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				 original 396 open element air cleaner assembly 
 
			
			Hi sYc Friends, 
 I have the pictured original open element air cleaner set up as shown.
 
 Chrome is not good and barely driver quality - there's slight rust on it and it's pitted / gone through the chrome, with what looks like fire / heat damage / discoloration - I didn't rub or buff it; wanted it as-is for the next caretaker.
 
 No silk screened script on the underside of the lid that I can see, but based on the patina and actual shape of the curves, it seems genuine to me.
 
 Includes an old BEST WAY TO PROTECT YOUR ENGINE - REPLACE WITH AC TYPE A212CW element - not the square mesh or embossed one - but a likely OTC parts replacement one - diamond twisted welded wire - yellow filter paper - and very dirty, only for show IMHO.
 
 Unrestored of course with some paint missing from a presumed carb fire a long time ago.
 
 Could be a great candidate for survivor engine bay - flattened breather mesh.
 
 50.00 PPG plus shipping. Nice wall hanger maybe.
 
 Thanks all,
 Anthony
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