I'm having a bugger of a time finding some replacement dry air filter
elements for my '50 (to fit in the stock housing). I cleaned up the
original elements (made of spun aluminum) and they are falling apart (I know
some of the aluminum shards will get sucked into the engine if I use them).
Chevy Duty discontinued their replacement (I was told it was a paper type
replacement). The Filling Station - nope. Jim Carters - nope. Napa -
nope. Car Quest - nope. K&N has the right size, but they're $50 per and I
need two. I've found lots of original ones (cars are the same as trucks up
to '53) but they have been wasted too. Any sources or suggestions? My last
resort is to sandwich foam in as a replacement to the spun aluminum, but
that seems cheesy.
Thanks,
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
----- Original Message -----
From: Doug Pewterbaugh <dpewter@email.msn.com>
To: <RobXR250@aol.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: October 21, 1999 6:33 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] deal on a 350/350 combo
You've done your homework on the engine & rebuild parts (also, convenient
that you have a reduced price source for their source). IOW, I'd go ahead
with the acquisition. AFA putting the 350 in the '50, others on the list
could better answer that one.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: <RobXR250@aol.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 9:07 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] deal on a 350/350 combo
> i work at a auto parts store and a friend of mine that works there has a
> friend who is trying to get rid of a 71 or 72 3/4 chev. it has a 350 with
an
> auto 350. it doesn't blow oil, knock, ping, make any strange noises. i
called
> around to salvage yards and to buy this from one it sounds like it would
be
> 600-700 for both. i can get a rebuild kit minus the pistons through where
i
> work and am planning on taking engine rebuilding next semester so i can
have
> a rebuilt 350 for 450 or so including the 300 he wants for the engine and
> tranny. does this sound good to you guys? im 16 and making 6.50 an hour so
i
> dont want to waste my money. who of you have done this swap and can give
me
> some insights on it?
> Thanks alot,
> Rob
> 50 3100/w 235 hopefully 350 later.
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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