01-27-2011, 10:18 AM | #1 |
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new guy in V.A.
new guy in V.A. with a 62 just got done welding up my hood seams will try to get pictures later.Was thinking of shaving the front signals in the hood and maybe frenching in some leds into that location.seen lots of people do this in the rear roll pan.any body seen this done in the hood?got pics?
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01-27-2011, 10:38 AM | #2 |
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Re: new guy in V.A.
Welcome new guy. Nice lookin truck. Not sure on the signals mod!! You could be first and start a trend. LOL!!!
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01-27-2011, 02:32 PM | #3 |
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Nice truck welcome to the forum! i cant say ive seen anyone do what your talking about with the signals. could be cool!
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01-27-2011, 09:27 PM | #4 |
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welcome! nice looking stepper ya got there. I'm sensing a little "hesitation" on folks' part about turn signal mods. And I share that sentiment. To me, the turn signals actually make so much of the look of these trucks that we love, that some mods might hurt that "look". But then again - I can't wait to see what you do too!!! If you're building a full-on custom, then it could look great. It's yours and only you can envision what you want, so go for it!
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01-28-2011, 01:09 AM | #5 |
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Welcome to the forum
I've seen a truck or two that didn't have the turn signals in the hood, but had them in the bumper. IMO it looked pretty good.....something different. I think if you could make them kind of 'stealth' looking, that might be cool. I do know there are some very small LED's available that are extremely bright. Something like that might work, although some of them are a bit spendy.
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01-31-2011, 12:38 PM | #6 |
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Re: new guy in V.A.
thanks for the comments guys just wanted to try something a little different.I agree with the signals making the look of these trucks.I just finished welding up the hood seams and started working on the signals got an idea to smooth the stock style signals and flush mount them instead of the stock recessed look.pics soon
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01-31-2011, 03:05 PM | #7 |
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Welcome from up near Richmond, VA. Hope you can make one of our upcoming meets....here's a link to a spring meet we're planning....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426645
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01-31-2011, 04:14 PM | #8 |
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Welcome from on top of the Mountain - Floyd, VA!
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01-31-2011, 08:48 PM | #9 |
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Welcome to the forum. I've seen several hoods with the signals removed, but don't find it improves the appearance. Something custom replacing the lights could really look fantastic though. I'll look forward to seeing the result if you pursue the idea. I like the filled seams, really cleans up the hood.
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First post here and welcome from Gloucester VA. New guy also to the forums.
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Welcome to the site neighbor. Nice project you have.
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Welcome to PGSigns too And check out our meeting thread above also....
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Welcome, lets talk trucks!
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02-25-2011, 09:54 AM | #15 |
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys! been searching for A fleetside bed to replace my stepside wanna do a two tone paint job and the fleetsides just flow better imho.Finally found a fleetside bed thanks to board member chevroletrestoguy thanks Scott. Finished welding up hood seam gonna start a build thread after I pick up bed sides this weekend.
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