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ChevyDude · 12-09-2003, 02:34 PM

I need a new fan Shroud and have a 72' 4x4 with AC. The question is were the fan shrouds all the same, whether or not they had AC??? Your help is greatly appreciated.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-09-2003, 02:36 PM

No they are not. The shrouds for an A/C truck are different than non A/C. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

ChevyDude · 12-09-2003, 02:42 PM

Thanks Wes. Does anyone make an after market shroud for a 72' K-10 w/ Air???

Thanks

*rage'nrat638* · 12-09-2003, 02:48 PM

YES CLICK ON WES'S SITE
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

ChevyDude · 12-09-2003, 03:28 PM

Heys Guys....Guess I'm getting conflicting advise. If you go to Wes's site it shows a difference for the 2wd AC and non AC shrouds...but when you look at the 4x4 shrouds there is no notation about a difference. If you go to GMC Pauls site they show 1 shroud for the 4x4 whether it has AC or Not??? What's the real story here???

*rickspickuppart* · 12-09-2003, 05:56 PM

Per GM (just called and checked) there is no difference in the 4wd shrouds because the motor placement is back farther. I also have the GM ones in stock and for the board members 80.00 (normally 85.00) plus shipping.

Shawn

gr8scott51 · 12-09-2003, 06:46 PM

Hey Shawn, would the 4X4 shroud work on my 2wd where the V8 was installed in the I6 position? My fan is still about 2" outside the lip of the shroud I have.

Scott

*rickspickuppart* · 12-09-2003, 06:48 PM

no, but I have the 2wd ones also (small block) same price

Shawn

gr8scott51 · 12-09-2003, 06:50 PM

That's what I have now. I guess I'' just have one made from aluminum. thanks, scott

pickupman · 12-09-2003, 07:14 PM

Chevydude, Shawn is correct all 4wd shroud are the same. It is the 2wd's that are different.

Scott, The 4wd shroud will work for you if your motor is set back in the 6cyl position. I have several customers running with it on there. it makes up that 2 inch differance.

Bill

gr8scott51 · 12-09-2003, 07:48 PM

Thanks Bill (Man I love this board).

scott

ChevyDude · 12-09-2003, 08:02 PM

Thanks to all that replied....I have my answer now!!!

*cranknut67* · 12-09-2003, 08:03 PM

dude, kill the shroud alltogether and run a dual fan setup - keeps it cool, and saves you some horsies for the road - better fuel economy too. pays for itself in the long run. - I keep mine cool with dual suckers (flexalite) and gained about 10 hp back - plus that dangerous fan is gone so I only have to worry about getting my tie sucked into the serpentine belts instead of getting my hand chopped off.

ChevyDude · 12-09-2003, 10:52 PM

Thanks Cranknut, but I'm doing a stock looking resto...so I need the fan shroud.

12-09-2003, 02:34 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Question for the experts..please chime in! I need a new fan Shroud and have a 72' 4x4 with AC. The question is were the fan shrouds all the same, whether or not they had AC??? Your help is greatly appreciated. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-09-2003, 02:36 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	No they are not. The shrouds for an A/C truck are different than non A/C. 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

12-09-2003, 02:42 PM	#3
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Thanks Wes. Does anyone make an after market shroud for a 72' K-10 w/ Air??? Thanks __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-09-2003, 03:28 PM	#5
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Heys Guys....Guess I'm getting conflicting advise. If you go to Wes's site it shows a difference for the 2wd AC and non AC shrouds...but when you look at the 4x4 shrouds there is no notation about a difference. If you go to GMC Pauls site they show 1 shroud for the 4x4 whether it has AC or Not??? What's the real story here??? __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-09-2003, 06:46 PM	#7
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	would it work Hey Shawn, would the 4X4 shroud work on my 2wd where the V8 was installed in the I6 position? My fan is still about 2" outside the lip of the shroud I have. Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

12-09-2003, 02:48 PM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	YES CLICK ON WES'S SITE http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

12-09-2003, 05:56 PM	#6
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	Per GM (just called and checked) there is no difference in the 4wd shrouds because the motor placement is back farther. I also have the GM ones in stock and for the board members 80.00 (normally 85.00) plus shipping. Shawn

12-09-2003, 06:48 PM	#8
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	no, but I have the 2wd ones also (small block) same price Shawn

12-09-2003, 06:50 PM	#9
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	That's what I have now. I guess I'' just have one made from aluminum. thanks, scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

12-09-2003, 07:14 PM	#10
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,095	Chevydude, Shawn is correct all 4wd shroud are the same. It is the 2wd's that are different. Scott, The 4wd shroud will work for you if your motor is set back in the 6cyl position. I have several customers running with it on there. it makes up that 2 inch differance. Bill __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

12-09-2003, 07:48 PM	#11
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Thanks Bill (Man I love this board). scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

12-09-2003, 08:02 PM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Thanks to all that replied....I have my answer now!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-09-2003, 08:03 PM	#13
cranknut67 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 139	dude, kill the shroud alltogether and run a dual fan setup - keeps it cool, and saves you some horsies for the road - better fuel economy too. pays for itself in the long run. - I keep mine cool with dual suckers (flexalite) and gained about 10 hp back - plus that dangerous fan is gone so I only have to worry about getting my tie sucked into the serpentine belts instead of getting my hand chopped off.

12-09-2003, 10:52 PM	#14
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Thanks Cranknut, but I'm doing a stock looking resto...so I need the fan shroud. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4



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