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Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields

Posted By: 71redcuda

Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/09/12 12:41 PM

They are installed near the front of the leaf springs on each side of the car. I do not understand where these shields should be mounted? Can anyone show the correct location.. Bad picture but maby someone knows?



Nicklas

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Posted By: burdar

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/09/12 03:05 PM

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Posted By: 71redcuda

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/09/12 05:02 PM

Posted By: C_B5

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/10/12 02:40 AM

Just an FYI - the 70 models use a strap with a slightly different design than the 71-74 models.

The later style will bolt up and fit but it is something to know if looking to find a set of originals.
Posted By: 44D6PAKCUDA

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/15/12 01:43 AM

Interesteing about the 2 different styles.Anybody got pictures of both they could post? Thanks
Posted By: C_B5

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/15/12 04:52 AM

Here is photo of the later style fuel / brake shield

Note the extra step in the metal strap opposite the bolt hole. When installed this design allows the shield to fit better over the lower pinchweld area.

I do not know exactly when the switch over occurred. However in my experience the shield without the step was used on 1970 cars and also some 1971 models. I have seen the later style (with step) starting on the 71 model and then definitely from 72-74.

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Posted By: HEMICUDA

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/15/12 09:35 AM

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Here is photo of the later style fuel / brake shield

Note the extra step in the metal strap opposite the bolt hole. When installed this design allows the shield to fit better over the lower pinchweld area.

I do not know exactly when the switch over occurred. However in my experience the shield without the step was used on 1970 cars and also some 1971 models. I have seen the later style (with step) starting on the 71 model and then definitely from 72-74.



I concur with that Chas.
Posted By: 44D6PAKCUDA

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/15/12 12:25 PM

Can someone dig up a photo of the '70 only bracket.Thanks Chas and Mikey for the info!!
Posted By: AAR#2

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/15/12 01:15 PM

Original post by 71redcuda at the top of the page appears to be the exact shields used for 1970 (mine is a March 70 build).
Unless there is a slight dimensional difference in flange length, those would be 70 brackets
Posted By: 44D6PAKCUDA

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/15/12 09:29 PM

I was hoping for a little better picture of '70 showing the side without the "step".Or were the repops patterned after the '70,no step brackets?
Posted By: C_B5

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/17/12 06:05 AM

Here is a photo of the early shield used on 70 e-bodies.

Compare it to the other photo in my previous post and the difference can be clearly seen.

The examples of the parts that I have provided are both factory originals not reproductions.

This may or may not be the case with all vendors but the reproductions that I have seen are patterned from the later style shield with the step.

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Posted By: 44D6PAKCUDA

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 09/17/12 11:27 AM

Chas-Thanks for the addition photo and info on the brackets.Always a good day when you learn something new.It's tough to tell from the angle of your last picture,but is there a short,straight leg opposite the leg that has the bolt hole or is it just cut off flush?Thanks again for the help.
Posted By: 71redcuda

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 10/28/12 12:42 PM

What is the factory finish of these shields?

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Posted By: MMC Detroit

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 10/28/12 04:39 PM

Quote:

Just an FYI - the 70 models use a strap with a slightly different design than the 71-74 models.

The later style will bolt up and fit but it is something to know if looking to find a set of originals.



Style found on late 1973 and 74

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Posted By: 71redcuda

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 10/29/12 06:23 PM

Quote:

What is the factory finish of these shields?

Posted By: MLR426

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 10/30/12 01:07 AM

Clear zinc, also Steve Bean with ECS has the most accurate repros if yours won't clean up.

MLR426
Posted By: 44D6PAKCUDA

Re: Location for e-body Brake Line and Fuel Line Shields - 10/30/12 01:15 AM

I have some originals that have the spangled galvanized finish.
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