NOS Checker C13 Engine Oil Filter - Cross Ref FRAM PH1218 AC PF35 GM V8

## Genuine Vintage Checker Auto Parts C13 Spin-On Engine Oil Filter (NOS)

Up for sale is an incredibly rare, vintage **Checker Auto Parts C13** engine oil filter. This is high-quality New Old Stock (NOS) distributed by the iconic historical regional retailer based out of Phoenix, Arizona. It features the vibrant yellow casing covered in the classic stylized checkered-flag "Checker" logo font. 

This filter is a dual-threat item: it is fully functional for your vintage vehicle project, or it serves as an excellent retro petroliana/automobilia display piece for a classic garage, shop wall, or man cave.

*Please note: This filter is being sold as a loose-canister item with its original plastic base cap as pictured (no cardboard box included). The yellow filter canister remains bright and clean with crisp graphics and minor expected storage patina around the base rim from decades of careful preservation.*

### Technical Specifications:

* **Brand:** Checker Auto Parts Distributing Company (Phoenix, AZ)

* **Part Number:** C13

* **Filter Style:** Full-Flow Spin-On Canister

* **Thread Measurement:** 13/16" - 16

* **Compatibility:** Works safely with both conventional and synthetic motor oils.

### Industry Cross-Reference & Interchange:

This filter features identical thread specs and core sizing to the traditional large GM casing. It can safely replace or cross-reference with the following popular manufacturer part numbers:

* **FRAM:** PH1218 / PH29 / PH1218B 

* **AC Delco:** PF1218 / PF35 / PF35L / PF1218CL 

* **Wix:** 51060 / 51218 

* **Baldwin:** B1428 / B6 

* **Carquest:** 85061 

### Exact Vehicle Fitment & Applications:

The C13 configuration is the absolute workhorse profile for classic General Motors rear-wheel-drive platforms, primarily spanning the late 1960s through the late 1990s. This includes:

* **Chevrolet & GMC Trucks:** Broad fitment for classic 5.0L (305), 5.7L (350), and heavy-duty 7.4L (454) V8 truck blocks (Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, K5 Blazer, C10/K10).

* **Chevrolet Cars:** Highly popular for vintage Chevrolet Corvette, Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, and El Camino builds utilizing standard factory GM engine blocks.

* **Marine Applications:** Widely fits Mercruiser, Volvo Penta, and Crusader marine V8 engines built on standard GM block dimensions.

*Note: Please double-check your vehicle's factory manual or existing thread clearance to guarantee an exact fit before purchasing.*

### Shipping & Returns:

* Securely packed inside a sturdy box with extensive bubble wrap to ensure the vintage canister, paint finish, and mounting threads arrive completely protected.

* Fast, reliable shipping.

* Calculated shipping by weight—no automated overcharges.