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Anyone have a picture of a correct air cleaner for a stock 41 pickup with a carter W1 carb.? Or perhaps one for sale? I already bought an incorrect one on Ebay because I don't know what it is supposed to look like. I think the one I bought is from a later model because it won't clear the cover for the metering rod assembly. Thanks, Scott

The Filling Station sells repros of this part, not 100% as original but look good, a bit pricey.

Thanks, but I am looking for a picture of a stock oil bath air cleaner. There is another one on e-bay but I don't know if it is correct or not. I already bought one that did not fit and don't want to make the same mistake twice. Scott

I was not able to find one in my filling station catalog. Scott

The ones in eyell's link are same as the one that came on my 41, except mine had a brass element instead of fiber, and a different decal. They are also the type shown in in the shop manual.
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The copper/brass elements are available from Jim Carter (it includes the inner and outer painted steel shields) - $31.50 - 10%

It looks like a truck oil bath air cleaner was only available on COEs in 1941?

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/4154.htm

Filling Sta, catalog #AF-512 says 50-55 but it's from later 30s on. Only problem is base does not fit carb like factory did but they look right.

Hardest part to find is that little tiny stamped steel wing nut!

Well I guess the one that came with the truck is correct after all. I was under the impression that they had an oil bath filter. The previous owner put an old sock in place of the brass or fiber element. Thanks for the great help once again, Scott.

Here is a great HOW TO article on making your own Copper Filter.
Copper Filter
Harold