68 l-79 air cleaner

[Jeff P.]

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for the part number for the Air Cleaner Base. My problem is the tube in the rear of this base is missing. I found a Company that can make this part to OEM spec, just want to be sure that this piece is 100 % correct. As always Thanks in advance. P.S. found this Company in the Jan/Feb Driveline Ads, and a picture of this part would be required to duplicate it correctly.

[David L.]

Re: 68 l-79 air cleaner

Jeff,

According to my 1968 Chevrolet Parts Catalog (Oct. 1967) GM # 6423272 in Gr. 3.402 is the air cleaner assembly listed for the 68 Corvette. Nothing is listed for the 68 Corvette base. However, my 1969 Chevrolet Parts Catalog (Oct. 1968) lists GM # 6422188 in Gr. 3.406 as the BASE for the 68 Corvette. Gr. 3.402 lists GM # 6423272 as the air cleaner assembly for 1968-1969 Corvettes (exc. 3/2BC, H.D. 427).
Enclosed are photos of my original 6422188 base from a 69 Corvette that I repainted back in the early 1980's.

Dave