A/C pump shield...rare? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 06-30-2013, 01:23 PM

Spotted this on a 70, anyone ever see one?

**truckster** · 06-30-2013, 01:46 PM

That's pretty cool. The "General Motors Approved" label makes me think it might have been a dealer-installed item.

As far as rare: I've worked on a lot of GM cars and trucks over the years, and I don't recall ever seeing one before.

**RenoKeene** · 06-30-2013, 01:50 PM

I know the stock pumps threw oil because mine does.

**RenoKeene** · 06-30-2013, 09:23 PM

May have been from south of the border......

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**RenoKeene** · 06-30-2013, 11:47 PM

I thought I would have some fun with this but nobody wants to come out and play, so...
I spotted this in a 70, mine
is it rare? Yes, I made it yesterday.
South of the border? If that's where Folgers coffee comes from.
The GM decal is the center cut out of a washer bottle decal from Year One.
The 10 stamp is hand painted.
the ageing was done with scotchbrite, sandpaper and a fingernail.
the edging is small split vacuum line.

I had both battery cables off but failed to notice the screw in positive stud on the side and during mockup I arced the shield to the bracket and fried the compressor. Probably a couple hundred dollar screwup, so instead of smashing something I made this post to lighten things up.

The good thing is no more oil spatter on the inside of my hood and this thing looks like it belongs there.

If anyone took this too seriously, I apologize.
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**too much stuff** · 07-01-2013, 08:51 AM

It looks like it belongs. I think it is just such an "odd duck" item no one knew what to say...

chevyguy_72 · 07-01-2013, 09:31 AM

Ouch... That is too bad...

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I thought I would have some fun with this but nobody wants to come out and play, so...
I spotted this in a 70, mine
is it rare? Yes, I made it yesterday.
South of the border? If that's where Folgers coffee comes from.
The GM decal is the center cut out of a washer bottle decal from Year One.
The 10 stamp is hand painted.
the ageing was done with scotchbrite, sandpaper and a fingernail.
the edging is small split vacuum line.

I had both battery cables off but failed to notice the screw in positive stud on the side and during backup I arced the shield to the bracket and fried the compressor. Probably a couple hundred dollar screwup, so instead of smashing something I made this post to lighten things up.

The good thing is no more oil spatter on the inside of my hood and this thing looks like it belongs there.

If anyone took this too seriously, I apologize.
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**Hart_Rod** · 07-01-2013, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I thought I would have some fun with this but nobody wants to come out and play, so...
I spotted this in a 70, mine
is it rare? Yes, I made it yesterday.
South of the border? If that's where Folgers coffee comes from.
The GM decal is the center cut out of a washer bottle decal from Year One.
The 10 stamp is hand painted.
the ageing was done with scotchbrite, sandpaper and a fingernail.
the edging is small split vacuum line.

I had both battery cables off but failed to notice the screw in positive stud on the side and during backup I arced the shield to the bracket and fried the compressor. Probably a couple hundred dollar screwup, so instead of smashing something I made this post to lighten things up.

The good thing is no more oil spatter on the inside of my hood and this thing looks like it belongs there.

If anyone took this too seriously, I apologize.
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, great job! I was getting ready to say that it might be part of that rare "Corvette options" that we always hear about. OBTW, I think there might be a market for that.....

.

Tinkermc · 07-01-2013, 09:59 AM

that's nice work and the mind teaser ......priceless!!!!

**RenoKeene** · 07-01-2013, 10:26 AM

Pretty easy to make, takes an older can though, new ones are too flimsy.
And remember to TAKE THE BATTERY OUT.

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ole dollor · 07-01-2013, 03:09 PM

looks good and works, i like it...sorry about the spark though..

Katrina/10 · 07-01-2013, 10:23 AM

Looks legit, and a good idea to keep oil off the hood.

Wrenchbender Ret · 07-01-2013, 04:11 PM

There was one that was original on some models of GM but I don't remember which ones. It was much narrower then that though. That's a good idea. Mine throws it back on the air cleaner & firewall.

Scott>72-GMC · 07-01-2013, 04:39 PM

When I first saw this I was thinking I bet I could make one out of a can. How awesome it's minds like this that make the world go round
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**RenoKeene** · 07-01-2013, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott>72-GMC

When I first saw this I was thinking I bet I could make one out of a can. How awesome it's minds like this that make the world go round
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Thanks Scott, its forums like this that make it possible to share our triumphs and tragedies.
I'm very glad to be a small part of this community.
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**special-K** · 07-01-2013, 06:25 PM

Doggone it! You didn't give me a chance to see it before you spilled the beans. I was going to say it looks like a coffee can (wasn't sure what brand) with vinyl edging and a sticker applied...really. Nice job

bruceman1968 · 07-01-2013, 06:40 PM

Brad you did a great job on that. It really looks good on there. And it keeps Rose from getting her paint dirty.

**RenoKeene** · 07-02-2013, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Doggone it! You didn't give me a chance to see it before you spilled the beans. I was going to say it looks like a coffee can (wasn't sure what brand) with vinyl edging and a sticker applied...really. Nice job

"Spilled the beans"

Juan Valdez would be proud

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JCD · 07-01-2013, 07:03 PM

The little "10" was kinda cheating... lol

J.

RANDY COX · 07-01-2013, 07:08 PM

Rats you beat me to it,to me it did look like some type of can and I noticed that rubber trim around it wasn't one piece,I figured it was home made.But you never know there's all kinds of factory stuff out there that I'm sure I haven't seen or heard of before....BTW good job especially with labels and everything....

sameyrasmea72 · 07-01-2013, 07:31 PM

I don't remember what car this was off of but some GM cars had them.

**RenoKeene** · 07-02-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

I don't remember what car this was off of but some GM cars had them.

I think I like mine better.

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**special-K** · 07-02-2013, 09:51 PM

You caught that,eh? You're farter than I stink

**leddzepp** · 10-02-2013, 02:44 PM

Here is one I found on a high optioned 72 Buick.
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chewychevy67 · 10-02-2013, 05:19 PM

if your interested in selling it i would take it off your hands. just sayin...

06-30-2013, 01:23 PM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	A/C pump shield...rare? Spotted this on a 70, anyone ever see one? Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

06-30-2013, 01:46 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,953	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? That's pretty cool. The "General Motors Approved" label makes me think it might have been a dealer-installed item. As far as rare: I've worked on a lot of GM cars and trucks over the years, and I don't recall ever seeing one before.

06-30-2013, 01:50 PM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? I know the stock pumps threw oil because mine does. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

06-30-2013, 09:23 PM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? May have been from south of the border...... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

06-30-2013, 11:47 PM	#5
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? I thought I would have some fun with this but nobody wants to come out and play, so... I spotted this in a 70, mine is it rare? Yes, I made it yesterday. South of the border? If that's where Folgers coffee comes from. The GM decal is the center cut out of a washer bottle decal from Year One. The 10 stamp is hand painted. the ageing was done with scotchbrite, sandpaper and a fingernail. the edging is small split vacuum line. I had both battery cables off but failed to notice the screw in positive stud on the side and during mockup I arced the shield to the bracket and fried the compressor. Probably a couple hundred dollar screwup, so instead of smashing something I made this post to lighten things up. The good thing is no more oil spatter on the inside of my hood and this thing looks like it belongs there. If anyone took this too seriously, I apologize. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 Last edited by RenoKeene; 07-02-2013 at 08:22 AM.

07-01-2013, 08:51 AM	#6
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07-01-2013, 09:59 AM	#9
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? that's nice work and the mind teaser ......priceless!!!!

07-01-2013, 10:26 AM	#10
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? Pretty easy to make, takes an older can though, new ones are too flimsy. And remember to TAKE THE BATTERY OUT. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-01-2013, 03:09 PM	#11
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? looks good and works, i like it...sorry about the spark though..

07-01-2013, 10:23 AM	#12
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07-01-2013, 04:11 PM	#13
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,228	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? There was one that was original on some models of GM but I don't remember which ones. It was much narrower then that though. That's a good idea. Mine throws it back on the air cleaner & firewall.

07-01-2013, 04:39 PM	#14
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? When I first saw this I was thinking I bet I could make one out of a can. How awesome it's minds like this that make the world go round Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

07-01-2013, 06:25 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? Doggone it! You didn't give me a chance to see it before you spilled the beans. I was going to say it looks like a coffee can (wasn't sure what brand) with vinyl edging and a sticker applied...really. Nice job __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-01-2013, 06:40 PM	#17
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07-01-2013, 07:03 PM	#19
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07-01-2013, 07:08 PM	#20
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: A/C pump shield...rare? Rats you beat me to it,to me it did look like some type of can and I noticed that rubber trim around it wasn't one piece,I figured it was home made.But you never know there's all kinds of factory stuff out there that I'm sure I haven't seen or heard of before....BTW good job especially with labels and everything.... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

07-01-2013, 07:31 PM	#21
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10-02-2013, 02:44 PM	#24
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10-02-2013, 05:19 PM	#25
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