Were all 57 engines shipped from Flint with the horizontal ignition shield mounting brackets on the exh manifold bolts? If so, would a radio delete 57 still display these brackets as produced even though no horiz shielding would have been installed?
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Re: C1 ignition shielding
Joel, It is my belief a no radio car would not have these mounting brackets. If you check the AIM, you will note they were called out by part number and added to the engine assembly in St. Louis. Actually, very much the same as ground straps, most capacitors, antenna, etc. They were all part of the radio package. The CPA's at GM usually didn't add a part that wasn't needed unless the buyer wanted to pay the piper. On top of that, they tend to cut your hands... DC -
Re: C1 ignition shielding
Joel, It is my belief a no radio car would not have these mounting brackets. If you check the AIM, you will note they were called out by part number and added to the engine assembly in St. Louis. Actually, very much the same as ground straps, most capacitors, antenna, etc. They were all part of the radio package. The CPA's at GM usually didn't add a part that wasn't needed unless the buyer wanted to pay the piper. On top of that, they tend to cut your hands... DCComment
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Re: C1 ignition shielding
Dennis-----
Those ignition shield support brackets are SPECIALLY DESIGNED with sharp edges to ensure that Corvette mechanics/restorers/afficionados receive the "badge of courage". The "badge of courage" is hands with numerous "slices" readily apparent, particularly on the back surface of the hands. These "slices" are especially painful when the hands get wet. That pain is designed to remind one that one was foolish enough to work on a Corvette.
That's one of the reasons that I'm converting my car to a big block; no more ignition shield support bracket "slices" on my hands.
By the way, though, technology has caught up with Chevrolet's sinister and cruel plot. There is now a product on the market called "Band-Aid Liquid Bandage". If you apply this stuff to the "slices" on your hands you won't feel the pain when the "slices" get wet. The "slices" will still be there and look just as prominent, but the pain will be gone when you wash your hands or take a shower.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: C1 ignition shielding
Dennis-----
Those ignition shield support brackets are SPECIALLY DESIGNED with sharp edges to ensure that Corvette mechanics/restorers/afficionados receive the "badge of courage". The "badge of courage" is hands with numerous "slices" readily apparent, particularly on the back surface of the hands. These "slices" are especially painful when the hands get wet. That pain is designed to remind one that one was foolish enough to work on a Corvette.
That's one of the reasons that I'm converting my car to a big block; no more ignition shield support bracket "slices" on my hands.
By the way, though, technology has caught up with Chevrolet's sinister and cruel plot. There is now a product on the market called "Band-Aid Liquid Bandage". If you apply this stuff to the "slices" on your hands you won't feel the pain when the "slices" get wet. The "slices" will still be there and look just as prominent, but the pain will be gone when you wash your hands or take a shower.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: C1 ignition shielding
Thank you guys for the info and the fitting humor. Been there/Done that !!!!Comment
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Re: C1 ignition shielding
Thank you guys for the info and the fitting humor. Been there/Done that !!!!Comment
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Joe, You mean...
...the liquid bandage works better than the laquer thinner I've always used to kill the spark plug germs in the cuts...?Comment
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Joe, You mean...
...the liquid bandage works better than the laquer thinner I've always used to kill the spark plug germs in the cuts...?Comment
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Re: Joe, You mean...
Dennis----
Oh, yeah! The liquid bandage doesn't kill any germs but it keeps more from getting in. The best thing is that it prevents the "sting" everytime the hands get wet. That lacquer thinner treatment is for the birds.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: Joe, You mean...
Dennis----
Oh, yeah! The liquid bandage doesn't kill any germs but it keeps more from getting in. The best thing is that it prevents the "sting" everytime the hands get wet. That lacquer thinner treatment is for the birds.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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