Question about air cleaner modifications

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Has anyone modified a dual snorkel aircleaner (1970's design) to work with a drop base?

I would like to use a 14" 3.5" element with a higher than stock manifold (Performer RPM) and keep the look of the dual snorkel with pie tin top.  First, I thought I could cut a great big stonkin circle out of the bottom part of the dual snorkel assy to slide over the element.  But then I realized that to keep it from falling apart, I will need to affix the this bottom part of the dual snorkel assy either to the top lid (with adhesive?) or to the drop base.  Does anyone have a clever fix, or can point me to a place where a modification like this has been described? 

Is it going to look stupid with the filter sticking out below the base?  Or will the overhang hide it.

Thanks