louvered hood
 

I just picked upa louvered hood for my truck
and I was curious on what your guys opinion is on louvers.
always looking for other peoples thoughts on things.


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70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

The first time I saw a truck with louvers was the same day I fell in love with these trucks. I guess you could say I like them. I don't know anyone round here that does it, but eventually I would like a louvered cowl hood and a louvered tailgate. Then again I like the smooth look without it too. I'm torn...Lets just say whatever is done with class and taste is ok by me!

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68 SWB
The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!!
Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!!

Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat!

i usually love them, LETS SEE PICTURES!!

I'm going to have it painted next week, and since I don't have a digital camera I'll have to use up all the film on my wife's camera by taking pictures of my truck!
I'll post them as soon as I can.
Thanks and keep the post coming!

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70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

Even though I am an old school fan, I normally prefer not having them, however, I have seen a couple done up real tastefully and looked good.
So I am kinda split on it in reality.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
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Andy, in Columbus Ohio

I'm not real fond of them myself. I looked at a 72 blazer once that had the whole top of the hood louvered, the guy at the lot was trying to use it as a selling feature, I told him he could keep the hood and knock $400 off the price because I'd have to throw it away when I got it home. If done nice, and not to excess, they look alright, i guess.

Yes I can understand that it can be overdone
but then again so can anything. This hood has 4 rows of louvers only. Anyways I appreciate the honesty from you guys and that's the reason I put this out there.

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70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

This is a pic of my hood, it is the only one he has done like this that I know of. When I went to pick the truck up he told me, he'd never ever do another off set one like it, because of how close the louvers are to each other. I think it is just enough and not to much. http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL83/5...01/9089906.jpg
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Andy
71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72
71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,305 HO TPI with 700-R4 lowered,17" wheels


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[This message has been edited by Andy4639 (edited April 21, 2002).]

Andy, What mirrors did you put on your truck? Do you have a closer picture of them. Those are the first sport mirrors I have seen that look really nice on these. More pics if you have them.

I don't have any close ups but my picture trail has some different pic of them from the side. I'm stil at my dad's right now and if I get time I'll take some.

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Andy
71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72
71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,305 HO TPI with 700-R4 lowered,17" wheels


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Andy, Looked at the side pic, thanks. That TPI motor looks great in there. How do you like it? Is it possible to mount those mirrors without elmininating the vent windows?

I picked up a louvered hood for a 67/68 last week and it it solid and for sale,$200.00 or trade.

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BIG ORANGE 1971 SUBURBAN
1970/90-Little Buck's Truck (ONE DAY)
USED TRUCK PARTS 4 SALE