Nathan, one set of 2L su I have, have round air filters on them, approximately
5"x11/2" individual covers one with nipple for valve cover I,ll measure the
tomorrow
and see if they have a brand name. I think they're Brit.
Russ Southwell 70 1600, 4 dead 2L
If you go fiberglass check the marine stores in Quincy, probably better
selection
on gel coats and release agents.
Nathan Ruffcorn wrote:
> Hey all!
> Is it cold enought yet?! Under the inspiration of all you cold weather,
> long-haul roadsterites, I took one last topless roadster ride two Saturdays
> ago. My original objective was to top off the gas tank and add fuel
> stabilizer, but with 10 degree temps and a much colder windchill, the new
> objective quickly became clear-survival.<g> I got one thumbs up, but the
> rest were looks of stark amazement.
>
> On to my topic-Is anyone familiar with any decent tech sites that shows how
> to make your own fiberglass parts? My car (67 2L conversion) is without an
> airfilter. I'm not going to dolly out the inner fender and scuff the new
> paint to make the stock filter work. Instead I may build a cold air box,
> also using the stock filter housing baseplate (to take advantage of
> airhorns). I've had a little experience with fiberglass but have never
> used/built molds. Any thoughts?
>
> I know it would be MUCH easier to bolt on a set of aftermarket K&N SU
> filter assemblies. Before I fully commit to building an airbox, does anyone
> have a used set of K&N's they would want to sell? The only major draw back
> I see with the K&N assemblies is having to fit them with airhorns.
>
> Stay warm out there! (no witty comments from the Golden State please <g>)
> Nathan
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