) I took mine off when I put the headers on.
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*** 1968 Question ***
Hello guys, Just was looking at the underside of my '68 and noticed that I do not have any (what I think they are called) splash shields. These would protect the backside of the footwell. Did early model '68 have these??? 
If so, are they a one year only '68 part??? If someone could post a pic of what they look like - that would be great. I think they were made of metal. Thanks in advance.
If so, are they a one year only '68 part??? If someone could post a pic of what they look like - that would be great. I think they were made of metal. Thanks in advance.
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The '68 and early '69 cars had the firewall splash shields, but they were made of plastic. Those were changed to metal shields, thereafter. If you want to add those shields...and you aren't going for NCRS awards with your car...I would suggest that you opt for the later metal shields. Obviously, GM thought that metal was a better idea. I can't imagine the plastic ones lasting very long under there.
Also, the '68 & '69 cars has some 'under body' metal panels with insulation batting on their top-side. The panels and instulation sheets are still available, but the whole 'shebang' is pretty pricey. I'm sure they would help with cabin heat from the exhaust system, though.
Also, the '68 & '69 cars has some 'under body' metal panels with insulation batting on their top-side. The panels and instulation sheets are still available, but the whole 'shebang' is pretty pricey. I'm sure they would help with cabin heat from the exhaust system, though.
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The '68 and early '69 cars had the firewall splash shields, but they were made of plastic. Those were changed to metal shields, thereafter. If you want to add those shields...and you aren't going for NCRS awards with your car...I would suggest that you opt for the later metal shields. Obviously, GM thought that metal was a better idea. I can't imagine the plastic ones lasting very long under there.
Also, the '68 & '69 cars has some 'under body' metal panels with insulation batting on their top-side. The panels and instulation sheets are still available, but the whole 'shebang' is pretty pricey. I'm sure they would help with cabin heat from the exhaust system, though.
Also, the '68 & '69 cars has some 'under body' metal panels with insulation batting on their top-side. The panels and instulation sheets are still available, but the whole 'shebang' is pretty pricey. I'm sure they would help with cabin heat from the exhaust system, though.
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Blair is talking about the plastic squarish pieces that are mounted in front of the lower fire wall ie put your feet flat against your inside fire wall and the opposite side is the plastice pieces.
68 69 70 should have the plastic shields and 71 up are metal,
hope this helps.
Grant
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Thanks, Charley. I remember seeing a pair of these in my garage awhile back. I don't remember when or where I got them from or where they are now. Now that I think about it they were probably from my '69 coupe that I used to own. (???) I am out to the garage to see if I can find them. Thanks for the help.
68's had the plastic fire wall shields. You have my email address so email me and I can send you pics of the extras I have.
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I found the pair that were "hidden/lost" in my garage. Funny how you can find something when you rip half the garage apart. 
The shields are metal and I do believe they were taken off my '69 427 coupe. I don't know if they were "correct" for that car. I will post some pics.
The shields are metal and I do believe they were taken off my '69 427 coupe. I don't know if they were "correct" for that car. I will post some pics.
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The '68 and early '69 cars had the firewall splash shields, but they were made of plastic. Those were changed to metal shields, thereafter. If you want to add those shields...and you aren't going for NCRS awards with your car...I would suggest that you opt for the later metal shields. Obviously, GM thought that metal was a better idea. I can't imagine the plastic ones lasting very long under there.
Also, the '68 & '69 cars has some 'under body' metal panels with insulation batting on their top-side. The panels and instulation sheets are still available, but the whole 'shebang' is pretty pricey. I'm sure they would help with cabin heat from the exhaust system, though.
Also, the '68 & '69 cars has some 'under body' metal panels with insulation batting on their top-side. The panels and instulation sheets are still available, but the whole 'shebang' is pretty pricey. I'm sure they would help with cabin heat from the exhaust system, though.
The 68 also came with foil backed insulation that was attached under the seating area and went forward through the opening between the fiberglass footwell and the steel spalsh shield to just below the steering shaft.
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Those triangle things bolt to the frame and are triangle shaped. If you install headers of course the tri angle pieces will be in the way.
Blair is talking about the plastic squarish pieces that are mounted in front of the lower fire wall ie put your feet flat against your inside fire wall and the opposite side is the plastice pieces.
68 69 70 should have the plastic shields and 71 up are metal,
hope this helps.
Grant
Blair is talking about the plastic squarish pieces that are mounted in front of the lower fire wall ie put your feet flat against your inside fire wall and the opposite side is the plastice pieces.
68 69 70 should have the plastic shields and 71 up are metal,
hope this helps.
Grant
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Maybe I should hang on to the metal shields I found in the garage - they just may be correct for my application.
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My 68 coupe made in late March, had metal shields and the wet fiberglass insulation and metal shields did not last long before disintigrating. That wet fiberglass rusted everything underneath!
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Soooo...... would the metal shields I posted pics of earlier, be considered correct for my early model '68??? I am pretty sure I took them off my '69 coupe before I sold it.
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Those triangle things bolt to the frame and are triangle shaped. If you install headers of course the tri angle pieces will be in the way.
Blair is talking about the plastic squarish pieces that are mounted in front of the lower fire wall ie put your feet flat against your inside fire wall and the opposite side is the plastice pieces.
68 69 70 should have the plastic shields and 71 up are metal,
hope this helps.
Grant
Blair is talking about the plastic squarish pieces that are mounted in front of the lower fire wall ie put your feet flat against your inside fire wall and the opposite side is the plastice pieces.
68 69 70 should have the plastic shields and 71 up are metal,
hope this helps.
Grant
