electric fan set up? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Beefcake · 07-20-2009, 10:21 AM

does anyone carry a electric fan system for our trucks? Im looking for a easy install.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-20-2009, 04:13 PM

Yes, We do. We have several to choose from. WES

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/radi...&__related.htm

jamesi20 · 07-20-2009, 05:17 PM

look here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254617

rodstored-72 · 07-20-2009, 06:51 PM

I am not sure what the links above go to but i put the flex-a-lite 285/295 (??) on my truck & it all fit pretty much in the stock location & i did not have any fitment issues....

good luck!

fastom · 07-20-2009, 07:06 PM

This is the fan I used, it works great. The install was a snap, just bolts in to the stock location.
http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo...oducts_id=3778

dwcsr · 07-20-2009, 07:30 PM

Try a Mark VIII. Its a real easy install.

http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/MarkVIII.html

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-20-2009, 08:55 PM

Here is ours installed. WES

Beefcake · 07-21-2009, 10:03 AM

thanks so much for your responses. I will check them all out!!

mclairmo · 07-21-2009, 12:57 PM

Just be sure that the fan comes with an integral shroud that covers all of the radiator core. I used the older version of the Flex-a-lite Black Magic fan and the included plastic shroud did not cover the entire core and my big block ran hot. The fan was only pulling air in through about 2/3 of the core. After I made a custom sheetmetal shroud to cover the entire core, the engine ran much cooler. Just using that additional 1/3 more of the core made a huge difference. Also, don't mount the fan directly to the core with zip ties; make brackets so that it mounts to the core support. Otherwise, the weight and vibration from the fan could cause the radiator to leak. I had to have custom brackets fabbed to mount mine to the core support.

38chevyhotrod · 07-21-2009, 03:29 PM

The jeep fan works great and is verry easy to install.

07-20-2009, 10:21 AM	#1
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	electric fan set up? does anyone carry a electric fan system for our trucks? Im looking for a easy install. __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

07-20-2009, 04:13 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: electric fan set up? Yes, We do. We have several to choose from. WES http://www.classicheartbeat.com/radi...&__related.htm __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-20-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Re: electric fan set up? look here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254617

07-20-2009, 06:51 PM	#4
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: electric fan set up? I am not sure what the links above go to but i put the flex-a-lite 285/295 (??) on my truck & it all fit pretty much in the stock location & i did not have any fitment issues.... good luck!

07-20-2009, 07:06 PM	#5
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: electric fan set up? This is the fan I used, it works great. The install was a snap, just bolts in to the stock location. http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo...oducts_id=3778 __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

07-20-2009, 07:30 PM	#6
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: electric fan set up? Try a Mark VIII. Its a real easy install. http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/MarkVIII.html

07-20-2009, 08:55 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: electric fan set up? Here is ours installed. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-21-2009, 10:03 AM	#8
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	Re: electric fan set up? thanks so much for your responses. I will check them all out!! __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

07-21-2009, 12:57 PM	#9
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: electric fan set up? Just be sure that the fan comes with an integral shroud that covers all of the radiator core. I used the older version of the Flex-a-lite Black Magic fan and the included plastic shroud did not cover the entire core and my big block ran hot. The fan was only pulling air in through about 2/3 of the core. After I made a custom sheetmetal shroud to cover the entire core, the engine ran much cooler. Just using that additional 1/3 more of the core made a huge difference. Also, don't mount the fan directly to the core with zip ties; make brackets so that it mounts to the core support. Otherwise, the weight and vibration from the fan could cause the radiator to leak. I had to have custom brackets fabbed to mount mine to the core support.

07-21-2009, 03:29 PM	#10
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: electric fan set up? The jeep fan works great and is verry easy to install. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com

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