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robby · 05-11-2002, 10:31 PM

Someone posted ealier that fan shrouds on our trucks are same as some certain year of chevy van? Is that true and if so what year? Bonus question-can you put 72 door panels on earlier doors and vice versa?

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*Fast68Chevy* · 05-11-2002, 10:48 PM

i highly doubt it, van radiators are narrower to start with, and 72 door panels come out firther away from door, you owuld ahve to swap out inside latch release assmbly and glass regulators assmblies for ther longer 72 ones, and then figure out how to hook bottom of panels to the earlier doors, alot changed...

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robby · 05-12-2002, 06:52 PM

ttt

robby · 05-12-2002, 06:53 PM

differing opinions anyone? I really want this one to be true

Stano · 05-12-2002, 08:17 PM

I will reply about the door panels. I have had the 72 panels on a 67 and a 71. The handles fit very tight but it is possible. the 72 hardware was longer to accomodate the plastic panels though. I used a shroud off of a 71 chevy van with a 307 in my 67 it fit good. I do not know about other years though. As a matter of fact I am reusing the shroud when I get to that point of my buildup. Hope this helps or at least sheds some light for ya.

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junkyardjohn · 05-12-2002, 08:17 PM

I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE SHROUDS, BUT YEP-- YOU SURE CAN CHANGE THE DOOR PANELS. I'VE DONE IT ON QUITE A FEW DOORS. I PERSONALLY DON'T CARE FOR THE 72 PANELS, & LIKE THE 67-71 ONES BETTER. ATTACHING THEM IS NO BIG PROBLEM. I JUST DRILL HOLES, & PUT 1/4 20 NUT-SERTS IN THEM. THE DOOR HANDLE & WINDOW CRANK SHAFTS ARE A LITTLE LONGER & CAN EITHER BE REPLACED OR YOU CAN USE THE THICKER,PADDED CST STYLE ESTUCHENS. NO PROBLEM.

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da-burb · 05-12-2002, 10:07 PM

I also have heard that they are the same. I was at my mechanics when he was working on an 80's something Chevy van. I didn't take a tape measure to it, but everything looked the same to me. I had my truck there and did a visual of them and didn't see anything obvious. Give it a try.

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1972 C-10 Suburban
1969 XL Galaxie Fastback
1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback
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*Fast68Chevy* · 05-12-2002, 10:54 PM

must only be the 73-up vans then that changed, interesting,,.

robby · 05-13-2002, 06:35 AM

great-thanks for the help

Frank_Zeller · 05-13-2002, 08:11 AM

This is a 70's something van shroud with 85 Chevy truck rad. V8 in l6 position. Had to trim about 1/8 inch from the top lip and slightly elongate the top mounting holes. Would of bee prefect with V8 in V8 position Fits very nice and is centered on the fan. This set up would allow the use of the newer style composite tank with aluminum heat exchanger rads modine make for the late 80 trucks. You need to use the 85 lower formed hose that fits better than the original.

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69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd
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05-12-2002, 06:53 PM	#4
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	differing opinions anyone? I really want this one to be true __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

05-12-2002, 08:17 PM	#5
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	I will reply about the door panels. I have had the 72 panels on a 67 and a 71. The handles fit very tight but it is possible. the 72 hardware was longer to accomodate the plastic panels though. I used a shroud off of a 71 chevy van with a 307 in my 67 it fit good. I do not know about other years though. As a matter of fact I am reusing the shroud when I get to that point of my buildup. Hope this helps or at least sheds some light for ya. ------------------ Current Project(s) 67 Chevy LWB (almost a truck again) 68 Suburban (Basket case ,got basket and its gettin fuller) DAILY DRIVERS 71 C-20 Built 327,4spd,4.11 Posi 84 K5 Blazer(Sorry this ride is closed for repairs) HiPerf cat., Flowmaster 94 GMC Conversion van (Wifes ride) Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" unknown __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

05-12-2002, 08:17 PM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE SHROUDS, BUT YEP-- YOU SURE CAN CHANGE THE DOOR PANELS. I'VE DONE IT ON QUITE A FEW DOORS. I PERSONALLY DON'T CARE FOR THE 72 PANELS, & LIKE THE 67-71 ONES BETTER. ATTACHING THEM IS NO BIG PROBLEM. I JUST DRILL HOLES, & PUT 1/4 20 NUT-SERTS IN THEM. THE DOOR HANDLE & WINDOW CRANK SHAFTS ARE A LITTLE LONGER & CAN EITHER BE REPLACED OR YOU CAN USE THE THICKER,PADDED CST STYLE ESTUCHENS. NO PROBLEM. ------------------ junkyardjohn http://community.webshots.com/user/junkyardjohn __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

05-12-2002, 10:07 PM	#7
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I also have heard that they are the same. I was at my mechanics when he was working on an 80's something Chevy van. I didn't take a tape measure to it, but everything looked the same to me. I had my truck there and did a visual of them and didn't see anything obvious. Give it a try. ------------------ 1971 C-10 Suburban 1972 C-10 Suburban 1969 XL Galaxie Fastback 1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback 1974 SCOUT II Montrose, Minnesota __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

05-13-2002, 06:35 AM	#9
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	great-thanks for the help __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

05-11-2002, 10:31 PM	#1
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	our fan shrouds same as van? Someone posted ealier that fan shrouds on our trucks are same as some certain year of chevy van? Is that true and if so what year? Bonus question-can you put 72 door panels on earlier doors and vice versa? ------------------ 72 C-20 parts 70 C-10 lwb driver 69 C-10 lwb parts 72 K-5 Blazer-NEW! Lamar,Missouri Semper Fidelis __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

05-11-2002, 10:48 PM	#2
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	i highly doubt it, van radiators are narrower to start with, and 72 door panels come out firther away from door, you owuld ahve to swap out inside latch release assmbly and glass regulators assmblies for ther longer 72 ones, and then figure out how to hook bottom of panels to the earlier doors, alot changed... ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL randy@ccaonline.com 2177353230 many GM parts bought, traded, or sold -am parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham current fleet: -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07- basketcase, #1 -90 Cavalier 2.2L sky blue, a driver -84 Z28 5.0L/700R4/3.73 daily driver -84 Firebird/SE 2.8L/T-5/3.73/engine bad, project #2 -82 purple Trans Am, project #3 Paint is overrated* © RSS Enterprises 2000

05-12-2002, 06:52 PM	#3
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	ttt __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

05-12-2002, 10:54 PM	#8
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	must only be the 73-up vans then that changed, interesting,,.

05-13-2002, 08:11 AM	#10
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	This is a 70's something van shroud with 85 Chevy truck rad. V8 in l6 position. Had to trim about 1/8 inch from the top lip and slightly elongate the top mounting holes. Would of bee prefect with V8 in V8 position Fits very nice and is centered on the fan. This set up would allow the use of the newer style composite tank with aluminum heat exchanger rads modine make for the late 80 trucks. You need to use the 85 lower formed hose that fits better than the original. ------------------ 69 SWB C/10 3-6 drop with air lifts bags in the rear springs. 305 TH350 daily driver 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd Austin-Texas Web Page __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

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