'57 FI air filter - service replacement part number question

[Daniel J.]

I need a air filter for my '57 FI car for judging.

Since the A56C - original blue style is too expensive(one on eBay for $3000)...what is the next best? (service replacement).

Was the A176C a service replacement for the A56C?

Thanks, Dan

[Mike M.]

Re: '57 FI air filter - service replacement part number question

a176c will function but since its for a 63 rambler, i predict the judges will frown on it and anything other than the blue a56c. 3K for a real one is a bargain compared to the one that brought 10K a couple years ago.i was lucky enough to get two nos originals back in the early 80's for 100 each. at the time, the wife rolled her eyes(thank god she didn't raise the rolling pin over my pumpkin head). just recently i picked up a rough, used original off ebay. some of the guys have taken the black a56c(which was a service replacement in the late 50's thru ? 70's) and they've painted the black ends to blue. but i believe the color change is discernable on the judging field. good luck, mike mike

[Daniel J.]

Re: '57 FI air filter - service replacement part number question

Thanks for the heads up Mike...