Check Out My New Hood

[Smoothride]

Originally Posted by cleszkie

BillD - I look forward to learning more about the history of the hood and Eagle Ventures in general. Thanks.

Smoothride - I realize you have every right to state your opinion in this forum. But to add a post just to state your personal intense dislike of someone elses work or truck is pretty weak in my opinion.

all post are, are opinions

and it is what it is, i feel that way oh well, it shouldnt bother you

[cleszkie]

Your opinion doesn't bother me at all. In fact it means nothing. Just trying to keep you from appearing like a jerk to the others on this forum next time you just feel like letting your thought fly.

[Smoothride]

Originally Posted by cleszkie

Your opinion doesn't bother me at all. In fact it means nothing. Just trying to keep you from appearing like a jerk to the others on this forum next time you just feel like letting your thought fly.

coming out as a jerk doesn't bother me at all. In fact it means nothing.


Im done discussing this.

[Classic Heartbeat]

It is also against board rules. WES

[sierragrande71]

I love the hood! By the way, wish I could find a couple for both of my blazers!

[YBNORML]

It's pretty cool to see period after market parts make their way back onto the road.

[BBrendal]

Originally Posted by cleszkie

Your opinion doesn't bother me at all. In fact it means nothing. Just trying to keep you from appearing like a jerk to the others on this forum next time you just feel like letting your thought fly.

Too late!

[Ol Blue K20]

BuilD, who owns the mold now ....does the mold still exist?

[Tom Vogel]

[quote=.im done discussing this.[/quote]

a**... Probably a good idea.. at least after Happy Hour.

[Classic Heartbeat]

I think that hood came off of a blazer up here in Washington. It came up for sale on craigslist a couple years ago. I believe someone bought the hood off of it. WES

[BillD]

The true story of the Eagle Ventures hood:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...20#post6693720

[asolde]

Very cool story BillD thanks for sharing it with us.

[BillD]

Here's the true story of the Eagle Ventures hood:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630238

Glad to answer any questions you may have...

[jjzepplin]

Someone needs to bring that hood back to the aftermarket. I would buy a couple.
Gonna be a nice rig!
Can't wait to see it with paint.

[cleszkie]

BillD -

Thanks for the story on the hood. I've often wondered about its origins. By the way, the hood I got (from a seller in Washington as stated above), is by far the nicest quality fiberglass panel I have ever worked with, It is very well reinforced and is completely finished on the underside (no rough gorilla hair edges or surfaces). The fact that it is still around today in usable condition is a testament to its engineering in my opinion. I'm proud to own it.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by cleszkie

BillD -

Thanks for the story on the hood. I've often wondered about its origins. By the way, the hood I got (from a seller in Washington as stated above), is by far the nicest quality fiberglass panel I have ever worked with, It is very well reinforced and is completely finished on the underside (no rough gorilla hair edges or surfaces). The fact that it is still around today in usable condition is a testament to its engineering in my opinion. I'm proud to own it.

I would be proud of it too. Don't forget pics when it's painted. I've been watching for one too but not very hopeful after seeing billd's post on how many were actually made and out there...

[Dirt's72]

Originally Posted by BillD

Here's the true story of the Eagle Ventures hood:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630238

Glad to answer any questions you may have...

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Bill do you have any more pictures you could share. That white and red one looks so cool with the hood, pin stripes and upper molding. Thank You

[cericd]

Hey cleszkie, did you end up getting the paint finished on this Blazer? Any pics of the finished product?

[cleszkie]

Originally Posted by cericd

Hey cleszkie, did you end up getting the paint finished on this Blazer? Any pics of the finished product?

Chris - Sadly it still exists in the same paint/primer scheme it has been in for the past 5+ years (see my avatar). I have done a ton of other mechanical upgrades over that time, but no paint. I just use it too much and don't want to take it out of service to completely gut it, blow it apart, and send it to paint prison. The upside is that I don't care about scratches and rock chips. The downside is that I look like a homeless person driving it (according to my wife). Some day it will get that paint and all new trim and it will look awesome. Some day.......

[cericd]

Totally understand. At least it's been getting used and not blown apart for years. 👍

[LuckyScott]

I have seen your Blazer in person and the hood looks great on it. I think it looks better in person than in the photos.
I understand your issues with getting it painted, I just spent a whole year with my 72 suburban doing body work and paint. It came out great, and I am glad I did it, but man that was a long year.

[Maximus]

Cool thread, awesome hood and who would have guessed the original designer of the hood would pop in to educate everyone on its history, and sad short-lived run.

I love this forum.