Fan shroud missing

[glider_6969]

Hey guys, I'm looking to put a fan shroud back in on my 68, it has a 350 in it. When I got the Truck originally it was in parts and that was one of the many parts that were missing. Can I pull one out of a newer truck, if so what year should I look at, thanks for any help.

[mr48chev]

Wes at Classic Heartbeat has them for 100 bucks
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/radi...&__related.htm Scroll down the page.

From having looked at broken ones in the wrecking yards for the past couple of years I've probably spent that in gas and haven't found a decent used one yet.

[grs]

When you get a shroud cut it in half. Install it first. Then cut it. I used a hack saw. Make a little bracket for the inside of the shroud where the tips of the fan blade are. Now if you have to work on the front of the engine all you have to do is take the top of the shroud out.

[68gmsee]

Excellent idea grs.

[grs]

If you cut your shroud make sure the bolts don't rub on the radiator.

[glider_6969]

Originally Posted by grs

When you get a shroud cut it in half. Install it first. Then cut it. I used a hack saw. Make a little bracket for the inside of the shroud where the tips of the fan blade are. Now if you have to work on the front of the engine all you have to do is take the top of the shroud out.

That's a great idea, thanks. Now just have to find a shroud.

[rico7769]

We are running a 350 setup in our 67 and took a fan shroud from a 73 or 74 body style. It fit with a little of coaxing but we ran into an issue with it sitting in the correct position according to the fan placement. Doing it again I would recommend sticking to the year specific ones too. The mounting locations are different for the bolts to the radiator supports on the top side from 67 to the 73+ yrs. Just my two cents.

[glider_6969]

Parts for these trucks are hard to come by locally especially if I want close to original. Believe me If I could find one for my year with out having to give up my first born I would. Thank for the help guys, I'll keep lookin.

[glider_6969]

I need to find one here in Canada. To much money for shipping, I get stuck paying boarder fees. Thanks again

[Winston301]

I used a shroud from a 78 chev van. It fit really well. If I can find a picture I will post it.

[ole red]

Glider, Not wanting to rob the post but do you all have salvage yards like we do here in the states?

[Legolas894]

Originally Posted by ole red

Glider, Not wanting to rob the post but do you all have salvage yards like we do here in the states?

Not sure about Glider but I'll hijack this post as a fellow Canadian.

It is hard to find salvage yards (if not impossible) here. Must be due to the rust belt. We have lots of scrap yards but all of the yards I've checked laugh at you if you ask about a truck older than 1985. In think they used too much salt in Ontario. There seems to be some better truck finds in Western Canada (Manitobaa and Saskatchewan). Glad we have good friend in the US to help us out!

[glider_6969]

Originally Posted by Legolas894

Not sure about Glider but I'll hijack this post as a fellow Canadian.

It is hard to find salvage yards (if not impossible) here. Must be due to the rust belt. We have lots of scrap yards but all of the yards I've checked laugh at you if you ask about a truck older than 1985. In think they used too much salt in Ontario. There seems to be some better truck finds in Western Canada (Manitobaa and Saskatchewan). Glad we have good friend in the US to help us out!

Legolas , boy do I agree with you.
Have you ever delt with Bill's Truck Shop in Oshawa? He's about a six hour drive for me. It looks like from his web site he brings alot of trucks back from across the creek.

[Legolas894]

Thanks for the tip. It's about 3 hours for me but that's not too bad.

[glider_6969]

Originally Posted by ole red

Glider, Not wanting to rob the post but do you all have salvage yards like we do here in the states?

We do have salvage yards, but it is very rare to find any of these good old trucks, Many of the yards don't even let you walk through like they use to, " liability issues" and the ones that might have want good money for parts. Sorry I don't mean to rant, I just find it frustrating. I do envy you guys ,I love seeing what you guys can find.

[Tod Maznec]

ricco7769:

what mods do I need to make to get a later 73+ shroud to fit infront of my 350ci / 3 core in a C10?

I am a cheap guy and see that the 73+ shrouds are cheaper and more available than the 67-72. I can drill new holes, mod brackets ect. What did you do?

I am even thinking of a universal 5" chrome shroud - but these seem way less efficient for cooling.

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