Author Topic: Autolite DC-6 Condenser  (Read 1393 times)

Offline kitdoctor

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Autolite DC-6 Condenser
« on: August 02, 2023, 11:53:59 PM »
I have two NOS Autolite DC-6 condensers, service part number 7BA-12300-C. One in a box with the star artwork and the other the GT40 artwork.

What's the approximate time/date range for the two different styles of box artwork? e.g. GT40 would be 1968-71.

Based upon those time/date ranges what would be some examples of specific engine application/s (with appropriate distributor) for a vehicle model that would use each condenser? e.g. '69-'70 Boss Mustang (with 302W 4V).

Sorry about photos being upside down. I've tried to fix that with no success.

« Last Edit: August 02, 2023, 11:58:18 PM by kitdoctor »
Dirty laundry list:
'70 Torino Cobra SCJ Medium Red, C-code, 24k miles
'70 XW GS Fairmont Diamond White, auto, 40k miles
'71 Boss 351 fastback Grabber Yellow 5k miles
'73 XA GT sedan Lime Glaze, 4 speed, 81k miles
'77 XC Fairmont GXL Onyx Black, 4 speed, 29k km
'78 P6 LTD Sno White, auto, 160k km

Offline RoyceP

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Re: Autolite DC-6 Condenser
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2023, 12:05:46 PM »
Looks like typical 1967 - 68 packaging.
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: Autolite DC-6 Condenser
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2023, 03:07:05 PM »
Looks like typical 1967 - 68 packaging.
Typical for 67 but not for 68. The star packaging was phased out in 68 . Different parts box's most likely changed at different times depending on the part. Not to nit pick but although some of the star boxes are seen still in use in early 1968 production time frame Autolite was the box that was more typical over all in that time frame IMO.
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Re: Autolite DC-6 Condenser
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2023, 06:10:15 PM »
The transition to GT40 marked packaging was DURING 1968. Lots of stuff was packaged in spark marked packaging DURING 1968.
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

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Re: Autolite DC-6 Condenser
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2023, 11:48:31 PM »
The transition to GT40 marked packaging was DURING 1968. Lots of stuff was packaged in spark marked packaging DURING 1968.
Yes that is what I said . "The star packaging was phased out in 68" . I think you misunderstood me. As I wrote in my post the Star box was phased out in 68 but still in use. The Autolite box was more typical in 68 then the Star style box was my point .You said the Star box was typical in 68.
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