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Offline Laurie S.

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Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
« on: June 02, 2012, 01:03:49 AM »
I'm trying to polish up my coupe a bit more for its final Conservator showing at Concord and was wondering about one detail.  Is the spring
inside the snorkel of a 68 air cleaner supposed to have paint on it?  Mine does right now and for the life of me I can't remember if this is
right.  I have the feeling it isn't and I want to correct it, if necessary. 


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Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2012, 09:46:02 AM »
can't positively speak for your year but 65-66 cars do have a painted spring.
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Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2012, 03:21:22 PM »
I can not say positively either but also would put my money on the painted. Marty

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Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2012, 03:49:20 PM »
Thanks, I'll leave it alone then.  Just wanted to make sure.


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Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2012, 07:41:05 PM »
Always seen painted
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Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2012, 07:42:31 PM »
Thanks Jeff, I'll be having a little talk with the smart guy at a show last week who told me it shouldn't be.


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Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2012, 08:36:53 PM »
Laurie,
I looked at a unrestored 68 snorkel I have in the shop today and the spring was painted in it. Marty

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Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2012, 09:05:12 PM »
Thanks Marty!


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Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2012, 10:58:23 PM »
Thanks Jeff, I'll be having a little talk with the smart guy at a show last week who told me it shouldn't be.

Well you know :) none of are smart all the time - unless your named Smart. But then you can't always be correct.   Wonder if there is anyone with the name Correct?
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