I have 15 cars on my list built before 14271. I cant say if all are orig.The orig.owner of 23271 thinks hers came with chrome air cleaner & valve covers ? Bill
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
I just read this in Noland Adams Restoration guide and I quote, "Controversy contines on the correct air cleaner top cover finish. As far as can be determined, some air cleaner top lids were chrome plated, but most were painted black." He also states earlier that the early prototype 65' 396/425's had chrome air cleaner lids and valve covers. -
Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
I just read this in Noland Adams Restoration guide and I quote, "Controversy contines on the correct air cleaner top cover finish. As far as can be determined, some air cleaner top lids were chrome plated, but most were painted black." He also states earlier that the early prototype 65' 396/425's had chrome air cleaner lids and valve covers.Comment
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
Bill, I have a friend in So Cal with number 14365 that came with a chrome lid.
Chris1969 Riverside Gold Coupe, L71, 14,000 miles. Top Flight, 2 Star Bowtie.Comment
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
Bill, I have a friend in So Cal with number 14365 that came with a chrome lid.
Chris1969 Riverside Gold Coupe, L71, 14,000 miles. Top Flight, 2 Star Bowtie.Comment
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
I have seen one 396 that had a chrome lid that was painted black. As ratty as everything was I have no reason to believe that it was not original.
BTW, is the car in So Cal white with tan interior????Dick WhittingtonComment
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
I have seen one 396 that had a chrome lid that was painted black. As ratty as everything was I have no reason to believe that it was not original.
BTW, is the car in So Cal white with tan interior????Dick WhittingtonComment
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
Hi Dick,
The car is a black/black two-top vert that was a road race car its entire life. Just recently its had been turned to street duty. The orginal owner swapped out the 396 for a 427, but soon went back to the 396 as it "ran harder"!
The car has had some famous wheel men over the years including Elliot Forbes Robinson and was prepared by Dick Gulstrand.
It was on a website awhile back, I'll try to find the site again.1969 Riverside Gold Coupe, L71, 14,000 miles. Top Flight, 2 Star Bowtie.Comment
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
Hi Dick,
The car is a black/black two-top vert that was a road race car its entire life. Just recently its had been turned to street duty. The orginal owner swapped out the 396 for a 427, but soon went back to the 396 as it "ran harder"!
The car has had some famous wheel men over the years including Elliot Forbes Robinson and was prepared by Dick Gulstrand.
It was on a website awhile back, I'll try to find the site again.1969 Riverside Gold Coupe, L71, 14,000 miles. Top Flight, 2 Star Bowtie.Comment
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
Below is the link to the car I mention. Of note, the current onwer painted the lid black before he realized that the chrome finish was probably original.
1969 Riverside Gold Coupe, L71, 14,000 miles. Top Flight, 2 Star Bowtie.Comment
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
Below is the link to the car I mention. Of note, the current onwer painted the lid black before he realized that the chrome finish was probably original.
1969 Riverside Gold Coupe, L71, 14,000 miles. Top Flight, 2 Star Bowtie.Comment
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
Chris,
------Not doubting you, but did Walt tell you that? Actually I never doubt any of the strange occurences that may have happened on the Corvette assembly line because it was pretty hectic in both Tonawanda and St.Louis.
------I have seen this car close up and love it and its history. The present owner seems to be committed to doing whats right for this particular car and I applaud him for it!!!!!!..........Bill SComment
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Re: 65' 396/425 Air Cleaner Cover
Chris,
------Not doubting you, but did Walt tell you that? Actually I never doubt any of the strange occurences that may have happened on the Corvette assembly line because it was pretty hectic in both Tonawanda and St.Louis.
------I have seen this car close up and love it and its history. The present owner seems to be committed to doing whats right for this particular car and I applaud him for it!!!!!!..........Bill SComment
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