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What exactly is the difference between '66 and '67 a-arm dust shields, and can '67's be trimmed to fit '66 or visa-versa? The reason I ask is I have a pair or NOS '67's, but a '66 car.
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Re: '66 and'67 a-arm dust shield differences
Rob,
The '67 dust shields have a short leg on one side. I think you can trim a '63-'66 to make a '67, but not vice-versa. Can you tell me what the texture is on the NOS example? Is it smooth? Or is it sort of oatmeal like?
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Re: '66 and'67 a-arm dust shield differences
i believe yer gonna have to bite the bullet and buy a pair for the 66 . as i recall the 67 is smaller than the 66. mikeComment
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Re: '66 and'67 a-arm dust shield differences
Gary,
The '67's I have are the oatmeal texture, as you put it. I see what you mean about the short leg. I didn't realize the ones on my '66 are correct, with the long leg on one side.Comment
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Oatmeal texture on shields
Rob,
Do the originals on your 66 have the oatmeal texture? All of the repro have it. I was told the shields are made from masticated rubber and the oatmeal texture is what results. The originals on my '66 do not have the oatmeal texture, so I wonder if the base material was changed from the '60s. I was also told that Volunteer Vette makes all the repro shields that are sold be every other vendor, except Dr. Rebuild. I've got a set of repros from VV and a set from Dr. Rebuild and they both have the oatmeal texture, so I don't think anyone makes shields that don't have the oatmeal. Based on your NOS '67 shields, it sounds like even the NOS service shields have the oatmeal texture, so I think we're stuck with that.
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