Jerry,
I fabricated a heat shield also. Used three pieces of aluminum sheeting and
sandwiched and riveted what was left of the old shield to the inside of it.
Painted it shiny aluminum. Couldn't see paying eighty bucks for one :)
Monte 79B, 67B, and 74 1/2 parts car
Kahoka, MO USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Causey" <jcausey@whidbey.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 11:21 PM
Subject: Re: Heat shield for twin 1 3/4" SUs on my B
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> I found a small aluminum baking sheet at a hardware store that was
> just the right size. It was one of the really cheap ones, without
> rolled edges -- essentially just a sheet of aluminum with the ends
> turned up slightly. You can buy heat resistant material by the roll at
> most car parts stores and glue and/or pop rivet to the back. All
> that's left is to cut a few holes in the appropriate places.
>
> Regards,
> Jerry
>
> > I recently installed a set of HS6 SU carb on my MGB but I am still
> > looking for a heat shield.
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