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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: Laurie S. on June 02, 2012, 01:03:49 AM

Title: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
Post by: Laurie S. 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. 

Title: Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
Post by: carlite65 on June 02, 2012, 09:46:02 AM

can't positively speak for your year but 65-66 cars do have a painted spring.

Title: Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
Post by: ruppstang on June 02, 2012, 03:21:22 PM

I can not say positively either but also would put my money on the painted. Marty

Title: Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
Post by: Laurie S. on June 02, 2012, 03:49:20 PM

Thanks, I'll leave it alone then.  Just wanted to make sure.

Title: Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
Post by: J_Speegle on June 02, 2012, 07:41:05 PM

Always seen painted

Title: Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
Post by: Laurie S. 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.

Title: Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
Post by: ruppstang 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

Title: Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
Post by: Laurie S. on June 02, 2012, 09:05:12 PM

Thanks Marty!

Title: Re: Spring Inside 1968 Air Cleaner Snorkel
Post by: J_Speegle on June 03, 2012, 10:58:23 PM

Quote from: Laurie S. 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.

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?