[njsteve]

Looks like I need to keep looking for another baseplate. Though it was the right one, it is a bit too crusty to use once I de-rusted it. Lotsa little pin holes started peeking through the bottom. No big deal. I'll keep hunting.

[njsteve]

I found another baseplate, a nice rust free one from another member here. It was from a late 70's T/A. I carefully removed the snorkel and then glassbeaded the entire baseplate. Painted it with satin black epoxy paint. I attached Norwood's shaker lid brackets to the outer rim with a couple screws and JB weld, after carefully measuring and marking with it should go. I also had to move the square breather element hole to clear the passenger side bracket which was in the exact same spot.

Here's how it came out. Now I need to find that pesky 70-75 steel shaker hood.

[Bentwheelbob]

Screws and JB Weld? Gram’s is going to come back and haunt you....

[njsteve]

LOL. Actually two small bolts and nuts on each side. A dab of JB Weld was just for added assurance to keep the brackets from shifting. I don’t have access to a resistance welder and the metal is very thin. It actually worked out well for a Frankenstein air cleaner which is what this whole contraption is at this point.

[njsteve]

And furthermore, Gramma Rose's husband, Simon was the consummate tinkerer. If something around the house broke, he would completely disassemble it and attempt a repair (usually several times) before buying a new one. His workshop was a magical place to behold. Over the years I found several of his signature repairs on the Firebird. So this, in effect, is a tribute to them :-)

[yahooskidoo]

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