Another Low-Rise Hood Pic - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 02-25-2011, 04:28 PM

I knew I had this somewhere. We were all talking about the hood on that GMC a member bought in the last month and I just came across this picture of a sweet looking truck with the same or similar hood:

VA72C10 · 02-25-2011, 05:09 PM

very cool and different.

cam.man67 · 02-25-2011, 05:24 PM

Oh, that is sweet!

*project 67 sub* · 02-25-2011, 05:51 PM

would have looked better if the side raised parts matched the drop in the center. other than that not bad

**Ironangel** · 02-25-2011, 08:31 PM

I dont like it at all...Why would they do that?

**pryorstemmed** · 02-25-2011, 08:33 PM

To give you a better view if you are cresting a decline, or running over a downed tree I think?

Willys47 · 02-25-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironangel

I dont like it at all...Why would they do that?

my guess is just to be different from the masses

Sammy · 02-25-2011, 08:35 PM

I'm not too impressed either. Looks rather dorky to me. To each their own.

Jeffs70 · 02-25-2011, 08:39 PM

I am not a fan either.

**bignbad** · 02-25-2011, 08:41 PM

I like it..Might have to start looking for one

**special-K** · 02-26-2011, 08:00 AM

Most of you who are newer to the scene won't be familiar with these low-rise hoods and other truck accessories of the '70s. The off road boom had begun and there were a lot of parts introduced and from the vintage accessory stand point these things are way cool,whether you prefer the look or not. Back then the Baja 500 (or was it 1000?) was a big deal and this piece reflects the popularity of off road racing in it's fledgling years. They were indeed offered as a way to improve visibility while 4 wheeling,not for looks. The way they are,the truck's profile is unchanged. IMO,it wouldn't look as good with the whole hood flattened out. Fiberglass body mods were a big thing coming out of the '60s and mostly looked down on by today's enthusiasts. "You just had to be there",is the theme with this stuff. Just like all the stuff people are doing now,mods are viewed differently as time moves on.

**Boog** · 02-26-2011, 11:04 AM

I think Vick Hickey marketed hoods like that and other body parts back in the day. Mainly catered to the offroad crowd.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-26-2011, 11:58 AM

I dont much care for the hood with the stock fenders but maybe some flared out fenders and that hood and id bet it could look pretty sick.

bigkountry · 02-26-2011, 12:52 PM

Kind of resembles a chevy Luv

BLAZERMAN · 02-26-2011, 01:47 PM

I remember them from back in the day, always wanted one!....difinatly a Cool nostalgic peice. These were also popular on the 73 and up trucks.

**special-K** · 02-26-2011, 02:48 PM

It seems the stuff really came out once the '73s came out and so much more was available for them. I remember Hooker got into chrome roll bars,tube bumpers,brush guards,hoods,and even roll pans that worked with the tube bumpers. And,of course,fender flares! Dick Cepek and Desert Dynamics came out with stuff,too. A bit later,once lift kits really took off,Fly-N-Hi was making stuff that was more flashy. I love seeing the old tires. There were so many companies and tread designs it's nuts.

dmack91 · 02-26-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

I remember them from back in the day, always wanted one!....difinatly a Cool nostalgic peice. These were also popular on the 73 and up trucks.

WOW. Can't think of the last time I saw a set of Armstrong Tru-Trac tires like on the red and white truck.

**special-K** · 02-26-2011, 08:15 PM

I just ran across this Blazer in my pictures while looking for some of my trucks with the big Armstrong Tru Tracs I used to run (never found those).

treveiger · 02-27-2011, 04:06 PM

Knew a guy that had a hood like this, he tried explaining it to me but never got a good mental picture of it. THANKS Special-K!!!. IMO it looks kinda outa place on the trucks but of course we're all use to the stock hoods so when we see something like this it throws us off. Once i look at it for a while it dont look to bad at all.

**pryorstemmed** · 02-27-2011, 04:24 PM

Does anyone still see these hoods come up for sale? Either for our years or the later blazer years? I would like to find one for a 76 Blazer Chalet I am looking at buying, it would look awesome!

**special-K** · 02-27-2011, 04:37 PM

I never see them around here...never did. This place is lame for cool truck stuff

I'd ask on CK5 or another off road site.Problem is,once you bring it up the others will want it,too.lol
I think these are truly cool,but definitely look right on the 73-80 trucks.

**pryorstemmed** · 02-27-2011, 04:46 PM

Thanks again Special-K, I will try the CK5 site. They might have one on the "for sale" boards. I will take your advice also in not posting a thread with "does anyone have one of these", then like you said, everyone will want one

I might get lucky!

**bignbad** · 02-27-2011, 05:38 PM

these guys make a hood like this for the '73-'87 trucks,but they dont make one for '67-'72.They call it a step down hood
http://usbodysource.com/

**pryorstemmed** · 02-27-2011, 05:45 PM

Thanks bignbad, that will work great if I can't find a hickey.

wwotr · 02-27-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironangel

I dont like it at all...Why would they do that?

OMG..THAT IS SO FUGLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-25-2011, 04:28 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Another Low-Rise Hood Pic I knew I had this somewhere. We were all talking about the hood on that GMC a member bought in the last month and I just came across this picture of a sweet looking truck with the same or similar hood: __________________ "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 ~

02-25-2011, 05:09 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic very cool and different. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-25-2011, 05:24 PM	#3
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic Oh, that is sweet! __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

02-25-2011, 05:51 PM	#4
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic would have looked better if the side raised parts matched the drop in the center. other than that not bad Last edited by project 67 sub; 02-25-2011 at 05:51 PM.

02-25-2011, 08:31 PM	#5
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic I dont like it at all...Why would they do that? __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

02-25-2011, 08:33 PM	#6
pryorstemmed 4wd Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WY/MT/ND Posts: 576	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic To give you a better view if you are cresting a decline, or running over a downed tree I think? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10 Original Paint 350/350 AC (Added) Tach/Tilt 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10-Buckets/Tach/Tilt/Wood Bed/Manual Throttle/Marker Lamps 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper K20 AC/Tilt/Aux Tank/Aux Battery/Wood Bed 1970 Olds 442 W-30 M-21 4-speed 1978 Ford F250 4x4 Ranger-Explorer-Camper Special Marti Report: 1 of 1 1986 K30 Silverado Crew Cab 502/TH400 2002 Silverado LT 2500 Duramax Long bed Crew Cab 4x4 107K original miles 2022 RAM Bighorn 1500 Waldoch edition ...Daily Driver Last edited by pryorstemmed; 02-25-2011 at 09:17 PM. Reason: Clarify

02-25-2011, 08:35 PM	#8
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic I'm not too impressed either. Looks rather dorky to me. To each their own. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

02-25-2011, 08:39 PM	#9
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic I am not a fan either. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

02-25-2011, 08:41 PM	#10
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic I like it..Might have to start looking for one __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric

02-26-2011, 08:00 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic Most of you who are newer to the scene won't be familiar with these low-rise hoods and other truck accessories of the '70s. The off road boom had begun and there were a lot of parts introduced and from the vintage accessory stand point these things are way cool,whether you prefer the look or not. Back then the Baja 500 (or was it 1000?) was a big deal and this piece reflects the popularity of off road racing in it's fledgling years. They were indeed offered as a way to improve visibility while 4 wheeling,not for looks. The way they are,the truck's profile is unchanged. IMO,it wouldn't look as good with the whole hood flattened out. Fiberglass body mods were a big thing coming out of the '60s and mostly looked down on by today's enthusiasts. "You just had to be there",is the theme with this stuff. Just like all the stuff people are doing now,mods are viewed differently as time moves on. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-26-2011 at 08:01 AM.

02-26-2011, 11:04 AM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic I think Vick Hickey marketed hoods like that and other body parts back in the day. Mainly catered to the offroad crowd. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-26-2011, 11:58 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic I dont much care for the hood with the stock fenders but maybe some flared out fenders and that hood and id bet it could look pretty sick. __________________ 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..

02-26-2011, 12:52 PM	#14
bigkountry Family Man Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 80	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic Kind of resembles a chevy Luv

02-26-2011, 01:47 PM	#15
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic I remember them from back in the day, always wanted one!....difinatly a Cool nostalgic peice. These were also popular on the 73 and up trucks. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

02-26-2011, 02:48 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic It seems the stuff really came out once the '73s came out and so much more was available for them. I remember Hooker got into chrome roll bars,tube bumpers,brush guards,hoods,and even roll pans that worked with the tube bumpers. And,of course,fender flares! Dick Cepek and Desert Dynamics came out with stuff,too. A bit later,once lift kits really took off,Fly-N-Hi was making stuff that was more flashy. I love seeing the old tires. There were so many companies and tread designs it's nuts. __________________ "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 ~



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02-26-2011, 08:15 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic I just ran across this Blazer in my pictures while looking for some of my trucks with the big Armstrong Tru Tracs I used to run (never found those). __________________ "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 ~

02-27-2011, 04:06 PM	#19
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic Knew a guy that had a hood like this, he tried explaining it to me but never got a good mental picture of it. THANKS Special-K!!!. IMO it looks kinda outa place on the trucks but of course we're all use to the stock hoods so when we see something like this it throws us off. Once i look at it for a while it dont look to bad at all. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

02-27-2011, 04:24 PM	#20
pryorstemmed 4wd Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WY/MT/ND Posts: 576	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic Does anyone still see these hoods come up for sale? Either for our years or the later blazer years? I would like to find one for a 76 Blazer Chalet I am looking at buying, it would look awesome! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10 Original Paint 350/350 AC (Added) Tach/Tilt 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10-Buckets/Tach/Tilt/Wood Bed/Manual Throttle/Marker Lamps 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper K20 AC/Tilt/Aux Tank/Aux Battery/Wood Bed 1970 Olds 442 W-30 M-21 4-speed 1978 Ford F250 4x4 Ranger-Explorer-Camper Special Marti Report: 1 of 1 1986 K30 Silverado Crew Cab 502/TH400 2002 Silverado LT 2500 Duramax Long bed Crew Cab 4x4 107K original miles 2022 RAM Bighorn 1500 Waldoch edition ...Daily Driver

02-27-2011, 04:37 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic I never see them around here...never did. This place is lame for cool truck stuff I'd ask on CK5 or another off road site.Problem is,once you bring it up the others will want it,too.lol I think these are truly cool,but definitely look right on the 73-80 trucks. __________________ "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 ~

02-27-2011, 04:46 PM	#22
pryorstemmed 4wd Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WY/MT/ND Posts: 576	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic Thanks again Special-K, I will try the CK5 site. They might have one on the "for sale" boards. I will take your advice also in not posting a thread with "does anyone have one of these", then like you said, everyone will want one I might get lucky! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10 Original Paint 350/350 AC (Added) Tach/Tilt 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10-Buckets/Tach/Tilt/Wood Bed/Manual Throttle/Marker Lamps 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper K20 AC/Tilt/Aux Tank/Aux Battery/Wood Bed 1970 Olds 442 W-30 M-21 4-speed 1978 Ford F250 4x4 Ranger-Explorer-Camper Special Marti Report: 1 of 1 1986 K30 Silverado Crew Cab 502/TH400 2002 Silverado LT 2500 Duramax Long bed Crew Cab 4x4 107K original miles 2022 RAM Bighorn 1500 Waldoch edition ...Daily Driver

02-27-2011, 05:38 PM	#23
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic these guys make a hood like this for the '73-'87 trucks,but they dont make one for '67-'72.They call it a step down hood http://usbodysource.com/ __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric Last edited by bignbad; 02-27-2011 at 05:38 PM.

02-27-2011, 05:45 PM	#24
pryorstemmed 4wd Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WY/MT/ND Posts: 576	Re: Another Low-Rise Hood Pic Thanks bignbad, that will work great if I can't find a hickey. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10 Original Paint 350/350 AC (Added) Tach/Tilt 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10-Buckets/Tach/Tilt/Wood Bed/Manual Throttle/Marker Lamps 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper K20 AC/Tilt/Aux Tank/Aux Battery/Wood Bed 1970 Olds 442 W-30 M-21 4-speed 1978 Ford F250 4x4 Ranger-Explorer-Camper Special Marti Report: 1 of 1 1986 K30 Silverado Crew Cab 502/TH400 2002 Silverado LT 2500 Duramax Long bed Crew Cab 4x4 107K original miles 2022 RAM Bighorn 1500 Waldoch edition ...Daily Driver

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