Yikes!!! Scatter shield??
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Racer
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From: MA
Yikes!!! Scatter shield??
Been fussing around trying to install a fully functional stock radio into my 69. Removing the aftermarket was a snap, and the wiring is self-explanatory, but what should be an easy install has been a PITA because I can't seem to get the radio to sit correctly. The antenna wire which comes out of the right side of the unit is too close to some big metal plate. Unfortunately my assembly manual has not arrived and the few books I have only show limited diagrams of this area. But when I compare these pics to how my own console area looks something is a bit off. Besides this weird metal bar that blocks the antenna, which doesn't seem to be in any of the pictures I've seen, there's no support frame for the radio. I don't know all that much about scatter shields but the previous owner said he had one put in. My initial thought is that someone hacked a little into this area when the scatter shield was installed and all these oddball parts and lack thereof are related to this. Does this sound plausible? Any idears?
Safety Car
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Hi, any pictures available to show us what you are talking about, There is a small metal tab that the radio(factory) mounts to on the tunnel via the right rear corner of the radio,and if I can remember correctly the antenna wire also plugs in in this area, Good luck,,,,,,,,Peace,,,,,,Craig
P.S. I had a lakewood scattershield in my ' 71 LT1 and it didnt intrude into the passenger compartment
P.S. I had a lakewood scattershield in my ' 71 LT1 and it didnt intrude into the passenger compartment
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Racer
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Sorry, no pictures. I'm out of town today, but I'll take some when I get back. Anyhow, I know there's supposed to be a tab for the radio, but there isn't one on mine, in fact the whole bracket seems to be gone. That's one of the reasons why I'm suspicious of Bubba. The antenna wire plugs in just fine, but is literally squeezed in between the radio and the mysterious wide metal bracket. Hard to explain; I'll get some pics in a few days.
Joe
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If the tunnel was cut open to accommodate a larger scatter shield, there would be more road noise, and heat from the engine bay because of the open holes in the tunnel. Basically, there would be nothing between the inside of your car to the outside under the car at the point where you see the scatter shield.
Some scatter shields are larger than others, so it could be possible that this one is one of the larger ones, and room was made for it during installation. Hopefully that is not the case.
If that is what may have happened, you need to seal the opening, because of noxious fumes that could enter into the Vette, not counting the extra heat and road noise.
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Some scatter shields are larger than others, so it could be possible that this one is one of the larger ones, and room was made for it during installation. Hopefully that is not the case.
If that is what may have happened, you need to seal the opening, because of noxious fumes that could enter into the Vette, not counting the extra heat and road noise.
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Drifting
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A scatter shield is basically a shield put in to protect you in case the clutch assembly disintegrates at high RPM and blows out the bell housing. Usually it will fit in the transmission tunnel without mods to the tunnel.
The rods you mentioned may be the braces to stop scuttle shake on the convertibles. (your avatar shows a 69 convertible). The floor in a 69 is fibreglass and you would easily see any modifications.
I never put the stock radio in my Vette but the antenna cable had a sharp right angle just before the connector to let it fit in a confined space.
The rods you mentioned may be the braces to stop scuttle shake on the convertibles. (your avatar shows a 69 convertible). The floor in a 69 is fibreglass and you would easily see any modifications.
I never put the stock radio in my Vette but the antenna cable had a sharp right angle just before the connector to let it fit in a confined space.
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Racer
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That last explanation sounds about right. Most likely the pictures I was comparing my vert to show a coupe, which would explain why mine looks a little different. My thought was that the stablilizer bar had to do with extra support for the scatter shield, but I'm glad to know Bubba didn't show up. The antenna does, in fact, have a right angle, but still seems too tight. I'll try to see if I can squeeze it in a little more deeply when I get back to the car.
I should have waited until my 1969 Stingray Guidbook and Assembly Manual arrived before I started dismantling but I just couldn't resist.
Thanks everyone for helping out.
Joe
I should have waited until my 1969 Stingray Guidbook and Assembly Manual arrived before I started dismantling but I just couldn't resist.
Thanks everyone for helping out.
Joe
