Spark Plug Shields
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lansdale 19446 PA
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11, '15, '19
Spark Plug Shields
I am on the fence on whether to install the spark plug shields on my numbers matching 69 350/350. I had a buyer for the car who did not want the shields. Well, he had to bail and I now need to make a decision. I want to sell the car but do I install the shields or sell it as it is. I have all the distributor shielding in place. Just the 4 plug shields remain.
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I'd not bother as they are, I hear, a pain to install and most buyers won't notice unless they are well acquainted with Corvette shielding. If someone makes a point of it, then offer 1-2 hundred off the sales price, otherwise, just let it go.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lansdale 19446 PA
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11, '15, '19
A ton of thanks to you 2! I loved working on my 3 Corvettes but at 78, I have to choose my battles. In a box they go!!!!
Appreciate your feedback!
Appreciate your feedback!
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I would install the shields. However, if the spark plugs are old, it would be best to replace them BEFORE installing the covers. Plug change is a real PITA with the shields in place. NOW would be the time to change plugs, if needed.
OR,
Box up all the shields with proper identification as to where they are placed; then include them with the sale.
If it were me, I would change the plugs (recommend NGK iridium plugs for 100K mile life!) AND install the shields. That can be a good selling point to future owner, knowing that there is no need to mess with plugs/shields.
OR,
Box up all the shields with proper identification as to where they are placed; then include them with the sale.
If it were me, I would change the plugs (recommend NGK iridium plugs for 100K mile life!) AND install the shields. That can be a good selling point to future owner, knowing that there is no need to mess with plugs/shields.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Lansdale 19446 PA
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Unmodified
St. Jude Donor '10-'11, '15, '19
I would install the shields. However, if the spark plugs are old, it would be best to replace them BEFORE installing the covers. Plug change is a real PITA with the shields in place. NOW would be the time to change plugs, if needed.
OR,
Box up all the shields with proper identification as to where they are placed; then include them with the sale.
If it were me, I would change the plugs (recommend NGK iridium plugs for 100K mile life!) AND install the shields. That can be a good selling point to future owner, knowing that there is no need to mess with plugs/shields.
OR,
Box up all the shields with proper identification as to where they are placed; then include them with the sale.
If it were me, I would change the plugs (recommend NGK iridium plugs for 100K mile life!) AND install the shields. That can be a good selling point to future owner, knowing that there is no need to mess with plugs/shields.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lansdale 19446 PA
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Unmodified
St. Jude Donor '10-'11, '15, '19
I don't feel old at all. A guy came by the house to pick up a part I had for sale. He asked how old I was. I asked how old did he think I was. 55 he said - I could of kissed him!!!
I think the Corvette hobby keeps us young!!!!! Rather be in the garage or car shows than sitting
I think the Corvette hobby keeps us young!!!!! Rather be in the garage or car shows than sitting
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I just turned 80 and still working on vintage cars. Folks ask why I'm still climbing under dash boards and working on this stuff. My answer.... "because I still can!"
You are correct. The work (exercise) we expend keeps us viable....
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