69 big block starter heat shield

[bkhpah]

Just had an unmolested 396/375 1969 Chevelle in the shop with the correct 814 and no shield. I think it was an April car...BKH

[Belair62]

Probably the first thing to get tossed once you had starter problems.

[nuch_ss396]

Thanks for the input gentlemen! I hope it continues.

One more thing to add: On some other forums, it had been
suggested that as these cars were in for any repairs that
required the starter to be removed, these shields were the
first things tossed. Can any of you comment on this? I
expect it could have happened ( especially in Bubba's shop )
but not always. What we need are a few of the very low
mileage owners to chime in here. Lastly, I find the comment
about mid 1969 as the intro date for the shield interesting.
It would certainly explain why a lot of these BB cars don't
have the shields. If this proves true, I am in the clear.
Finally - for once! You know the early BB Camaro's had
two-piece rotors, '113/'114 frame mounts, etc.....
I'm forever chasing these "holy grail" items.
Steve

[Chevy454]

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What we need are a few of the very low
mileage owners to chime in here.

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Hey Tedford, wake up!

[1969L78Nova]

My March built 69 L78 Nova (Numbers Matching) has a heat shield installed. This is much earlier than the June date mentioned by BKHPAH.
I can't be certain that its original since I am the 4th owner.
Martin

[TDW]

I have an 06D built L78 Chevelle that has the shield. Looks just like Belairs, only not as clean. I don't think my starter has ever been taken off.