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shrunken66stroker · 03-28-2011, 11:34 AM

Anyone ever think of doing something like this to one of our hoods? The lines would be perfect for a stinger. I'm running fuel injections so it doesn't make sense for me, but maybe on my next project.

Rogue · 03-28-2011, 02:19 PM

That would look way better than all the cowl induction hoods, that just don't match the lines of our trucks.

**Captainfab** · 03-29-2011, 12:33 AM

Yep! That's been on my 'want to do' list for some time. I have it all figured out how I am going to do it, I just lack the time and the $$.

shrunken66stroker · 03-29-2011, 12:44 AM

Make sure you post it up when you get around to doing it. I went to a show a while back and saw a 67 with a 427 and the stinger hood and though, hmmm. I think it would look killer.

**Captainfab** · 03-29-2011, 12:50 AM

Yes I will post up when I do get around to it. I agree that our hoods lend themselves to the Stingray hood very well. I've had this idea for so long it is killing me that I haven't been able to get it done.....especially since I do have a big block in the Burb.

shrunken66stroker · 03-29-2011, 01:46 AM

Other people are starting to think of it and I just put it out there for everyone to see. You better get on it.

**Captainfab** · 03-30-2011, 12:05 AM

You trying to light a fire under my a$$ or something

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Other people are starting to think of it and I just put it out there for everyone to see. You better get on it.

*lakeroadster* · 03-30-2011, 08:16 AM

Cool idea. The vette hood is so much longer though, the proportions might look odd on the pickup / 'burb.

Are you thinking of reworking the existing hood spear too or just using a stinger style scoop?

Maybe with a short spear like Baldwin did with Camaro's and Nova's....

Str8axle · 03-30-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue

That would look way better than all the cowl induction hoods, that just don't match the lines of our trucks.

I couldn't agree more! I feel that if there had been a "SS" or performance truck from the factory, it would have worn a stinger hood.

Ray
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**aerotruk63** · 03-30-2011, 10:29 AM

Make it cheaper someone should photoshop one before cutting up a good hood.

Slow Build · 03-30-2011, 02:41 PM

I'd start with this and go from there. You would still have to fab up a stinger.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Stingr...ign=GoogleBase

shrunken66stroker · 03-30-2011, 02:56 PM

I thought the lines of the hood would stay the same and drop on the scoop like above. I saw a 66 with a cowl hood and started thinking how to do it so it looked a little more like something Chevy would have actually done.

**chevy_man5** · 03-30-2011, 04:15 PM

If you filled in the "V" on the hood of our trucks, with a bowed piece of metal, I think it would look very similar to the actual vette hood.

It would be quite an eye catcher, and would look like something Chevy would do. Cool idea! I don't have the skills needed to pull that one off myself though!

jaybyrd66 · 03-30-2011, 09:54 PM

maybe this will help a little bit. heres a quick little rendering i threw together, maybe someone else can do better or maybe do some more work on this pic.

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**Captainfab** · 03-31-2011, 12:36 AM

I'm thinking of retaining the original shape of the 'spear' on the hood and adding a filler piece with a slight peak to it. And I'll be doing it all out of metal, no 'glass. Oh and don't worry aerotruck, I won't be cutting up any good hoods. I've got a few not so good hoods that will be a good candidate for this.

Now I just need to find the time for this.........

shrunken66stroker · 03-31-2011, 01:25 AM

Here's a little motivation for you Cap'n. I finally found some big enough files to work on and a couple hoods at the right angle. The color even came out pretty close. Now that I see it the full stinger looks really good.

jaybyrd66 · 03-31-2011, 01:43 AM

very nice, much better then mine lol

chillware · 03-31-2011, 02:08 AM

oh, i likey!! Was thinking a cowl hood.. but this may be the way to go!

66Z71 · 03-31-2011, 12:56 PM

Yes. I have been wanting to like a cowl hood on there, but just never could feel right about it.. But that looks good.
The race is on.

pockets · 03-31-2011, 01:05 PM

I never thought of that, but I love the 67 vette and that hood does look pretty good on a truck

biohazardbill · 03-31-2011, 01:31 PM

I like the stock point better than the vette point

A.T. RockDriller · 03-31-2011, 01:49 PM

like this....maybe

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-31-2011, 02:53 PM

Last time I talked to ABOZ he was going to do this on his 1963 Stepside.

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I plan to fabricate a metal hood scoop like a '67 427 Sting Ray complete with the bumped out spear windsplit. Reverse louvers will be welded in behind the front wheel wells. If thats not enough, I'm designing a bed topper that will resemble a '63 Vette split window coupe!

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=332410

**aerotruk63** · 03-31-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'm thinking of retaining the original shape of the 'spear' on the hood and adding a filler piece with a slight peak to it. And I'll be doing it all out of metal, no 'glass. Oh and don't worry aerotruck, I won't be cutting up any good hoods. I've got a few not so good hoods that will be a good candidate for this.

Now I just need to find the time for this.........

I'll just be quiet from now on! LOL

63sbssbbw · 04-01-2011, 07:45 AM

I have been pondering this as well,i think it would look pretty slick
The "bump" is a must for the 'vette look.
The next mod for this theme(60-63),'vette style waterfall center console with vertical radio..Hmmm
T

03-28-2011, 11:34 AM	#1
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	67 Vette hood Anyone ever think of doing something like this to one of our hoods? The lines would be perfect for a stinger. I'm running fuel injections so it doesn't make sense for me, but maybe on my next project. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-28-2011, 02:19 PM	#2
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: 67 Vette hood That would look way better than all the cowl induction hoods, that just don't match the lines of our trucks. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

03-29-2011, 12:33 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 67 Vette hood Yep! That's been on my 'want to do' list for some time. I have it all figured out how I am going to do it, I just lack the time and the $$. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-29-2011, 12:44 AM	#4
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: 67 Vette hood Make sure you post it up when you get around to doing it. I went to a show a while back and saw a 67 with a 427 and the stinger hood and though, hmmm. I think it would look killer. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-29-2011, 12:50 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 67 Vette hood Yes I will post up when I do get around to it. I agree that our hoods lend themselves to the Stingray hood very well. I've had this idea for so long it is killing me that I haven't been able to get it done.....especially since I do have a big block in the Burb. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-29-2011, 01:46 AM	#6
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: 67 Vette hood Other people are starting to think of it and I just put it out there for everyone to see. You better get on it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-30-2011, 08:16 AM	#8
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: 67 Vette hood Cool idea. The vette hood is so much longer though, the proportions might look odd on the pickup / 'burb. Are you thinking of reworking the existing hood spear too or just using a stinger style scoop? Maybe with a short spear like Baldwin did with Camaro's and Nova's.... Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 03-30-2011 at 08:20 AM.

03-30-2011, 10:29 AM	#10
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 67 Vette hood Make it cheaper someone should photoshop one before cutting up a good hood. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-30-2011, 02:41 PM	#11
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: 67 Vette hood I'd start with this and go from there. You would still have to fab up a stinger. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Stingr...ign=GoogleBase Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

03-30-2011, 02:56 PM	#12
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: 67 Vette hood I thought the lines of the hood would stay the same and drop on the scoop like above. I saw a 66 with a cowl hood and started thinking how to do it so it looked a little more like something Chevy would have actually done. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-30-2011, 04:15 PM	#13
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: 67 Vette hood If you filled in the "V" on the hood of our trucks, with a bowed piece of metal, I think it would look very similar to the actual vette hood. It would be quite an eye catcher, and would look like something Chevy would do. Cool idea! I don't have the skills needed to pull that one off myself though! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

03-30-2011, 09:54 PM	#14
jaybyrd66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Crossville TN Posts: 39	Re: 67 Vette hood maybe this will help a little bit. heres a quick little rendering i threw together, maybe someone else can do better or maybe do some more work on this pic. __________________ If you cant shoot it, Race it, Sleep with it or eat it. down here in Tennessee we just don't need it.

03-31-2011, 12:36 AM	#15
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 67 Vette hood I'm thinking of retaining the original shape of the 'spear' on the hood and adding a filler piece with a slight peak to it. And I'll be doing it all out of metal, no 'glass. Oh and don't worry aerotruck, I won't be cutting up any good hoods. I've got a few not so good hoods that will be a good candidate for this. Now I just need to find the time for this......... __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-31-2011, 01:25 AM	#16
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: 67 Vette hood Here's a little motivation for you Cap'n. I finally found some big enough files to work on and a couple hoods at the right angle. The color even came out pretty close. Now that I see it the full stinger looks really good. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-31-2011, 01:43 AM	#17
jaybyrd66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Crossville TN Posts: 39	Re: 67 Vette hood very nice, much better then mine lol __________________ If you cant shoot it, Race it, Sleep with it or eat it. down here in Tennessee we just don't need it.



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03-31-2011, 02:08 AM	#18
chillware Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 247	Re: 67 Vette hood oh, i likey!! Was thinking a cowl hood.. but this may be the way to go! __________________ My build thread: '66 Chevy

03-31-2011, 12:56 PM	#19
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: 67 Vette hood Yes. I have been wanting to like a cowl hood on there, but just never could feel right about it.. But that looks good. The race is on. __________________ "Always try to make the best part you can with the skills you have. If it isn't good enough throw it away and make another. Every time you make a part your skill will increase and you'll make a better part than you were capable of making before." Lil John Buttera

03-31-2011, 01:05 PM	#20
pockets Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 428	Re: 67 Vette hood I never thought of that, but I love the 67 vette and that hood does look pretty good on a truck __________________ Project Bad Karma

03-31-2011, 01:31 PM	#21
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: 67 Vette hood I like the stock point better than the vette point

03-31-2011, 01:49 PM	#22
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: 67 Vette hood like this....maybe Attached Images __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

04-01-2011, 07:45 AM	#25
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 67 Vette hood I have been pondering this as well,i think it would look pretty slick The "bump" is a must for the 'vette look. The next mod for this theme(60-63),'vette style waterfall center console with vertical radio..Hmmm T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

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