looking for ideas for vents on the side of a hood.

[bmbrzmn101]

Like the title states , I am looking for ideas on vents for the sides of a hood on a 51 Chevy pickup my son and I are working on. I am filling holes and smoothing panels and an area on the rear sides of the hood look to be a good area to put a side vent. 1-2" tall and about 8-9" length. Looking for steel, aluminum, or whatever. Primarily looking for ideas. Functional is better, but not required. I may try to to fab something, but trying to get some ideas.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/03/16684099_10154306925314562_7025009036876-1.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/bmbrzmn101/media/1951%20chevy/16684099_10154306925314562_7025009036876726042_n_z pswbxgmuwa.jpg.html)The rear area of the hood side where you can barely see a recess, is the area I am interested in.

Thanks in advance, Chris

[Dark Pursuit]

Check out marine bilge vents . I have used them on a couple of jeep hoods, installed with stainless hardware. Overtons is a good online source.

[bmbrzmn101]

Thank you, I will give them a try.

Chris

[coolclassiccars]

I've used 65-66 corvette hood grills before don't have any pics currently though. size is roughly 1 1/2'' x 9'' good luck.

[bmbrzmn101]

That may be closer to what I will use. Do you recall how deep it is? I may not have more than half to 3/4 of an inch of clearance behind the hood.

Thanks, Chris

[raustinss]

Older buicks and Oldsmobiles ....around same age of the truck had some nice vents from the fenders and hoods

[TheJDMan]

How about some old school hot rod louvers like were common in the 50s.

http://hotrodlouvers.com/

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/03/DSC00357-1.jpg

[bmbrzmn101]

Steve, nah. The kid doesn't want louvers. I am just trying to find a cool way to eliminate an ugly spot on the side s of his hood. Thanks though.

Chris

[OLDFLM]

2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Passenger-Side-Fender-Vent-2007-2014-Cadillac-Escalade-22761801-/361538319540?hash=item542d5cf4b4:g:KNUAAOSwKfVXF3R g&vxp=mtr

[OLDFLM]

2006-11 Buick Lucerne

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-11-Buick-Lucerne-RH-Right-Fender-Insert-3-Port-Ornament-10397808/331064066801?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40130%26meid%3D7753dc1227e54880a6f2f28e81ce cbfa%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2309 44289889

[1BADBET]

50s era Buicks had port holes on the fenders, you could make them functional and they would look period correct on the car.....

[Slick68]

Some plain and simple dimple die holes would be cool, too.

[Slick68]

Some fighter plane exhaust style vents?

https://www.google.com/search?q=fighter+plane+exhaust&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSgv2tnfzSAhWFSCYKHUYFCLMQ_AUIBygC&biw=1920&bih=974

[bmbrzmn101]

Well, after pulling my head out of a certain anatomical area I realized I cannot mount a vent in the area I want to because of the inner support. I had removed all the supports for cleaning. As I placed them loosely back in location I noticed the interference. I had not cut anything yet. But I have a working design but will move them forward. After I get them a little closer to finish stage I will post some pics .

Thanks for the help and ideas,

Chris