Mine was ruined on my '70 B as well, my plate was also cracked though.
I just replaced the entire plate. They weren't too expensive and it was
just a bolt off bolt on job.
Might not be worth your time/energy trying to fabricate your own when
they are still available.
Andrew
John Graham wrote:
>
> Some time last year when I visited this question on the list, there
> were suggestions of using a kind of board like material that might be
> used in wood stove insulating panels or a shield for welding. Do any
> of you have success stories to pass on as to what will work well?
>
> TIA
>
> John Graham
> '70 B
> Charlotte, NC
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