Interesting approach.  Solves the hood clearance, AND airflow volume issues also.  I should likely just keep an eye out for any old AC base to cut up that fits a modern 4 barrel (& my current K&N filter).  Sounds like a trip to an auto flea market may lurk in future.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

I am going to look at this again. If I were to try an current type filter---does anyone have a good part number? Thanks.

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If you want a chrome top air cleaner with a paper filter and you are using it in a sedan, try an aftermarket unit.  Lots of choices out there.  If you are running a later model Holley, that 56 air cleaner will not fit as far as i know.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Paul is correct.  The stock air cleaner designed to fit a Teapot carb will not directly fit a "modern" Holley carb.  However, with some minor modifications it can be made to fit.  Attached is a picture of the 292 in my '54 Ford police car.  Under  that stock  air cleaner is a "modern" Holley carb.  I am still using it as an oil bath and I did not attempt to  modify it to use a paper filter.  . 
 

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I wondered (years ago) why when one pumped up a FYB in a FORD PASS why the BIRD ACL was not used.

I guess cost and availability then?

With today's repros, it would make a nice statement (IMO) with aluminum rocker covers.

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Thanks Kultulz!

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You comments are very helpful---any chance we could talk on the phone. I am in AZ MST---701-306-4997.Thanks.
To discuss--TBird Air Cleaner, Accelertor linkage and Slamming into reverse.


Thanks. Harold