Original A212CW AC Air Filters

[Tarrytown SS427s]

That's exactly the A212CW element outer screen we expect to see in NCRS '67 Corvette judging - square mesh, oriented diagonally, of solder-dipped round wire. $2K is a common asking price these days for originals. Photo below.





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That's the one. Wow 2K for a filter..Sweet! I'm gonna hang onto this one.
Steve

[67L78conv]

So since everyone is on the subject, exactly which one would be considered correct for a 67 L78 Camaro form a judging point of view?

[Tommy_Mathison]

I have a question for those who have been around longer than I have. Was the oil-saturated filter paper in these elements yellow when they were new or is the yellowing something that comes with age?

[Mr70]

They were slightly yellow when brand new,do to the oil wetted paper and as time wore on they became even yellower, even if never used at all.

[firstgenaddict]

Filter paper is impregnated with formaldehyde and other chemicals which is probably what causes the yellowing, although papers manufactured before the last 15 years used a much more caustic/acidic process to bleach the fiber, which causes yellowing and deterioration. (think old newspapers)
I had 200 tons of waste filter paper bales from a DANA/WIX plant, it would give you a headache just being around it for 30 min. It was almost impossible to get rid of, I sent a load to China, they said NO MORE, I ended up selling it to a company that manufactures roofing felt.