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Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields #1332551 11/09/12 06:13 AM 11/09/12 06:13 AM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,551 Sweden 71redcuda OP pro stock
71redcuda OP pro stock Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,551 Sweden	Hi, Need to find new muffler heat shields for 70-74 cuda and would like to know who sells the best repros.. Thanks! Nicklas 7454910-4748978-100_0731.JPG (96 downloads)

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: 71redcuda] #1332552 11/09/12 12:07 PM 11/09/12 12:07 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,365 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,365 Iowa	I got mine from Dales Cuda Shop. They fit nice on my Challenger. The finish isn't correct but they look good. Originals had the larger leaf pattern...the new ones have the smaller pattern.

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: burdar] #1332553 11/09/12 12:27 PM 11/09/12 12:27 PM
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70plymA34 super stock 7 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,083 Long Island, NY	just have the ones from dales plated in zinc. the important details on originals you cant see when the mufflers are mounted anyway. there is a small honeycomb like stamp in the metal like you find on petal brackets and a 3-4 digit manufacture stamp as well in the center. if you can find nos ones they are $$$$$.

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: 70plymA34] #1332554 11/09/12 12:48 PM 11/09/12 12:48 PM
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71redcuda OP pro stock Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,551 Sweden	Yes i know,i have the original ones,and i can see numbers on them.They are painted black now and i thought i just should buy nice repros instead of replating these..Oh yes,the muffler heater shields on my car is very visible because i dont have any rear mufflers on it.. thanks nicklas

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: burdar] #1332555 11/09/12 12:57 PM 11/09/12 12:57 PM
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71TA I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,422 Warren, MI	Quote: I got mine from Dales Cuda Shop. They fit nice on my Challenger. The finish isn't correct but they look good. Originals had the larger leaf pattern...the new ones have the smaller pattern. "larger leaf pattern"? www.DetroitMuscleTechnologies.com Mopar body and heater box restoration gaskets

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: 71TA] #1332556 11/09/12 01:14 PM 11/09/12 01:14 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,365 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,365 Iowa	I've heard it called "leaf pattern", "spangled finish" and just "flake pattern". Compare the first pic with the one in this link. The one in the link has the larger flakes that are easily seen. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/upload2/6590614-blicence3.jpg

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: burdar] #1332557 11/09/12 05:18 PM 11/09/12 05:18 PM
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PasiR mopar P Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 420	Galvanized

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: PasiR] #1332558 11/09/12 05:28 PM 11/09/12 05:28 PM
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rayztoy super stock R Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,169 Richmond, VA	Got mine from Mike @ Rocket Restorations in Olympia, Washington... 7455494-OEheatshieldRocketResto.jpg (96 downloads)

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: rayztoy] #1332559 11/09/12 05:39 PM 11/09/12 05:39 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,365 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,365 Iowa	Quote: Galvanized Yes, they are galvanized but there is small and large "flake" galvanizing. That's what I was getting at. Originals had the larger "flake".

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: rayztoy] #1332560 11/09/12 05:55 PM 11/09/12 05:55 PM
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71redcuda OP pro stock Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,551 Sweden	Quote: Got mine from Mike @ Rocket Restorations in Olympia, Washington... Ok,i have heard several peopole that are happy with the shields from DCS but the ones you showed looks good..Im looking for good finish with good fitment.

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: burdar] #1332561 11/09/12 06:22 PM 11/09/12 06:22 PM
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71TA I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,422 Warren, MI	Quote: I've heard it called "leaf pattern", "spangled finish" and just "flake pattern". Compare the first pic with the one in this link. The one in the link has the larger flakes that are easily seen. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/upload2/6590614-blicence3.jpg Gotcha. Thought thats what you meant. www.DetroitMuscleTechnologies.com Mopar body and heater box restoration gaskets

Re: Most accurate/best quality cuda muffler heat shields [Re: 71redcuda] #1332562 11/09/12 06:27 PM 11/09/12 06:27 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,169 Richmond, VA R rayztoy super stock
rayztoy super stock R Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,169 Richmond, VA	Quote: Ok,i have heard several peopole that are happy with the shields from DCS but the ones you showed looks good..Im looking for good finish with good fitment. IMHO, fit and finish is excellent.

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