K5MONSTERCHEV
1/2 ton status
Cool. So how does it fit? I was just going to get a steel cowl, for $350, I just dont want a hood that fits like crap.
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Got my cowl hood today!
- Thread starter rjfguitar
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supersize75k5
OrganDonorRacing.com
hey bling daddy, I think you are two weeks behind me now...
I got mine fron rickspickupparts...
I decided on a metal one and he turned out to live 2 miles from me so it worked out, total was 340.00 after tax /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
also just got done getting the rest of the paint/reducer/hardner/ base coat/ bla bla bla
garage is really starting to smell ....making me feel funny /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
Bright red pearl urethane with a bright white base coat /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
last time I didnt use a white base coat and it turned out a little on the maroon side /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif
oh looks like 40 inch mtr's on a 17 inch rim is what I want for the shoes...bling bling
and also rjf..
when you ordered your grill did you pay extra for the bowtie? or did it come with it? I canceled my order because the salesmen had no idea after he told me yes..then called and said no..then called and said maybe and he wasn't shure /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
and what color are you going for, are you painting it your self? I just picked up my gun..sweeet /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif
-shawn
I got mine fron rickspickupparts...
I decided on a metal one and he turned out to live 2 miles from me so it worked out, total was 340.00 after tax /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
also just got done getting the rest of the paint/reducer/hardner/ base coat/ bla bla bla
garage is really starting to smell ....making me feel funny /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
Bright red pearl urethane with a bright white base coat /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
last time I didnt use a white base coat and it turned out a little on the maroon side /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif
oh looks like 40 inch mtr's on a 17 inch rim is what I want for the shoes...bling bling
and also rjf..
when you ordered your grill did you pay extra for the bowtie? or did it come with it? I canceled my order because the salesmen had no idea after he told me yes..then called and said no..then called and said maybe and he wasn't shure /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
and what color are you going for, are you painting it your self? I just picked up my gun..sweeet /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif
-shawn
supersize75k5
OrganDonorRacing.com
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2,500-3K
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sounds like you are using nice stuff or getting a good deal, for what I wanted most shops wanted 6-9k for bright red pear inside and out /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
and that was shopping around /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
the paint alone goes for 650.00-alot per gallon /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
2,500-3K
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sounds like you are using nice stuff or getting a good deal, for what I wanted most shops wanted 6-9k for bright red pear inside and out /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
and that was shopping around /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
the paint alone goes for 650.00-alot per gallon /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
fortcollinsram
1/2 ton status
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2,500-3K
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sounds like you are using nice stuff or getting a good deal, for what I wanted most shops wanted 6-9k for bright red pear inside and out /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
and that was shopping around /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
the paint alone goes for 650.00-alot per gallon /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
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What the hell kinda paint are you using?
I priced out all HOK stuff for my 1971 C10 since we sell it and it is gonna come in at about $2000 for the paint. It is a Tangerine Candy over a Copper base coat and a LITTLE platinum special effects in the first coat of the clear.
My buddy and I are doing all the labor so you can save A LOT there
If you alot of the prep work you and just have the shop sand it once more, seal it, prime it and paint it, you can save HUGE. But that kinda prep that you would be doing is BORING
Chris
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2,500-3K
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sounds like you are using nice stuff or getting a good deal, for what I wanted most shops wanted 6-9k for bright red pear inside and out /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
and that was shopping around /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
the paint alone goes for 650.00-alot per gallon /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
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What the hell kinda paint are you using?
I priced out all HOK stuff for my 1971 C10 since we sell it and it is gonna come in at about $2000 for the paint. It is a Tangerine Candy over a Copper base coat and a LITTLE platinum special effects in the first coat of the clear.
My buddy and I are doing all the labor so you can save A LOT there
If you alot of the prep work you and just have the shop sand it once more, seal it, prime it and paint it, you can save HUGE. But that kinda prep that you would be doing is BORING
Chris
84gmcjimmy
1 ton status
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2,500-3K
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sounds like you are using nice stuff or getting a good deal, for what I wanted most shops wanted 6-9k for bright red pear inside and out /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
and that was shopping around /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
the paint alone goes for 650.00-alot per gallon /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
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The paint must be made of gold /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
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2,500-3K
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sounds like you are using nice stuff or getting a good deal, for what I wanted most shops wanted 6-9k for bright red pear inside and out /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
and that was shopping around /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
the paint alone goes for 650.00-alot per gallon /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
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The paint must be made of gold /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
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hey bling daddy, I think you are two weeks behind me now...
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and also rjf..
when you ordered your grill did you pay extra for the bowtie? or did it come with it? I canceled my order because the salesmen had no idea after he told me yes..then called and said no..then called and said maybe and he wasn't shure
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I bought my polished alum billet grille through Summit racing for about $100, I think it's a Stull grille and I bought the billet bowtie seperately for like $25 or something. /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
I like the sound of your color choice, red is one of my favorite colors. Mine is going to be A metallic charcoal silver. I am not going all out for a show job paint job but something that will look good but not cheap like maaco...something in the middle. I am hoping I can do it for around $2,500 + the cost of new trim and bumpers. I have about $1,700 saved up right now for paint and am trying to save some more up.
hey bling daddy, I think you are two weeks behind me now...
[/ QUOTE ] You're a few weeks ahead of me? /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
and also rjf..
when you ordered your grill did you pay extra for the bowtie? or did it come with it? I canceled my order because the salesmen had no idea after he told me yes..then called and said no..then called and said maybe and he wasn't shure
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I bought my polished alum billet grille through Summit racing for about $100, I think it's a Stull grille and I bought the billet bowtie seperately for like $25 or something. /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
I like the sound of your color choice, red is one of my favorite colors. Mine is going to be A metallic charcoal silver. I am not going all out for a show job paint job but something that will look good but not cheap like maaco...something in the middle. I am hoping I can do it for around $2,500 + the cost of new trim and bumpers. I have about $1,700 saved up right now for paint and am trying to save some more up.
are you ditching the bodyside mouldings and wheelwell trim? can't wait to get rid of mine... /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
btw, nice hood.. i'll be doing a steel at some point... got these sitting around from another project looking for something to do. /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
think they'd be right at home under that cowl. /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
btw, nice hood.. i'll be doing a steel at some point... got these sitting around from another project looking for something to do. /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
think they'd be right at home under that cowl. /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
skratch
1/2 ton status
Just wondering why a fiberglass hood and not a steel one?
I've been looking at cowl hoods and I definatly want steel, not fiberglass.
I spend too much time on the hood and getting places that would crack that.
I've been looking at cowl hoods and I definatly want steel, not fiberglass.
I spend too much time on the hood and getting places that would crack that.
hi pinion
3/4 ton status
COOL MAN!!! Now when you get done with the fluff truck,you can build a rock buggy so we can wheel.I just looked forward to getting things dirty with ya and tearin it up a bit!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
surpip
1 ton status
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think they'd be right at home under that cowl. /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
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what is the point of getting a cowl hood and not making it functional? Oh ya some people do things just for looks, i forgot, put somthing on your truck that was enginered to improve preformance, and make it not work, good idea /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
think they'd be right at home under that cowl. /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
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what is the point of getting a cowl hood and not making it functional? Oh ya some people do things just for looks, i forgot, put somthing on your truck that was enginered to improve preformance, and make it not work, good idea /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
how is that not going to be functional? i'd be retaining the stock air cleaner and not making an airbox. it will certainly help evacuate hot air from the engine compartment. and do you really think those little gauges are gonna stop airflow to the engine compartment? its not like theres gonna be a plate over the opening, just 3 pods in it. just what i need this morn, a lecture on function over form. /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif
those are mechanicals and need to be out there, well the fuel at least. nah, knowing oil temp, fuel pres, etc isn't advantageous.. hell, if it was about looks, i'd put em on the cowl behind the hood, as opposed to protected and out of view under the cowlhood.. and yes, i do like the "look" of a cowlhood, excuse me for not wanting my truck to look like a POS.. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
those are mechanicals and need to be out there, well the fuel at least. nah, knowing oil temp, fuel pres, etc isn't advantageous.. hell, if it was about looks, i'd put em on the cowl behind the hood, as opposed to protected and out of view under the cowlhood.. and yes, i do like the "look" of a cowlhood, excuse me for not wanting my truck to look like a POS.. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Ya know, I looked at the title to this thread and I knew who it was without even looking. /forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
SUBFAN
1/2 ton status
Cowl induction hoods are SCHWEEEET /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
Hot air is only going to go out of the cowl when you aren't moving, so it's "functionality" for cooling is going to be pretty minimal. There's already a huge area underneath the truck for the air to flow once it gets through the radiator.
I say the only way to prove one way or another is get underhood temps for a few days both ways, and average. Like anyone is going to do that. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I say the only way to prove one way or another is get underhood temps for a few days both ways, and average. Like anyone is going to do that. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Ya know, I looked at the title to this thread and I knew who it was without even looking. /forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
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Go bash some sheetmetal on a rock....
Ya know, I looked at the title to this thread and I knew who it was without even looking. /forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
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Go bash some sheetmetal on a rock....
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COOL MAN!!! Now when you get done with the fluff truck,you can build a rock buggy so we can wheel.I just looked forward to getting things dirty with ya and tearin it up a bit!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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The fluff truck? /forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif Forget the rock buggy.
COOL MAN!!! Now when you get done with the fluff truck,you can build a rock buggy so we can wheel.I just looked forward to getting things dirty with ya and tearin it up a bit!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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The fluff truck? /forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif Forget the rock buggy.
surpip
1 ton status
evacuating hot air from under the hood is not what those where deisigned for, GM came up with the idea to pull cold air from under the windshield to feed the intake, not to get rid of the hot air under the hood
OK, everyone quit....I bought a stinkin' cowl hood because they look good, I could hardly give a hoot about what it does for moving air because mine is closed off anyway. I bought mine soley for looks....and no I'm not going to hell for that. /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif
No, I'm not going to sit here and watch people post false info. If someone thinks these things are going to help it cool underhood, they are wrong, and I'm going to say so.
I'm just stepping up and saying so. Those comments weren't directed to you at all, so calm down.
I'm just stepping up and saying so. Those comments weren't directed to you at all, so calm down.
