Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Primered_69 · 05-18-2009, 06:04 PM

How do you keep the water off the engine?

Would you do it again?

cdowns · 05-18-2009, 07:15 PM

go fast so the air coming out the louvers doesnt allow water in

stllookn · 05-18-2009, 07:32 PM

There was a gal on the board, Julie, that had a louvered hood truck...she could not wait to get rid of it. Always a mess on her engine. Hers was a daily or weekly driver however, not a show truck.

Andy4639 · 05-18-2009, 07:52 PM

I have mine louvered and I placed a metal peice under the hood to direct the rain either behind the motor or in front of it. Not bad at all.

see ten · 05-18-2009, 08:09 PM

Seems like I read about some guys using magnetic sheets (like used for door signage) to cover the holes during the rain.

No idea if it works or not.

**special-K** · 05-18-2009, 09:10 PM

I`ll let you know.but,I figure I`ll put a deflector against the hood braces.

bubbletop1961 · 05-18-2009, 10:44 PM

[QUOTE=Andy4639;3316443]I have mine louvered and I placed a metal peice under the hood to direct the rain either behind the motor or in front of it. Not bad at all.

I had a hood with 117 in it, Was on a 72 monte carlo. I was pretty young and it was my daily driver and no garage. Wont do that again. Had to cover the motor with plastic every time it rained. It was ok when driving, just a problem when parked. But if it was a fair weather cruiser and I had a garage for it, That would be cool to do again. Loved the look.

**special-K** · 05-19-2009, 06:02 AM

They sure are kewl.My`67 project gets one.

**fine69** · 05-19-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

There was a gal on the board, Julie, that had a louvered hood truck...she could not wait to get rid of it. Always a mess on her engine. Hers was a daily or weekly driver however, not a show truck.

Yes you are right. And at a board meet one time we filled the holes from the inside with permatex.

Kept the water out. You couldn't see if from the outside.

And hers wasn't a show truck. She was happy with it.

57larry · 02-28-2017, 03:02 PM

I'd like to see some pics of louvered hoods, thinking of having mine done. thanks, larry

weq92f · 02-28-2017, 04:21 PM

I took a look at a 69 I think with the entire hood covered with louvers. It looked great. The truck was a rust bucket parked for sale on the side of a road in North Texas. I opened the hood and was immediately struck by two things: the brilliant shafts of light streaming down onto the engine bay ( it was the right time of day for the sun to really light it up through the open hood ) and the unbelievable amount of rust in all the wrong places under there.

While it can be nice to look at, a cut up hood like that can't be very useful for much other than on show builds.

-klb

**LockDoc** · 02-28-2017, 06:34 PM

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I can't tell you how many but the hood on my '67 Panel Truck is louvered. I love it.... What's the big deal about the engine getting wet. Don't you ever pressure wash your engine? All you have to do is drive it and it will dry off. This thing sits out all summer and I have never put anything over the louvers or the engine.

These are the only 2 pictures that show the louvers very good. The first picture is when I first looked at the truck. and the second is when I removed the front clip to do the engine swap. The third one is the overall truck

LockDoc

57larry · 02-28-2017, 06:54 PM

Leon, thanks for the pics. I had louvers on my 56 Chevy pickup. I like them, Larry

AirSpeed · 02-28-2017, 06:56 PM

I had a louvered hood in my 72gmc when I bought it, hated it! Not only did water get all over the engine but it was loud inside the cab. The engine noise coming out the hood would go right through the windshield. Traded it to a guy who was building a show blazer.
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Andy4639 · 02-28-2017, 09:03 PM

Mine is garaged but I have driven it when it rains and it has sat out in the rain over night before the garage was built and at work. The cover works well and it has never had a problem starting are running.

05-18-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions How do you keep the water off the engine? Would you do it again? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

05-18-2009, 07:15 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions go fast so the air coming out the louvers doesnt allow water in __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-18-2009, 07:32 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions There was a gal on the board, Julie, that had a louvered hood truck...she could not wait to get rid of it. Always a mess on her engine. Hers was a daily or weekly driver however, not a show truck. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 05-18-2009 at 07:32 PM.

05-18-2009, 07:52 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions I have mine louvered and I placed a metal peice under the hood to direct the rain either behind the motor or in front of it. Not bad at all. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-18-2009, 08:09 PM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions Seems like I read about some guys using magnetic sheets (like used for door signage) to cover the holes during the rain. No idea if it works or not.

05-18-2009, 09:10 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions I`ll let you know.but,I figure I`ll put a deflector against the hood braces. __________________ "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 ~

05-18-2009, 10:44 PM	#7
bubbletop1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 28	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions [QUOTE=Andy4639;3316443]I have mine louvered and I placed a metal peice under the hood to direct the rain either behind the motor or in front of it. Not bad at all. I had a hood with 117 in it, Was on a 72 monte carlo. I was pretty young and it was my daily driver and no garage. Wont do that again. Had to cover the motor with plastic every time it rained. It was ok when driving, just a problem when parked. But if it was a fair weather cruiser and I had a garage for it, That would be cool to do again. Loved the look. __________________ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=186313550 Current project is for sale. 4" chop, channelled, lowered 5", http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347067

05-19-2009, 06:02 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions They sure are kewl.My`67 project gets one. __________________ "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 ~

02-28-2017, 03:02 PM	#10
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions I'd like to see some pics of louvered hoods, thinking of having mine done. thanks, larry

02-28-2017, 04:21 PM	#11
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,151	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions I took a look at a 69 I think with the entire hood covered with louvers. It looked great. The truck was a rust bucket parked for sale on the side of a road in North Texas. I opened the hood and was immediately struck by two things: the brilliant shafts of light streaming down onto the engine bay ( it was the right time of day for the sun to really light it up through the open hood ) and the unbelievable amount of rust in all the wrong places under there. While it can be nice to look at, a cut up hood like that can't be very useful for much other than on show builds. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

02-28-2017, 06:34 PM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,633	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions - I can't tell you how many but the hood on my '67 Panel Truck is louvered. I love it.... What's the big deal about the engine getting wet. Don't you ever pressure wash your engine? All you have to do is drive it and it will dry off. This thing sits out all summer and I have never put anything over the louvers or the engine. These are the only 2 pictures that show the louvers very good. The first picture is when I first looked at the truck. and the second is when I removed the front clip to do the engine swap. The third one is the overall truck LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-28-2017, 06:54 PM	#13
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions Leon, thanks for the pics. I had louvers on my 56 Chevy pickup. I like them, Larry

02-28-2017, 06:56 PM	#14
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	I had a louvered hood in my 72gmc when I bought it, hated it! Not only did water get all over the engine but it was loud inside the cab. The engine noise coming out the hood would go right through the windshield. Traded it to a guy who was building a show blazer. Posted via Mobile Device

02-28-2017, 09:03 PM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone with Louvered Hoods? Couple of questions Mine is garaged but I have driven it when it rains and it has sat out in the rain over night before the garage was built and at work. The cover works well and it has never had a problem starting are running. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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