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**Stocker** · 07-31-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

I am not sure how I like the 2 inch space at the back of the truck hood. I may fill it in. What do you guys think?

It's looking fantastic -- and I think it would look even better with the gap filled in.

**special-K** · 08-01-2012, 07:40 AM

I'd say fill it in,but I'm not too sure. You'll about lose that whole detail and it with be closer to looking like a store bought hood. Hmmm....
Maybe you should have put forward tilting hinges on and left it long

. I love telling others how to burn up all their time so I can look at stuff. LOL

slipkorn34 · 08-01-2012, 08:27 AM

why not fill it in with a curve so it looks finished but not aftermarket

Billett · 08-01-2012, 09:10 AM

hate to say it but forward tilting hinges would have been awesome... sucks how those kinds of neat ideas come up after all kinds of hard work

**special-K** · 08-01-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by slipkorn34

why not fill it in with a curve so it looks finished but not aftermarket

^That's what I was thinking,too^ Good idea!

Livrat · 08-01-2012, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slipkorn34

why not fill it in with a curve so it looks finished but not aftermarket

That's what I am thinking too. guess a little more cutting and welding.

gofast68c20 · 05-13-2015, 06:46 AM

I realize that this is a 3 yr old post but I was wondering if you any more pictures of the finished product? Looking at doing this this to my truck, got any helpful suggestions or pointers? Thanks

ChrisP · 05-13-2015, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gofast68c20

I realize that this is a 3 yr old post but I was wondering if you any more pictures of the finished product? Looking at doing this this to my truck, got any helpful suggestions or pointers? Thanks

Only realised the date when I read your post...

I want to see some final pics too! It looked awesome!

snipescastle2 · 05-13-2015, 08:03 AM

Looks great! and ditto on the sacrilege....The Camaro purists' would have a heart attack for sure, but, given the flimsy sheet metal hoods of today, I definitely understand why. Keep up the good work!
Ben

Livrat · 05-13-2015, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the compliments!!
I just have to say that I have been irritating purists for over 40 years, to me its not sacrilege as I have no problem cutting anything up for my visions.

Sorry to say that I did not complete that project as someone offered me more $$ than I thought it was worth before it was finished, so it went down the road.

I do have a couple more pics..

08-01-2012, 07:40 AM	#27
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood? I'd say fill it in,but I'm not too sure. You'll about lose that whole detail and it with be closer to looking like a store bought hood. Hmmm.... Maybe you should have put forward tilting hinges on and left it long . I love telling others how to burn up all their time so I can look at stuff. LOL __________________ "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 ~

08-01-2012, 08:27 AM	#28
slipkorn34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Posts: 73	Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood? why not fill it in with a curve so it looks finished but not aftermarket __________________ 1969 mercury cougar XR-7 - sold 1978 Chevy C-10 Scottsdale - sold 1996 chevy k1500 - sold 1970 mercury monterey - sold 1971 chevy c10 4 speed 4x4 - dd

08-01-2012, 09:10 AM	#29
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood? hate to say it but forward tilting hinges would have been awesome... sucks how those kinds of neat ideas come up after all kinds of hard work __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

05-13-2015, 06:46 AM	#32
gofast68c20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 248	Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood? I realize that this is a 3 yr old post but I was wondering if you any more pictures of the finished product? Looking at doing this this to my truck, got any helpful suggestions or pointers? Thanks

05-13-2015, 08:03 AM	#34
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood? Looks great! and ditto on the sacrilege....The Camaro purists' would have a heart attack for sure, but, given the flimsy sheet metal hoods of today, I definitely understand why. Keep up the good work! Ben

05-13-2015, 10:43 AM	#35
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood? Thanks for the compliments!! I just have to say that I have been irritating purists for over 40 years, to me its not sacrilege as I have no problem cutting anything up for my visions. Sorry to say that I did not complete that project as someone offered me more $$ than I thought it was worth before it was finished, so it went down the road. I do have a couple more pics.. Attached Images

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