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**oldgold70c10** · 02-08-2011, 08:44 PM

Glass bowl fuel filter. I saw a 68 c-10 2-barrel with one in a book, and countless other 40's to early 60's car and truck pictures with them, and thought it had a cool old school look. Anybody running one?
55-57 Chevy glass filter bowl

**leddzepp** · 02-08-2011, 08:46 PM

glass breaks = fire = bad

vectorit · 02-08-2011, 09:08 PM

I haven't seen one on a 67-68, but I do have one that I nabbed from a 348 project I did. I too thought about using it on my burb, but like Zepp noted above I changed my mind.

VA72C10 · 02-08-2011, 09:29 PM

Thousands of vehicles run those cheap glass ones that advance/auto zone sell.....but I agree....it is a risk...

**Ironhorse** · 02-08-2011, 09:31 PM

I used to run just such a filter on my '57 Chevy 210 2dr sedan for the cool, old school look using a dual 4's '57 intake and Carter WCFB carbs. Looked great but after talking to several people and reading and thinking about the glass breaks=fuel spill=fire thing decided to go with a not so cool looking but most likely safer in-line throw away filter.

k5hart · 02-08-2011, 09:43 PM

I had one of those parts store glass filters and it shattered on me one day for no reason. Luckily no fire. Had a friend with the same kind and it did cause a fire. I wouldn't use them on a highly used truck.

BAGNDRAGIT · 02-09-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

glass breaks = fire = bad

exactly!!

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 02-09-2011, 12:03 AM

Not a glass fuel bowl but I think its awsome...I do have a glass in line filter though.

BAGNDRAGIT · 02-09-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by blue 72 gmc 4x4

Not a glass fuel bowl but I think its awsome...I do have a glass in line filter though.

what is it,(ok i know what it is) where did you get it, i want one, please elaborate!

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 02-09-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BAGNDRAGIT

what is it,(ok i know what it is) where did you get it, i want one, please elaborate!

Well my dad bought a 72' cheyenne and it was in one of the many boxes of parts that came with it. So thats where I got it. There is a company called Killer Glass..they have alot of cool glass stuff like this.

http://www.killerglass.com/

BAGNDRAGIT · 02-09-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by blue 72 gmc 4x4

Well my dad bought a 72' cheyenne and it was in one of the many boxes of parts that came with it. So thats where I got it. There is a company called Killer Glass..they have alot of cool glass stuff like this.

http://www.killerglass.com/

sweet! Thanks!

**oldgold70c10** · 02-09-2011, 12:32 PM

Well, I guess I'm not going to run one. Seems to risky.

waynep · 02-09-2011, 12:58 PM

I had one on a 55 chevy couldnt keep that thing from leaking.

**special-K** · 02-09-2011, 01:02 PM

I never had a problem with a glass filer. Why would it break unless carelessly installed? Plastic doesn't crack? Neoprene doesn't dry rot? Carbs don't ever leak? With proper installation and care they are no problem. That said,I like the aluminum ones,like Russell,best.

**leddzepp** · 02-09-2011, 02:56 PM

i had one that lasted about 6 months before it cracked. probably because of the engine heat, then cooling off, over and over again.
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Dano69c10 · 02-09-2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue 72 gmc 4x4

Well my dad bought a 72' cheyenne and it was in one of the many boxes of parts that came with it. So thats where I got it. There is a company called Killer Glass..they have alot of cool glass stuff like this.

http://www.killerglass.com/

Maybe there's a reason the company's called "Killer Glass".

02-08-2011, 08:44 PM	#1
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Anybody ever run one? Glass bowl fuel filter. I saw a 68 c-10 2-barrel with one in a book, and countless other 40's to early 60's car and truck pictures with them, and thought it had a cool old school look. Anybody running one? 55-57 Chevy glass filter bowl __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel Last edited by oldgold70c10; 02-08-2011 at 08:45 PM.

02-08-2011, 08:46 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,992	Re: Anybody ever run one? glass breaks = fire = bad __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

02-08-2011, 09:08 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Anybody ever run one? I haven't seen one on a 67-68, but I do have one that I nabbed from a 348 project I did. I too thought about using it on my burb, but like Zepp noted above I changed my mind. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-08-2011, 09:29 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Anybody ever run one? Thousands of vehicles run those cheap glass ones that advance/auto zone sell.....but I agree....it is a risk... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-08-2011, 09:31 PM	#5
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,112	Re: Anybody ever run one? I used to run just such a filter on my '57 Chevy 210 2dr sedan for the cool, old school look using a dual 4's '57 intake and Carter WCFB carbs. Looked great but after talking to several people and reading and thinking about the glass breaks=fuel spill=fire thing decided to go with a not so cool looking but most likely safer in-line throw away filter. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

02-08-2011, 09:43 PM	#6
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: Anybody ever run one? I had one of those parts store glass filters and it shattered on me one day for no reason. Luckily no fire. Had a friend with the same kind and it did cause a fire. I wouldn't use them on a highly used truck. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

02-09-2011, 12:03 AM	#8
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 794	Re: Anybody ever run one? Not a glass fuel bowl but I think its awsome...I do have a glass in line filter though. Attached Images __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

02-09-2011, 12:32 PM	#12
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: Anybody ever run one? Well, I guess I'm not going to run one. Seems to risky. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

02-09-2011, 12:58 PM	#13
waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	Re: Anybody ever run one? I had one on a 55 chevy couldnt keep that thing from leaking.

02-09-2011, 01:02 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Anybody ever run one? I never had a problem with a glass filer. Why would it break unless carelessly installed? Plastic doesn't crack? Neoprene doesn't dry rot? Carbs don't ever leak? With proper installation and care they are no problem. That said,I like the aluminum ones,like Russell,best. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-09-2011, 02:56 PM	#15
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,992	Re: Anybody ever run one? i had one that lasted about 6 months before it cracked. probably because of the engine heat, then cooling off, over and over again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man



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