Hood Louvers (Nova/Camaro)

[DougsL78]

Looking for a set of hood louver inserts for my ‘68 Nova restoration.

I have NOS bezels, but my inserts have a bunch of broken pins.

Looking for NOS, but will consider any originals that don’t have broken pins or fins. No re-pops please

[1967 4K]

You are aware that the Nova vs Camaro louvers are different.

[MarcDant]

These are original removed long ago, the studs in good shape with original gaskets and only 3 nuts.

[DougsL78]

I was not aware… I think the earliest ones were cut differently on the outer fins, but am unsure if that’s the difference you are referring to - maybe those only ended up on Camaros..I had no idea…Is there another difference?

[1967 4K]

I should have explained further. A Nova hood is flat where these set therefore the louver is flat. A first Gen Camaro hood is a little curved- arched ever so slightly therefore the louver is slightly arched. Holding them side by side it’s still hard to see this but it’s there. Best way to check them is with a straight edge device.
The stud pattern is the same so they’ll fit on either hood but the flat Nova louver will rock on the Camaro hood. I think this is why you see so many original pieces with broken studs. Guys tighten them down to much when they’re not seated right on the correct hood.
I read all this not too long ago either here on the site or on the GRC site, can’t remember.

[DougsL78]

Awesome info.. I will keep a lookout. I always wondered how so many studs ended up being broken.. always thought on removal/storage. Learn something everyday here. Than you so much!

[Too Many Projects]

Yes, very interesting. I recently bought a pair of NOS louvers that came with Nova bezels. I'll need to check them against my originals to see if they are flat. If so, I may have them available.

[MarcDant]

Originally Posted by 1967 4K

You are aware that the Nova vs Camaro louvers are different.

gm part# 3927442 according to the GMparts manual are listed as same part number, can you show the part # you are referring to so we can compare.Thanks Marc.

[X66 714]

Oct 1970 reads 3918784 for 1967 Camaro 350 396 & 1968 Camaro w/350....Joe

[Too Many Projects]

I just looked at my NOS louvers and they are both 3927442 and DO have the curvature. I have 2 Nova bezels that have a GM part # 3927443 and appear flat. Not positive if they are original or repro. My originals are on the hood and I didn't remove them to check.