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ortegamotor · 02-22-2007, 11:17 AM

not too bad for a home built job .i just installed the new A/C unit from Classic Auto Air and i needed to add a fan shroud to keep it cool so i put the plastic one on and it just was not going to look good so i said what the heck.i took some measurements and made a templete and away we went.i was very happy with the fit and finish of this first time project. i know i need practice on the welding but its a start.Tony

**Shock_Me** · 02-22-2007, 11:30 AM

That's cool! Nice job!

Bowtie001 · 02-22-2007, 11:30 AM

Jeez I can't believe I am the first to reply to this. That is fantastic work! Looks loads better than the plastic stuff or even some of the bolted together stuff I've seen on TV lately.

Next step, hook up with a powdercoater, grind down those welds and offer them for sale.

Nice work.
-Brian

Bus Ted Knuckle · 02-22-2007, 02:26 PM

all I can say is...Dang...nice

drewmangoo · 02-22-2007, 02:47 PM

That is cool as hell, yeah paint to match truck.

Bowtie001 · 02-22-2007, 03:38 PM

I am sorry not to mention this before but that underhood looks C-L-A-S-S-Y. I can't tell you how many times I walk up to a "show" car and see that crappy braided steel cover over the radiator hose, or flexible radiator hose or junk like that. Looks like a good set of real braided plumbing, great looking accessory mounts and a very clean engine compartment!

When I eventually find a truck to play with I'm going to have your pictures for reference...

Nice work!

brak · 02-22-2007, 03:44 PM

The big question on everybodys mind:
When ya gonna start takin orders

Nice Job!

skokie · 02-22-2007, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brak

The big question on everybodys mind:
When ya gonna start takin orders

Nice Job!

2nd that

ortegamotor · 02-22-2007, 04:37 PM

first off, thank you for the kind words on my first shroud . i thought you guys were going to eat me alive on my welds.i think i am going to become a site supporter today and start making these for whom ever is interested.it just so happens that this one is headed to Gainsville ,Ga.i sold the truck in December and part of the deal was i also install A/C for the guy.needless to say the oppertunity to install A/C for the first time was cool.once again thaks for the positive feed back and look forward to building more of these in the near future. Tony

pyro883 · 02-22-2007, 07:03 PM

sweet truck I only hope mine comes out as nice when its finished.

skokie · 02-23-2007, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ortegamotor

first off, thank you for the kind words on my first shroud . i thought you guys were going to eat me alive on my welds.i think i am going to become a site supporter today and start making these for whom ever is interested.it just so happens that this one is headed to Gainsville ,Ga.i sold the truck in December and part of the deal was i also install A/C for the guy.needless to say the oppertunity to install A/C for the first time was cool.once again thaks for the positive feed back and look forward to building more of these in the near future. Tony

Just curious but how much would a shroud cost?

Thanks

fastwillie 696969 · 02-22-2007, 09:34 PM

nice job but get rid of that flex fan worst thing for that engine

FarmTruk · 02-22-2007, 10:19 PM

ditto on the nice fab work. It really looks good.

ditto on the flex fan. They are not so good.

Bowtie001 · 02-23-2007, 09:35 AM

I'll ditto the flex fan removal - clutch fans are more efficient, but it's already sold you said.

What color is that? It's pretty.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-23-2007, 10:13 AM

Very nice! Is it welded right to the radiator?

longhorn70gmc · 02-23-2007, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Very nice! Is it welded right to the radiator?

Sweet! I compliment you on your fabrication. Looks nice and it presents itself clean looking.
Respectfully

*Shane* · 02-23-2007, 10:55 AM

Bad a$$! Quick question ... how did you bend the radii on the pieces?

02-22-2007, 11:17 AM	#1
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	custom fan shroud not too bad for a home built job .i just installed the new A/C unit from Classic Auto Air and i needed to add a fan shroud to keep it cool so i put the plastic one on and it just was not going to look good so i said what the heck.i took some measurements and made a templete and away we went.i was very happy with the fit and finish of this first time project. i know i need practice on the welding but its a start.Tony Attached Images

02-22-2007, 11:30 AM	#2
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 591	Re: custom fan shroud That's cool! Nice job!

02-22-2007, 11:30 AM	#3
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: custom fan shroud Jeez I can't believe I am the first to reply to this. That is fantastic work! Looks loads better than the plastic stuff or even some of the bolted together stuff I've seen on TV lately. Next step, hook up with a powdercoater, grind down those welds and offer them for sale. Nice work. -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

02-22-2007, 02:26 PM	#4
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: custom fan shroud all I can say is...Dang...nice

02-22-2007, 02:47 PM	#5
drewmangoo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairview Heights, Illinois Posts: 139	Re: custom fan shroud That is cool as hell, yeah paint to match truck. __________________ Keep knockin' on the Devils door, eventually someone's gonna answer. 1965 c10 Longbed Fleetside 1972 Chevelle (wife's car) 2002 Suburban (wife's car)

02-22-2007, 03:38 PM	#6
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: custom fan shroud I am sorry not to mention this before but that underhood looks C-L-A-S-S-Y. I can't tell you how many times I walk up to a "show" car and see that crappy braided steel cover over the radiator hose, or flexible radiator hose or junk like that. Looks like a good set of real braided plumbing, great looking accessory mounts and a very clean engine compartment! When I eventually find a truck to play with I'm going to have your pictures for reference... Nice work! __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

02-22-2007, 03:44 PM	#7
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: custom fan shroud The big question on everybodys mind: When ya gonna start takin orders Nice Job! __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

02-22-2007, 04:37 PM	#9
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: custom fan shroud first off, thank you for the kind words on my first shroud . i thought you guys were going to eat me alive on my welds.i think i am going to become a site supporter today and start making these for whom ever is interested.it just so happens that this one is headed to Gainsville ,Ga.i sold the truck in December and part of the deal was i also install A/C for the guy.needless to say the oppertunity to install A/C for the first time was cool.once again thaks for the positive feed back and look forward to building more of these in the near future. Tony Attached Images

02-22-2007, 07:03 PM	#10
pyro883 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 244	Re: custom fan shroud sweet truck I only hope mine comes out as nice when its finished.

02-22-2007, 09:34 PM	#12
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: custom fan shroud nice job but get rid of that flex fan worst thing for that engine __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

02-22-2007, 10:19 PM	#13
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: custom fan shroud ditto on the nice fab work. It really looks good. ditto on the flex fan. They are not so good. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

02-23-2007, 09:35 AM	#14
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: custom fan shroud I'll ditto the flex fan removal - clutch fans are more efficient, but it's already sold you said. What color is that? It's pretty. __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

02-23-2007, 10:13 AM	#15
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: custom fan shroud Very nice! Is it welded right to the radiator? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-23-2007, 10:55 AM	#17
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: custom fan shroud Bad a$$! Quick question ... how did you bend the radii on the pieces?

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