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Steve Hafner · 04-09-2011, 07:11 AM

I'm looking for the vacuum canister that attaches to the fiberglass evaporator cover in my 70 350's engine compartment. I've only seen the plastic, round ones reproduced. I would like to find one without any rust and in very good condition with it's original hardware included. ( see attached pictures ) Thanks.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 04-09-2011, 08:13 AM

Interesting! My son's 70 has the plastic canister on it. I have not seen a metal one.

Jim

70LonghornCST · 04-09-2011, 01:24 PM

This is a funny thing. It seems to me that somewhere along the way, GM switched from the metal 'fruit can' type to the plastic ball type. Was this done mid-way during '70? I'm not sure. I know that my 1970 originally came the the 'can' type...but other trucks have the plastic ball type. Both are correct. But in terms of when the exact switch was made, I am not positive. It really depends on personal preference and the type of build you are doing. I personally like the look of that odd 'can'

**70shortfleet** · 04-09-2011, 07:04 PM

I've got one that is in great shape, just like the one in the pic $30 shipped

Steve Hafner · 04-09-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70shortfleet

I've got one that is in great shape, just like the one in the pic $30 shipped

Do you have the bolts or brackets that attaches it to the evaporator cover and can you take a picture of it ?

**70shortfleet** · 04-09-2011, 09:57 PM

The bracket is attached to it no screws

Steve Hafner · 04-09-2011, 10:29 PM

I'll take it. PM sent.

**burb71** · 04-10-2011, 01:33 AM

Is it ok for me to get in line Steve now that you have yours?
If anyone has another I can use a good one myself

Steve Hafner · 04-10-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burb71

Is it ok for me to get in line Steve now that you have yours?
If anyone has another I can use a good one myself

Anyone else have one for burb71 ?

Steve Hafner · 04-11-2011, 07:36 PM

Ttt

**DeadheadNM** · 04-11-2011, 07:51 PM

I'm in line for a vac can from Teeitup (see thread: Parting a 71 cheyenne that pretty original with AC) but am a long way from needing it and would give it up. He wants $20. My truck originally had the plastic can anyway. burb71 send me a PM and we'll work it out.

**burb71** · 04-12-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I'm in line for a vac can from Teeitup (see thread: Parting a 71 cheyenne that pretty original with AC) but am a long way from needing it and would give it up. He wants $20. My truck originally had the plastic can anyway. burb71 send me a PM and we'll work it out.

PM sent!
Sorry I'm after noon been out all day

04-09-2011, 07:11 AM	#1
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Wtb - vacuum canister I'm looking for the vacuum canister that attaches to the fiberglass evaporator cover in my 70 350's engine compartment. I've only seen the plastic, round ones reproduced. I would like to find one without any rust and in very good condition with it's original hardware included. ( see attached pictures ) Thanks. Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526 Last edited by Steve Hafner; 04-09-2011 at 07:14 AM. Reason: for a word

04-09-2011, 08:13 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Wtb - vacuum canister Interesting! My son's 70 has the plastic canister on it. I have not seen a metal one. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

04-09-2011, 01:24 PM	#3
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Wtb - vacuum canister This is a funny thing. It seems to me that somewhere along the way, GM switched from the metal 'fruit can' type to the plastic ball type. Was this done mid-way during '70? I'm not sure. I know that my 1970 originally came the the 'can' type...but other trucks have the plastic ball type. Both are correct. But in terms of when the exact switch was made, I am not positive. It really depends on personal preference and the type of build you are doing. I personally like the look of that odd 'can' __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

04-09-2011, 07:04 PM	#4
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,225	Re: Wtb - vacuum canister I've got one that is in great shape, just like the one in the pic $30 shipped

04-09-2011, 09:57 PM	#6
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,225	Re: Wtb - vacuum canister The bracket is attached to it no screws Attached Images

04-09-2011, 10:29 PM	#7
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Wtb - vacuum canister I'll take it. PM sent. __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

04-10-2011, 01:33 AM	#8
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,711	Re: Wtb - vacuum canister Is it ok for me to get in line Steve now that you have yours? If anyone has another I can use a good one myself Last edited by burb71; 04-10-2011 at 01:34 AM.

04-11-2011, 07:36 PM	#10
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Wtb - vacuum canister Ttt __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

04-11-2011, 07:51 PM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,299	Re: Wtb - vacuum canister I'm in line for a vac can from Teeitup (see thread: Parting a 71 cheyenne that pretty original with AC) but am a long way from needing it and would give it up. He wants $20. My truck originally had the plastic can anyway. burb71 send me a PM and we'll work it out. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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