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Jun 24, 2005 | 08:21 PM

vref

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Ignition shielding

I need a shield for my 65, would you buy a new shield from paragon or try to buy an original and clean it up? Is there much of a difference?

Jun 25, 2005 | 11:58 AM

JohnZ

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I'd buy a new one from Paragon; most used ones are pretty beat-up, gouged, dented, and scratched, and need a lot of work to look presentable.

Jun 25, 2005 | 04:28 PM

Denney

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Originally Posted by vref

I need a shield for my 65, would you buy a new shield from paragon or try to buy an original and clean it up? Is there much of a difference?

It really depends on what your plans are for the car. If car shows are in the picture, definitely get a new one. If you are merely interested in having the shielding to reduce the impact of radio noise, then find a cheap used set, if you can.

Jun 25, 2005 | 09:33 PM

Lee H

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In all reality the ignition shielding does little for radio interference. Most folks want it because it came on most of our cars and it looks good. Based on what I have seen at the swap meets I would buy new.

Jun 25, 2005 | 09:48 PM

vref

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I'd buy a new one from Paragon; most used ones are pretty beat-up, gouged, dented, and scratched, and need a lot of work to look presentable.

Thanks JohnZ

Are you going to the Concorso Italiano in Pebble beach this year?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/swapmeet...2004/page1.htm
http://www.concorso.com/

To the others

No I am not worried about radio noise, It all about appearance when the hood is opened

Jun 26, 2005 | 12:31 PM

JohnZ

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Thanks JohnZ

Are you going to the Concorso Italiano in Pebble beach this year?

Nope, no trips to the west coast planned this year - will be judging at the NCRS National Convention at the Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah in July, though; looks like fabulous scenery out there.

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