superbird 440 6 pack air filter question

[DoubleDlover]

I just bought one from a friend. In the mopar original box. # 2946 186.   It has the round hole metal side around it like original. But... The rubber is black instead of orange. what the hell?? Anyone seen this before?? ron

[FJ5WING]

Ive seen the black rubber filters, Not that common with the round holed filters unlike the mesh black rubber which seem to be available if youre looking.

I understand your frustration but the black I believe to be a mid-late seventies release.

[62 Max]

Like this,had it since the early 70's

[Aero426]

There are various iterations of OEM service filters over the years, black or orange rubber, round or mesh metal. 

[DoubleDlover]

yes that's what I have. would that be considered correct? or no way. and I suppose the value of that would be less then an orange rubber one?

[hemi68charger]

yes that's what I have. would that be considered correct? or no way. and I suppose the value of that would be less then an orange rubber one?

I would say, unless you're going OE Gold and a car has to have date-coded correct assembly line parts, the black rubber/round hole filter would be perfectly fine......

[Aero426]

yes that's what I have. would that be considered correct? or no way. and I suppose the value of that would be less then an orange rubber one?

I would say, unless you're going OE Gold and a car has to have date-coded correct assembly line parts, the black rubber/round hole filter would be perfectly fine......

I agree.  No big deal.   Sounds like you have a real part and a vintage one too.

[DoubleDlover]

ok cool. I just didn't want to have to listen to "hey you have the wrong filter on your car" over and over again at a show or something. thanks

[DoubleDlover]

I can post a pic if it would help. I'll be honest I payed 50 dollars for it. I wasn't sure if I was overpaying since it was black. ron

[62 Max]

Put it on just to see,99% wouldn't notice the difference,and on another note in the past I've seen them go as high as $175,they are not that common.

[odcics2]

yes that's what I have. would that be considered correct? or no way. and I suppose the value of that would be less then an orange rubber one?

I would say, unless you're going OE Gold and a car has to have date-coded correct assembly line parts, the black rubber/round hole filter would be perfectly fine......

I agree.  No big deal.   Sounds like you have a real part and a vintage one too.

Just don't open the outboard carbs and have the old, fragile, paper disintegrate and get swallowed up by the engine!   

[62 Max]

yes that's what I have. would that be considered correct? or no way. and I suppose the value of that would be less then an orange rubber one?

I would say, unless you're going OE Gold and a car has to have date-coded correct assembly line parts, the black rubber/round hole filter would be perfectly fine......

I agree.  No big deal.   Sounds like you have a real part and a vintage one too.

Just don't open the outboard carbs and have the old, fragile, paper disintegrate and get swallowed up by the engine!   

This filter is as good as the day it s put in the box !!