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byates2 · 07-27-2012, 10:40 PM

I want to put electric dual fans on the radiator instead of the mechanical engine fan.

I have the Desert Cooler 4 row radiator. its 16-1/8inch high 28-3/8inch wide and 2-5/8 diameter. I talked to a guy at jegs and he said as long as the fan measurments match the core of the radiator then it will fit

Anybody have any advice

Any ideas where to get a good fan setup that will fit. I have about 3.75inches of clearance between the radiator and the water pump pulley.

any ideas, anybody ever go through this?

p.s. its a 67 c10

**passthebuck** · 07-28-2012, 12:06 AM

I did almost this exact install & it kicks ass:

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

oklalawnboy · 07-28-2012, 01:30 AM

Whatever size fans you decide to use, I think it would work best with a shroud. Otherwise you only pull air through where the fans rest against the rad.

hayhauler71 · 07-28-2012, 01:34 AM

http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html...-electric.html This is the one that I am looking at it has 4600 cfm. When you look at fans make sure you look at the amps they draw you may need to upgrade your alternator

oneperfectrun · 07-28-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hayhauler71

http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html...-electric.html This is the one that I am looking at it has 4600 cfm. When you look at fans make sure you look at the amps they draw you may need to upgrade your alternator

Wonder how loud these would be with the straight blades?
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**derotoreut** · 07-28-2012, 11:02 AM

I used Wizard Cooling. They are local to me and fabricate radiators for our trucks. They are a specialty company and do excellent work. They built the radiator and shroud, and installed dual SPAL fans. I had to make some minor modifications to my radiator mounts, but no problem. I would highly recommend them.

Rooster's 67 · 07-28-2012, 12:07 PM

Derotoreut,
If ya don't mind my asking, bout how many green backs that set up run from them? Cause that's a good looking setup. also will they make them for the 60-66 trucks?

**derotoreut** · 07-29-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster's 67

Derotoreut,
If ya don't mind my asking, bout how many green backs that set up run from them? Cause that's a good looking setup. also will they make them for the 60-66 trucks?

I worked a cash deal for $750 complete, with Scott, who is the owner of Wizard Cooling. They are local to me and only about 40 mins away. I know they build all kinds of radiators. I would strongly suggest you call Scott Attig at 716-655-6760. You can also check them out online at wizard cooling.com.

07-27-2012, 10:40 PM	#1
byates2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Acton Posts: 158	Radiator Fans I want to put electric dual fans on the radiator instead of the mechanical engine fan. I have the Desert Cooler 4 row radiator. its 16-1/8inch high 28-3/8inch wide and 2-5/8 diameter. I talked to a guy at jegs and he said as long as the fan measurments match the core of the radiator then it will fit Anybody have any advice Any ideas where to get a good fan setup that will fit. I have about 3.75inches of clearance between the radiator and the water pump pulley. any ideas, anybody ever go through this? p.s. its a 67 c10 __________________ 1967 C10 Long Bed, Soon to have a 350 1997 Chevy 2500 454 BB

07-28-2012, 12:06 AM	#2
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Radiator Fans I did almost this exact install & it kicks ass: http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/MarkVIII.html __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

07-28-2012, 01:30 AM	#3
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: Radiator Fans Whatever size fans you decide to use, I think it would work best with a shroud. Otherwise you only pull air through where the fans rest against the rad. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

07-28-2012, 01:34 AM	#4
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Radiator Fans http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html...-electric.html This is the one that I am looking at it has 4600 cfm. When you look at fans make sure you look at the amps they draw you may need to upgrade your alternator __________________ Fuzzy

07-28-2012, 11:02 AM	#6
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: Radiator Fans I used Wizard Cooling. They are local to me and fabricate radiators for our trucks. They are a specialty company and do excellent work. They built the radiator and shroud, and installed dual SPAL fans. I had to make some minor modifications to my radiator mounts, but no problem. I would highly recommend them. Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

07-28-2012, 12:07 PM	#7
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: Radiator Fans Derotoreut, If ya don't mind my asking, bout how many green backs that set up run from them? Cause that's a good looking setup. also will they make them for the 60-66 trucks? __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?



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