Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports is pleased to offer our clients the following.
This new reproduction hardware kit is designed to install the compatible front bumper filler panel on 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro models not equipped with a Tuned Port Injection intake system.
The filler panel mounts between the radiator support and front bumper area. This 11-piece kit replaces commonly missing, damaged or deteriorated original fasteners and provides the required combination of plastic push pins and mounting screws for a factory-style installation.
The hardware is intended for use with the front filler panel identified by original GM part number 14019578 and reproduction panel number HT14019578.
Key Features
| Feature | Product specification |
|---|---|
| Producer | Hawks Restoration Parts |
| Product type | Front bumper filler-panel hardware kit |
| Vehicle application | 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro |
| Engine application | Non-TPI-equipped models |
| Installation area | Radiator support and front bumper area |
| Compatible filler panel | GM 14019578 / reproduction HT14019578 |
| Plastic push-pin quantity | Six |
| Mounting-screw quantity | Five |
| Total piece count | Eleven |
| Installation style | Factory-style |
| Condition | New reproduction |
This Product Includes
- Six plastic push-pin fasteners
- Five mounting screws
- Eleven total pieces
- Hardware for one compatible front filler-panel installation
- Factory-style replacement fastener configuration
The front bumper filler panel, radiator support, hood-latch components, bumper cover and other front-end parts are not included.
11-Piece Hardware Configuration
The kit contains two types of mounting hardware:
| Hardware type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Plastic push pins | Six |
| Mounting screws | Five |
| Total | Eleven |
The plastic push pins secure the applicable attachment locations without requiring the reuse of brittle or distorted original retainers. The screws complete the remaining factory-style mounting points.
Verify the fastener locations against the original panel, vehicle structure and current product photographs before beginning installation.
Front Bumper Filler-Panel Application
The compatible plastic filler panel installs between the upper radiator-support area and the front bumper assembly. It helps close the visible space in the front compartment and provides a finished factory-style appearance around the radiator support.
This hardware kit is specifically intended for the filler panel associated with GM number 14019578. It should not be assumed to fit unrelated radiator covers, air deflectors, bumper retainers or decorative panels.
Year / Model Interchange
| Years | Make | Model | Required configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-1992 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Non-TPI application |
Potential applications include compatible Camaro Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, LT, RS, Z28 and other trim levels within the listed production range when equipped with the applicable non-TPI front filler panel.
Trim level alone does not determine fitment. Confirm the engine configuration and filler-panel design before ordering.
Important Application Notes
- Fits compatible 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro models
- Intended for vehicles not equipped with a TPI intake
- Designed for the filler panel associated with GM number 14019578
- Includes six plastic push pins and five screws
- Contains eleven total pieces
- Provides hardware for one vehicle
- Front filler panel is sold separately
- Does not include a bumper cover
- Does not include hood-latch hardware unless a listed fastener is shared with the filler-panel installation
- Pontiac Firebird compatibility should not be assumed
- Confirm that all original attachment holes remain usable
- Compare the included hardware with the current product photographs before installation
This kit should not be selected solely according to the Camaro’s model year. Tuned Port Injection vehicles use a different front-area configuration and are excluded from the stated application.
Non-TPI Application
This hardware set is cataloged specifically for Camaro models that do not have a Tuned Port Injection intake system.
Before ordering, verify the vehicle’s configuration by checking:
- The installed engine and induction system
- The shape of the existing filler panel
- The filler panel’s mounting locations
- Any number molded or stamped into the original panel
- The arrangement around the hood-latch and radiator-support area
- Whether the vehicle has been converted to a different engine or intake system
A vehicle that has undergone an engine conversion, front-end repair or radiator-support replacement may no longer match its original production configuration.
Compatible Filler-Panel Information
Original GM number 14019578 identifies the applicable filler-panel reference rather than this hardware kit.
The corresponding reproduction filler panel is cataloged separately as HT14019578. Neither filler-panel number should be confused with the hardware-kit part number HT14019578-HDWR.
This listing includes only the fasteners required for the compatible installation. The plastic filler panel must be reused or purchased separately.
Reproduction Information
This is a newly manufactured replacement hardware kit. It is not a used set, New Old Stock package or original GM service hardware.
Original fasteners are frequently unsuitable for reuse because of:
- Broken locking tabs
- Missing push pins
- Rounded or corroded screw heads
- Distorted plastic retainers
- Incorrect replacement hardware
- Damage from previous removal
- Age-related brittleness
Replacing incomplete or damaged hardware helps ensure that the filler panel remains positioned correctly without unnecessary movement.
Installation Information
Before installation:
- Park the vehicle on a level surface
- Switch off the ignition
- Allow the engine compartment to cool
- Open and securely support the hood
- Remove any remaining original hardware carefully
- Confirm that all eleven pieces are present
- Compare the new fasteners with the originals
- Inspect the filler panel for cracks or enlarged holes
- Inspect the radiator-support attachment points
- Correct bent or damaged mounting areas before installation
- Test-position the filler panel
- Align every attachment hole before inserting the hardware
During installation:
- Start the mounting screws by hand
- Do not force a screw into a misaligned opening
- Insert the plastic push pins squarely
- Make sure each push pin is fully seated
- Tighten the screws evenly
- Avoid overtightening hardware against the plastic panel
- Confirm that the filler panel remains level and correctly aligned
- Check clearance around the hood latch and surrounding components
After installation, close the hood carefully and verify that the panel does not interfere with the hood, latch, radiator support or bumper assembly.
Plastic panels can crack when fasteners are overtightened or installed through misaligned holes. Do not use powered installation tools unless their torque can be controlled accurately.
PART NUMBER
HT14019578-HDWR
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is included?
The kit contains six plastic push pins and five mounting screws.
How many pieces are in the kit?
There are eleven pieces in total.
Does this kit include the front filler panel?
No. This listing includes the installation hardware only.
Which filler panel does this hardware fit?
It is intended for the compatible front filler panel associated with original GM number 14019578 and reproduction number HT14019578.
What years does the kit fit?
It is designed for compatible 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro applications.
Does it fit every 1982-1992 Camaro?
No. The stated application is for Camaro models not equipped with a Tuned Port Injection intake. Verify the filler-panel configuration before ordering.
Will it fit a TPI-equipped Camaro?
No. This hardware kit is cataloged for non-TPI applications.
Does it fit a Camaro Sport Coupe?
It may fit a compatible 1982-1992 Camaro Sport Coupe when the vehicle uses the applicable non-TPI filler panel.
Does it fit a Camaro Berlinetta?
It may fit a compatible Berlinetta when equipped with the applicable filler-panel configuration. Compare the panel and attachment locations before ordering.
Does it fit a Camaro RS?
It fits compatible non-TPI Camaro RS applications using the specified filler panel. Engine and front-panel configuration must be verified.
Does it fit a Camaro Z28?
Fitment depends on the vehicle’s engine and filler-panel configuration. It is not intended for TPI-equipped applications.
Does this kit fit a Pontiac Firebird?
No Firebird application is stated for this kit. It is cataloged specifically for the Chevrolet Camaro filler panel, so Firebird interchange should not be assumed.
Are the fasteners original GM parts?
No. They are newly manufactured reproduction fasteners.
Is this a complete hardware kit for one vehicle?
Yes. It contains the six push pins and five screws specified for one compatible filler-panel installation.
Are extra fasteners included?
No. The advertised quantity is six push pins and five screws. No additional spare hardware is stated.
Does HT14019578-HDWR mean the filler panel is included?
No. The “HDWR” suffix identifies this as the hardware kit. The filler panel is a separate component.
Is GM 14019578 the hardware-kit part number?
No. GM 14019578 identifies the compatible original filler panel. The hardware-kit inventory number is HT14019578-HDWR.
Where does the filler panel install?
The compatible panel mounts between the radiator-support and front bumper areas.
Can I reuse my original filler panel with this hardware?
Yes, provided the original panel is the correct configuration and its mounting holes are not cracked, enlarged or otherwise damaged.
Will the kit repair broken mounting holes?
No. The hardware cannot restore cracked or missing sections of the plastic filler panel. Repair or replace a damaged panel before installation.
Should the screws be tightened with a power tool?
Hand installation is recommended for better control. Overtightening can crack or distort an aged or reproduction plastic filler panel.
