Embossed AC212CW Air Filter Element Age

[SuperNovaSS]

Hey Guys,


I recently came across this old AC212CW air filter element. It has the early "Best Way to Protect Your Engine" printed lettering and "AC Spark Plug A212CW" embossed in the rubber. I thought his was the 1968 style but it has the diagonal wire mesh as shown. Can anyone tell me the years this was made/used.


Thanks,

Jason

[PeteLeathersac]

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No answer for years used but if selling, Jim’s seeking one for his ‘69 9561 car as last post of this thread…
https://yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=181596&page=4

~ Pete

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[SuperNovaSS]

For those curious, I confirmed with a very reliable source that this is 1969-early 70 correct.

Jason

[AnthonyS]

Nice! Good info.

[Steve Shauger]

This element came out of a flat bottom cowl induction air cleaner. The flat bottom version was used from Dec of 68 to late spring/ early summer of 69.

[bergy]

Yes - that’s the one that I have on the Pace Car Steve. I thought that the soldered square mesh wires (rotated 90 degrees) lasted through the 69 model year. The latest 69 Camaro that I’ve ever owned was 05E though.

[TimG]

Steve, I have the same air filter with the same raised lettering, that will work for a 67 also. Mine has a fairly dirty element, and I wish there was someway to clean or replace it.

[mhm1966]

I have seen that filter on an original low milage 1966 Corvette.

[Steve Shauger]

Well its perfect for my survivor 67 l78 Camaro. My previous research dated as 68 and 69. Well it will be installed on that car now!

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by bergy

Yes - that’s the one that I have on the Pace Car Steve. I thought that the soldered square mesh wires (rotated 90 degrees) lasted through the 69 model year. The latest 69 Camaro that I’ve ever owned was 05E though.

In my post I was only stating when flat bottom cowl was in production not the element. The new information helps me if it was used in 67!
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