Thread: louvered hoods chevys trucks or anything

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Im going to get my hood for my 51 chevy pickup louvered because lets face it it just a sweet trick thing to do and I was wondering if anyone had or knew of a place were I could look at some pics of how other people do it on theres or on any other truck or rounded 50s car just to get some ideas thanks I looked but couldn't find any

I have considdered getting both of mine louvered. My pontiac has the deck lid done from the factory and I think it wiuld be cool if the hood matched. My 48 would look great punched as well.I am thinking 4 to 6 rows with the two middle the longest and the others tapering fom their. I can add that into the concept, Chevyman.

ya thats alongm the lines of what I was thinking to

if you find someone who is reasonable let me know

If you get the louvers, make sure you buy lots of band aids for when you start sanding them!!! Had a louvered hood done for a Ford pickup once, decided all the bloodshed during the body work time wasn't worth it. Depending on how serious you are, and how much money you want to spend, friend of mine here in South Dakota does it for $1.oo per louver, the shipping would be quite spendy, but he does an excellent job.

Thanks Dave! I am sure that the louvers are quite sharp after being punched. I think I will take the time on each louver to nock them off. I would rather spend that time than cutting open my little fingers.

$1.00 per louver is the price they charge here too. You have to remove all the paint from both sides before it's punched. And smooth out the sharp edges with a file.
I don't like the roller type of louver press. If you buy those dies you still need the bead rolling machine that they're mounted on and they won't work for most hoods.
I'm thinking of buying a set of stamping dies and using my milling machine for a press by mounting a hydraulic cylinder to the back side of the turret.
AL

I kow a guy who lives near me who dose it for 1.25 each (canadian) Since I live in canada thats about what .70 each US
Its a pretty good deal thanks for the tips though any one got any pics

what am I talking about if you guys got him to do it he would have to pay you and no I wont melt my iglos garadge when I start this truck up Just a little joke LOL

thank you that was verry helpful

Does anyone know of a company that makes side louvers, If so please provide the web site or company name.

THANKS
Larry

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