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Old 11-26-2003, 04:21 PM
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big decision

if any of you have seen my truck in my gallery,you probably know
that ive cut just about every inch of sheet metal and then some.
but i got a new one. since im going all custom hot rod theme flames and all,im curious what everyone thinks. now i know its my truck and i do practice what i preach about doing my own thing but this is big and its my first project. im thinking about filling in
my cowl vent and putting a shelby mustang hood scoop on the tilt front end. molding it in smooth and making it functional.
input would be great on what you all think..thanks...
 
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Old 11-26-2003, 04:37 PM
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If you can find me a pic of a truck, scoop and what ever else you'd like to see, I'd digitally graft the scoop on for you. Just let me know, I might even help find the pics -4speed
 
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Old 11-26-2003, 04:38 PM
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ive got the scoop and have set it on the hood, iknow what it will look like just scared to start cutting that frontend up
 
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Old 11-26-2003, 04:56 PM
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Well in that case, My personal opioion is that it'll make the front end "too busy" . Although exactly what scoop are we talking about? This one looks cool

either would still look cool, but I myself like a clean truck. Making it functional would be fairly easy, just a small tray that goes on the carb, a square or round element(the K&N with the open top) and some foam ducting would be all you need. The 350 should provide plenty of room for scoop ducting. -4speed
 
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Old 11-26-2003, 05:24 PM
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I think you will start making the front of the truck to heavy only because you already have a pretty good chop and the scoop would make the windshield appear even smaller.

How about having some louvers stamped into a sheet of steel and then molding those onto the hood?

Your right do whatever makes you happy.

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Old 11-26-2003, 05:25 PM
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the top one is the one i have
 
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Old 11-26-2003, 05:54 PM
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The top one is a mild scoop, I think it would actual look good! I'd say go for it! -4speed
 




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