHT? why you need a 60-62? You also have a great looking 55 , any one owning a 55 must be a good guy.my poor 67 never ever get driven and had it for 21 years, I should sell the thing! like to try a new C-6 Corvette.

[Roy B.]

Re: Coenen

Your pic shows a 55 air cleaner RIGHT? why you need a 60-62? You also have a great looking 55 , any one owning a 55 must be a good guy.my poor 67 never ever get driven and had it for 21 years, I should sell the thing! like to try a new C-6 Corvette.