Electric fan set-ups in 67-72s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

polevault1977 · 07-13-2003, 01:33 PM

I'm just about to set my radiator and support back in my 67. I'm running 92 serp belt and am thinking of running electric fan(s). I know Old Air and others have the dual fan set-ups for 450+, but I was hoping someone had converted some boneyard stuff to our pickups. Any info and pics appriciated. I am a boneyard digger!! Danny. I'll also attach a pic of my project.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-13-2003, 02:42 PM

Have you seen our design? We now offer a choice of either Flex-A-Lite fans or Derale Huricanes. Our assemblies are a little less money and are more specific to our trucks. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...assemblies.htm
WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

ckenwright · 07-13-2003, 04:29 PM

A friend of mine just gave me a double electric fan out of a chrysler I hooked it up to my jeep to test it out and aech fan pulls more air than the one on my Jeep.

GasHog396 · 07-13-2003, 07:46 PM

Check out a dual fan setup from a 4th gen F-body (Camaro/Firebird). I scored a set for around $30

from the local yard (I know the owner). I hooked them up using separate adjustable temp thermostat switches so I could turn them on separately at tempatures of 185 & 195 degrees (I run a 180 thermostat). Using two circuits helps ensure that one faulty relay, switch or blown fuse doesn't totally disable the cooling. It's been in there for three years now with no problems, even in 100+ degree Texas heat with a 396BB and the A/C blowin' cold. I was going to add an A/C relay to turn the fans on when the A/C was activated, but I haven't had any problems with it, so I'll probably just leave it alone. Just make sure your electrical system is up to the task of the added draw.

383 Stroker · 07-13-2003, 09:16 PM

I used a mid 90's Crown Vic fan. Any of the big Ford fans work good.

72MARIO · 07-17-2003, 10:42 PM

Nice frame Dude !

BLAZERMAN · 07-17-2003, 11:37 PM

Its hard to beat Wes's setup, I went with the stainless shroud and have had no problems in the past year.

polevault1977 · 07-18-2003, 07:00 PM

Blazerman, thanks for the pic. That set-up looks really nice. Looks like I'll be doin' some overtime. 383 stroker, that is a real clean set-up you have also. What radiator is that? Aluminum I guess, sure looks better than the stocker I have. Did you bend your fan brackets? They are well made. Thanks, Danny

72gmcshorty · 07-18-2003, 07:40 PM

I was at the junkyard today looking for the same thing and saw a nice 2 fan setup from a 95 dodge stratus. It looks to have almost the exact dimensions of our rad. Stupid junkyard wants $100 though.

minibike · 07-18-2003, 08:04 PM

I have the 94 camaro fans, and they are shrouded. They fit the radiator almost perfectly.

minibike · 07-18-2003, 08:05 PM

pic of 94 camaro fan

72gmcshorty · 07-18-2003, 08:21 PM

How did you attach the camaro fan and do u have any better pics?

minibike · 07-18-2003, 11:14 PM

I used the camaro radiator, too. It had brackets for it. The camaro radiator was almost exactly the same size as the trucks, so this fan set up should cover the radiator really well. If I had to put it on the trucs radiator, I would probably just fab some brackets for it. It doesn't weigh that much, you could probably get by with a few tie wraps through (I'm not opposed to using tie wraps...the modern bailing wire!) I have better pics, but not small ones for the post... PM with email, and I'll send some after I get back from vacation.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-18-2003, 11:24 PM

Hey 383 how about more pic's of the motor. Also try a chrysler 300 m fan set-up.. Very close to a perfect fit..

383 Stroker · 07-19-2003, 12:09 AM

polevault1977, the Radiator is a Griffin 31x19" 2 row 1-1/4" rows. I bent the small brackets myself. I had the piece on top bent at a metal shop.

383 Stroker · 07-19-2003, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FRENCHBLUE72
Hey 383 how about more pic's of the motor.

Here you go.

JayDubBlazer · 07-19-2003, 03:59 AM

nice, very nice

polevault1977 · 07-19-2003, 09:57 AM

Hey 383 stroker, thanks for the info. I've had your racing videos downloaded for a while and sure enjoy watching to put the ford boys away. Keep'on strokin'!!! Danny

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-19-2003, 05:08 PM

Sweet looking motor thank's for the pic.

07-13-2003, 01:33 PM	#1
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Electric fan set-ups in 67-72s I'm just about to set my radiator and support back in my 67. I'm running 92 serp belt and am thinking of running electric fan(s). I know Old Air and others have the dual fan set-ups for 450+, but I was hoping someone had converted some boneyard stuff to our pickups. Any info and pics appriciated. I am a boneyard digger!! Danny. I'll also attach a pic of my project. Attached Images Last edited by polevault1977; 07-18-2003 at 11:46 PM.

07-13-2003, 02:42 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Have you seen our design? We now offer a choice of either Flex-A-Lite fans or Derale Huricanes. Our assemblies are a little less money and are more specific to our trucks. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...assemblies.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ 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

07-13-2003, 09:16 PM	#5
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	I used a mid 90's Crown Vic fan. Any of the big Ford fans work good. Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

07-17-2003, 10:42 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Nice frame Dude ! __________________ 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

07-17-2003, 11:37 PM	#7
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Its hard to beat Wes's setup, I went with the stainless shroud and have had no problems in the past year. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

07-13-2003, 04:29 PM	#3
ckenwright Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 104	A friend of mine just gave me a double electric fan out of a chrysler I hooked it up to my jeep to test it out and aech fan pulls more air than the one on my Jeep.

07-13-2003, 07:46 PM	#4
GasHog396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ponder, TX Posts: 33	Check out a dual fan setup from a 4th gen F-body (Camaro/Firebird). I scored a set for around $30 from the local yard (I know the owner). I hooked them up using separate adjustable temp thermostat switches so I could turn them on separately at tempatures of 185 & 195 degrees (I run a 180 thermostat). Using two circuits helps ensure that one faulty relay, switch or blown fuse doesn't totally disable the cooling. It's been in there for three years now with no problems, even in 100+ degree Texas heat with a 396BB and the A/C blowin' cold. I was going to add an A/C relay to turn the fans on when the A/C was activated, but I haven't had any problems with it, so I'll probably just leave it alone. Just make sure your electrical system is up to the task of the added draw.

07-18-2003, 07:00 PM	#8
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Blazerman, thanks for the pic. That set-up looks really nice. Looks like I'll be doin' some overtime. 383 stroker, that is a real clean set-up you have also. What radiator is that? Aluminum I guess, sure looks better than the stocker I have. Did you bend your fan brackets? They are well made. Thanks, Danny Last edited by polevault1977; 07-18-2003 at 07:05 PM.

07-18-2003, 07:40 PM	#9
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	I was at the junkyard today looking for the same thing and saw a nice 2 fan setup from a 95 dodge stratus. It looks to have almost the exact dimensions of our rad. Stupid junkyard wants $100 though. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

07-18-2003, 08:04 PM	#10
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	I have the 94 camaro fans, and they are shrouded. They fit the radiator almost perfectly. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

07-18-2003, 08:05 PM	#11
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	pic of 94 camaro fan Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

07-18-2003, 08:21 PM	#12
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	How did you attach the camaro fan and do u have any better pics? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

07-18-2003, 11:14 PM	#13
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	I used the camaro radiator, too. It had brackets for it. The camaro radiator was almost exactly the same size as the trucks, so this fan set up should cover the radiator really well. If I had to put it on the trucs radiator, I would probably just fab some brackets for it. It doesn't weigh that much, you could probably get by with a few tie wraps through (I'm not opposed to using tie wraps...the modern bailing wire!) I have better pics, but not small ones for the post... PM with email, and I'll send some after I get back from vacation. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

07-18-2003, 11:24 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Hey 383 how about more pic's of the motor. Also try a chrysler 300 m fan set-up.. Very close to a perfect fit.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-19-2003, 12:09 AM	#15
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	polevault1977, the Radiator is a Griffin 31x19" 2 row 1-1/4" rows. I bent the small brackets myself. I had the piece on top bent at a metal shop. __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear



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07-19-2003, 03:59 AM	#17
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	nice, very nice __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

07-19-2003, 09:57 AM	#18
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Hey 383 stroker, thanks for the info. I've had your racing videos downloaded for a while and sure enjoy watching to put the ford boys away. Keep'on strokin'!!! Danny

07-19-2003, 05:08 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Sweet looking motor thank's for the pic. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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