67 GT500 Autolite Stamped Fuel Filter Canister - Service Part

[s2ms]

No affiliation...

Not painted the correct white color, just mentioning it in case anyone is interested in an inexpensive alternative:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/167616422692

[Bob Gaines]

No affiliation...

Not painted the correct white color, just mentioning it in case anyone is interested in an inexpensive alternative:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/167616422692

Alternative yes. A very interesting later service replacement anomaly it is. Better then a plain painted white or a FOMOCO marked double fluted repro canister it could be argued that the unpainted Autolite marked one is less than. At least by concours SAAC/MCA standards.  For concours for example the canister should be double fluted which the Autolite marked one is . The canister should be painted white which the Autolite marked one is not . In SAAC DIV II or MCA trailered concours a trademark although desirable is not mandatory . A incorrect assemblyline trademark typically could merit  a minor deduction or a note. A unpainted or wrong color painted canister is a small deduction. At least that is the way I see the value of ether. Others may have a different opinion.   

[J_Speegle]

Thanks for posting.

Yes interesting service replacement. Will be interesting to see how the design of the label compares to the original period examples. 

As far as a judging event I would say I don't see any difference between the 65 GT350 fuel filter canister and the 67 GT500 one and in the same way I would expect the coil, voltage regular and other markings to be present. One is no lessor that the others in importance. Any deduction for the lack of any of these wold be small to the point were it would be very very unlikely to make any difference in the award you would receive at any of the shows/organizations mentioned.  This would also be consistent with past and current practices in other parts of the expectations and judging IMO. And consistency is so important


In FULL disclosure I have restored 67 GT500 canisters in the past with the factory silk screening but anyone that knows me, knows that is not why I have the opinion shared above. Goes back to consistency 

Before I get a handful of requests, like a lot of things I'm created and made, I not interested in marketing parts in my "free" time.

[s2ms]

Hope someone here bought it, because as the Eagles song says....it"s 'Already Gone'.

[Bob Gaines]

Thanks for posting.

Yes interesting service replacement. Will be interesting to see how the design of the label compares to the original period examples. 

As far as a judging event I would say I don't see any difference between the 65 GT350 fuel filter canister and the 67 GT500 one and in the same way I would expect the coil, voltage regular and other markings to be present. One is no lessor that the others in importance. Any deduction for the lack of any of these wold be small to the point were it would be very very unlikely to make any difference in the award you would receive at any of the shows/organizations mentioned.  This would also be consistent with past and current practices in other parts of the expectations and judging IMO. And consistency is so important


In FULL disclosure I have restored 67 GT500 canisters in the past with the factory silk screening but anyone that knows me, knows that is not why I have the opinion shared above. Goes back to consistency 

Before I get a handful of request, like a lot of things I'm created and made, I not interested in marketing parts in my "free" time.

Jeff, from past examination the silk screening between the unpainted service canister and the assemblyline Autolite canister appear to be the same size font style etc. I only keep the assemblyline canisters on the shelf. The unpainted ones get another home as quick as I can find them one.    

[csheff]

has anyone made a decal that looks assembly line correct that sells them? What color white was used on them for 67 GT500?

[Bob Gaines]

has anyone made a decal that looks assembly line correct that sells them? What color white was used on them for 67 GT500?

There has been a Osborn one available for years. NPD sells them https://www.npdlink.com/product/decal-fuel-filter-autolite/125859 . Like most Osborn things like that it is completely different in every way compared to a genuine one when put side by side .

[csheff]

Thanks Bob. I'll keep looking

[Bob Gaines]

Thanks Bob. I'll keep looking

I have a NOS one if looking for a concours part .  PM me if interested.