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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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I have been searching for something but have not been able to figure out exactly what its called. I see them on a few cars at car shows and they look really good, and do a good job of hiding some wiring, etc.

its a chrome box that covers the distributor, and has slots on each side for the spark plug wires to come out of. other than that, its closed on the sides. Does anyone know what they are called or who sells them? That would be a big help
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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Stock ignition shielding for the points type cars. AIM shows the installation. All the aftermarket providers carry reproductions. You can find used originals on eBay.




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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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If you have an HEI dizzy, I doubt that the chrome stock units from the pre HEI cars will fit.

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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HEI like 77 also had factory chrome ignition shields.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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thanks guys! No wonder I couldnt find it when searching for things like distributor cover...
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Here's a 76, missing the side wire covers. 77 is the same otherwise.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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My 75 HEI has the cover with side wings.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Duke94
If you have an HEI dizzy, I doubt that the chrome stock units from the pre HEI cars will fit.

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A HEI dizzy on a pre HEI car here.With the original ignition shielding.



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Originally Posted by redcruz1120
A HEI dizzy on a pre HEI car here.With the original ignition shielding.



nice looking
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