Question: Electric Fan(s) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigDave · 06-17-2003, 04:10 PM

Has anyone ever done an electric fan installation on these older trucks?

Are there any kits available?

I am curious because I live in East Texas and during the summer it gets very hot here but the killer humidity is what really keeps my trucks hot. I would love to have a single fan like what is on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. It comes on at red lights and it runs after the truck it parked to cool it quicker. Plus you could save gas mileage at highway speed turning that damn fan when you really don't need it.

Anyone?

dat · 06-17-2003, 04:37 PM

I plan on putting in one of these as soon as I get my engine rebuilt... http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo...oducts_id=2375

Here's an article on it too http://www.classictrucksweb.com/tech/0302CL_Fantastic/

Big69C20 Toy · 06-17-2003, 05:14 PM

do a search.. quite a few of the vendors sell kits and stuff and other guys have used fans from Nissan Altimas and stuff like that with shrouds they came up with. Good luck on it.

tripp · 06-17-2003, 05:19 PM

i installed a fan from J. C. Whitney. They have a 16" model for a bout 69.99. it seems to work well. my fan is not installed with a thermostat, it just comes one all the time when the ignition is on. i hope to upgrad though so i can get more cooling area. i will be using 2 smaller fans set at an angle with a home made shroud. my new setup will use a thermostat and be wired to run even when the ignition is off.

RipMeyer · 06-17-2003, 06:46 PM

I bought this one from classic heart beat. Click Here For Info & Pic`s

cruzn72 · 06-17-2003, 07:15 PM

I installed a dual fan set-up from a local parts house. It has adjustable brackets so the fans can slide apart. I was able to mount the fans on the front of the radiator. They make thermostat kits in various temp ranges. I used a toggle switch to control mine. I live in Nor-Cal. The fans have been life savers.

BigDave · 06-17-2003, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Big69C20 Toy
do a search.. quite a few of the vendors sell kits and stuff and other guys have used fans from Nissan Altimas and stuff like that with shrouds they came up with. Good luck on it.

I tried to do a search first rather than ask a question I know has been asked a lot of times. Unfortunately that feature has been disabled on this site.

Thanks everyone for you help. I will check out your information and get back with you.

If you haven't replied, please do so. I know there are some creative people out there and we haven't seen it all yet.

bigjimzlll · 06-17-2003, 07:52 PM

hey cruzn72..what part of Nor Cal do you live in??

cruzn72 · 06-17-2003, 09:56 PM

Bigjim we are neighbors, I live in Redding also.

bigjimzlll · 06-17-2003, 10:00 PM

you ever make out to the drag strip?...by the way howdy neighbor

Low69CST · 06-17-2003, 10:13 PM

I have a dual flexalite set up along with painless relay kit. Mine works perfectly even with a hopped up 400 sb.

bouncytruck · 06-18-2003, 11:54 AM

Wes has some nice setups. See the link RipMeyer posted.

06-17-2003, 04:10 PM	#1
BigDave I poop on Ford! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Area Posts: 295	Question: Electric Fan(s) Has anyone ever done an electric fan installation on these older trucks? Are there any kits available? I am curious because I live in East Texas and during the summer it gets very hot here but the killer humidity is what really keeps my trucks hot. I would love to have a single fan like what is on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. It comes on at red lights and it runs after the truck it parked to cool it quicker. Plus you could save gas mileage at highway speed turning that damn fan when you really don't need it. Anyone? __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne - LWB, factory 402BB 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2006 Chrysler 300C - SRT8

06-17-2003, 04:37 PM	#2
dat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central MN Posts: 88	I plan on putting in one of these as soon as I get my engine rebuilt... http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo...oducts_id=2375 Here's an article on it too http://www.classictrucksweb.com/tech/0302CL_Fantastic/ __________________ '68 GMC 1500 LWB Fleetside w/350 & 3 spd (for now)

06-17-2003, 05:14 PM	#3
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	do a search.. quite a few of the vendors sell kits and stuff and other guys have used fans from Nissan Altimas and stuff like that with shrouds they came up with. Good luck on it. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

06-17-2003, 05:19 PM	#4
tripp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Meansville, Georgia Posts: 218	i installed a fan from J. C. Whitney. They have a 16" model for a bout 69.99. it seems to work well. my fan is not installed with a thermostat, it just comes one all the time when the ignition is on. i hope to upgrad though so i can get more cooling area. i will be using 2 smaller fans set at an angle with a home made shroud. my new setup will use a thermostat and be wired to run even when the ignition is off. __________________ 68 SWB Stepside 72 Cheyenne 20 72 SWB Fleetside 72 Suburban 72 2wd Blazer

06-17-2003, 07:15 PM	#6
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	I installed a dual fan set-up from a local parts house. It has adjustable brackets so the fans can slide apart. I was able to mount the fans on the front of the radiator. They make thermostat kits in various temp ranges. I used a toggle switch to control mine. I live in Nor-Cal. The fans have been life savers. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net

06-17-2003, 06:46 PM	#5
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	I bought this one from classic heart beat. Click Here For Info & Pic`s

06-17-2003, 07:52 PM	#8
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	hey cruzn72..what part of Nor Cal do you live in?? __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

06-17-2003, 09:56 PM	#9
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	Bigjim we are neighbors, I live in Redding also. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net

06-17-2003, 10:00 PM	#10
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	you ever make out to the drag strip?...by the way howdy neighbor __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

06-17-2003, 10:13 PM	#11
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I have a dual flexalite set up along with painless relay kit. Mine works perfectly even with a hopped up 400 sb. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-18-2003, 11:54 AM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Wes has some nice setups. See the link RipMeyer posted. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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