"The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E

[Gordonr1973]

Originally Posted by trout

I just dont understand tarring a brand new truck apart it looked so good
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Thanks! But just understand that I'm obsessive compulsive when it comes to these things

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Are you changing out the cab? You did a heck of a lot of work to start over!
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There were some things on the old cab that bugged me and there was a guy up here that needed a finished cab for his build so off it went. My new cab is going to get a big going over later this month.

[truckzilla]

Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

You gotta wait & see....plans change by the hour!



Cowl hoods aren't for everyone but I think some people will like it, some will think it sucks, but I hope it keeps the temp below 200' under the hood.

I know theoretically that what you're building would be considered a cowl hood. What I was referring to is the typical replacement hoods from LMC, Stylin Trucks, etc. that looks like a long, tapered at the front, rectangular box was set on top of the hood and body worked in. What you're building has style! I hope you don't mind me stealin' your idea of the mesh vent pieces in the hood.

The solution to keeping the temps below 200, and its so easy that it doesn't require any hood modifications and you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself; is to only drive it during the winter time! I'm sure up there in Canada land, that shouldn't be a problem!

[Gordonr1973]

Originally Posted by truckzilla

I know theoretically that what you're building would be considered a cowl hood. What I was referring to is the typical replacement hoods from LMC, Stylin Trucks, etc. that looks like a long, tapered at the front, rectangular box was set on top of the hood and body worked in. What you're building has style! I hope you don't mind me stealin' your idea of the mesh vent pieces in the hood.

The solution to keeping the temps below 200, and its so easy that it doesn't require any hood modifications and you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself; is to only drive it during the winter time! I'm sure up there in Canada land, that shouldn't be a problem!

Go ahead, I don't mind at all! Nope, in the summer. I don't drive any of my nice stuff during the winter other than to run the engine once a month.

Too much salt and gravel chips on the roads up here --- It's not as bad as the roads on Ice Road Truckers, but they can get pretty slippery & messy! Plus the salt corrodes everything it gets on after a while.

[Gordonr1973]

Got the intake 'lip' welding done....just added some steel bar so the lip wouldn't just be a sharp tin metal edge.

New welder so I'm still getting the settings adjusted, otherwise my welds would be a bit better (my welding probably never will be perfect)!

[C@rnut001]

You do some amazing work and I have to say that I loved your truck complete and I know it will look killer when you get it back together again. It is awesome that you have an understanding wife...mine hated my hobby......Good luck on redoing your truck and keep us updated.

[kikkegek]

wow! sweet!

So if I can follow what you are doing, then you are doing this:

- made holes in the original hood
- then layed over another sort of hood?
- this second hood is open at the rear near windshield(cowl like)
- and it has intake lip on the front (sort of ram air?)?
- and this air flow from the front to the back under the top hood should cause a venturi sucking out hot air from under the bottom hood?

looking forward to final product man! nice!

[Gordonr1973]

Originally Posted by kikkegek

wow! sweet!

So if I can follow what you are doing, then you are doing this:

- made holes in the original hood
- then layed over another sort of hood?
- this second hood is open at the rear near windshield(cowl like)
- and it has intake lip on the front (sort of ram air?)?
- and this air flow from the front to the back under the top hood should cause a venturi sucking out hot air from under the bottom hood?

looking forward to final product man! nice!

Thanks!! You understand the idea exactly!

[Gordonr1973]

Originally Posted by C@rnut001

You do some amazing work and I have to say that I loved your truck complete and I know it will look killer when you get it back together again. It is awesome that you have an understanding wife...mine hated my hobby......Good luck on redoing your truck and keep us updated.

She's a bit fed up now but here's hoping I can continue ...

[Gordonr1973]

Stitching on the extension to the cowl so it goes slightly past the underneath hood and slightly over the wiper cowl.

I am welding a steel rod to the back edge of the cowl so it isn't so sharp of an edge and looks more finished.

I also lowered the cowl so it doesn't sit so high.....was 4" high in the center at the back of it at first, now it is about 2" high and looks more reasonable for my truck.

[Gordonr1973]

Slowly but surely it is coming together, got the back screen cut today:

[Gordonr1973]

Got the cowl welded on. Started working the all-metal onto the joints.

Sold my M8 today....now regret it!

[kikkegek]

very cool!

[hick]

SOB do you have some serious medal work skills...

Where did you get that screen by the way, metal super market?

[truckzilla]

Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

Got the cowl welded on. Started working the all-metal onto the joints.

Sold my M8 today....now regret it!

I'd like to have had your M8 down here in Texas just to show how cool it looks!

And your hood is going to be absolutely awesome. I can already picture it painted all the same color! It is going to be stunning!

[Gordonr1973]

Hood is pretty much block sanded. Will prime it and then re-block it later when the other doors and fenders are ready to be done at the same time.

Took a long time to finish, hope it looks ok in the end!!

Here's my bone stock 455 I found a few weeks ago ready for rebuild for my '68 Firebird....work never ends!

[truckzilla]

Like they say, it's always something!

Can't wait to see the hood in color!

[Gordonr1973]

Originally Posted by hick

SOB do you have some serious medal work skills...

Where did you get that screen by the way, metal super market?

Yes, I get all my stuff there, pretty reasonable prices & the guys help alot.

[Gordonr1973]

Block sanded my other hood down, just in case I decide to go back with it.

Started welding up the new cab. Lots less rust on this one and it is going pretty fast, so that's good.

I'm going to do something different on this firewall from the last time, just haven't decided what exactly for sure as of yet.

[Gordonr1973]

Got the steering surround off and the heater box hole cut & old one patched:

[Gordonr1973]

tach tach tach

[Bomp]

I've peeked in on this thread from time to time. Then, I saw the hood modification. Now I'm hooked.
Great build or builds. er, ah I'll just keep watchin'

[squaredaway]

Hey Gordon, I hope all is well! How is the paint holding up?

Reuben

[1980GMC]

Went through this post page by page from page 1. When I hit page 15 and saw it all together and finished I was pretty disheartened because it was over. Next thing I know you're rippin it all apart again! Just goes to show that projects are never exactly "finished"

Keep up the great work, lookin forward to the next "completion"!

[Gordonr1973]

Originally Posted by Bomp

I've peeked in on this thread from time to time. Then, I saw the hood modification. Now I'm hooked.
Great build or builds. er, ah I'll just keep watchin'

Thanks! Your era had the nicest hoods imho.

Originally Posted by squaredaway

Hey Gordon, I hope all is well! How is the paint holding up?

Reuben

I haven't gotten the new parts repainted yet....getting there soon I hope!

Originally Posted by 1980GMC

Went through this post page by page from page 1. When I hit page 15 and saw it all together and finished I was pretty disheartened because it was over. Next thing I know you're rippin it all apart again! Just goes to show that projects are never exactly "finished"

Keep up the great work, lookin forward to the next "completion"!

I'm disheartened b/c I was dumb and ripped it all apart....but I'm happy you're happy lol Hopefully it goes together well and I might have a few new, good ideas left to include this go-around.

Not much else going on...still working on the cab and getting the brackets and settings made for the buckets and console in this cab.

[noonzor]

coming along in a big way! nice work gordon!