It's this triangular piece. It got kinked from a minor fender bash many years ago, I straightened it out to the point where I can attach the outer cowl to it. If I can find one, I'd cut it out of there, otherwise I may just leave it.
1969 Firbird 400 Coupe, 11C build date. Liberty Blue, TH400, A/C, P/W, posi, Rally II