I'm considering refreshing (cleaning) my engine. I may attack the exhaust manifolds first. Can you tell me if these spark plug heat shields are original? If so, should I blast and replate them with a home plating kit? Is there a better option. I'm not showing the car, but would like to stay in the realm of original.
'69 z/28
Those heat shields are not original for 1969 Z28. They look about 1974-77 vintage. Original heat shields have a small 1/2 moon cutout on the outside edge. Check with D&R or Heartbeat for reproduction shields and you will see the difference.
Thank you sir, I appreciate the guidance.
The bracket and screw #274430 in the two-part spark heat shields (i.e, driver's side) were painted orange because they were already attached to the engine when it was painted orange...before reaching the assembly line. The shield portion #3845717 and screw #447143 of the two-part shield were not painted because they were attached on the assembly line. The welded one-part heat shield (i.e., passenger side) was also not painted because it was attached on the assembly line.
- Bernie
Quote from: bowtie68iho on October 24, 2020, 09:54:41 PM
The bracket and screw #274430 in the two-part spark heat shields (i.e, driver's side) were painted orange because they were already attached to the engine when it was painted orange...before reaching the assembly line. The shield portion #3845717 and screw #447143 of the two-part shield were not painted because they were attached on the assembly line. The welded one-part heat shield (i.e., passenger side) was also not painted because it was attached on the assembly line.
- Bernie
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Could someone post a pic of original heat shields for a 69 Z.
Original drivers side (2 part) heat shield
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50547613223_85bd197146_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k1HJmP) (https://flic.kr/p/2k1HJmP) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/)
And the pass side one piece see response #13, Skip's 69z survivor. http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=12083.0;all
Thanks for the pic Lloyd. And the link Chick. Good stuff.