What the heck are they?

[itsa64]

I noticed in the Corvette Restoration Guide that several photos of the undersides of the cars show some type of metal (or plastic) covers bolted to the frame near the engine bay. They appear to be either rain sheilds or for heat flow.

Anyone know what they are? Does anyone have them on their car? Who sells them? ;help

 

[stepinwolf]

I noticed in the Corvette Restoration Guide that several photos of the undersides of the cars show some type of metal (or plastic) covers bolted to the frame near the engine bay. They appear to be either rain sheilds or for heat flow.

Anyone know what they are? Does anyone have them on their car? Who sells them? ;help

They are dust shields ( 4 ) and every Corvette reseller can supply them.

Stepinwolf

 

[itsa64]

stepinwolf thanks...
Were they stock?

 

[stepinwolf]

stepinwolf thanks...
Were they stock?

Yep,

The two front pieces are bolted to the lower and inner fender with rubber weatherstripping on both sides. The two rear sections bolt to the frame where the frame bends towards the side rails.

Stepinwolf

 

[67vet]

I believe that cars with side exhaust did not have all four shields (inner and outer).
You could check with one of the Corvette part suppliers like Eckler or Corvette Central.
Try: http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~partsort

 

[itsa64]

Thanks guys.

They are Splash Shields and they have them at Ecklers...

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=30821&dept_id=1351

 

[JohnZ]

I believe that cars with side exhaust did not have all four shields (inner and outer).

Sidepipe cars had all four shields, but the two outers didn't have the rubber seals stapled to them (the headpipe passing below them melted the seals if installed).

 

[67vet]

Sorry, I stand corrected.

 

[magicv8]

Thanks guys.

They are Splash Shields and they have them at Ecklers...

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=30821&dept_id=1351

If you have A-C, IMO you will regret installing them, since they restrict air flow from the engine compartment. You can make shields that allow air flow from sheet aluminum. The cost is about the same and they are a lot lighter.

 

[paul67]

My splash shields are louvered to increase airflow.