Sparkplug Shields

69L89396 · #1 05-02-2002, 04:13 AM

OK, this started in the parts wanted section but I think it is time to find the truth!
We need an expert to tell if sparkplug shields came on muscle cars. I know the Corvettes had them but what about the Camaro and Chevelle? Anyone know?

JBB · #2 05-02-2002, 04:20 AM

I am not an expert, but they are installed
on our 69 SS L-78. This can be a question I will submit to the dealer who sold our car new, as he is still around........Joel

Keith Tedford · #3 05-02-2002, 09:29 AM

Our COPO Chevelle had no shields when new. I don't ever remember seeing them on Chevelles nor Camaros back when they were new.

**Stefano** · #4 05-02-2002, 02:57 PM

Just got back from a road trip that included checking out a 32,OOO original mile and owner, valve covers never off ,1969 Chevelle L78 4 speed bench seat 4.10 posi.
It is a true Survivor quality Chevelle built at the Baltimore Plant and no heat shields installed. The car was buit O6C.
I found it interesting that the engine lift hooks were originally painted Silver on this car, not orange or natural.

T Billigen · #5 05-02-2002, 07:09 PM

I think Heat shields came on the 1965 and 1966 Impalas with the 396 and 427 and also the 1965 Z-16.

JBB · #6 05-03-2002, 03:02 AM

I just got thru looking at Mr. MacNiesh's definitive book on 69 SS and Z's, and in the pictures I didn't see any shields on any of the big block cars pictured. Anyone check with Ed Cunneen and see if those are installed on any of his cars?

T Billigen · #7 05-03-2002, 03:33 AM

Heat shields were not used on Camaros or Chevelles except the Z-16s.

BBIGG BLOCK 396 · #8 05-03-2002, 03:51 AM

I have been told but not sure it is 100% true that the heat sheilds only came on corvettes with big blocks

69L89396 · #9 05-03-2002, 05:52 AM

Maybe this has something to do when or where the car was built.

69L89396 · #10 05-03-2002, 07:48 AM

What is a Z16?

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