NJ442

Hi All. I'm new to this site...thanks for having me.

I'm in the last stages of resortation on a 1968 442 - all stock, clean Idaho car. Has has the original 400, auto tran, posi, a/c.

The one question I have is that the air cleaner is orange - is that correct for a '68 with a 400? I haven't seen any photos of an orahnge air cleaner. If that is correct, any idea where I can get some paint. Eastwoods does not mention it in their catalogue.

Thanks for your help!

MDchanic

I don't know about that specific engine in that specific car, but in general high compression engines of that era had Olds Orange air cleaners, the orange in question is available from Fusick, and it's an excellent match.

Welcome.

- Eric

rcrac3r

Welcome. Post some pics when you have them.

Allan R

You mean like this?




The dual snorkel W30 air cleaner I believe was black

NJ442

Thanks for the info. I will get some pics up asap.

Paul

OLD SKL 69

Welcome to CO from NY!

DLaz70OLDS98

NJ422 where in NJ are you from, Bergen county here.

oldsman72

Welcome to the site, fellow NJ'er. Best of luck with your restore wrap-up. Sounds like a nice 1!

NJ442

Thanks for the info. I guess Olds orange is actually referred to as "red" in the Fusick catalogue (just like Pontiac's "carousel red" body color looked more like orange than red). Am I safe to order the red? Thanks again for your help.
Paul

MDchanic

Yup, "Red Air Filter Assembly Paint (aerosol)," #AF150S

- Eric