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dave's70 · 04-19-2002, 09:32 PM

I just picked upa louvered hood for my truck
and I was curious on what your guys opinion is on louvers.
always looking for other peoples thoughts on things.

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70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

Chevyc10! · 04-19-2002, 09:39 PM

The first time I saw a truck with louvers was the same day I fell in love with these trucks. I guess you could say I like them. I don't know anyone round here that does it, but eventually I would like a louvered cowl hood and a louvered tailgate. Then again I like the smooth look without it too. I'm torn...Lets just say whatever is done with class and taste is ok by me!

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68 SWB
The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!!
Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!!

Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat!

Benrs86 · 04-19-2002, 09:43 PM

i usually love them, LETS SEE PICTURES!!

dave's70 · 04-19-2002, 09:54 PM

I'm going to have it painted next week, and since I don't have a digital camera I'll have to use up all the film on my wife's camera by taking pictures of my truck!
I'll post them as soon as I can.
Thanks and keep the post coming!

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70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

Longhorn Man · 04-19-2002, 09:59 PM

Even though I am an old school fan, I normally prefer not having them, however, I have seen a couple done up real tastefully and looked good.
So I am kinda split on it in reality.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

O'l Buck · 04-20-2002, 12:17 AM

I'm not real fond of them myself. I looked at a 72 blazer once that had the whole top of the hood louvered, the guy at the lot was trying to use it as a selling feature, I told him he could keep the hood and knock $400 off the price because I'd have to throw it away when I got it home. If done nice, and not to excess, they look alright, i guess.

dave's70 · 04-20-2002, 01:35 AM

Yes I can understand that it can be overdone
but then again so can anything. This hood has 4 rows of louvers only. Anyways I appreciate the honesty from you guys and that's the reason I put this out there.

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70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

Andy4639 · 04-21-2002, 09:12 AM

This is a pic of my hood, it is the only one he has done like this that I know of. When I went to pick the truck up he told me, he'd never ever do another off set one like it, because of how close the louvers are to each other. I think it is just enough and not to much.

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Andy
71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72
71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,305 HO TPI with 700-R4 lowered,17" wheels

<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html]www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html[/URL" TARGET=_blank>

[URL=http://www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639]www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639</A>

[This message has been edited by Andy4639 (edited April 21, 2002).]

**stllookn** · 04-21-2002, 11:10 AM

Andy, What mirrors did you put on your truck? Do you have a closer picture of them. Those are the first sport mirrors I have seen that look really nice on these. More pics if you have them.

Andy4639 · 04-21-2002, 11:13 AM

I don't have any close ups but my picture trail has some different pic of them from the side. I'm stil at my dad's right now and if I get time I'll take some.

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Andy
71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72
71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,305 HO TPI with 700-R4 lowered,17" wheels

www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html

www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639

**stllookn** · 04-21-2002, 11:30 AM

Andy, Looked at the side pic, thanks. That TPI motor looks great in there. How do you like it? Is it possible to mount those mirrors without elmininating the vent windows?

**BIG ORANGE** · 04-21-2002, 04:51 PM

I picked up a louvered hood for a 67/68 last week and it it solid and for sale,$200.00 or trade.

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BIG ORANGE 1971 SUBURBAN
1970/90-Little Buck's Truck (ONE DAY)
USED TRUCK PARTS 4 SALE

04-19-2002, 09:32 PM	#1
dave's70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: comox, british columbia Posts: 110	louvered hood I just picked upa louvered hood for my truck and I was curious on what your guys opinion is on louvers. always looking for other peoples thoughts on things. ------------------ 70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate __________________ 70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

04-19-2002, 09:39 PM	#2
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	The first time I saw a truck with louvers was the same day I fell in love with these trucks. I guess you could say I like them. I don't know anyone round here that does it, but eventually I would like a louvered cowl hood and a louvered tailgate. Then again I like the smooth look without it too. I'm torn...Lets just say whatever is done with class and taste is ok by me! ------------------ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

04-19-2002, 09:43 PM	#3
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	i usually love them, LETS SEE PICTURES!! __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

04-19-2002, 09:54 PM	#4
dave's70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: comox, british columbia Posts: 110	I'm going to have it painted next week, and since I don't have a digital camera I'll have to use up all the film on my wife's camera by taking pictures of my truck! I'll post them as soon as I can. Thanks and keep the post coming! ------------------ 70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate __________________ 70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

04-20-2002, 12:17 AM	#6
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I'm not real fond of them myself. I looked at a 72 blazer once that had the whole top of the hood louvered, the guy at the lot was trying to use it as a selling feature, I told him he could keep the hood and knock $400 off the price because I'd have to throw it away when I got it home. If done nice, and not to excess, they look alright, i guess. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-19-2002, 09:59 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Even though I am an old school fan, I normally prefer not having them, however, I have seen a couple done up real tastefully and looked good. So I am kinda split on it in reality. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-20-2002, 01:35 AM	#7
dave's70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: comox, british columbia Posts: 110	Yes I can understand that it can be overdone but then again so can anything. This hood has 4 rows of louvers only. Anyways I appreciate the honesty from you guys and that's the reason I put this out there. ------------------ 70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate __________________ 70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

04-21-2002, 09:12 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	This is a pic of my hood, it is the only one he has done like this that I know of. When I went to pick the truck up he told me, he'd never ever do another off set one like it, because of how close the louvers are to each other. I think it is just enough and not to much. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,305 HO TPI with 700-R4 lowered,17" wheels <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html]www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html[/URL" TARGET=_blank> [URL=http://www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639]www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639</A> [This message has been edited by Andy4639 (edited April 21, 2002).] __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-21-2002, 11:10 AM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	Andy, What mirrors did you put on your truck? Do you have a closer picture of them. Those are the first sport mirrors I have seen that look really nice on these. More pics if you have them. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-21-2002, 11:13 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	I don't have any close ups but my picture trail has some different pic of them from the side. I'm stil at my dad's right now and if I get time I'll take some. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,305 HO TPI with 700-R4 lowered,17" wheels www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-21-2002, 11:30 AM	#11
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	Andy, Looked at the side pic, thanks. That TPI motor looks great in there. How do you like it? Is it possible to mount those mirrors without elmininating the vent windows? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-21-2002, 04:51 PM	#12
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,747	I picked up a louvered hood for a 67/68 last week and it it solid and for sale,$200.00 or trade. ------------------ BIG ORANGE 1971 SUBURBAN 1970/90-Little Buck's Truck (ONE DAY) USED TRUCK PARTS 4 SALE __________________ Things happen for a reason!



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