What are these parts? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Shane* · 08-02-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

You don't think there is any air movement because the hood is closed? Look at the configuration of them.

the only air that would be coming in the truck would be from underneath ... and it is very little. those would do very little to direct air from underneath to do any good.

**screaminchevypickup** · 08-02-2011, 09:28 PM

What about all the air that comes through the front of the truck?
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turp mcspray · 08-02-2011, 09:52 PM

There is air coming through the radiator via the fan when sitting still, or by being pushed through when moving. What goes in must go out, or the radiator would not cool down. The air exits from any opening from the engine compartment it can, going over, under, and around the engine in the process. Cars from the 30's and back that had louvers in the hood sides, had them there for the function of letting the hot air escape, not for looks.

OhOneWS6 · 08-02-2011, 11:28 PM

Maybe they are defined in the assembly manual. If you had a part name it might help determine what they were actually for. Anyone got an assembly manual handy?

**screaminchevypickup** · 08-02-2011, 11:38 PM

Well all I'm saying is they are heat shields
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**leddzepp** · 08-02-2011, 11:44 PM

They are heat shields. I had them on my small block truck, and see them all the time in junkyards.

*Shane* · 08-03-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Heat shields
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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Yes they are a heat shield I'm sure more people will confirm this
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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Well all I'm saying is they are heat shields
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so, I guess it's safe to assume that you think they might be heatshields?

stealthy '69 · 08-03-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane

so, I guess it's safe to assume that you think they might be heatshields?

I think you may be misunderstanding him. I think he's trying to say they shield the heat from somewhere.

**screaminchevypickup** · 08-03-2011, 02:21 AM

Always got to be some funny guys in the group
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MagmaJct · 08-03-2011, 07:23 AM

Heat shields? What's being shielded? My gut tells me they re-direct moving air towards the engine. I've just recently replaced my passenger side exhaust manifold because it had a growing crack right where that shield would have been if my truck has them.

*Shane* · 08-03-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Always got to be some funny guys in the group
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you should probably learn to relax and laugh once in a while ... life's more fun that way.

**screaminchevypickup** · 08-03-2011, 09:41 AM

Oh trust me my life is fun
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08-02-2011, 09:28 PM	#27
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08-02-2011, 09:52 PM	#28
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: What are these parts? There is air coming through the radiator via the fan when sitting still, or by being pushed through when moving. What goes in must go out, or the radiator would not cool down. The air exits from any opening from the engine compartment it can, going over, under, and around the engine in the process. Cars from the 30's and back that had louvers in the hood sides, had them there for the function of letting the hot air escape, not for looks. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

08-02-2011, 11:28 PM	#29
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: What are these parts? Maybe they are defined in the assembly manual. If you had a part name it might help determine what they were actually for. Anyone got an assembly manual handy? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

08-02-2011, 11:38 PM	#30
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: What are these parts? Well all I'm saying is they are heat shields Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

08-02-2011, 11:44 PM	#31
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: What are these parts? They are heat shields. I had them on my small block truck, and see them all the time in junkyards. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-03-2011, 02:21 AM	#34
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: What are these parts? Always got to be some funny guys in the group Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

08-03-2011, 07:23 AM	#35
MagmaJct Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 281	Re: What are these parts? Heat shields? What's being shielded? My gut tells me they re-direct moving air towards the engine. I've just recently replaced my passenger side exhaust manifold because it had a growing crack right where that shield would have been if my truck has them.

08-03-2011, 09:41 AM	#37
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: What are these parts? Oh trust me my life is fun Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

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