Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1969k10stepside · 05-01-2007, 07:16 PM

Well,its time to work on the hood for the 71,so now is the time to decide on a cowl hood or not,so I need some opinions.
Here is some pics of the truck now(before paint and body work) and some pics of member 71Blksuper's truck which is nearly a twin to mine except for the color and a few details....
*Note,the swan isnt for sale but no it wont go on the truck after its done.
His truck...
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matthufham · 05-01-2007, 07:24 PM

cowl induction

68 P.O.S. · 05-01-2007, 07:28 PM

Cowl induction all the way. Can't wait to get me one...

**SactoJim** · 05-01-2007, 07:54 PM

Cowl hoods look better on 67-68's than on 69-72's.

kelsfine69 · 05-01-2007, 07:56 PM

I have a bug catcher and I would love a cowl hood.

retselgerg · 05-01-2007, 07:58 PM

I've got a cowl on my 69 but i like the orginals more now because so many people are doing the cowls,

**special-K** · 05-01-2007, 07:55 PM

Swan hood ornament!!

JAKES 68GMC · 05-01-2007, 08:06 PM

Cowl induction.

PanelDeland · 05-01-2007, 08:10 PM

Cowl but keep the SWAN!!!!

fatboys69 · 05-01-2007, 08:56 PM

I personnally like the stock hoods on the 69-72's ( the leading edge is to tall for my taste's. I agree the 67-68's look better with a cowl hood, more aggressive

1970bowtie · 05-01-2007, 09:28 PM

id go with the cowl,if someone would like to donate one id be more than happy to put it on my truck

ChevyDude · 05-01-2007, 09:38 PM

I guess I'm the opposite...I like the cowl hood on anything other than a 67 or 68. To me the 67/68 looks best with the stock hood. JMHO.

Bishops Trucks · 05-01-2007, 09:44 PM

Cowl fan.

jimi121v · 05-02-2007, 02:07 AM

I Like The Stock Hoods, The Cowl Ind. Hoods Just Look Cheezy.

**special-K** · 05-02-2007, 06:12 AM

I agree with you,ChevyDude.The sloped 67/68 hood looks great as is and gives a lower look.The cowl looks like it comes off the front edge.The boxy 69/72 hood is flat up top and sets the cowl induction off.Gives it more "shape".

meathead95 · 05-03-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I agree with you,ChevyDude.The sloped 67/68 hood looks great as is and gives a lower look.The cowl looks like it comes off the front edge.The boxy 69/72 hood is flat up top and sets the cowl induction off.Gives it more "shape".

i agree with you two as well

sdkid · 05-02-2007, 05:53 PM

I prefer the cowl hood look.

BB72CHEVKT · 05-02-2007, 06:06 PM

I have a 72 and I say stock. My 98 had a cowl and I loved it but I think they only look good on 67-68 due to slope of hood.

tavenner13 · 05-02-2007, 11:29 PM

why not one of these?

'02 camaro SS style for 69-72 trucks

'99 trans am ram air style for 69-72 trucks

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-02-2007, 11:36 PM

if youre going more getting the best perfornmance then id go cowl so you can get some more air to it, otherwise id probably go stock since the cowl is around on alot of different vehicles, but yet i like them both so its really up to you

i vote for keeping the swan to

sierragrande71 · 05-03-2007, 01:02 AM

Why not be different and figure out how to make it functional like '70 Chevelle SS cowl hood? Just an idea.

**PICKMUP** · 05-03-2007, 04:33 PM

Stock trucks, especially two tone cheyennes, etc look better with original hoods...
BUT
Modified trucks definitely look better with the cowl hoods.
There, I said it and I am glad...

67ChevyRedneck · 05-03-2007, 04:47 PM

Save yourself $5-600, keep 'er stock.

jimmydean · 05-03-2007, 05:51 PM

Cowl with the swan, that would rock!

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05-01-2007, 07:16 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? Well,its time to work on the hood for the 71,so now is the time to decide on a cowl hood or not,so I need some opinions. Here is some pics of the truck now(before paint and body work) and some pics of member 71Blksuper's truck which is nearly a twin to mine except for the color and a few details.... *Note,the swan isnt for sale but no it wont go on the truck after its done. His truck... Mine

05-01-2007, 07:24 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? cowl induction

05-01-2007, 07:28 PM	#3
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? Cowl induction all the way. Can't wait to get me one... __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

05-01-2007, 07:54 PM	#4
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? Cowl hoods look better on 67-68's than on 69-72's. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

05-01-2007, 07:56 PM	#5
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? I have a bug catcher and I would love a cowl hood. Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

05-01-2007, 07:58 PM	#6
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? I've got a cowl on my 69 but i like the orginals more now because so many people are doing the cowls, __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

05-01-2007, 07:55 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? Swan hood ornament!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-01-2007, 08:06 PM	#8
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? Cowl induction.

05-01-2007, 08:10 PM	#9
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05-01-2007, 08:56 PM	#10
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? I personnally like the stock hoods on the 69-72's ( the leading edge is to tall for my taste's. I agree the 67-68's look better with a cowl hood, more aggressive Attached Images

05-01-2007, 09:28 PM	#11
1970bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 549	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? id go with the cowl,if someone would like to donate one id be more than happy to put it on my truck __________________ Justin 1970 c/10 short wide bed My build thread WTT 1970 chevy front end for 67/68 chevy front end WTT 2 15x10 american racing outlaw 2 wheels for 2 of the same in a 15x7 or 15x8

05-01-2007, 09:38 PM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? I guess I'm the opposite...I like the cowl hood on anything other than a 67 or 68. To me the 67/68 looks best with the stock hood. JMHO. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

05-01-2007, 09:44 PM	#13
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05-02-2007, 02:07 AM	#14
jimi121v Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 33	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? I Like The Stock Hoods, The Cowl Ind. Hoods Just Look Cheezy.



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05-02-2007, 06:12 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? I agree with you,ChevyDude.The sloped 67/68 hood looks great as is and gives a lower look.The cowl looks like it comes off the front edge.The boxy 69/72 hood is flat up top and sets the cowl induction off.Gives it more "shape". __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-02-2007, 05:53 PM	#17
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? I prefer the cowl hood look. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

05-02-2007, 06:06 PM	#18
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? I have a 72 and I say stock. My 98 had a cowl and I loved it but I think they only look good on 67-68 due to slope of hood. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

05-02-2007, 11:29 PM	#19
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? why not one of these? '02 camaro SS style for 69-72 trucks '99 trans am ram air style for 69-72 trucks

05-02-2007, 11:36 PM	#20
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? if youre going more getting the best perfornmance then id go cowl so you can get some more air to it, otherwise id probably go stock since the cowl is around on alot of different vehicles, but yet i like them both so its really up to you i vote for keeping the swan to __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-03-2007, 01:02 AM	#21
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? Why not be different and figure out how to make it functional like '70 Chevelle SS cowl hood? Just an idea.

05-03-2007, 04:33 PM	#22
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Stock Hood or Cowl Induction? Stock trucks, especially two tone cheyennes, etc look better with original hoods... BUT Modified trucks definitely look better with the cowl hoods. There, I said it and I am glad... Attached Images

05-03-2007, 04:47 PM	#23
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