'67-'69 Camaro COWL PANEL

[binky3]

'67-'69 Camaro COWL PANEL(Top Vent with Grills Panel--where windshield wipers come out)-----How do I tell an Original GM Panel from a reproduction panel??  There are no numbers I can find. The thicknesses of the 2 panel seem to be .038/.044" on the original GM panel; and .032/.039" on the reproduction panel. Probably the thicker one is the GM??  Not real sure.  Both panels look the same to me.   I need help on this one please.

[Jerry@CHP]

Another FYI,

'67's are different than '68-69's.  There are little ribs on the '68-69's where the 90 degree bend is.

Jerry

[BlackoutSteve]

67s have a round wiper-motor hole also. 68-69s are oval.

[Charley]

binky...Last time I checked you could still buy them from Chevrolet. Try checking at gmpartsdirect.com or your Chevy dealer.

[binky3]

Thank you all for your help and replies. But I'm still kinda unclear about an Orig. GM cowl panel vs. a reproduction panel. Are all the lines the same??   Does the reproduction panel have 'smoother' lines and not 'so defined' corners??   Are the 'ribs', probably stamping die marks I think, only common to the Orig. GM panel??   

[Jerry@CHP]

Two reinforcement ribs close to the out cowl screw holes on each side where the 1/4" "E" head screws fasten to mount the cowl panel down.  Must be a 1968 mid year introduction as my early 11E build white '68 Z28 does not have them.  My 03A car does.  The Strickler does does have them, 04A build.

Find a good used one that matches the correctnes of the build date of your car.  That is what I would do.  They are out there.   

Good luck,

Jerry

[Charley]

What year are you looking for ? If a 69 just get the real GM one. You can probably find used at swap meets for 20.00 or at GMpartsdirect.com they are  GM PART # 3891610
PACK QTY: 1    CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $255.02
OUR PRICE: $153.47    
DESCRIPTION: COWL GRILLE PANEL


I think blackout Steve is talking about the upper part of the firewall that has the hole for wiper motor.

[binky3]

Thank you Jerry---Merv.  I've got to post about header panels, but that's later(allot the same questions).

[Charley]

Here are pics The ribbed one is on a 69 and the non rib is on a 67

[binky3]

On the blue cowl panel--the triangular piece that is sticking out??

[Charley]

yes

[binky3]

Thanks, boy was that simple.  Now about Original Header panels('67-'69). The '67 and the '68 seem to be the same. The '69 has more of a "V" shape to it. What are the differences on an orig. GM panel and a reproduction panel?? Can you help on this subject??
Merv.

[Jerry@CHP]

Charley,

Thanks for posting the photos.  A picture is worth a 1000 words.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Good project for CRG, find out what month that cowl panel transition was during the '68 model year.

Jerry

[1968RSZ28]

Good project for CRG, find out what month that cowl panel transition was during the '68 model year.

Jerry

Great idea.  My 02C Van Nuys built '68 Z/28 has the ribs on the cowl panel.

Paul