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07-19-2012, 01:22 AM
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So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
CUT IT UP!!.. Sorry purists... Alright.... I will admit it was a bent and rusty one destined for the scrap heap so we decided to cut the cowl part off and see how it layed out on a 68 truck hood.. WOW.. I could not believe how it fit...
Since I do not really care for the cowl riser section on the aftermarket 67/68 cowl hoods I decided to start cutting away. Well after about an hour of measuring, staring and pondering I tack welded the cowl riser to the truck hood, drew a guide line down the sides and the front, then started cutting away with a die grinder! Both pieces at once. I did have to make a small slice on the rib at the very front and pull it down a tad and had to shorten up the overall length about 2 inches. I used some panel clamps to keep it all aligned and tacked it all the way around. Violia!! A home made cowl hood. I was amazed how easy it all came together. |
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07-19-2012, 01:24 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
Sick..Looks good
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07-19-2012, 01:33 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
it's looking pretty good. can't wait to see it finished.
are you going to make it functional?
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07-19-2012, 01:44 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
Looks nice! I like it better than the aftermarket cowls also...
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07-19-2012, 06:27 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
Great use of vintage parts.
I agree,... the aftermarket cowl hoods should look this good.
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07-19-2012, 08:14 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
What are the little triangle pieces? To weld it on I guess? Magnets?
Looks good man, but I would be sick to my stomach cutting up that hood.  I'm an old Camaro nut. But I guess if it was pretty well done, then save as much of it as you can, absolutely. Nice job..
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07-19-2012, 09:25 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
Looks great! Don't forget pics when done.
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07-19-2012, 09:47 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
great idea...looking good, be sure to post pic's of putting it all together....and when it's finished....
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07-19-2012, 09:53 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
The triangle pieces are magnets. They are a welders best friends.
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07-19-2012, 10:40 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
Thank you for all the compliments!!. I will be sure and post up more pictures when its finished.
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07-19-2012, 10:46 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
Man that looks great, we need some more pics for sure.
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07-19-2012, 10:58 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
wow looks great!!
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07-28-2012, 08:43 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
X 10!!!!
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07-30-2012, 08:45 PM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
my dad had a real 69 dz z28. he had to sell it because it ended up being worth more than my house.lol but that makes me slightly sick to see you cut one up. but i understand why, they have the prefect hood.
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07-30-2012, 08:51 PM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
It looks way better than a store bought one, for sure.
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07-30-2012, 10:19 PM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
Got any updated pics
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07-30-2012, 10:53 PM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
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07-30-2012, 10:58 PM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
That hood has a great profile, looks like it is supposed to be there...
Is the overhang at the back of the hood going to be moved forward? I am pretty sure it will hit the cowl if you don't... Keep us posted on progress 
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07-30-2012, 10:59 PM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
Signed on
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07-31-2012, 06:56 AM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
WHAT??? I can't believe you took an original hood and did that!!! Must admit,though,that Camaro cowl induction does look good on it
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07-31-2012, 10:55 AM
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07-31-2012, 04:19 PM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
Looks terrific thus far.!!!
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07-31-2012, 07:56 PM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
must agree with everyone else looks great
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07-31-2012, 09:11 PM
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07-31-2012, 10:50 PM
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Re: So what do you do with an OEM 69 Z28 hood?
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Got a few minutes after lunch today and figured out where the back of the hood had to be to clear the windshield, shortened it up and tacked it on. 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? |
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