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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Ive been looking for side pipe covers for a while now my wife is somewhat a putz and she hate the new addition to my 76 so ive been looking for cover for my 4 inch hooker pipes also i hear a small leak from my haeder on the pass side of engine??
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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http://www.steelshields.com/ are

There are some other options out there as well.

How often have you checked the torque on the header bolts? Heard lots of folks check numerous times after installation.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by c5_droptop
http://www.steelshields.com/ are

There are some other options out there as well.

How often have you checked the torque on the header bolts? Heard lots of folks check numerous times after installation.
+1 for the steel shields. I just put a pair on mine!
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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cobrastuff.com has some that are alot cheaper. I like the look better too.
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Here's the Cobrastuff ones on my 78'. Wife got a nasty burn before I installed these. No more burns since. On the header gasket leak, buy the Stage-8 locking bolts and your troubles will be over.

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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by baja216
+1 for the steel shields. I just put a pair on mine!
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I just put Steel Shields on my 77 and love them. No more burns.
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Originally Posted by 77Sleeper
I just put Steel Shields on my 77 and love them. No more burns.


Those Plain & Simple style look great on your Vette.

We also do custom designs. Also for those that plan to attend Midamerica Funfest there will be Steel Shields available on site and installation can be arranged right there. Stop by and say hi to Gary located with the Hooker header display.

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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
Those Plain & Simple style look great on your Vette.

We also do custom designs. Also for those that plan to attend Midamerica Funfest there will be Steel Shields available on site and installation can be arranged right there. Stop by and say hi to Gary located with the Hooker header display.
Thank you sir, I love the Plain & Simple and believe I got the second or third pair of them. Those that have seen them have all said the same thing to me. 1) Those are really nice. 2) Where did you get them. 3) Got a contact for me. Hopefully your business will continue to grow. I can't make the Midamerica Funfest but hope you have a great turnout.

Thanks for the compliments and the great product.

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Originally Posted by 77Sleeper
Thank you sir, I love the Plain & Simple and believe I got the second or third pair of them. Those that have seen them have all said the same thing to me. 1) Those are really nice. 2) Where did you get them. 3) Got a contact for me. Hopefully your business will continue to grow. I can't make the Midamerica Funfest but hope you have a great turnout.

Thanks for the compliments and the great product.

David
I got the "plain and simple" too and everyone ask me about them. I really like the look; they really set off the pipes -- just looks "beefier".



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Is http://www.steelshields.com/ the correct link?

Maybe the site has issues as it would not come up. I'll try again later.
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Originally Posted by cottoneg
Is http://www.steelshields.com/ the correct link?

Maybe the site has issues as it would not come up. I'll try again later.
Try again it seams to be working OK, or you can find them here also.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-1-244-8158.html

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well if you want plain and simple and also cheap. here you go:

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I just emailed the guy at cobra stuff and for 36" crome covers it will cost you 295, which includes shipping. I think its 210 for the 27" covers.
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Originally Posted by Duke94
Here's the Cobrastuff ones on my 78'. Wife got a nasty burn before I installed these. No more burns since. On the header gasket leak, buy the Stage-8 locking bolts and your troubles will be over.

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