Louvers-Reading,Pa

Hot Rod Louvers
Old Style
Reading,Pa area


Thanks, HomemadeHardtop57

 

any pics of what you've done?

 

I'll try to post some pictures tonight

 

I might be interested in that.

 

Mind posting pics of the machine itself? Going to build one in the near future and all pics help.

 

i saw a sample of what his press can do and it is nice

 

Jerry is a good guy I'm sure he'd treat you right.

 

Not sure how far Reading is from Johnstown, but if you're good I've been considering getting 3 rows of louvers punched in my hood sides... I'd imagine you need the paint stripped off first? Another stupid question for you louver guys... does louvering warp the panel at all? My sides are homemade, from flat pieces of sheetmetal with a flange on the top and bottom... quite a bit different from a Rootlieb or I'd probably just buy a new pair of sides pre-punched... but if you can do my existing ones, that might be cool....

 

Any decent salvage yards down that way? I don't have hardly anything prior to the mid 70s up here due to the flooding.

 

That's good to know, I'll keep you in mind.......Where in Reading?

 

Thanks for the kind words guys...you have to stop over to the garage soon so we can punch some holes.



Jerry
HomemadeHardtop57

 

The panel has to be taken down to bare metal. I would suggest just having a new set of side panels punched which wouldn't be to bad at all. If you made yours..you can bring a new set by the garage and we can punch em or your existing ones. Let me know

 

Can you do a one day turn around? To avoid a second trip for pick up. I'm thinkin 51 merc hood, as many louvers as possible.

 

Ya, second that if I end up going for it.

 

Hey Guys,
Here are some pics of some of the stuff that I did this past weekend. Attached are some pics of the top of the louvers, the curved profile, the press, and some pics of the T I'm working on.

Jerry
HomemadeHardtop57

 

More Pics

 

sweet bttt

 

I can do a one day turnaround when I get it set up for hoods

 

Is that the press that used to be Reed's?
If I remember right he had one size and it was that old cool style.
Just wonderin' cause I like old stuff.
Smokey

 

Cool, make sure you let me know when your ready then.

 

Nice looking work,I'll keep it in mind for the future. I was close to Reading in Maple Grove last Aug. for the Drags.

 

Nah, mine isn't Ron's old one. I never met Rob but heard he was the guy to take stuff to around here when he was doing them.

Mine was built years ago by a local fabricator/hot rodder named Greg Petronas who has since moved out west somewhere. I got it from the guy who Greg sold it to before he moved. It was sitting in a body shop for years before I got it.

 

Here's some more punch examples..Someone on a post asked if my die has a rubber insert to get the curve at the top and it does not. It is all metal.


Jerry
HomemadeHardtop57

 

good to see some locals on here.I will keep you in mind.

 

That's a darn good look'n press. I'm look'n to build on in the future. Sure would appreciate a few more shots of it at a bit higher resolution. I can/will send you my email address if you'd prefer.
Thanks those louvers look great.

 

no problem

 

would you pm me your address and phone number as I woud like to have some louvres punched in a rear panel for my36 Dodge pick up.

 

The louvers look great. Shoot me a PM with your address and phone number when your all set up for hoods (mine is a 53 chevy 210).

 

Sent!

 

Did a hood the other day which came out really nice. I will post some pics soon.