1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted December 11, 2017 I don't like scoops of any kind. I pondered vents in my hood and still may go that route. But I just have plain hood no scoop. So, the second hood I think is way to go. Rivets would be path I'd go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted December 12, 2017 Here's what my flock of flamingos look like after viewing the hood: They were bowled over! 2 2 Caseyrhe, mwye0627, MAC390 and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted December 12, 2017 Where has the love gone? I wonder if I could get a moderator to lock this thread. Hmm... 1 1 Caseyrhe and MAC390 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted December 12, 2017 Don't want to upset those flamingos any more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted December 14, 2017 what about using the 2013-14 vents? it would definitely look more appropriate if you're trying to go for that pro-touring clean look. Those vents remind me of a DIY home depot mod lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted December 14, 2017 Ok, there is some cosmic connection between Flamingo's and louvered hoods. Check out the car the girl is driving and look at the hood...... Holy Jaguar Batman! Louvers?!?!? Flamingo?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted December 15, 2017 The chorus says it all RPM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted December 15, 2017 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted December 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Ridge Runner said: The chorus says it all RPM Ain't that the truth Jim. In addition to the love here, my 3 brothers and nephew hammered me petty hard. I need to follow up with the moderators on my request to lock this thread :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted December 15, 2017 Yes ,but will the moderator thing work with your brothers and your nephew ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted December 15, 2017 No need for it I guess. Only heard from them about it for 3 days :) One of them did offer this advice: "I would do an overdrive tranny swap before I did a second hood. How big a deal is an A4OD swaperino?" I'm thinking he meant AOD or AODE. If I use my 4.11 ratio 9 inch gears, that'll make a 2.75 final ratio with the AOD's .667 OD gear. Hmm... what to do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted December 15, 2017 My word...has this thread been derailed or what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted December 15, 2017 I'm a hoping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted December 15, 2017 Better check with the flamingo's first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave R. 85 Report post Posted December 15, 2017 No. No. No. And if that is a Ford shaker hood, Hell No. Dave R. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray1970 88 Report post Posted December 16, 2017 The flamingos are still feeling a little blue.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 On 12/13/2017 at 6:39 PM, rwcstang said: what about using the 2013-14 vents? it would definitely look more appropriate if you're trying to go for that pro-touring clean look. Those vents remind me of a DIY home depot mod lol. I actually started looking at the late model vents but decided they were too modern for my liking. The more I checked out old school louvers the more I liked them. I figured a 5" wide lover would match the late 60's GT 350's louver width. Home Depot diy mod? Got a bit irked until I googled house louvers. Yikes! Damn near match mine, uh oh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin427 18 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 If you dig it do it. it's your car and you can do as you wish. besides it's not something that can't be put back with a repop hood in the future if you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 On 12/16/2017 at 11:24 PM, RPM said: I actually started looking at the late model vents but decided they were too modern for my liking. The more I checked out old school louvers the more I liked them. I figured a 5" wide lover would match the late 60's GT 350's louver width. Home Depot diy mod? Got a bit irked until I googled house louvers. Yikes! Damn near match mine, uh oh. yeah, didn't know what to compare it too but that's the first thing that popped into my mind. I actually found a photo of a 69 hardtop with modern vents doesn't look that bad.. but then again I like the new modern look on our classics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 I like that coupe but I think it would look a little cleaner without the scoop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 There, it's locked :) Heck, I thought this thread was dead. If I locate a nice Henry steel hood, I just might add a couple of rows of 3" louvers. The hood frame would have to be modified quite a bit as the only single layer of metal is at the scoop. I think there's place in Bako that punches louvers. Damn, just opened a new can of worms. MidLife, where art thou? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 I'm here. That coupe doesn't look too bad. I still think you need to take your meds, and double the strength that the doctor recommended. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 I wanna know where you got the Louvers at, I may need a set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Midlife said: I still think you need to take your meds, and double the strength that the doctor recommended. I fired that doctor, he didn't like louvers either. This guy is pretty close to me, so I bought from him. https://www.ebay.com/usr/dkt1234 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted January 4, 2018 One idea to end this thread would be to go with the machine gun louvers..... (not legal for sale or use in Kalifornia) Maybe our Aussie friends can get us some from the MadMax junkyard..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
