TAC Tech => Number Crunching => Topic started by: Wallington on September 24, 2023, 07:43:16 PM
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I didn’t know there were so many variations.
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Random question, has anyone found that their specific 'Keep your GM car' air cleaner decal is not reproduced? Or is not correct in the details? I'm not talking about the majority of sellers who simply have one listed and suits all models, because they haven't checked the application. I'm looking into getting a few done for my car, and seeing what others may be possible with limited artwork changes, mainly part numbers, codes and perhaps the Car/Vehicle wording depending on year. Just ideas, but if you are aware of one that isn't made, yell out.
I’ve been a little tempted to paint my aluminum drop base black and put the decal on it .... as kind of a joke because not much in my engine bay is original or stock. I don’t really know if the correct decal is made for my 73 bird as I haven’t looked. But I think I will check now.
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I dont know the number off hand, but I have the 79 service which says which air cleaner to use a/c delco # such n such. I looked at what Ames had and what they said was for '79 had a different part number. I called and asked if that was a misprint and if they had the correct decal, I was told what they have is correct? I did not get it, but if I cannot find the correct one I may end up using it anyway.
Same deal, they have a sheet with part no.s listed for 79 trans am. It has all of the decals for springs, heads, etc, etc. Looking at the codes on the build sheet I dont think one part no. on the sticker sheet coincides with the build sheet. Again, I may end up using some of them anyway.
To get one off stickers made is stupid expensive. I had a correct sticker made for my wiper motor and it was something like $20 when all was said and done. I have a buddy that had the right stickers for his leaf springs, again much more than I wanted to spend.
When I get a chance I will look at what part no. I need for the air cleaner.
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Yes, my motor is a Pontiac 400, 1979 4 speed.
For some reason I thought the no. was A279C. I would have to check but thinking back that number may have come out of my 1977 service manual??
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The 1980-1981 TA with the 301NA motor has the AC756C air filter part number on the upper left corner of the decal. Nobody makes it.
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I will try to find the part number or the 2-letter code. I have a picture of the actual decal somewhere, but I have to locate it. What are you shipping to USA that people here scoff at the shipping cost? I know it costs $19 to ship a 4-ounce package to AU from California. I am sure it is more from New York.
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GM part number for air filter was 25040047 Can't locate the two letter code unfortunately.
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It's sad that these aftermarket companies don't want to go by what the parts books show is correct.
When I was looking to get mine replaced.....8997017 PJ A542C......I just happened to find it on Firebird Central but they list it for a 1979. Parts book shows it for 78-79 Trans Am w/W72.
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The 1980-1981 TA with the 301NA motor has the AC756C air filter part number on the upper left corner of the decal. Nobody makes it.
According to the GM listing the 1981 301 NA regular model (non-TA or shaker) used the A756C filter #25040047. Strangely, it also lists the 80-81 305 in TA as the same part below the shaker, will have to scroll through some used original pics.
There's already a 1980 non-TA/shaker NA 301 W72 decal reproduced.
There's also a repro getting around for 301 W72 in TA w/shaker but as 8997679, whereas GM lists it as 8997678, if even meant to be the same decal as nothing else can be verified.
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Not sure if this helps at all, my 1980 TA with a NA 301 shows A348C, 8997679.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53643753336_375caf3002_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pJjfWU)IMG_3218 (https://flic.kr/p/2pJjfWU) by Lawrence Alexander (https://www.flickr.com/photos/188552644@N06/), on Flickr
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Excellent, thanks. Yes, that one isn't even in the GM listing. Is yours a W72 301 or regular? It may be just missing rather than an error. I have my own compilation anyway.