rx207

I need some help finding a source for an RX-7 hear sheild.

The heat shield that bolts to the underbody, up forward. It rusted out and before I put the exaust back in, I need to replace it. It is shaped like a 1/2 a mini keg and is made from sheet metal.

I also have to replace the skid plate - another sheet metal piece that protects the engine from the road.

Does anyone know where I can find these? Do they have to be custom made?

Thanks,
Tom

mar3

iTrader: (8)

Pull the old parts, it's not too hard to hammer out new shapes that are a lot prettier...run down Midwest7's and see what he's got...

rx207

Midwest7's ? Is that a potential source for the parts?

I have a local sheet metal fabricator who said they might be able to duplicate the parts for me, but one is so far gone - I think too much would be up for interpretation.

mar3

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I'm not too clear if he's a company, but he's a member here that focuses on parts for the FB...he's constantly trolling the salvage yards and they apparently have a lot of good stuff in Kansas....

I'll drag him into this thread for you since you may not be able to PM at this point.

cpa7man

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The skid plate is easily reproduced with sheet metal or aluminum. The other parts not so easy, but doable. Might try the salvage yard. I had two stolen lately by some scrap metal poachers. Along with a bunch of other stuff.

Midwest 7's

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i dont have any, they usually rust out around here.

rx207

Thanks for your help, I will try the salvage yards and then the sheet metal fabricator.