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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: binky3 on November 28, 2010, 10:25:08 PM
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'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.
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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
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67s have a round wiper-motor hole also. 68-69s are oval.
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binky...Last time I checked you could still buy them from Chevrolet. Try checking at gmpartsdirect.com or your Chevy dealer.
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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??
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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
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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.
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Thank you Jerry---Merv. I've got to post about header panels, but that's later(allot the same questions).
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Here are pics The ribbed one is on a 69 and the non rib is on a 67
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On the blue cowl panel--the triangular piece that is sticking out??
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yes
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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.
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Charley,
Thanks for posting the photos. A picture is worth a 1000 words.
Jerry
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Good project for CRG, find out what month that cowl panel transition was during the '68 model year.
Jerry
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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