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Can anyone provide me detailed pictures of the air intake system for a '76? Mine is missing everything as far as I can tell. I am trying to figure out exactly what I need to complete it.

This is what I have (I had more pictures but I must have moved). I'm missing everything in the fender too. I have an idea of what I need but want to make sure before I order.
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Thank you 77 Canamman. Looks like I will need the complete setup with the Deluxe option: https://fbodywarehouse.com/store/197...ategory_id=248.

The only thing weird about mine is that the flange coming off the side of the breather is shorter than the one in the pictures you posted and does not have the round item on top.

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Thank you 77 Canamman. Looks like I will need the complete setup with the Deluxe option: https://fbodywarehouse.com/store/197...ategory_id=248.

The only thing weird about mine is that the flange coming off the side of the breather is shorter than the one in the pictures you posted and does not have the round item on top.
looking at your pic, it looks as if someone removed the actual snorkel piece off the air cleaner for some reason. these were just spot welded in so might need to locate another snorkel or new air cleaner to make everything work right.

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x2 common back in the day where people saw the snorkel as a massive air restriction so removed it thinking it would unleash an extra 50hp. Funny how often the cold air intake of the later years is swapped in favor of lovely engine bay heat open element in a cheap chrome Taiwanese setup.

But yes, you'll need to find an entire replacement base or another that has a similar snorkel to swap over. I did this on another GM base years ago, swapped the snorkel off a 2-BBL onto a much rarer 4-BBL base that had been hacked off.

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Thank you 77 Canamman. Looks like I will need the complete setup with the Deluxe option: https://fbodywarehouse.com/store/197...ategory_id=248.

The only thing weird about mine is that the flange coming off the side of the breather is shorter than the one in the pictures you posted and does not have the round item on top.
i have one of these air cleaner bases for sale if you need it... also have just the snorkel i would consider selling. PM me if interested.

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