Big block shroud replacement options? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 09-07-2012, 06:37 PM

Hi, my name is Dave. You might remember me from such forum posts as "You and Your Shroud", or "Why the Fan Shroud is Our Most Important Asset".

Anyway, my big block ('70 402) shroud has a chunk missing out of it. I could try to repair it, but if there's a decent replacement available, it'd probably look better than my repair.

Note I say "decent", because I'm on a rant about poor quality reproduction parts lately. So I'm wondering if anyone makes one that doesn't scream "Chinese Plastic Injection Molding" the moment you see it.

Anyone have a replacement and care to comment on the appearance and quality?

Thanks!
Dave

**leddzepp** · 09-07-2012, 06:38 PM

I would look for a nice used OEM on the parts board. Randy (Teeitup) sells them quite often.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-07-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I would look for a nice used OEM on the parts board. Randy (Teeitup) sells them quite often.

X 2 Thats where i found mine. You can usually pick one up for $75-$100 plus shipping
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GASoline71 · 09-07-2012, 08:57 PM

I got a used OEM shroud for my '72 from Wes at Classic Heartbeat.

Gary

09-07-2012, 06:37 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Big block shroud replacement options? Hi, my name is Dave. You might remember me from such forum posts as "You and Your Shroud", or "Why the Fan Shroud is Our Most Important Asset". Anyway, my big block ('70 402) shroud has a chunk missing out of it. I could try to repair it, but if there's a decent replacement available, it'd probably look better than my repair. Note I say "decent", because I'm on a rant about poor quality reproduction parts lately. So I'm wondering if anyone makes one that doesn't scream "Chinese Plastic Injection Molding" the moment you see it. Anyone have a replacement and care to comment on the appearance and quality? Thanks! Dave __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-07-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: Big block shroud replacement options? I would look for a nice used OEM on the parts board. Randy (Teeitup) sells them quite often. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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