Bought an Edelbrock air filter, but it doesn't for right

[Mister-B]

I've got a '69 v8 350. The air filter it had looked almost identical to the one I just bought, but was a different brand. I wanted to replace it because the air filter was getting dirty anyway, and the chrome top was rusty. This kit came with the top and bottom metal pieces, as well as the filter. Only problem, is that the new setup is a bit too tall. The threaded screw type piece that goes up to center isn't long enough now. So, I used the old bottom, and put in the new filter and new top, and it fits perfectly. I'm guessing there's no problem with this? It's basically like getting a new filter, and a new top cover. That being said, I would prefer to use the brand new piece that it came with. Any ideas? Is there maybe an extension for the threaded thing?

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