Mike Savoie 67 Z

[1967Z28]

Paul, nice to have those J56 metallic brake shoes for sure. On the original gas tank, maybe a paintless dent repair guy can get those out for you.

[juliosz]

Looking for some help on this, I noticed in a vintage pictures of my car, a Chevy bowtie in the corner of the windshield. Do any of the GM folks on the forum recognize this decal? I asked the OO and he thinks its a parking pass for the GM Tech Center but can't recall.

[scuncio]

Looks similar to a parking pass on my old L72 Biscayne (see picture). IIRC the first owner worked at the Flint engine plant.

[juliosz]

Tony, many thanks! Since Ned worked at the Tech Center and the Flint Engine Plant, it's likely the same/similar decal. Again, much appreciated!

[napa68]

How's the car coming along Paul?

[1967Z28]

Proving Ground test cars had similar Bowtie decals.

[169indy]

I would try successive fine grades of wet dry sand paper on a block to attempt to smooth the gouges however I think you can not remove enough material to eliminate them.
another option

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...shroud-3893812

[Kurt S]

I'd try that on an old part first. I don't think you'll be able to duplicate that molded finish.

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by Kurt S

I'd try that on an old part first. I don't think you'll be able to duplicate that molded finish.

Thinking the same thing. I've tried to "clean up" plastic parts in the past and it never turns out well. The gouges are part of it's history and should just be left to live on with the car. If it needs to be concourse for show, find a mint used, or NOS shroud.

[juliosz]

Okay, sanded many of the scratches out of the fan shroud, experimented buffing with various compounds and was not fully pleased with the results. I then thought about the black trim restore stuff for exterior trim. Tried a spot on the inside of the shroud….not bad. Here’s the results (sorry for the dust/schmutz from installing).