Steel Cowl Hood Project

[kyle]

My Uncle and I picked up a project Bronco about 5 months ago. Our intention was to get it running and do a few improvements and sell it. It has turned into HIS frame off project. This is the cowl hood he is currently working on.

I will probably start a build thread in the future. The frame is done, including the 347 stroker, and the body is in progress. He will be doing all work including paint. The only farmed out was the machine work on the motor and the upholstry:

 

[kyle]

Just realized my contributor status has expired. Pictures to follow shortly.

 

[Pflyboy]

Very cool. Broncos look good with an induction hood. I'm doing a custom induction, too. Looking good!

 

[malonejy]

Just watch out how high it goes towards the windshield. You want to be able to open the hood up high enough to work in the engine bay.

 

[thegreatjustino]

That is bad ass. I love how the vents got worked into the cowl. How about a couple of pics of the underside?

 

[kyle]

The vents were also one of my favorite parts of the hood. I am taking him his frame and motor to his shop tomorrow, so if I can I will get some pictures from underneath. It's in mock up stage right now, so I am not sure if much has been done underneath. I will post more pictures as it progresses. It shouldn't be long, I think he is wanting to lay some paint by the weekend.

 

[kyle]

Just watch out how high it goes towards the windshield. You want to be able to open the hood up high enough to work in the engine bay.

Thanks for this feedback. It's close, but it clears. The hood is a source of irony since this is supposed to be somewhat of a sleeper Bronco. It will be a uncut half cab, white on white, with the 347 and C4.

 

[j.blakeslee]

That hood is sweeet....

 

[chriswitt]

Kyle your hood looks sic! I cant wait to see it after the body work and Paint. I like the custom stuff!

 

[kyle]

Thanks for the feeback guys. I will continue to post pictures of the hood has he progresses. Like most projects they never want to stay on their intended timeline. Friday consisted of the body on and off of the frame to make radiator brackets and test fit the hydroboost.