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jamis · 04-03-2006, 05:02 PM

An update of the roadster from the last 2 months.
Finally got the brake booster and MC together and installed. Shortened the steering column and installed.
Painted the radiator support and brackets. Ran the engine for about 15 minutes today.

Got to get the radiator in next and set up the electric fans. Need some ideas to build the housing for two fans. Can you guys share your ideas on building a housing for two electric fans?

**Yukon Jack** · 04-03-2006, 05:15 PM

Looking great, I really like that color!

shifty · 04-03-2006, 05:17 PM

The LT1 fans from the mid 90's Impala is basically a true boltup for the radiator in our trucks from what I'm told. I haven't paired mine up yet to see, but if you want me to check this out when I get home late tonight, I'll be happy to. I paid less than $100 for both my fans and the attached bracket from fbodychopshop.com. Tony was a pleasure to deal with.

Bishops Trucks · 04-03-2006, 05:30 PM

That is looking real good. That blue jumps out right at you.

boraxman · 04-03-2006, 05:44 PM

Lookin good..I want a roadster!

mblackburnjr · 04-03-2006, 06:44 PM

drool......that looks slick! I gotta give a thumbs up to the blue also!

krue · 04-03-2006, 11:53 PM

I love the look of your truck!

ACES · 04-04-2006, 02:01 AM

That looks really sharp.

jamis · 04-04-2006, 08:15 AM

Thanks for the compliments everyone......

Shifty
I already purchased some new aftermarket fans. I didn’t know there was a set up already from other vehicles that would work. Now I want to make a shroud/mount to hold the fans instead of using that zip tie system the fans come with.

Bowtiefreak · 04-04-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jamis

Thanks for the compliments everyone......

Shifty
I already purchased some new aftermarket fans. I didn’t know there was a set up already from other vehicles that would work. Now I want to make a shroud/mount to hold the fans instead of using that zip tie system the fans come with.

Try contacting Fuelcellguy. I am certain he did a shroud for XXL.

Joe67 · 04-04-2006, 10:43 AM

nice progress, great project

Rollie396 · 04-04-2006, 10:55 PM

I think this may be the one FCG built.

**Richard** · 04-05-2006, 02:03 AM

Thats the idea with the shroud. Even nicer would be a square to oval setup. See if you have any sheet metal shops around and you could have a nice one bent out of stainless. I will eventually have one bent up in our shop. One suggestion, stay away from those units that basically pan off the radiator leaving a couple of holes. Nothing like losing 40% of your cooling capacity. People install those shrouds with the elect fans which almost always move less air than a belt driven unit and wonder why they have cooling problems

Nice progress on your project.

72MARIO · 04-05-2006, 08:15 AM

Looking good.

If your whole brake system is new use the silicone dot 5. that way your master will stay painted.

04-03-2006, 05:02 PM	#1
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	slow progress but progress never the less. An update of the roadster from the last 2 months. Finally got the brake booster and MC together and installed. Shortened the steering column and installed. Painted the radiator support and brackets. Ran the engine for about 15 minutes today. Got to get the radiator in next and set up the electric fans. Need some ideas to build the housing for two fans. Can you guys share your ideas on building a housing for two electric fans? __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:13 AM.

04-03-2006, 05:15 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. Looking great, I really like that color! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-03-2006, 05:17 PM	#3
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. The LT1 fans from the mid 90's Impala is basically a true boltup for the radiator in our trucks from what I'm told. I haven't paired mine up yet to see, but if you want me to check this out when I get home late tonight, I'll be happy to. I paid less than $100 for both my fans and the attached bracket from fbodychopshop.com. Tony was a pleasure to deal with. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-03-2006, 05:30 PM	#4
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04-03-2006, 05:44 PM	#5
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. Lookin good..I want a roadster! __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

04-03-2006, 06:44 PM	#6
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. drool......that looks slick! I gotta give a thumbs up to the blue also!

04-03-2006, 11:53 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. I love the look of your truck! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-04-2006, 02:01 AM	#8
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. That looks really sharp. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

04-04-2006, 08:15 AM	#9
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. Thanks for the compliments everyone...... Shifty I already purchased some new aftermarket fans. I didn’t know there was a set up already from other vehicles that would work. Now I want to make a shroud/mount to hold the fans instead of using that zip tie system the fans come with. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

04-04-2006, 10:43 AM	#11
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. nice progress, great project __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

04-04-2006, 10:55 PM	#12
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. I think this may be the one FCG built. Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

04-05-2006, 02:03 AM	#13
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. Thats the idea with the shroud. Even nicer would be a square to oval setup. See if you have any sheet metal shops around and you could have a nice one bent out of stainless. I will eventually have one bent up in our shop. One suggestion, stay away from those units that basically pan off the radiator leaving a couple of holes. Nothing like losing 40% of your cooling capacity. People install those shrouds with the elect fans which almost always move less air than a belt driven unit and wonder why they have cooling problems Nice progress on your project. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

04-05-2006, 08:15 AM	#14
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: slow progress but progress never the less. Looking good. If your whole brake system is new use the silicone dot 5. that way your master will stay painted. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

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