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AcampoDave · 12-31-2021, 01:32 AM

I was lookong at these online and wondering if they clear our firewalls. Speedway Motors has a full size and a 7/8 size version. Anyone running one of these?

**The Rocknrod** · 12-31-2021, 08:33 AM

In theory - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=219
And then he did it - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=249

vin63 · 12-31-2021, 11:30 AM

As long as your engine placement is in the stock location, you should be fine.

**Getter-Done** · 12-31-2021, 11:35 AM

I see these at Swap Meets from time to time.
I think they look cool.

AcampoDave · 12-31-2021, 11:48 AM

Thanks guys, yes my engine is in the stock location, but I do have a 1" carb spacer. They have a spec sheet at the Speedway site and I will check it thoroughly but first hand info is always the best. Presently, I use a modified squarebody housing and it's getting harder to find replacement filters (don't want a K&N). Also, I'm kind of tired of hearing my carb sucking air. Hopefully someone who is currently using one of these Caddy jobs will check in and tell me how they like it

**Backpayne** · 01-05-2022, 09:25 PM

I have one in my '64, but I'm running an Oldsmobile 455. It is super close to my heater core box but fits. I believe mine came with a drop air filter base but had to use an air filter base that kept the bottom of the air filter even with the top of my carb. It clears the hood, too.

60short · 01-05-2022, 10:03 PM

I believe roll_the_dice did as well :

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=164669

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=713

AcampoDave · 01-05-2022, 11:36 PM

That's right, It was Dice Roller who had that. I knew someone had one painted to match and couldn't remeber who. I PM'd him. I haven't seen him around here much anymore. Maybe my query will inspire him to drop in again. Thanks

AcampoDave · 01-05-2022, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backpayne

I have one in my '64, but I'm running an Oldsmobile 455. It is super close to my heater core box but fits. I believe mine came with a drop air filter base but had to use an air filter base that kept the bottom of the air filter even with the top of my carb. It clears the hood, too.

Do you recall if it was the full sized version or the 7/8?

doobiebro · 01-06-2022, 11:34 AM

AcampoDave what's the cost on it? I was debating on this idea for a while. I have a 283, edelbrock carb and intake set up on mine. I wonder if it will clear a HEI dist cap? Maybe depending on the spacer?

Afirehawk1 · 01-06-2022, 11:41 AM

i like this one.

i have a 396BBC and was trying to find something aggressive and for the time period.

AcampoDave · 01-06-2022, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doobiebro

AcampoDave what's the cost on it? I was debating on this idea for a while. I have a 283, edelbrock carb and intake set up on mine. I wonder if it will clear a HEI dist cap? Maybe depending on the spacer?

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Techn...le,105024.html
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Retro...bile,1052.html

7/8 and full size links

**The Rocknrod** · 01-06-2022, 10:02 PM

Pretty good dimension here - https://www.mooneyesusa.com/product-p/aa520.htm
O'Brians usually has some interesting stuff - https://www.obrientruckers.com/air-c...s-batwing.html

**PGSigns** · 01-13-2022, 10:04 PM

I have one and with the engine in the stock rear mount location the filter hit the firewall. I do have a super victor intake and a 1/2" spacer.
Jimmy

**Backpayne** · 01-17-2022, 10:05 PM

Sorry for taking so long to reply. Mine is about 18" wide. Here's a picture of it in my '64. Still need to paint it, though.

12-31-2021, 01:32 AM	#1
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,726	Olds/Caddy air filter I was lookong at these online and wondering if they clear our firewalls. Speedway Motors has a full size and a 7/8 size version. Anyone running one of these? Attached Images

12-31-2021, 08:33 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter In theory - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=219 And then he did it - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=249 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-31-2021, 11:30 AM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter As long as your engine placement is in the stock location, you should be fine. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

12-31-2021, 11:35 AM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,724	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter I see these at Swap Meets from time to time. I think they look cool. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-31-2021, 11:48 AM	#5
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,726	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter Thanks guys, yes my engine is in the stock location, but I do have a 1" carb spacer. They have a spec sheet at the Speedway site and I will check it thoroughly but first hand info is always the best. Presently, I use a modified squarebody housing and it's getting harder to find replacement filters (don't want a K&N). Also, I'm kind of tired of hearing my carb sucking air. Hopefully someone who is currently using one of these Caddy jobs will check in and tell me how they like it

01-05-2022, 09:25 PM	#6
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 620	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter I have one in my '64, but I'm running an Oldsmobile 455. It is super close to my heater core box but fits. I believe mine came with a drop air filter base but had to use an air filter base that kept the bottom of the air filter even with the top of my carb. It clears the hood, too.

01-05-2022, 10:03 PM	#7
60short Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 205	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter I believe roll_the_dice did as well : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=164669 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=713 __________________ 1960 C-10 Apache- "Rusty the Redneck Reject" 1/2 Ton short bed step side. 350 crate motor, 3 speed manual (floor shifted) MKII - Buddy Buckets and Glass Packs 20+ year long term project in process Lots of Rust, more memories... Build Thread

01-05-2022, 11:36 PM	#8
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,726	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter That's right, It was Dice Roller who had that. I knew someone had one painted to match and couldn't remeber who. I PM'd him. I haven't seen him around here much anymore. Maybe my query will inspire him to drop in again. Thanks

01-06-2022, 11:34 AM	#10
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 688	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter AcampoDave what's the cost on it? I was debating on this idea for a while. I have a 283, edelbrock carb and intake set up on mine. I wonder if it will clear a HEI dist cap? Maybe depending on the spacer? __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

01-06-2022, 11:41 AM	#11
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter i like this one. i have a 396BBC and was trying to find something aggressive and for the time period.

01-06-2022, 10:02 PM	#13
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter Pretty good dimension here - https://www.mooneyesusa.com/product-p/aa520.htm O'Brians usually has some interesting stuff - https://www.obrientruckers.com/air-c...s-batwing.html __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-13-2022, 10:04 PM	#14
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter I have one and with the engine in the stock rear mount location the filter hit the firewall. I do have a super victor intake and a 1/2" spacer. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

01-17-2022, 10:05 PM	#15
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 620	Re: Olds/Caddy air filter Sorry for taking so long to reply. Mine is about 18" wide. Here's a picture of it in my '64. Still need to paint it, though. Attached Images



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