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jrsmith_2010 · 12-03-2008, 09:21 PM

hey guys, i have been shaving things on my truck left and right, but i looked at the hood today. i have a 79 and it was the slots on the top toward the windshield. what im wandering is can i fill these in with metal? all exept the ones for the windshield washer in them, do them half way or somthing. has anyone done this? is this a good idea?

Albatrossian · 12-03-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

hey guys, i have been shaving things on my truck left and right, but i looked at the hood today. i have a 79 and it was the slots on the top toward the windshield. what im wandering is can i fill these in with metal? all exept the ones for the windshield washer in them, do them half way or somthing. has anyone done this? is this a good idea?

I've never seen it done, but those are vents, possibly to get some of the air out from underneath the hood.. if you weld them up, it might put a lot of stress on the hood latch and such. I don't really know for sure, so hopefully some of the more knowledgable guys here will let you know for sure.

asphaltburner · 12-03-2008, 10:25 PM

Yo!
They provide air circulation to the cowl, which allows air into the interior of the truck. For fresh air, fan, defrost, heat, etc,...
I suppose you could depend on air flow through the space between the rear edge of the hood and the windshield for the cowl. Not sure how that would effect it's function. Todd.

jrsmith_2010 · 12-03-2008, 10:30 PM

yea im not sure either, its just that the hood the only thing that i havnt shaved anything on yet, and them holes are anoying me

AceX · 12-03-2008, 10:49 PM

You can shave them, but the venting will not be nearly as functional as before.

What my room mate and I are thinking about doing is cutting them into three large sections and adding very fine screening, just for something a little different.

jrsmith_2010 · 12-03-2008, 11:03 PM

so if i shave them then the vents wont work right? what about the heater and ac?

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-03-2008, 11:37 PM

It will work the same, just potentially have less air flow. Those vents are at a high pressure area aerodynamicly and use that to force air in through the A/C. I think it will still work, just won't blow quite as hard as it used to.

jrsmith_2010 · 12-03-2008, 11:56 PM

well i dont think that when i redid the interior, that all the air ducts found their way back home

so i dont think it would really matter that much, its not my DD

f.monroe · 12-04-2008, 12:02 AM

If you shave them , shave all of them . Remove the windshield squirter assemblies fron the hood and mount them to the cowl area of the cab . Then you can completely smooth the hood . I think it would look good . If you will have A/C when done , just run it on max and it will recirculate the cab air and not rely on outside air. No restriction that way .
Frank

jrsmith_2010 · 12-04-2008, 12:17 AM

yea i was thinkin about the squirters for the window and what i could do with them. i thought about just making it look smooth, but have it inducted where it will still work, but look smooth. how would i relocate them where the hood wont disturb it when i open it?

**N2TRUX** · 12-04-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

.... how would i relocate them where the hood wont disturb it when i open it?

Use wipers that have the squirters built in.

**Captkaos** · 12-04-2008, 03:15 PM

You can shave them as stated, crossflow will be impeded, but it will still work. Restricting air is like restricting water, it will find a way in.

jrsmith_2010 · 12-04-2008, 09:26 PM

got some work done today, got all 60 pieces cut for the hood shave project, hopefully start on it tomorrow and the weekend

12-03-2008, 09:21 PM	#1
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	an idea.. hey guys, i have been shaving things on my truck left and right, but i looked at the hood today. i have a 79 and it was the slots on the top toward the windshield. what im wandering is can i fill these in with metal? all exept the ones for the windshield washer in them, do them half way or somthing. has anyone done this? is this a good idea? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 12-03-2008 at 09:22 PM.

12-03-2008, 10:25 PM	#3
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: an idea.. Yo! They provide air circulation to the cowl, which allows air into the interior of the truck. For fresh air, fan, defrost, heat, etc,... I suppose you could depend on air flow through the space between the rear edge of the hood and the windshield for the cowl. Not sure how that would effect it's function. Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

12-03-2008, 10:30 PM	#4
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: an idea.. yea im not sure either, its just that the hood the only thing that i havnt shaved anything on yet, and them holes are anoying me __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-03-2008, 10:49 PM	#5
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: an idea.. You can shave them, but the venting will not be nearly as functional as before. What my room mate and I are thinking about doing is cutting them into three large sections and adding very fine screening, just for something a little different. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

12-03-2008, 11:03 PM	#6
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: an idea.. so if i shave them then the vents wont work right? what about the heater and ac? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-03-2008, 11:37 PM	#7
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: an idea.. It will work the same, just potentially have less air flow. Those vents are at a high pressure area aerodynamicly and use that to force air in through the A/C. I think it will still work, just won't blow quite as hard as it used to.

12-03-2008, 11:56 PM	#8
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: an idea.. well i dont think that when i redid the interior, that all the air ducts found their way back home so i dont think it would really matter that much, its not my DD __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-04-2008, 12:02 AM	#9
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: an idea.. If you shave them , shave all of them . Remove the windshield squirter assemblies fron the hood and mount them to the cowl area of the cab . Then you can completely smooth the hood . I think it would look good . If you will have A/C when done , just run it on max and it will recirculate the cab air and not rely on outside air. No restriction that way . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

12-04-2008, 12:17 AM	#10
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: an idea.. yea i was thinkin about the squirters for the window and what i could do with them. i thought about just making it look smooth, but have it inducted where it will still work, but look smooth. how would i relocate them where the hood wont disturb it when i open it? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-04-2008, 03:15 PM	#12
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: an idea.. You can shave them as stated, crossflow will be impeded, but it will still work. Restricting air is like restricting water, it will find a way in. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-04-2008, 09:26 PM	#13
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: an idea.. got some work done today, got all 60 pieces cut for the hood shave project, hopefully start on it tomorrow and the weekend __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.



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