Starter splash shield - necessary ?

[chargernut69]

I'm building a resto-mod '69 Charger with Auto trans., TTI 440-200 headers, Mini-starter,  etc.

Was wondering if I need to add the starter splash shield ?    

Does it cause issues with water getting in starter if I don't have one  ?

Thanks,  
Jack

[b5blue]

I ran for years missing one but have one now. 

[Nacho-RT74]

not needed but nice to have it. 73/74s got splash shields too attached to K member but in Venezuela they were never installed from factory.