C1 sheet metal shield under transmission tunnel

[Ian G.]

Can someone comment on the sheet metal shield under the transmission tunnel on my 59? I have read a few other threads that seem to indicate this is original. However, a friend with a 60 advises his car does not have the sheet metal shield. I also see the shield in this thread:

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?t=57952&highlight=transmission+tunn el+metal&uid=8757

Is this original and what is its purpose if so?

[Jim H.]

Re: C1 sheet metal shield under transmission tunnel

Can someone comment on the sheet metal shield under the transmission tunnel on my 59? I have read a few other threads that seem to indicate this is original. However, a friend with a 60 advises his car does not have the sheet metal shield. I also see the shield in this thread:

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?t=57952&highlight=transmission+tunn el+metal&uid=8757

Is this original and what is its purpose if so?

Not sure about 59's. I know 61/62 had the tunnel brace. Have you looked at the 59 AIM? I looked on one of the 60' body I had and can see it is there also. So not sure...

[Stewart A.]

Re: C1 sheet metal shield under transmission tunnel

Maybe ask Tim Mickey Ian. It looks like it should be there ! I can't remember mine having one when it was up on the lift.
I personally put the tranny in and cross member so I thought I would of seen something like you have if it was there ? HHMMM someone must have an idea hello out there.
Stewy

[Tom P.]

Re: C1 sheet metal shield under transmission tunnel

My 56 has one.

[Mike M.]

Re: C1 sheet metal shield under transmission tunnel

both my 57's have the metal stamped steel plates. i'd guess their purpose is to protect the fiberglas floorpan in the event of a front u-joint failure. perhaps the Dipstick of Lyle( aka U-Joints-R-Us) can comment.mike

[Dennis A.]

Re: C1 sheet metal shield under transmission tunnel

Never seen any sheet metal shields on 61 & 62's...58-60's had a had a separate piece screwed to the underbody, as did 56 & 57's

[Roy B.]

Re: C1 sheet metal shield under transmission tunnel

It's there to proect your A*s from U-joint blow up ,all C1's had it my 55 also does riveted on.

[Ian G.]

Re: C1 sheet metal shield under transmission tunnel

thanks a lot guys! Now I know not to remove it lol.