Here is the finished product.

Grille color details:
Grill center, SEM Landau Black (low luster)
Grill surround, Dupli-color Perfect Match BGM0522, Storm Gray Metallic
Silver piping, left painted as OER delivered. Would be the same as John's recommendation for '67.

Prep:
Remove hockey sticks if installed. The thin sheet metal retainers are better snapped off than removed. Be careful not to break the posts on the potmetal hockey sticks.

Mask silver piping carefully, following the inner edge of the silver. Tape newspaper to the grille area, front and back.

Scuff surround area until evenly dull with red ScotchBrite pad. Wipe with dry rag, then with a damp cloth to remove all dust and allow to dry fully.

Remove the paper mask and discard. Verify that the silver is fully covered. Spray the grille area with Landau Black and allow to dry. Spray the hourglass fillers with Landau Black.

Remove masking, and apply tape to the outer edge of the silver piping. Apply heavy masking paper to both front and back of the grille area. Spray with Storm Gray Metallic, several light coats until fully and evenly colored. Allow to dry completely.

Remove the masking and reassemble. I prefer to remove the masking about 15 minutes after the last coat of paint.

Hardware: we used a grille hardware kit that was part of a complete concours body fastener kit. I sell the grille brackets, so I did not have to wrestle with old rusty bent ones. To attach the rubber filler, a Helicoil insert can be installed in the hole on the outer top of the grille. This will allow the filler to be removed without removing the bumper or grille.

OER brand repro, painted in original colors


How to attach the rubber filler? Helicoil!