Hood Questions???
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Hood Questions???
I am trying to locate a hood kit that will reverse hinge a 1952 F1oo. I can only find them for 53' and up. I saw in the gallery a few trucks that have had it done. I would just like to find out how. Also was wonder if anyone knew of a a small good looking hood scoop that would look good on this truck. I just want to add a small one for added air circulation. Thanks for everyones help and advice.
Zach Hazelhurst
1952 Ford F 100
Mustang II front end
351 Cleveland
Zach Hazelhurst
1952 Ford F 100
Mustang II front end
351 Cleveland
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From: Edmonton, Alberta Canada
can't help you with the tilt hood, but have you thought about louvers in your hood instead of a scoop?
i think the louvers on these old trucks (and cars) look really good and are not as intrusive as a scoop is to the clean lines of these classics. scoops on these trucks always look out of place for some reason on the gorgeous lines of these old classics.
my 2 cents.
rgds
Mike
i think the louvers on these old trucks (and cars) look really good and are not as intrusive as a scoop is to the clean lines of these classics. scoops on these trucks always look out of place for some reason on the gorgeous lines of these old classics.
my 2 cents.
rgds
Mike
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Welcome to the board!!
I'd have to agree with Mike on this one, the trucks I've seen with hood scoops have look a bit silly. Thats just my opinion though, don't let it stop you from putting a hood on your truck if thats what you want, afterall, its your truck you need to build it to please you.
As for the reverse tilt hood, I think one of the members here has it, right off the top of my head I don't remember who though. Its harder to do on the 48-52 trucks as the front of the hood will either need to raise or slide forward a significant amount to clear the rest of the sheet metal. As far as I know there isn't an aftermarket kit for the 48-52 trucks, you would have to fab your own.
We're glad you found us, this is a great site full of phenomenal people with a huge range of talent. The neat part is that they are always willing to help you out by offering advice, answering questions (most of the time correctly even), giving out information, badgering you, teasing you mercilessly, etc, etc ,etc. As long as you have a good sense of humor you should be in great shape. Once you get settled in try your hand at setting up a gallery. We'd alllove to check out your project.
Welcome aboard
Bobby
I'd have to agree with Mike on this one, the trucks I've seen with hood scoops have look a bit silly. Thats just my opinion though, don't let it stop you from putting a hood on your truck if thats what you want, afterall, its your truck you need to build it to please you.
As for the reverse tilt hood, I think one of the members here has it, right off the top of my head I don't remember who though. Its harder to do on the 48-52 trucks as the front of the hood will either need to raise or slide forward a significant amount to clear the rest of the sheet metal. As far as I know there isn't an aftermarket kit for the 48-52 trucks, you would have to fab your own.
We're glad you found us, this is a great site full of phenomenal people with a huge range of talent. The neat part is that they are always willing to help you out by offering advice, answering questions (most of the time correctly even), giving out information, badgering you, teasing you mercilessly, etc, etc ,etc. As long as you have a good sense of humor you should be in great shape. Once you get settled in try your hand at setting up a gallery. We'd alllove to check out your project.
Welcome aboard
Bobby
