'57 shield questions

[Frank C.]

My '57 VIN 4906 was 15 years old when I bought it . I have several questions about exhaust heat shields and ignition shielding. 1. These are called supports on AIM 6-3. What was the original finish? Can you buy exact replacements anywhere? They take grommets per AIM 6-3. where can I find those, PN 3707952? 2. Then a question about radio and ignition shielding: Other than the repro FIIMG_0293.jpgtop cover which doesn't match the cut-outs sketched in the Judging Guide (which you can't get now anyway) what else of the repro shielding won't match original parts? Thanks, folks, Frank

[Gary C.]

Frank,

Plug wire heat shields finish is spec'd in the Judging Manual; "A lower engine cadmium plated crescent-shaped wire routing support mounts to the engine block on each side and shields the two forward spark plug wires from exhaust manifold heat."

Give Corvette Central a call and ask what's included with their Spark Plug Heat Shield Set part # 471146

Gary
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[Frank C.]

Thanks, Gary. Frank

[Steven B.]

"A lower engine cadmium plated" Agree with Gary. Mine purchased Nov 1964 and always stored inside, a December '56 assembled car (12XX) with November engine, were cad plated. Steve