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FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-22-2004, 01:00 PM

Saul I had to remove the cowl to gain access to the middle but the rest was done on the truck..

Rollie396 · 12-22-2004, 07:49 PM

soooooo ya done yet?

robertwb · 12-22-2004, 09:48 PM

I was thinking about right in this area-if you get exhaust/engine fumes you need to fix the problem-a healthy well sealed engine doesn't pose a problem IME

Bamm · 12-22-2004, 10:21 PM

robertwb - That is a cool cab lift!! Did you build it or buy it? Looks cool.

robertwb · 12-22-2004, 11:09 PM

it's not mine -I stole that pic from the forum somewhere-it was the first one I found that showed the cab w/o fenders

although I do have a similar "swing set" contraption for the same purpose it's nowhere near as nice as that one

68w/sbc406 · 12-23-2004, 04:04 AM

IIRC that guy made the swing set for his kids then they grew out of it and it is now what you see, but it might be another guy i am thinking of

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-23-2004, 12:31 PM

Nope not done yet been working on other projects that have been put on the back burner long enough.. I am pretty sure I have the 69 sold so i need to get it drivable and gone out of the yard......

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-07-2005, 07:44 PM

Got all the welding done today should have it mounted saturday... Pics to follow..

68w/sbc406 · 01-07-2005, 09:23 PM

k its been like an hour and a half and still no pics!!! tease!

Rollie396 · 01-07-2005, 11:04 PM

cool!Look forward to seein it.

roj2323 · 01-07-2005, 11:55 PM

now that i have seen a shaved cowl i might consider this change myself. the air ram with ducking from the front of the truck to the sides of the cowl duct sounds like a great option since it's a cheap yet kind of a cool looking change. the other option of cutting luvers or holes in the side of the cowl duct is another great option but will likely prove drafty and noisy since the vent doors are in the same location. i'd be very interested in a follow up on this after someone finishes the mods.

ondrew, 21
winfield, il

Rollie396 · 01-08-2005, 09:47 PM

hmmm I really wanna try this mod.Maybe a guy should do one up for summertime,then switch it over to a non shaved one for winter.

68w/sbc406 · 01-09-2005, 04:16 AM

or just not drive it in the winter

Super Duck · 01-09-2005, 05:26 AM

Thats what do. Mine is under a tarp in the driveway. I will be doing the sam mod but will leave the center 12 or so inches that is hidden by the cowl hood anyway. best of both worlds.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-09-2005, 10:59 AM

I was pretty sure I posted pics of the cowl what happed to them???

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-09-2005, 11:02 AM

Heres the pic's just needs some filler..

jamis · 01-09-2005, 11:22 AM

looking good........when is a good time to ship mine over for you to do?

modifiedGMC · 01-09-2005, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Duck

Thats what do. Mine is under a tarp in the driveway. I will be doing the sam mod but will leave the center 12 or so inches that is hidden by the cowl hood anyway. best of both worlds.

Hey that was my thoughts too! I said heck it would be filled on the outside but still get air in the middle behind the scoop.

Super Duck · 01-09-2005, 09:26 PM

great minds think alike they say :p

modifiedGMC · 01-22-2005, 10:32 AM

hey super duck you got your cowl done yet? I got mine filled but need to grind the welds down and put some filler on it. I got to get some pics of it. You also find some things you didn't know were there....... like ALOT of straw,leaves, RUST!

12-22-2004, 01:00 PM	#26
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Saul I had to remove the cowl to gain access to the middle but the rest was done on the 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..

12-22-2004, 07:49 PM	#27
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	soooooo ya done yet? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

12-22-2004, 09:48 PM	#28
robertwb Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: brooksville-fla Posts: 77	I was thinking about right in this area-if you get exhaust/engine fumes you need to fix the problem-a healthy well sealed engine doesn't pose a problem IME Attached Images __________________ 1972 LWB 4x4 1970 LWB 2wd 1971 chevelle 1972 datsun PL-521/nissan

12-22-2004, 10:21 PM	#29
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	robertwb - That is a cool cab lift!! Did you build it or buy it? Looks cool. __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

12-22-2004, 11:09 PM	#30
robertwb Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: brooksville-fla Posts: 77	it's not mine -I stole that pic from the forum somewhere-it was the first one I found that showed the cab w/o fenders although I do have a similar "swing set" contraption for the same purpose it's nowhere near as nice as that one __________________ 1972 LWB 4x4 1970 LWB 2wd 1971 chevelle 1972 datsun PL-521/nissan

12-23-2004, 04:04 AM	#31
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	IIRC that guy made the swing set for his kids then they grew out of it and it is now what you see, but it might be another guy i am thinking of __________________ 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

12-23-2004, 12:31 PM	#32
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Nope not done yet been working on other projects that have been put on the back burner long enough.. I am pretty sure I have the 69 sold so i need to get it drivable and gone out of the yard...... __________________ 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..

01-07-2005, 07:44 PM	#33
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Got all the welding done today should have it mounted saturday... Pics to follow.. __________________ 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..

01-07-2005, 09:23 PM	#34
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	k its been like an hour and a half and still no pics!!! tease! __________________ 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

01-07-2005, 11:04 PM	#35
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	cool!Look forward to seein it. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

01-07-2005, 11:55 PM	#36
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	now that i have seen a shaved cowl i might consider this change myself. the air ram with ducking from the front of the truck to the sides of the cowl duct sounds like a great option since it's a cheap yet kind of a cool looking change. the other option of cutting luvers or holes in the side of the cowl duct is another great option but will likely prove drafty and noisy since the vent doors are in the same location. i'd be very interested in a follow up on this after someone finishes the mods. ondrew, 21 winfield, il

01-08-2005, 09:47 PM	#37
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	hmmm I really wanna try this mod.Maybe a guy should do one up for summertime,then switch it over to a non shaved one for winter. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

01-09-2005, 04:16 AM	#38
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	or just not drive it in the winter __________________ 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

01-09-2005, 05:26 AM	#39
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	Thats what do. Mine is under a tarp in the driveway. I will be doing the sam mod but will leave the center 12 or so inches that is hidden by the cowl hood anyway. best of both worlds. __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

01-09-2005, 10:59 AM	#40
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I was pretty sure I posted pics of the cowl what happed to them??? __________________ 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..



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01-09-2005, 11:02 AM	#41
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Heres the pic's just needs some filler.. Attached Images __________________ 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..

01-09-2005, 11:22 AM	#42
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	looking good........when is a good time to ship mine over for you to do? __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

01-09-2005, 09:26 PM	#44
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	great minds think alike they say :p __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

01-22-2005, 10:32 AM	#45
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	hey super duck you got your cowl done yet? I got mine filled but need to grind the welds down and put some filler on it. I got to get some pics of it. You also find some things you didn't know were there....... like ALOT of straw,leaves, RUST!

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