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The 69 ignition shield top box used five unique wingnuts, one on each side to secure the box to the supports and three to attach the lid to the box. I'm not sure, but if I had to make a guess I'd say they might be 1/4x20?
These are the wingnuts that were used to secure the shielding top box, and the 4 plug shields on small blocks.
Thanks but not exactly what I am looking for. I am looking for the two pan head screws that hold the two bottom pieces together. They are next to the wing nuts. Thanks
Thanks but not exactly what I am looking for. I am looking for the two pan head screws that hold the two bottom pieces together. They are next to the wing nuts. Thanks
Looks nice but I'm pretty sure that's a repair job. Never seen one with screws holding the house together. OEM uses spot welds I believe.
Later 69's had a 3 piece shield which is consistent with the AIM manual. I did find the answer to my question in the AIM that describes the screws as zink plated pan head screws #8-18 x 1/2".
Thanks again
Later 69's had a 3 piece shield which is consistent with the AIM manual. I did find the answer to my question in the AIM that describes the screws as zink plated pan head screws #8-18 x 1/2".
Thanks again
Interesting, first time I've ever seen one. Thanks for the followup.
Could you post a pic of the other side?
Later 69's had a 3 piece shield which is consistent with the AIM manual. I did find the answer to my question in the AIM that describes the screws as zink plated pan head screws #8-18 x 1/2".
Thanks again
Your information is correct.
If I remember correctly, the screws continued into the early 1970 model year.
Later 69's had a 3 piece shield which is consistent with the AIM manual. I did find the answer to my question in the AIM that describes the screws as zink plated pan head screws #8-18 x 1/2".
Thanks again
I don't believe I have ever run across a #8-18 screw. Are you sure about this? Unless a it's a SMS (sheet metal screw)
I don't believe I have ever run across a #8-18 screw. Are you sure about this? Unless a it's a SMS (sheet metal screw)
It is indeed an 8-18 x 1/2” cross recess (philips) head screw… At least that’s what the standard parts book says. Part number confirmed as 163162 from the AIM. Listed as #9.
Second from the bottom, right side.
Genuine GM part.
Originally Posted by pigag2
If anybody knows where to get clear plastic rivets for the plastic insulation pad that goes inside the top sheld cover, plase let me know.
Thanks
There was a gentleman (Buddy M.) that used to have an excellent reproduction of the plastic rivet for the version with the larger head (you are aware that there are two sizes, right?). Those quickly became unavailable and his replacement part required a lot of work to look half as good as the original. I haven’t seen him post here in years so I don’t know if he is even active in the hobby any more.
I have either purchased NOS tops (haven’t seen one in years) or buy a used top with good rivets. A little heat to back side of the rivet will allow removal and use in a different top.
No I didn't know there were 2 differents rivet sizes. The insulation pad on my top is gone but 3 rivets are still there. I am tempted to say that they are the clear plastic rivets. I will try to remove and save them but wont be able to use them unless I find a 4th one.
Thanks for your input.
The multi piece “box” style shielding uses the smaller rivets, the single piece shielding uses the larger rivets. Put the two different tops (with original rivets) together and you can see the difference easily.
I used to purchase rusted/dented tops at Corvettes@Carlisle… Heated an old screw driver tip and worked the flattened edges on the back of the rivet up into a shaft again. Push the rivet through. Transfer the rivet/hardware to the new top and flatten the rivet back down again. Always worked well for me.
