Exhaust Heat Shield (Wood Bed) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Orange Truck · 07-01-2005, 01:13 PM

I have a 1969 Chevrolet C10 Stepside. Had the old wood bed taken out and replaced with a nice kit from MAR - K. In looking through the LMC book, I found an exhaust heat shield listed and purchased. I do not remember that the bed underneath had an OEM heat shield. Is a heat shield really necessary? I have not installed the one purchased yet as the distance from tailpipe to wood looked sufficient enought not to be a concern. Anyone have any experience or comments. Thanks.

s95930 · 07-01-2005, 01:23 PM

Mine has the orginal wood and does not have a heat shield.

Sillyoldman · 07-02-2005, 02:11 AM

My truck has the originals on it. The set just above the axle where the pipe is nearest to the wood. I dont know whether or not they are nesessary, but put them back on. I would guess sitting at ilde for a while the wood could get hot. I'd put them on to help prevent cracking. If the wood is wet , heating it may cause cracks. As you know wood replacement is a big job. Throw em back on.

07-01-2005, 01:13 PM	#1
Orange Truck Orange Truck Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mount Juliet, Tennessee Posts: 70	Exhaust Heat Shield (Wood Bed) I have a 1969 Chevrolet C10 Stepside. Had the old wood bed taken out and replaced with a nice kit from MAR - K. In looking through the LMC book, I found an exhaust heat shield listed and purchased. I do not remember that the bed underneath had an OEM heat shield. Is a heat shield really necessary? I have not installed the one purchased yet as the distance from tailpipe to wood looked sufficient enought not to be a concern. Anyone have any experience or comments. Thanks.

07-01-2005, 01:23 PM	#2
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	Mine has the orginal wood and does not have a heat shield. __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

07-02-2005, 02:11 AM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	My truck has the originals on it. The set just above the axle where the pipe is nearest to the wood. I dont know whether or not they are nesessary, but put them back on. I would guess sitting at ilde for a while the wood could get hot. I'd put them on to help prevent cracking. If the wood is wet , heating it may cause cracks. As you know wood replacement is a big job. Throw em back on. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

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