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air cleaner for '57

Started by rivstg1, May 15, 2019, 04:38:22 AM

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rivstg1

my 57 sedan Deville didn't come with a well fitting air cleaner ( the opening/hole is larger than the carb diameter ( carb is like 4"+). I can't seem to find a stock air cleaner assembly, but found plenty of options for earlier style (pre 57)...wondering if this will fit under the hood...as I don't want to buy it and discover its too tall.  Anyone have any info on this? I am looking on Ebay and eying options there.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/1951-1956-Cadillac-Oldsmobile-Style-Retro-Air-Cleaner-Kit-w-Filter-Caddy-Olds/381050168891?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
1957 Sedan Deville, Tahoe Blue

Cadillac Jack 82


That's not the correct air breather for your 57.  Use this one:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202175800597

Someone has modified that one slightly by cutting a hole in the metal to the left....but that's the type that's correct for your car.  They pop up on Ebay from time to time...usually for 60-200 bucks depending on condition.
Tim

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cadparts58

I have a 1957 air cleaner assembly. It was media blasted and primed a few years ago. No rot or holes. I can post pictures if interested. $150 plus shipping. Thanx Frank
Frank Puma #10721

rivstg1

cadparts:  yes, please, or email me specifically
1957 Sedan Deville, Tahoe Blue

rivstg1

57shark82:  thanks for the link, thats the first I've seen, bummer its messed up a bit,  but do you have any idea on my question? that is , will the earlier air cleaners fit/clear the hood of the '57? I know the 57 sits lower overall, including hood height....
1957 Sedan Deville, Tahoe Blue

rivstg1

Are paper filters ( modern) available for that oil bath assembly that don't have to use oil for cleaning? aka relying on the modern paper filter element to do the cleaning.
1957 Sedan Deville, Tahoe Blue

cadparts58

Kelton,
Here are the air cleaner pics. The opening for the carb is 4 1/8 inches.
Frank Puma #10721

Cadillac Jack 82


Oil isn't that hard to use.  Its also cheaper and easier to clean.
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"
1964 Cadillac SDV "Rosalie"
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado "Sienna"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Cpe
1940 Chevrolet Cpe
1941 Ford 11Y
1954 Buick 48D
1955 Cadillac CDV
1955 Packard Clipper
1957 Cadillac Series 62
1962 VW Bug
1962 Dodge 880
1966 Mercury Montclair
1967 Buick Wildcat Convertible
1968 Chevy Chevelle SS
1968 Plymouth Barracuda
1977 Lincoln MKV

rivstg1

Thanks everyone, I'll keep looking for one then....I may get a generic air cleaner in the meantime.  My current one doesn't even fit right (opening that goes ON the carb it too big.
1957 Sedan Deville, Tahoe Blue

59-in-pieces

K,
What am I missing here.
I don't know the seller from SHMO, but an OEM air cleaner, even primed, seems a reasonable price.
Maybe coming from NY to Col. is pricey.
Don't mean to put you on the spot, but this post tweaked my interest, also coming off an earlier post about rude sellers and their pricing.
If I'm sticking my nose in where it does not belong - just tell me to .... off

Have fun,
Steve B.
S. Butcher

60eldo

  Whats wrong with Franks air cleaner,,,$150 too much?  I dont get it :-\ :-\
Jon. Klu

Chuck Swanson

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Quote from: rivstg1 on May 21, 2019, 12:07:42 AM
Thanks everyone, I'll keep looking for one then....I may get a generic air cleaner in the meantime.  My current one doesn't even fit right (opening that goes ON the carb it too big.

I have a couple 57 air cleaners too if you are looking for driver quality instead, no holes, $75 each + shipping. 

I can get better pics tomorrow, but you can spot them under the NOS Sabre wheel center caps :) Chuck
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59-in-pieces

Chuck,
R U pimping with your pic of piles O'Parts for your own Cadillac Parts hoarder TV series.

LOL - just jealous.

Have fun,
Steve B.
S. Butcher

Quentin Hall

Hi guys. Only a 57 cleaner will fit under the lower profile hood.
PS. Hey Steve please find me a 57 air conditioner blower fan that goes in the fibreglass housing on the cowl to replace the one stolen by the prick who got let into my shed.
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Chuck Swanson

Quote from: 59-in-pieces on May 24, 2019, 02:08:18 PM
Chuck,
R U pimping with your pic of piles O'Parts for your own Cadillac Parts hoarder TV series.

LOL - just jealous.

Have fun,
Steve B.

:)  Need to clean out some of this stuff Steve...have 2 40' containers of parts!   Chuck
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66 Sedan DeVille hdtp
66 Calais pillar sedan
66 Series 75 9-pass limo
65 Eldorado (vert w/bucket seats)
65 Fleetwood
07 DTS w/ Performance pkg.
67 Chevy II Nova (AACA Sr GN 2018)
69 Dodge Coronet R/T

rivstg1

Chuck, yes, I'd like to see more pics of it please, I've been out of commission a short while, sorry for not responding.

Cadparts58.  thank you for showing me that one.

I bought a 52-56 style new one...but am reconsidering going stock, so I'm considering again....
1957 Sedan Deville, Tahoe Blue