F-Body Shrouds
My 73,000 mile '72 T/A I bought from the original owner in' 82 (which was incredibly original and untouched), had the stamped, rounded shroud on it. (Picture #1) I was the first person to remove it. My 38,000 mile '72 F455, which has a known history of being original, has its stamped, rounded shroud also. (picture #2) Both of these cars have a 03A build date. My 2nd '72 T/A has a build date of 09A, but was missing the outer shroud when I got it. So I bought a rounded reproduction unit a few years back from Sonic Motors for that car. (Picture #3)
So Brew, in MY OPINION, your car should have the rounded stamped version.
I Base this on all the 1972 455HO FIREBIRDS that I have been paying special attention to over the past 38 years. Ever since I saw, and fell in love with a 1972 455HO Formula in 1977 at the very green age of 15.
I am not as familiar with what the factories did with the A-bodies as compared to the F-bodies, even though I have owned numerous LeMans and GTOs'.
Anyone with more information or pictures from back in 71-72 would help answer some questions.
All input is welcome, information is good!!
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