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modifiedGMC · 02-02-2005, 11:53 PM

I finally got the cowl filled and put back on here's some pics. What do you think? I left the area behind scoop open for air. The after pics look a little weird because it rained this evening and the truck was wet.

Alvin · 02-03-2005, 12:02 AM

That's pretty cool

I like the idea of leaving the middle vents. Good Job.

**tnblazerk5** · 02-03-2005, 12:48 AM

hey that looks good and the heater will still work

what kinda hood is that ?

modifiedGMC · 02-03-2005, 06:42 AM

It's the stock hood with a custom built steel scoop I built. It wasn't an easy job but it didn't cost anything either which saved me about $400+ dollars. Besides it was fun doing.

GreyHoundSteve · 02-03-2005, 10:17 AM

Looks good. Why didnt you shave the antenna while you were at it?

modifiedGMC · 02-03-2005, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GreyHoundSteve

Looks good. Why didnt you shave the antenna while you were at it?

I am but I'm waiting till I get me a power antenna to french into the old fuel hole in cab. I relocated tank under rear.

Peregrine · 02-03-2005, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by modifiedGMC

I am but I'm waiting till I get me a power antenna to french into the old fuel hole in cab. I relocated tank under rear.

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That is an awesome idea.

longnlow72 · 02-04-2005, 01:12 AM

does the heater still work, i wanted to shave mine ecxecpt that i need heater/defroster being in pac nw

saulgoode · 02-04-2005, 01:23 AM

Did you fill it mounted on the truck? If not was there any warpage of the cowl from the heat?

Thanks,
Saulgoode

modifiedGMC · 02-04-2005, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by saulgoode

Did you fill it mounted on the truck? If not was there any warpage of the cowl from the heat?

Thanks,
Saulgoode

I took it off and done it which was a good thing since the holes were full of pine straw and leaves. Boy that would have been a barbecue! I believe there might have been some slight warpage but not much. I skip welded the filler pieces a little at a time so there wouln't be so much heat build up in one spot at one time. But leaving the center open still gives the heater air so it still works good.

Staceydude · 02-04-2005, 07:30 AM

Hey,

How bout some good pics of the hood as well and some details on how you fabbed it???

Thanks

Stacey

modifiedGMC · 02-04-2005, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Staceydude

Hey,

How bout some good pics of the hood as well and some details on how you fabbed it???

Thanks

Stacey

I got some pics of when I first put it on the hood RAW and BARE and a couple of after it was primed. I'll have to up load them first. It may take a while I got about 6 or 7 and I'll have to resize them so it wont take as long to upload. I have a drawing when I designed it, but it's in my tool box at work so that will have to wait till after the weekend. It was made of one solid piece of sheet metal that was cut bent and welded into the shape of the scoop. It took about 2 hours of design and about 4 or 5 hours of fab work. Installing it was another story. I am in the process of going back over it to smooth it up some around the edges. I may get the pics later tonight or sunday because I'll be out of town tomorrow.

modifiedGMC · 02-05-2005, 10:08 PM

Here's the pics of the scoop. some are when I first put it on and a couple are after primer.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-05-2005, 11:09 PM

Looks Great I Just Did The Same Mod To Mine But Welded It All Closed..

modifiedGMC · 02-07-2005, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looks Great I Just Did The Same Mod To Mine But Welded It All Closed..

Actually I'd never heard of doing something until I saw and read all the replies to your original post about it. It definitely makes it look different. I decided not to fill in behind my hood scoop so it would still get fresh air through the top. You can't hardly see the open area behind the scoop.

02-02-2005, 11:53 PM	#1
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	pics of shaved cowl I finally got the cowl filled and put back on here's some pics. What do you think? I left the area behind scoop open for air. The after pics look a little weird because it rained this evening and the truck was wet. Last edited by modifiedGMC; 02-02-2005 at 11:55 PM.

02-03-2005, 12:02 AM	#2
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	That's pretty cool I like the idea of leaving the middle vents. Good Job. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

02-04-2005, 01:12 AM	#8
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	does the heater still work, i wanted to shave mine ecxecpt that i need heater/defroster being in pac nw __________________ 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...

02-05-2005, 11:09 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Looks Great I Just Did The Same Mod To Mine But Welded It All Closed.. __________________ 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..

02-03-2005, 12:48 AM	#3
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	hey that looks good and the heater will still work what kinda hood is that ?

02-03-2005, 06:42 AM	#4
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	It's the stock hood with a custom built steel scoop I built. It wasn't an easy job but it didn't cost anything either which saved me about $400+ dollars. Besides it was fun doing.

02-03-2005, 10:17 AM	#5
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	Looks good. Why didnt you shave the antenna while you were at it?

02-04-2005, 01:23 AM	#9
saulgoode Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 388	Did you fill it mounted on the truck? If not was there any warpage of the cowl from the heat? Thanks, Saulgoode

02-04-2005, 07:30 AM	#11
Staceydude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Area Texas Posts: 436	Hey, How bout some good pics of the hood as well and some details on how you fabbed it??? Thanks Stacey

02-05-2005, 10:08 PM	#13
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	Here's the pics of the scoop. some are when I first put it on and a couple are after primer.



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