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How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) #1137659 12/17/11 12:25 PM 12/17/11 12:25 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida BDW OP master
BDW OP master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida	I found this and would like to use it. But someone in the past removed the center bar needed to mount the base & the lid. Any ideas on how this could be fixed on the cheap?

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: BDW] #1137660 12/17/11 12:47 PM 12/17/11 12:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 33,296 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 33,296 Grand Prairie,Texas	Put it on the carb then cut, trim and bend a metal strip to fit then rivit it to the base. Shouldn't take more thasn a half hour to do.

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: stumpy] #1137661 12/17/11 01:37 PM 12/17/11 01:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,936 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,936 Kirkland, Washington	Yep--easy fix. You can bolt the bracket to the base or weld it.

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #1137662 12/17/11 01:50 PM 12/17/11 01:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,408 Madison Wi NTOLERANCE master
NTOLERANCE master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,408 Madison Wi	Pay attention to what metal you use, and its thickness. 1/16" sheet metal will bend easily....to easily and as you tighten the base to the carb it will distort and bend. I would stay awy from the hardware stores on this one, head to a metal shop and buy a piece of their scrap/extras. I used to care but....... things have changed

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: NTOLERANCE] #1137663 12/17/11 01:54 PM 12/17/11 01:54 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida BDW OP master
BDW OP master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida	I thought of the metal strip, but it's a little more complicated because the bar also has to have the 2 studs to hold the lid. Wasn't there a guy on here who makes fiberglass air cleaners? Or maybe something from a donor car? Maybe I could just get this piece and fiberglass/glue it in?

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: BDW] #1137664 12/17/11 02:03 PM 12/17/11 02:03 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,936 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,936 Kirkland, Washington	Quote: I thought of the metal strip, but it's a little more complicated because the bar also has to have the 2 studs to hold the lid. Wasn't there a guy on here who makes fiberglass air cleaners? Or maybe something from a donor car? Maybe I could just get this piece and fiberglass/glue it in? The easiest way is going be a flat bar laid across the opening. Then drill three holes (precisely!) One in the middle over the carb stud, the other two for the 1/4-20 bolts for the lid. Double nut everything. The double nut in the center stud will minimize deflection from tightening the lid. Install bolts for the lid in the bar to serve as studs for the lid/wing nuts.

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: BDW] #1137665 12/17/11 02:41 PM 12/17/11 02:41 PM
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sixpakchallenger member S Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 75 Lakeland, FL	2007 Mustang GT Vert 2004 Ram 2500 QC 4X4 1971 Challenger Vert 5.7 Hemi Project

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: BDW] #1137666 12/17/11 02:51 PM 12/17/11 02:51 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Bend a U shape(square edge bends) and drill it in the correct place... rivet or weld in place... the U will give you the strength

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: sixpakchallenger] #1137667 12/17/11 02:51 PM 12/17/11 02:51 PM
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sixpakchallenger member S Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 75 Lakeland, FL	The distance between studs is 6-5/8. Distance between the carb stud and the rear stud is 3-1/2. 2007 Mustang GT Vert 2004 Ram 2500 QC 4X4 1971 Challenger Vert 5.7 Hemi Project

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: sixpakchallenger] #1137668 12/17/11 02:53 PM 12/17/11 02:53 PM
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BDW OP master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida	Thx for the idea and pic! I was getting caught up thinking I needed to duplicate the factory set-up. Would be much easier to attach a flat piece (exactly same shape as the ruler in pic) and then add the holes/bolts. Just need to make sure it doesn't need to be raised up some.

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: BDW] #1137669 12/17/11 02:56 PM 12/17/11 02:56 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,936 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,936 Kirkland, Washington	Quote: Thx for the idea and pic! I was getting caught up thinking I needed to duplicate the factory set-up. Would be much easier to attach a flat piece (exactly same shape as the ruler in pic) and then add the holes/bolts. Just need to make sure it doesn't need to be raised up some. The length of the base throat should allow a flat piece just fine, but check it first on your carb. If it does need to be raised you just have to bend it into a handle-shape. No big deal.

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #1137670 12/17/11 05:35 PM 12/17/11 05:35 PM
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mccannix master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,807 Ontario, Canada	In the spirit of Christmas and to save all the time fabrication something, how would you like it if I sent you this original one I have for say $20.00 shipping included. It will cost almost that much alone to ship it from Canada. PM me your address and I'll send it and you can pay me when you receive it. Hanging up my Santa Claus outfit now... 6971500-zzzzzzzzzzzztop.jpg (93 downloads)

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: mccannix] #1137671 12/17/11 08:20 PM 12/17/11 08:20 PM
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rc68rr member R Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 144 NC	Terry (Mccannix) How nice to see someone be so gracious, especially at this time of year!

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: rc68rr] #1137672 12/17/11 11:06 PM 12/17/11 11:06 PM
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BDW OP master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida	That is awesome! PM sent

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: mccannix] #1137673 12/18/11 12:32 PM 12/18/11 12:32 PM
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mcmopars super stock M Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,012 indiana	Quote: In the spirit of Christmas and to save all the time fabrication something, how would you like it if I sent you this original one I have for say $20.00 shipping included. It will cost almost that much alone to ship it from Canada. PM me your address and I'll send it and you can pay me when you receive it. Hanging up my Santa Claus outfit now... seeing your in the spirit,how about a 6 pack set up? and a stock bore hemi if you got it....

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: mccannix] #1137674 12/18/11 12:56 PM 12/18/11 12:56 PM
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mikemee1331 master M Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa	Quote: In the spirit of Christmas and to save all the time fabrication something, how would you like it if I sent you this original one I have for say $20.00 shipping included. It will cost almost that much alone to ship it from Canada. PM me your address and I'll send it and you can pay me when you receive it. Hanging up my Santa Claus outfit now... i think the mods should tag him as Santa!

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: mikemee1331] #1137675 12/18/11 01:45 PM 12/18/11 01:45 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,127 Ramona, CA NicksGarage master
NicksGarage master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,127 Ramona, CA	Always nice to see proof that there are good and generous people out there. Of course there are so many more that go unseen.

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: NicksGarage] #3282986 01/16/25 06:23 AM 01/16/25 06:23 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,665 Armada MICH. DUSTER_340 top fuel
DUSTER_340 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,665 Armada MICH.	I know this is a very old topic, but I have an original base that is missing the same piece. What I am asking is if someone can give me dimensions ( thickness, length, height, and some reference points of where the angle starts and stops ) . I am wanting to duplicate this bracket, so any help would be appriciated. TIA

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: DUSTER_340] #3283220 01/17/25 12:51 PM 01/17/25 12:51 PM
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BDW OP master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida	Wow, a blast from the past! Let me know what you need and I'll get some measurements.

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: BDW] #3283255 01/17/25 03:16 PM 01/17/25 03:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,665 Armada MICH. DUSTER_340 top fuel
DUSTER_340 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,665 Armada MICH.	Thanks so much for replying. I would like to know the metal thickness. The height of the bracket at the carb stud location and at the studs for the lid, I know the bracket is flat across the top, but it looks like the bottom edge of it is on an angle and that is what I am tryin g to figure out. . Also the size of the foot where it attaches to the base plate. I see at least 1 spot weld , can you tell me how many total there are? I greatly appreciate your help. I dont know why someone would have removed these brackets from the base plate. Thanks again Last edited by DUSTER_340; 01/17/25 03:18 PM.

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: DUSTER_340] #3283269 01/17/25 04:10 PM 01/17/25 04:10 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida BDW OP master
BDW OP master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida	Here's what I see: It's actually 2 pieces (you can see the spot welds in 2nd pic) that capture the carb stud barrel and the 2 top studs. 2 spot welds at each end to base, the "foot" is not a separate piece, same center piece folded at end. Total length : 10" Bevel to Bevel at top: 9" Base : 1" x 0.5" Center section is 7/8" and tapers down to 1/2"

Re: How to fix this air cleaner base? (missing mount) [Re: BDW] #3283319 01/17/25 10:19 PM 01/17/25 10:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,665 Armada MICH. DUSTER_340 top fuel
DUSTER_340 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,665 Armada MICH.	Thanks so much the photos are perfect, and the information you provided is spot on as well. Thanks again.

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