69 big block starter heat shield

[nuch_ss396]

Hello everyone!

I've visited your site numerous times in the past to look
through all of the restoration info posted here. It's a
gold-mine! I decided to become a member earlier today.
Yes, I did just give a donation to the SYC via. Paypal!
It was my chance to give something back.

I need to enlist the assistance of any of you who can help
me verify the validity ( existance ) of an original starter
heat shield used on the '69 SS 396 Camaro's & Chevelles.
According to a well known author, the '69 big block Camaro's
used a starter heat shield. I have as of yet to see one
original car with one intact. That doesn't mean that they
don't exist. I am closing in on the final stages of my
SS 396 Camaro restoration and I very much need to know if
this heat shield was used in production. My car was built
10-D-68.

I have been told that the heat shield in questions was both
steel and stainless steel. Which was it? The Corvette guys
tell me that the BB Vette had a stainless steel shield, but
it was used only for the BB Vette. If this heat shield does
exist and it in-fact a true original part, can any members
here post a picture ( or five ) showing exactly what it
looks like? Also, I need one and if any members have one or
know of where one exists, kindly let me know.

Thanks,
Steve