update: new air cleaner assembly project! i found a stage V 2x4 spaced intake fiberglass aar style pan, from http://www.hybrid-fiberglass-solutions.com/ to put on the car. i never thought i would find something for my mishmash hemi 2x4 (oddspacing) aar application, but low and behold, i guess i am the second person to order one......

just got it, here are the basis of parts for the new setup: new fiberglass base that will be cut to fit, rubber seal, gently used but original six pack filter, and an aar lid with new sticker(s)......