66-67 427 radiator shroud

[Enzo C.]

Re: 66-67 427 radiator shroud

I'm looking for help from anyone with a 66-67 427 car who thinks their radiator shroud may be the original. The 66 and 67 T I manuals suggest a 1/4" flat head rivet used as a fix on top left joint. I have a number of originals that are both grey and black fiberglass. All the grey ones except one have the flat rivet on top left joint. All the black ones have no rivet. If anyone willing to help could list the year, approximate vin, A O Smith or St. Louis, with or without the flat rivet on top left joint and I know the fiberglass color is too much to ask for. I'm guessing that 66 were grey and possibly early 67's too. They were all painted black from the factory but bare spots are not uncommon. I appreciate any help and hope it may help others with thier cars.

Hi Mark look forward as to where this will end up
looking forward to your pics on the original 67 big block shroud

[Danny P.]

Re: 66-67 427 radiator shroud

I'm looking for help from anyone with a 66-67 427 car who thinks their radiator shroud may be the original. The 66 and 67 T I manuals suggest a 1/4" flat head rivet used as a fix on top left joint. I have a number of originals that are both grey and black fiberglass. All the grey ones except one have the flat rivet on top left joint. All the black ones have no rivet. If anyone willing to help could list the year, approximate vin, A O Smith or St. Louis, with or without the flat rivet on top left joint and I know the fiberglass color is too much to ask for. I'm guessing that 66 were grey and possibly early 67's too. They were all painted black from the factory but bare spots are not uncommon. I appreciate any help and hope it may help others with thier cars.

This is my Original 67 Radiator shroud with no rivets and also has original square nut 43 Original Radiator.jpg44 overflow system.jpg

[Ronald L.]

[Danny P.]

Re: 66-67 427 radiator shroud

Ronald , there 3 small white labels with black letter DF one in middle and left and right side on inside of the shroud housing, for NCRS Top Flight Chassis Judging , Danny

[Ronald L.]

Re: 66-67 427 radiator shroud

Danny
Three would be a Ncrs invention
Those are repro stickers?

[Danny P.]

Re: 66-67 427 radiator shroud

Ronald do you have the Original labels on your car corvette , going by the NCRS guide lines Judging .

[Ronald L.]

[Ronald L.]

Re: 66-67 427 radiator shroud

Danny
The JG is wrong on size and quantity

No One Benchmark or othe low mileage car has shown three stickers

I personally have stripped a few of these and labels were one per shroud

[Mike M.]

Re: 66-67 427 radiator shroud

one sticker per shrouds I've had. mike

[Danny P.]

[Ronald L.]

[Danny P.]

Re: 66-67 427 radiator shroud

You ask what I,am going to do , for now I,ll follow the JG Manual Rules , a lot knowledge people are involve with the JG manual .

[Ronald L.]

[Mark M.]

Re: 66-67 427 radiator shroud

Danny, Whether your car has repro or original stickers, do not pull them. I've been working on cleaning and prepping a number of original 66-67 427 production line shrouds. Also viewing original cars. ALL have more than 1 original stickers, most have 3. The repro is slightly different. Some of these stickers can't be seen with shroud on car. If NCRS has made any mistakes, lets reasonably use real proof to correct. Their manuals are better than ever but not perfect. Ronald if you have an extremely original car or 2, maybe some fresh eyes may find somethings overlooked. If you have pictures or info please share. I'll be posting pictures soon. This takes time which is scarce lately for me. We all make mistakes. I do often, just ask my Honey. Any 66-67 427 owners who believe their shroud is original: pictures of DS and possible GT (67) cast on inside left and right parts "fan in the way"; stickers usually inside, "fan in the way", and the 66 left joint rivet , your help will shed light here. Please add production date.

[Daniel E.]

Re: 66-67 427 radiator shroud

Mark,
just looked through a couple of damaged 427 shrouds I have and found one with the center inside sticker and a right side sticker where the overflow hose attaches (sticker would be facing the radiator when installed). Not sure the serial number it came from but two of the three assembled pieces are grey.
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I don’t see any part number on the pieces only the DS logo. Where would the part number be located? Can you post a photo of one of the part numbers for an example?

Thanks
Daniel