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06-13-2010, 12:41 AM
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Cutting hood?
I am very close to driving it. Need to do something with a hood. Nothing wrong with original hood. I don't know how long I'll keep this set up. Whould you cut original hood or try to find another one first?
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06-13-2010, 12:54 AM
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Enjoying left field
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Re: Cutting hood?
Take the hinges off and run it like that.
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06-13-2010, 01:00 AM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
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Re: Cutting hood?
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06-13-2010, 01:00 AM
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Re: Cutting hood?
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06-13-2010, 01:07 AM
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Re: Cutting hood?
I see most run it without hood and hinges, just hope you have a car to use in the rain. If your hood is really nice, you might want to find a cheap one to practice your cut on if you are going that route. That motor looks mean!!! nice job.
Matt
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06-13-2010, 05:22 AM
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lovin' the lowcountry
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Re: Cutting hood?
No hood, or see if someone has a hood with a big nasty dent in the middle... Make sure there are no low flying birds around when you stomp the gas, haha. looks awesome!
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06-13-2010, 07:00 AM
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Re: Cutting hood?
Don't cut up a good factory hood. Get a fiberglass one or as stated a dented one from a Recycler.
Truck looks good by the way.
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06-13-2010, 07:13 AM
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Re: Cutting hood?
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06-13-2010, 09:48 AM
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Re: Cutting hood?
How about alittle more info and pictures of the truck? I have a 69 also and am planing on a blown 454. Got the motor done but the truck is still in a pile.
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06-13-2010, 09:57 AM
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My Carbon Footprint
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Re: Cutting hood?
I guess my 2 cents.......don't cut the original hood if it's the same color and in good shape. Just be prepared....cutting the hood on these is a nightmare on elm street. The rear brace is a challenge. With that said, I think some cars/trucks have the lines to look good without a hood. I don't think these trucks are one. I ran mine for awhile without a hood and then realized this is not 1985.
You can forget about fiberglass too. I did quite a bit of research on that. You can get some race weight hoods that will be a pain to get on and off by yourself. You almost have to pin it unless you want a huge hole to cover the swing forward they have. Plus....you have a fire and everything will be toast before you can get it off. |
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06-13-2010, 10:08 AM
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Re: Cutting hood?
It want matter if it's Fiberglass or metal if it catches on fire. You aren't just going to lift it up like a factory. I'd rather have the Fiberglass than a full metal one to lift off. I don't think you could do a tilt on this one but it may be a option.
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06-13-2010, 10:53 AM
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English Chevy Owner
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Re: Cutting hood?
Could you split a hood down the middle and hinge it on either side so it opens that way?
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06-13-2010, 10:57 AM
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Re: Cutting hood?
I say no hood ,why hide that engine,SHOW'EM WHAT YEA GOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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06-13-2010, 03:17 PM
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Location: hangtown, ca
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Re: Cutting hood?
if your not sure your going to keep the setup i'd go with a beater hood for now
i've always heard it isn't legal to go hoodless in california |
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06-14-2010, 12:31 AM
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Location: West Hills, California
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Re: Cutting hood?
I got it going. Couple small issues. Minor oil leak and only 3 psi of fuel pressure. During short drive I kept on looking at shifter indicator. It feels like its in second gear. I should of done this install sooner. Next trip is a dyno shop before I start beating on it. Pulleys set up for 6 psi. One thing I noticed is that a blower can hide a cam. I am running a little over 250 at .050 duration, solid cam and idle is smoth.
No hood for now. Thanks. |
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