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special70gmc · 01-04-2005, 03:52 PM

ok i got the tunnel on and running set the floats and it ran AWSOME! revs like a g-damn street bike... but then i cut the hole in the shape i wanted it with the plasma cutter (its at my school) so i got a rough cut. im gong to sharpen the points and the step the hood down in the cut area like a stairs kinda thig for like 4 inches all the way around. then i have to add bracing sao i can actually use it as a hood(flimsy) but otherwise i think its awsome i got all the kids at my high school talking (every body i know thinks im crazy) thell me what you think good or bad trust me you wont hurt mty feelings lol
- kyle

*Randy70C-10* · 01-04-2005, 04:33 PM

I always like the hood cut close to the tunnel ram but I'll have to see the end product. The tunnel ram looks awesome, you get her running yet?

luckydog · 01-04-2005, 04:37 PM

Thats pretty sweet. I would have made the hole in the hood a little smaller, but that design is awesome. I would have used that same design and just kept it a little tighter to the ram. Very cool and original... I've never seen a hood cut like that anyways.

Hook'em · 01-04-2005, 04:48 PM

Looks pretty cool. That third picture looks like Hank Hill and the gang on King of the Hill.

Tx Firefighter · 01-04-2005, 06:11 PM

Weld 1/4 inch rod around the edge of the opening. It's about 10 bucks a 20 foot section and it's easy to bend to shape.

It will give it a thicker, finished edge, keep water from sheeting into the hole, and stiffen the hood a bunch.

1972 · 01-04-2005, 06:37 PM

The tunnel ram looks awesome. The hole in the hood is kinda' big, I'll have to check back when it's done.

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2005, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hook'em

That third picture looks like Hank Hill and the gang on King of the Hill.

Yep...MMM HMMMMM

Quick question, your signiture says 3/4 ton...is this the same truck? If so, are those 8 lug rims, or did you slip a 1/2 ton suspention underneath?

**Canadian694x4** · 01-04-2005, 06:49 PM

Looks Good

superchevy · 01-04-2005, 07:04 PM

Sweet!
SC

724wdcopper · 01-04-2005, 07:05 PM

how can you tell they are not 8 luggers? looks like full lug covers, could be anything under there.

special70gmc · 01-04-2005, 07:08 PM

yea the wheels are 8 lug there welds typhoons with the conehead caps 17x8f 17x10r

randy yeah it runs runs really good took it around the parking lot and it has twice the throttle responce and if you rev it up it comes up to 7000 fast real fast with the mechaanical seccondays. im real happy with it so far! -kyle ps ill post progress pics...any sugestions are welcome i will consider them

longnlow72 · 01-04-2005, 08:56 PM

in my opinion, i think the tunnel ram setup(and the overall truck) is sweet but the hood is not my style maybe the design would be ok just smaller not like the whole hood, but i do have to give it to ya for being different

Sweet72 · 01-04-2005, 09:02 PM

Man that GMC looks badass with the tunnel ram. I like it! Sweet!

RON WOODGEARD · 01-04-2005, 09:25 PM

I'm glad you're happy with it, I knew it would work out well with your combination.

I don't care for the hood at all, I like them cut tight to the Ram and carbs. BUT,,, Something could be done with it along the lines of Plexiglass in the opening....
Then again, work a little with it, follow through with the scheme, and call it the BAT TRUCK !!

cochran63 · 01-04-2005, 09:32 PM

I like it, but why such tall carb spacers on an allready tall intake?

71swb4x4 · 01-04-2005, 09:37 PM

Your truck looks awesome!! I love that you aren't doing the same old hole with the hood. Can't wait to see the finished product!

special70gmc · 01-04-2005, 09:45 PM

i just wanted to be different IMHO i just think some stuff in cars is overplayed thats why i lowered a 3/4 ton,a truck, a longbed. so i kinda want something that nobody else has,i relize im only 17 and not here but in my town i get NO recognition but ill get it lookin ''cool''. i still have a few tricks up my sleve on this truck before i call it ''done'' and i belive that it will be the truck ive been pictureing for the lasr 3 years ive had the truck!

JayDubBlazer · 01-04-2005, 09:50 PM

Looks sweet, that thing has gotta be fun to drive, if only in the parking lot

bagged91 · 01-04-2005, 10:31 PM

Ahhh, the tunnel ram. My favorite intake... Lookin good. Hey, if you end up not liking the hood, it unbolts.... Definitely looks different, and arse kickin' too!

I remember when I put the tunnel ram on the 383 in my old lifted 88' K2500. Wiend T/R with 2 450CFM holleys, Mr. Gasket "Hilborn" style scoop & a sweet direct port nitrous setup(only jetted for 150 shot). Boy if that wasn't a bag full of sh!tz n giggles! Blistered the 35x12.50x15 BFG's all the way thru 3rd... Sold it to a local guy who put it on a V8 S10 running 9.80 1/4's....

67cst · 01-04-2005, 10:43 PM

looks good but not a fan of the hood

oldschooloutlaw · 01-04-2005, 11:22 PM

looks good but a truck is never done

72 CustomCamper · 01-05-2005, 01:23 AM

I like the intake,but the hood just isn't my taste...

Chuck

68w/sbc406 · 01-05-2005, 01:35 AM

i love the ram, i will have to see the hood when you are done. if you were going for different you nailed it. and anyways who cares what i think its your truck, and it hauls @$$!!!

lngbed71 · 01-05-2005, 07:32 AM

Me likey the tunnels and the look of the scoop above the line. I think I would take some polished stainless and fill in the "crown" close to the carbs.

Chugger · 01-05-2005, 08:28 AM

what size carbs are you running?
i was thinkin about doing the same setup but it my motor is nearly stock.
Any opinions also what brand of intake was that?
Again sweet truck i wouldnt change a thing i like being different as well.
lata
chris

01-04-2005, 03:52 PM	#1
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	tunnel ram instaled!!! ok i got the tunnel on and running set the floats and it ran AWSOME! revs like a g-damn street bike... but then i cut the hole in the shape i wanted it with the plasma cutter (its at my school) so i got a rough cut. im gong to sharpen the points and the step the hood down in the cut area like a stairs kinda thig for like 4 inches all the way around. then i have to add bracing sao i can actually use it as a hood(flimsy) but otherwise i think its awsome i got all the kids at my high school talking (every body i know thinks im crazy) thell me what you think good or bad trust me you wont hurt mty feelings lol - kyle Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

01-04-2005, 04:37 PM	#3
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	Thats pretty sweet. I would have made the hole in the hood a little smaller, but that design is awesome. I would have used that same design and just kept it a little tighter to the ram. Very cool and original... I've never seen a hood cut like that anyways. __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

01-04-2005, 04:48 PM	#4
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Looks pretty cool. That third picture looks like Hank Hill and the gang on King of the Hill. __________________ Hook'em

01-04-2005, 06:11 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Weld 1/4 inch rod around the edge of the opening. It's about 10 bucks a 20 foot section and it's easy to bend to shape. It will give it a thicker, finished edge, keep water from sheeting into the hole, and stiffen the hood a bunch. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-04-2005, 06:49 PM	#8
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Looks Good __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

01-04-2005, 04:33 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I always like the hood cut close to the tunnel ram but I'll have to see the end product. The tunnel ram looks awesome, you get her running yet?

01-04-2005, 06:37 PM	#6
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	The tunnel ram looks awesome. The hole in the hood is kinda' big, I'll have to check back when it's done.

01-04-2005, 07:04 PM	#9
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Sweet! SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

01-04-2005, 07:05 PM	#10
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	how can you tell they are not 8 luggers? looks like full lug covers, could be anything under there.

01-04-2005, 07:08 PM	#11
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	yea the wheels are 8 lug there welds typhoons with the conehead caps 17x8f 17x10r randy yeah it runs runs really good took it around the parking lot and it has twice the throttle responce and if you rev it up it comes up to 7000 fast real fast with the mechaanical seccondays. im real happy with it so far! -kyle ps ill post progress pics...any sugestions are welcome i will consider them __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

01-04-2005, 08:56 PM	#12
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	in my opinion, i think the tunnel ram setup(and the overall truck) is sweet but the hood is not my style maybe the design would be ok just smaller not like the whole hood, but i do have to give it to ya for being different __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

01-04-2005, 09:02 PM	#13
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Man that GMC looks badass with the tunnel ram. I like it! Sweet! __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

01-04-2005, 09:25 PM	#14
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I'm glad you're happy with it, I knew it would work out well with your combination. I don't care for the hood at all, I like them cut tight to the Ram and carbs. BUT,,, Something could be done with it along the lines of Plexiglass in the opening.... Then again, work a little with it, follow through with the scheme, and call it the BAT TRUCK !!

01-04-2005, 09:32 PM	#15
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	I like it, but why such tall carb spacers on an allready tall intake? __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

01-04-2005, 09:37 PM	#16
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Your truck looks awesome!! I love that you aren't doing the same old hole with the hood. Can't wait to see the finished product! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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01-04-2005, 09:45 PM	#17
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	i just wanted to be different IMHO i just think some stuff in cars is overplayed thats why i lowered a 3/4 ton,a truck, a longbed. so i kinda want something that nobody else has,i relize im only 17 and not here but in my town i get NO recognition but ill get it lookin ''cool''. i still have a few tricks up my sleve on this truck before i call it ''done'' and i belive that it will be the truck ive been pictureing for the lasr 3 years ive had the truck! __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

01-04-2005, 09:50 PM	#18
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Looks sweet, that thing has gotta be fun to drive, if only in the parking lot __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-04-2005, 10:31 PM	#19
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Ahhh, the tunnel ram. My favorite intake... Lookin good. Hey, if you end up not liking the hood, it unbolts.... Definitely looks different, and arse kickin' too! I remember when I put the tunnel ram on the 383 in my old lifted 88' K2500. Wiend T/R with 2 450CFM holleys, Mr. Gasket "Hilborn" style scoop & a sweet direct port nitrous setup(only jetted for 150 shot). Boy if that wasn't a bag full of sh!tz n giggles! Blistered the 35x12.50x15 BFG's all the way thru 3rd... Sold it to a local guy who put it on a V8 S10 running 9.80 1/4's.... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

01-04-2005, 10:43 PM	#20
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	looks good but not a fan of the hood __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

01-04-2005, 11:22 PM	#21
oldschooloutlaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Last big town in KY before the VA Line Posts: 66	looks good but a truck is never done

01-05-2005, 01:23 AM	#22
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	I like the intake,but the hood just isn't my taste... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-05-2005, 01:35 AM	#23
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i love the ram, i will have to see the hood when you are done. if you were going for different you nailed it. and anyways who cares what i think its your truck, and it hauls @$$!!! __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

01-05-2005, 07:32 AM	#24
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	Me likey the tunnels and the look of the scoop above the line. I think I would take some polished stainless and fill in the "crown" close to the carbs. __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

01-05-2005, 08:28 AM	#25
Chugger Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 18	what size carbs are you running? i was thinkin about doing the same setup but it my motor is nearly stock. Any opinions also what brand of intake was that? Again sweet truck i wouldnt change a thing i like being different as well. lata chris

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