Jim, let me point out one detail first.
On my LATE production 79, the bracket on the NOS shield I bought for the pass side didn't line up with the bolt hole in the block. The original shield that I replaced had the mounting bracket moved to reach the bolt hole. This one off an 81 would have lined up correctly. Apparently when they went to the pass side dipstick they moved the mounting hole to clear the dipstick and my late 79 L82 is the newer casting.
So....the mount on the pass side shield would have to have the lower pop rivit removed so the bracket could be swung over a little to hit the hole, about 3/4 inch.
Was surprised to find this out last week when I put the new ones on. Wondered why the original one had been modified. Didn't remember dealing with it 25 years ago when I did the mods. I made up a 3/4" bracket to mount to both the V and J shields to reach over to the hole rather than move the bracket on the V(and the J for that matter).
Perhaps you'd prefer these? Original equipment from my 79, but chrome plated. The chrome is a bit tarnished/pitted but they still do look pretty good. I'd definitely use them myself if they weren't chrome as they're actually in better shape than some of the ones presently on my other Vettes!
I'd suggest shooting them with clear as they are pretty hard to maintain when installed.
(compare the two pics and you'll see how the one bracket is further over)
(large image modified to a clickable link - Norsky)
Norsky2009-05-16 22:23:18
Jim Olson 
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