Original 3 Deuce breather information and advise

[tpainter312]

Hello All,

I just purchased 3 complete 348 engines (1) 1959 and (2) 1960. There was an original breather included with the purchase and appears to be a 1959-1960 with one hole in the lid. The question I have is the base has a place for bolts in all three carb locations. I know the 1958 models had a bolt on each side with nothing in the middle. Is this the way the base was for 1959/60 or has this been modified? Also curious what you guys think I should do about restoring this for possible resale. Go with professional powder coating, professional repainting or leave as is? Thanks in advance for any responses.

 

[real61ss]

That is original. As far as selling it, my advice would be to sell as is and let the new owner restore to his liking

 

[Fuzz1957]

Fuzz

 

[1964SuperStocker]

We need a what they said sign.

 

[Barry Taylor]

 

[32witha409]

Looks most like the 59/60 air cleaner.