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Title: Paint color air cleaner inside lid and bowl 1967 289
Post by: Ralf on June 03, 2021, 01:17:09 PM

Hi,
Does anyone can give me hint how the lid and bowl was painted inside? Black or blue?

Thx

Title: Re: Paint color air cleaner inside lid and bowl 1967
Post by: carlite65 on June 03, 2021, 01:30:33 PM

blue overspray...........no black.

Title: Re: Paint color air cleaner inside lid and bowl 1967 289
Post by: jwc66k on June 03, 2021, 08:21:33 PM

Quote from: Ralf on June 03, 2021, 01:17:09 PM

Does anyone can give me hint how the lid and bowl was painted inside? Black or blue?

Ralf,
It was flat black, but not a heavy application. I bead blast mine to remove 50 years of rust, and to prevent future rust, I paint it (no primer). For the lid, I paint it black first, then glue the seal in. The outside for both are painted Ford Blue, and a little over spray is OK on the base and lid. The air duct and heat riser are painted Ford Blue separately - I think. Some ducts and wing screws were painted assembled. 
Jim

Title: Re: Paint color air cleaner inside lid and bowl 1967 289
Post by: RoyceP on June 03, 2021, 08:47:00 PM

All the originals I see were painted a semi flat black on the inside, then blue afterwards with no masking so the blue comes in around the snorkle, The lids as mentioned were likely laid flat on a surface then painted with no masking.

Title: Re: Paint color air cleaner inside lid and bowl 1967 289
Post by: jwc66k on June 04, 2021, 12:24:35 AM

Quote from: RoyceP on June 03, 2021, 08:47:00 PM

All the originals I see were painted a semi flat black on the inside,

That's a good description.
Jim

Title: Re: Paint color air cleaner inside lid and bowl 1967 289
Post by: J_Speegle on June 04, 2021, 05:05:47 PM

Sorry haven't taken many interior shots of 67 C code air cleaners Here is one and you can make out the black in the lower sections. The lip where the air cleaner sits on the carb may originally not been painted. This may be how it was held while the paint was being applied but can't be sure. You can find that detail on some of the NOS & service replacements. Can't be seen on an assembled car. Picture below is of a Thermactor style one but 97% of the details are the same

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/15/6-040621160432-1558263.jpeg)


Over all shot of the exterior of a 67 A code air cleaner for some additional details

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/15/6-040621160421-15579728.jpeg)

Quote from: jwc66k on June 03, 2021, 08:21:33 PM

......................... The air duct and heat riser are painted Ford Blue separately - I think. Some ducts and wing screws were painted assembled. 

Yes all three (base, lid and snorkel) were painted separately. Never seen one with a paint shadow on the base from the "duct" and wind nuts being installed before painting.

Would suggest going with the unpainted wind bolts

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/15/6-040621160421-155811821.jpeg)

Title: Re: Paint color air cleaner inside lid and bowl 1967 289
Post by: Ralf on June 06, 2021, 04:00:46 AM

Many thanks for all the input. That really helps a lot.