alabama1950, I recently purchased a filter element from Chevs of the 40's. I think it's the same thing your talking about. A perforated metal ring on both sides with a Brillo type material stuffed between the two metal rings?

http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/browse.lasso?&search=air%20filter&dept=car&skip=6

Hope this link works!

Bruce


My Trucks
Stuff I Collect
If it doesn't matter if you win or loose.......why do they keep score?