67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process

[Bill L.]

HI:

I am in the process of correcting several issues on a "restored" '67 I just acquired and one involves the blackout in the cowl recesses. The photo is below... as is well known this area had blackout in it vs. the complete body color paint coverage shown in the photo.

My questions is this: what is the best process to simulate the blackout? Just mask everything and spray it in? Brush it?

Any information on what has worked for you in the past would be appreciated.....I want this to be accurate for judging vs. just visually present ..... I am sure you get the distinction.

Regards
Bill

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[Leif A.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process

Bill,

I would think you could easily mask the area off (carefully) and spray the area with underhood black paint. Also, the clips that retain the cowl grill should be black phosphate, as well. (Mine were painted white with the car...deduct)

[Jim S.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process

Bill ,

As I recall GM used a Form that fit inside the hole and then just shot some semi flat black it there . As always "coverage varied ".

For your car , I would mimic the form in tape , then cover the rest of the car from over spray , than have at it with some semi flat krylon . The sloppier the coverage near the top , the more realistic .

I have a photo that should help.


JIm

[Bill L.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process

Jim & Leif:

Thanks!!! The mask off process and the semi flat sounds like a good process ---- I have the correct clips and screws --- and just got the windshield wipers and washers working so this should help get the cowl area a lot closer to being done...

The photo really helped a lot -----

Thanks again!!!

Regards
Bill

[Jim S.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process

"The photo really helped a lot -----"

Bill ,

I know it's always worth more then the 1000 words to me !


Now let me ask you one . Did you replace your black plastic sleeves without cracking them ? I am on my third set and getting frustrated !

Jim

[Bill L.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process

Jim --

No I did not replace them --- the previous owner did so I had that much going for me --- I never changed them out on my 66 Bowtie either -- obvious reason --- unfortunately I don't have nay experience changing them --- sorry I could not help...

Finished up the black out process a few minutes ago ----- see the photos in the next post.

Regards
Bill

[Bill L.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process (Complete see Photos)

Here is the process I used (Jim & Leif suggested this and it worked quite well) --- VAST improvement I think anyway!!!

Thanks guys!!

Regards
Bill

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[Jim S.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process (Complete see Photos)

"I am in the process of correcting several issues on a "restored" '67"

One of those issues resolved !

Jim

[Loren L.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process

I hope you took the washer hoses out before you sprayed.........

[King M.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process

Looks like the hoses were masked off with tape. Looks good

[Ara G.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process

Bill,
Also, make sure the Phillips screws are black phosphate as well. Also, for judging purposes - make sure when you install the hoses you turn it where the ribs are facing up so the judges can easily confirm the ribs on them. Regards. ARA

[Leif A.]

Re: 67 Coupe Cowl Recess Blackout Process

Bill,

Nice, clean job...well done!