it looks to me like a late 60s early 70s olds 4 barrel that someone added the larger snorkel to,maybe mid /late 70s

 

Looks like two barrel air cleaner from '70 midsize or fullsize turnpike cruiser

 

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Uh, no.

A 70 2bbl used a Rochester 2GC carb with a much smaller air horn. And there is no such thing as a "fullsize turnpike cruiser" built by Olds.

This particular air cleaner was fabricated by someone, as the boogered welds in this photo are definitely NOT factory spot welds.

 

x2 - 2G series carbs on pretty much all GM 68-73 2bbls. Completely different design of air cleaner too. Turnpike Cruiser was a 2bbl application BTW, not 4bbl as this one is.

This one is likely from the same era (68-73/74) Q-Jet 4bbl. Painted lettering instead of the sticker makes me think the whole can was painted too, especially with that added snorkel. This can be used on 350 or 455 applications. The added snorkel is from at least a 1975 model car - note the adapter for air intake hose.

I'd call it a Frankencleaner.

 

The cap from a chain link fence pole stuffed into the hot air inlet is a nice touch. It would be right at home on a rat rod...

 

LOL! Cool observation.

This is a pic of the V code Air cleaner I bought off ePay. Note both snorkels have a flapper that's vacuum controlled off the sensor module. Although the sensor was painted by the seller, it still functions properly. Also have the top, but this pic was just to show the base. I have no idea why this option was only specified for an SMT car. It simply gives any carb better air flow.



I also noted it has the wider snorkels, and 2 breather inlets. Joe, in your opinion could this also be easily modified (drain holes) and used as an OAI base? I'm thinking yes.

 

Sure it could. Any 4bbl air cleaner housing from that vintage will accept the plastic OAI lid. Drill away.

 

Okay thanks for the responses guys I appreciate the input, I was rather perplexed by this since it didn't look right. So next question does anyone want this thing? Its taking up space in my garage.