Well as I remember it we were missing the S.S. trim that runs down the center of the Hood. If that's still the case, I would be in a mindset of just losing everything Chrome on the hood and go with the hidden latch system. BUT,, you are running Fog Lights and an Oversized 3rd brake light. It's a hard thing to get total balance in a project like yours. I really like this look. Less is more in most cases. Your getting down to Final Make-Up before the Big Dance. Don't go out looking like a Hooker, get it right or,,,,,, and Damn you are close.
I’m not an extra trim guy and like all stock stainless on todays 30’s-60’s rides and would leave all your stock hood trim in any case. These are not like the “extra” trim on fender edges in the 50’s. To me they add to a classy look on your pickup. I would keep them….. PS: If you sold them for beer money….the beer would soon be gone and really nothing to show for the trim but a memory.
The trim is what makes it a 41. The waterfall ornament also looks weird in my opinion without the whisker trim. Your truck looks very nice! That chrome/SS will look amazing on it!
I think BB is a Crown Royal guy. I don’t think I’ve drank enough hard liquor to fill my bladder before. Now beer…
And this is how I am leaning. If the holes were not present I would likely forget them. I haven't even test fitted them yet. I'll work on that tonight and throw up a picture with the waterfall and whiskers.
Lookiing at more of these photos you may need to use them to get a good finished fit to the grill. Without them the Hood looks short sitting on the Grill.
This weekend is a busy one but next week we can get a hand from one of the guys and fit that hood, you can supervise. I am pretty sure I need to drag the nose over 1/2" to the right but the hood will tell us that.
True that! A buddy of mine tied one on in Sin City and came home with a wife and a baby. What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there...sometimes it follows you home.
“You ain’t got a thing if you ain’t got the bling!” The 41 waterfall needs the whiskers. If you were closer I could help your indecision by trading that old hood for mine. Have you checked with your advisor? Sometimes it’s better to ask her in advance, whether you follow her advise is a different matter.
Now those are proper whiskers! My wife has the crazy notion that I overdo everything. Women! Drapes do need to match the carpet. Good observation.
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