Regular hood or cowl induction hood? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

softballnrd27 · 02-01-2009, 10:12 AM

I need to replace the hood that is on my truck. I like the looks of a cowl hood but I also like the looks of the regular hood so I am in between. Do I get a cowl or regulare hood? If cowl, metal or fiberglass?

**old Rusty C10** · 02-01-2009, 11:02 AM

why not post a pic of your truck in this thread so we can see and imagine how it would look with the cowl hood?

b454rat · 02-01-2009, 02:54 PM

I just put a cowl hood on my truck, not even paintd yet and looks friggin sweet. I'd have a cowl hood on every vehicle if I had the money...

MoFaster · 02-01-2009, 08:55 PM

Metal cowl... for a DD. I bought a Harwood lift off for a 78 that I had and there was a large gap on both sides of the hood. You have to do some trimming for a good fit. The only reason I would buy a fiber hood is if your trying to cut weight for racing. I think metal is worth the extra $$'s.

chevyrestoguy · 02-01-2009, 11:11 PM

I prefer the stock hoods on the 73-80s and cowl hoods on the 81-87s. The cowl hood works with the squared fender line on the 81-87 IMO.

Rollinsqrbdy · 02-01-2009, 11:23 PM

Cowl hood- I just ordered cowl hood on thursday and should be here sometime this week. The cowl gives it that tuff look. Ive always liked the cowl look. C how it looks on my truck. Next is 22"

softballnrd27 · 02-01-2009, 11:37 PM

I would post a pic but it won't look any where near what it is going to look like. Going from a stock height 4wd to a 2wd w/3"-5" drop. Here is my ideas if it will help: Olive Drab paint with a flat black Marine corps emblem on the hood. The size of the emblem depends on the hood.

**slugish** · 02-01-2009, 11:52 PM

Ill 2nd chevyrestoman opion.

73-80 stock -- 81-87 cowl

dammitmitchell · 02-02-2009, 12:14 AM

metal cowl on the 80's definatley..
and the fiberglass ones can look retarded to say the least..
and dont last as good as you would think.. expecially if you mud... (of you got a mudder)
annnd you can still sit on a cowl metal hood without freaking out and messing it up

fast75 · 02-02-2009, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by softballnrd27

I would post a pic but it won't look any where near what it is going to look like. Going from a stock height 4wd to a 2wd w/3"-5" drop. Here is my ideas if it will help: Olive Drab paint with a flat black Marine corps emblem on the hood. The size of the emblem depends on the hood.

SEMPER FI, my brother.............

grinch4om · 02-02-2009, 08:29 AM

flat, everyones got a cowl...

silvereagle07 · 02-02-2009, 08:55 AM

Stock hood looks best to me.

softballnrd27 · 02-02-2009, 09:53 AM

Around here I have only seen one that has been modified, all the other ones are driven around by older men/women or used for work trucks. The one that was not stock was bagged with some body mods but no cowl hood. I had one on my previous squarebody but it was a fiberglass cowl that was put on a regular steel hood(stupid PO). It looked good from a distance but it looked like it was about to fly off when you got closer.

ont_guy_38 · 02-02-2009, 01:00 PM

2 wheel drive = cowl hood ........ high 4x4= stock hood

softballnrd27 · 02-02-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fast75

SEMPER FI, my brother.............

OORAH!
You still in?

suicide 63 · 02-02-2009, 04:02 PM

I did a poll like this a couple months back and was surprised how many people did not like cowl hoods.I say steel cowl hood though.

andrist1 · 02-02-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Stock hood looks best to me.

I'm with you silvereagle07!

b454rat · 02-02-2009, 06:20 PM

Around here no one has a cowl hood. Not alot of these truck left here anymore either. think I got the last of the clean ones...

thirdstreettito · 02-02-2009, 07:47 PM

It all depends on the engine IMO.

softballnrd27 · 02-02-2009, 08:38 PM

383 with a lumpy idle and around 400-450 hp. It will have the bite to back up the look.

jrsmith_2010 · 02-02-2009, 09:34 PM

i had a custom hood on mine for a while, but nothin beats a stock hood

fast75 · 02-03-2009, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by softballnrd27

OORAH!
You still in?

no, got out in 78. wish i'd have stayed in now. if you're still in, STAY IN.
.....There are no EX Marines.....

View Poll Results: Regular or cowl induction
Regular steel hood	15	31.91%
Steel cowl induction	32	68.09%
Fiberglass cowl induction	0	0%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

02-01-2009, 10:12 AM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Regular hood or cowl induction hood? I need to replace the hood that is on my truck. I like the looks of a cowl hood but I also like the looks of the regular hood so I am in between. Do I get a cowl or regulare hood? If cowl, metal or fiberglass? __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

02-01-2009, 11:02 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,259	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? why not post a pic of your truck in this thread so we can see and imagine how it would look with the cowl hood? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-01-2009, 02:54 PM	#3
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,453	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? I just put a cowl hood on my truck, not even paintd yet and looks friggin sweet. I'd have a cowl hood on every vehicle if I had the money... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

02-01-2009, 08:55 PM	#4
MoFaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 38	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? Metal cowl... for a DD. I bought a Harwood lift off for a 78 that I had and there was a large gap on both sides of the hood. You have to do some trimming for a good fit. The only reason I would buy a fiber hood is if your trying to cut weight for racing. I think metal is worth the extra $$'s. __________________ 78 Stepper Big Block http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...19-09_1639.jpg *Dont brake till you see God!!*

02-01-2009, 11:11 PM	#5
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? I prefer the stock hoods on the 73-80s and cowl hoods on the 81-87s. The cowl hood works with the squared fender line on the 81-87 IMO.

02-01-2009, 11:23 PM	#6
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? Cowl hood- I just ordered cowl hood on thursday and should be here sometime this week. The cowl gives it that tuff look. Ive always liked the cowl look. C how it looks on my truck. Next is 22" __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

02-01-2009, 11:37 PM	#7
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? I would post a pic but it won't look any where near what it is going to look like. Going from a stock height 4wd to a 2wd w/3"-5" drop. Here is my ideas if it will help: Olive Drab paint with a flat black Marine corps emblem on the hood. The size of the emblem depends on the hood. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

02-01-2009, 11:52 PM	#8
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? Ill 2nd chevyrestoman opion. 73-80 stock -- 81-87 cowl

02-02-2009, 12:14 AM	#9
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? metal cowl on the 80's definatley.. and the fiberglass ones can look retarded to say the least.. and dont last as good as you would think.. expecially if you mud... (of you got a mudder) annnd you can still sit on a cowl metal hood without freaking out and messing it up __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

02-02-2009, 08:29 AM	#11
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? flat, everyones got a cowl...

02-02-2009, 08:55 AM	#12
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? Stock hood looks best to me. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-02-2009, 09:53 AM	#13
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? Around here I have only seen one that has been modified, all the other ones are driven around by older men/women or used for work trucks. The one that was not stock was bagged with some body mods but no cowl hood. I had one on my previous squarebody but it was a fiberglass cowl that was put on a regular steel hood(stupid PO). It looked good from a distance but it looked like it was about to fly off when you got closer. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168 Last edited by softballnrd27; 02-02-2009 at 09:54 AM.

02-02-2009, 01:00 PM	#14
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? 2 wheel drive = cowl hood ........ high 4x4= stock hood Last edited by ont_guy_38; 02-02-2009 at 01:00 PM.

02-02-2009, 04:02 PM	#16
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? I did a poll like this a couple months back and was surprised how many people did not like cowl hoods.I say steel cowl hood though. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304940



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02-02-2009, 06:20 PM	#18
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,453	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? Around here no one has a cowl hood. Not alot of these truck left here anymore either. think I got the last of the clean ones... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

02-02-2009, 07:47 PM	#19
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? It all depends on the engine IMO. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-02-2009, 08:38 PM	#20
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? 383 with a lumpy idle and around 400-450 hp. It will have the bite to back up the look. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

02-02-2009, 09:34 PM	#21
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Regular hood or cowl induction hood? i had a custom hood on mine for a while, but nothin beats a stock hood __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

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