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Inthuwind · 01-07-2006, 08:30 PM

What do ya'll think?? I'm going with a 442 style. I photochopped a truck with something I thought may work. Opinions anyone??

CPNEJR · 01-07-2006, 09:48 PM

i think that's gonna look sick

gferris5 · 01-07-2006, 09:51 PM

It'd be cool if you could incorporate some styling cues from the weedeater--very sleak.

Seriously though your scoops are going to look pretty rad. Keep posting pics so we can see the finished product. BTW, Where did you get your hoodscoops?

AesC10s · 01-07-2006, 10:08 PM

Thats gonna look bad @$$.

TEAM THC · 01-07-2006, 10:09 PM

Unique.....i Like It Alot!

krue · 01-07-2006, 10:22 PM

Should look pretty good. Keep us posted on progress.

Inthuwind · 01-07-2006, 11:44 PM

I cut them out of a '72 hood. I bought the '72 for the axles and decided to use other pieces for my '68. All was done with poster board first as a template to get measurements, then transferred to the hood to cut out. Not too bad for a days work.~~Keep the opinions coming, thanks.

68haywagon · 01-08-2006, 12:18 AM

Not my style, but nice craftsmanship!!! I like when people do custom metal work. Please keep us posted on progress. I'd like to see the finished product...it may grow on me

Mike

Farm Boy · 01-08-2006, 01:48 AM

I want a 442 hood as well. When your done how about making another one for me. It will look great.

70GMCer · 01-08-2006, 08:48 AM

Neat idea...How do you plan on attaching those to the hood? Are they glass or metal scoops? Please keep us informed on the progress........

Inthuwind · 01-08-2006, 09:44 AM

These are metal scoops. As you can see, I cut it out of the black hood it's sitting on. I plan on welding them to the hood. These will also be functional scoops, with some kind of grille inserts(haven't determined what yet). There will be openings cut into my '68 hood to allow air to come in and maybe some in the back of the scoops to let hot air out. This may take awhile to do, but I'll keep ya posted on progress. I appreciate everyones honest opinions, thats why I posted, thanks.

*FormerMember* · 01-08-2006, 09:45 AM

They're metal scoops. He talked about cutting them out of a hood...

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Originally Posted by Inthuwind

I cut them out of a '72 hood. I bought the '72 for the axles and decided to use other pieces for my '68. All was done with poster board first as a template to get measurements, then transferred to the hood to cut out. Not too bad for a days work.~~Keep the opinions coming, thanks.

Are you going to add any support to the scoops themselves?

I wonder how close to a 442 they are? Perhaps you could run 442 Ram Air? That would be trick.

70GMCer · 01-08-2006, 09:51 AM

I must have misunderstood. I thought that he got the scoops from an original 442 hood, and wondered if they were fiberglass.

Inthuwind · 01-08-2006, 09:52 AM

Yeah, I'll have to brace them a little bit underneath. They are pretty close to the 442. I have pics of 442 hoods I tried to go by. Ram air would be pretty trick. I hope I can incorporate it.

*FormerMember* · 01-08-2006, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inthuwind

Yeah, I'll have to brace them a little bit underneath. They are pretty close to the 442. I have pics of 442 hoods I tried to go by. Ram air would be pretty trick. I hope I can incorporate it.

I'd love to see pics. I've been tinkering around in my head about something like this.

Although I was thinking more like early 70s Firechicken ram air. I already have a "shaker" hood scoop and carb set up.

Inthuwind · 01-08-2006, 10:10 AM

Yeah, the early 70's Firebird has some nice scoops as well. You have pics of the shaker on your truck??

*FormerMember* · 01-08-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Inthuwind

Yeah, the early 70's Firebird has some nice scoops as well. You have pics of the shaker on your truck??

Sorry, it's not on my truck yet. I've been thinking about it, is all. I have the complete hood and air box in storage.

heck, my truck is a frame in one garage bay, a motor/tranny combo over yonder, a cab sitting on the chassis, a bed in 25billion pieces and alot of ideas...

Come to think of it, my garage looks a little like yours right now.

Inthuwind · 01-08-2006, 10:16 AM

LOL~~ I hear ya. We have some things in common then.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-08-2006, 10:18 AM

That should turn out pretty well is the rendering the goal for the finished truck??

Inthuwind · 01-08-2006, 10:20 AM

Yeah thats my photochop--It will be candy cobalt blue by House of Kolor with LED signal mirrors. Not quite sure of the rims yet. Those are Boyd's Impulse wheels.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 01-08-2006, 10:30 AM

Functional ram air KICKS AZZ! Nice work.

cdowns · 01-08-2006, 10:33 AM

a nice touch !!!i really enjoy seeing somebody devolop something unique beats the hell out of off the shelf stuff

*FormerMember* · 01-08-2006, 10:35 AM

For now, I am playing with this:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=185225

It has a bit of family historical value.

Inthuwind · 01-08-2006, 10:43 AM

Thanks Cliff!! That ornament would be nice, Grendel. Letbus know when it goes on.

*FormerMember* · 01-08-2006, 10:59 AM

Actually, I think it would look slick with those hood scoops you're building...

I may be interested in doing something like that, smaller and rounder, like the Bel Air bullets they ran. Could be an interesting look.

01-07-2006, 08:30 PM	#1
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Pics of hood mod What do ya'll think?? I'm going with a 442 style. I photochopped a truck with something I thought may work. Opinions anyone?? Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-07-2006, 09:48 PM	#2
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Pics of hood mod i think that's gonna look sick __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

01-07-2006, 09:51 PM	#3
gferris5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The land of fruits and nuts Posts: 193	Re: Pics of hood mod It'd be cool if you could incorporate some styling cues from the weedeater--very sleak. Seriously though your scoops are going to look pretty rad. Keep posting pics so we can see the finished product. BTW, Where did you get your hoodscoops? __________________ Have mercy, I'm recovering from my 4x4 addiction. Last edited by gferris5; 01-07-2006 at 09:53 PM.

01-07-2006, 10:08 PM	#4
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: Pics of hood mod Thats gonna look bad @$$.

01-07-2006, 10:09 PM	#5
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: Pics of hood mod Unique.....i Like It Alot!

01-07-2006, 10:22 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Pics of hood mod Should look pretty good. Keep us posted on progress. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-07-2006, 11:44 PM	#7
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Pics of hood mod I cut them out of a '72 hood. I bought the '72 for the axles and decided to use other pieces for my '68. All was done with poster board first as a template to get measurements, then transferred to the hood to cut out. Not too bad for a days work.~~Keep the opinions coming, thanks. __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-08-2006, 12:18 AM	#8
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Pics of hood mod Not my style, but nice craftsmanship!!! I like when people do custom metal work. Please keep us posted on progress. I'd like to see the finished product...it may grow on me Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-08-2006, 01:48 AM	#9
Farm Boy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Alder, MT 59710 Posts: 488	Re: Pics of hood mod I want a 442 hood as well. When your done how about making another one for me. It will look great. __________________ WWS!!!!! 1971 Custom C/20 1992 Chevrolet Z71 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity (All old but long ago paid for)

01-08-2006, 08:48 AM	#10
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Pics of hood mod Neat idea...How do you plan on attaching those to the hood? Are they glass or metal scoops? Please keep us informed on the progress........ __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-08-2006, 09:44 AM	#11
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Pics of hood mod These are metal scoops. As you can see, I cut it out of the black hood it's sitting on. I plan on welding them to the hood. These will also be functional scoops, with some kind of grille inserts(haven't determined what yet). There will be openings cut into my '68 hood to allow air to come in and maybe some in the back of the scoops to let hot air out. This may take awhile to do, but I'll keep ya posted on progress. I appreciate everyones honest opinions, thats why I posted, thanks. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-08-2006, 09:51 AM	#13
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Pics of hood mod I must have misunderstood. I thought that he got the scoops from an original 442 hood, and wondered if they were fiberglass. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-08-2006, 09:52 AM	#14
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Pics of hood mod Yeah, I'll have to brace them a little bit underneath. They are pretty close to the 442. I have pics of 442 hoods I tried to go by. Ram air would be pretty trick. I hope I can incorporate it. __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-08-2006, 10:10 AM	#16
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Pics of hood mod Yeah, the early 70's Firebird has some nice scoops as well. You have pics of the shaker on your truck?? __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-08-2006, 10:16 AM	#18
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Pics of hood mod LOL~~ I hear ya. We have some things in common then. __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."



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01-08-2006, 10:18 AM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Pics of hood mod That should turn out pretty well is the rendering the goal for the finished truck?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-08-2006, 10:20 AM	#20
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Pics of hood mod Yeah thats my photochop--It will be candy cobalt blue by House of Kolor with LED signal mirrors. Not quite sure of the rims yet. Those are Boyd's Impulse wheels. __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-08-2006, 10:30 AM	#21
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Pics of hood mod Functional ram air KICKS AZZ! Nice work.

01-08-2006, 10:33 AM	#22
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Pics of hood mod a nice touch !!!i really enjoy seeing somebody devolop something unique beats the hell out of off the shelf stuff __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-08-2006, 10:35 AM	#23
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Pics of hood mod For now, I am playing with this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=185225 It has a bit of family historical value.

01-08-2006, 10:43 AM	#24
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Pics of hood mod Thanks Cliff!! That ornament would be nice, Grendel. Letbus know when it goes on. __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-08-2006, 10:59 AM	#25
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Pics of hood mod Actually, I think it would look slick with those hood scoops you're building... I may be interested in doing something like that, smaller and rounder, like the Bel Air bullets they ran. Could be an interesting look.

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