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I noticed on a few pictures of the 64-67 splash shields (those inside the frame). I have a 63 SWC resto-mod and I'm interested in any history anyone can provide on the logic for adding the shields. Did it impact under hood temperatures on the 64s which were similar to the 63s with no functioning side vents. I'm looking at reducing under hood temperatures which flow into the interior.
I speculate that they are installed to prevent road debris / gravel, / winter ice/ snow etc. from kicking up and hitting firewall area / clutch linkage, battery, wiring, and other vulnerable systems.
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They were functionally debris shields, but some folks speculate that when these shields are in place, they could inhibit some heat exchange. I made a replacement set of out 6061 aluminum sheet stock using the OEM steel stampings for dimensioning. Found an olde' hot-rodder that still had a louver press & made an array as shown in pics, below. Painted them black, installed on my '66 probably 15 years ago. Do they "work" to reduce temps? Perhaps, but I don't really know ... maybe some of the evil spirits escape through the louvers bring radiant heat out as well.
Interesting concept regarding added cooling - although IMHO I’m doubtful about how much they would aid additional cooling as the C2 side fender vents are quite generous and the engine bay is wide open on the south side.
That said.. I do think the louvered shields look “cool”.
If you take the right one off, can you get your hand up to make it easier to put the speed nut on the crossed flags? Got them off for painting, but despair on getting that rear nut back on. With the shield off it looks like it may help, but it's hard to visualize the dimensions. Easy enough for me to check, but I'm lazy enough to just ask somebody.
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64-67 Splash Shields
