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67chevemall · 03-04-2004, 03:13 PM

The snow finally is melting and I want to start the Chevy but I need a new electric fan!!
Who has em and which one is the best!

Thanks for any advice!

chevyhouse · 03-04-2004, 03:31 PM

the junkyard is where I am going to look, the best one is the one (or 2) that fits.

Kas68c10 · 03-06-2004, 10:54 AM

Gmc Paul makes a kit specifically for our trucks, and I think Wes does too. For my little 6, I bought one from JCW for about $70 that does the job. I didnt feel like going to the junkyrd in early spring when I switched. I would go that route if I was to do it again,in the summer!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-06-2004, 12:08 PM

Kas68c10, Thank you. We designed and make a kit for the 67-72 trucks. We give the choice of deraily or flex-a-light fans. We offer standard steel, powder coated steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and pollished stainless steel shrouds. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/radi...&__related.htm

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Kas68c10 · 03-06-2004, 12:20 PM

Is that good for a referrall discount Wes ?!?!? just kiddin' !

72MARIO · 03-06-2004, 01:00 PM

Will it work with a long water pump ?

bigvinnie · 03-06-2004, 02:28 PM

I bought my flex-a-lite black magic fan from summit racing, but there's a similar one being sold on ebay for considerably less that looks the same and has the same specs...

Says it's for a mustang, but it's a universal and you can make it work by fabbing your own brackets if the ones in the kit won't work....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2463941074

I just ordered one for a hemi-powered 53 Ferd stepside that my father-in-law is building, so I'll be able to report on how it compares to the more expensive flex-a-lite unit in a few days...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-06-2004, 02:46 PM

Yes it works with a long water pump. The space needed between the radiator and the water pump is 4 1/2". WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

steve k. · 03-16-2004, 09:23 PM

Wes,

The shroud seems to block a large portion of the radiator. Will that prevent the flow at the higher speeds through the portions of the radiator that do not have a fan directly on them?

Also will this set up fit on an '81 C30 with 454?

thanks,
steve

gr8scott51 · 03-16-2004, 10:19 PM

Welcome to the board Steve. It actually improves the air flow by forming a venturi forcing air over the coils at a higher rate of flow, thereby increasing the cooling capacity of the radiator.

Scott

whitesswj · 03-17-2004, 12:16 AM

Wes can you mount those on the outside of the Rad? or does it have to be on the motor side of the Rad?

steve k. · 03-17-2004, 02:15 AM

Thanks for the welcome! I was more wondering at higher speeds when the fan is not active and the air speed comeds from the movement of the truck. The original shroud is not blocking any part of the radiator, but this one looks like it does.

steve k.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-17-2004, 02:24 AM

The shrouds can not be mounted from the front. I just don't have it designed that way. The core support, and grill support would get in the way. gr8scott51, is correct about the better cooling. As for blocking air, it doesn't block air, because it is on the back (engine side) of the radiator. I have been running this shroud assembly on my BB Blazer for over 4 years now, and that's pulling my 5000 lb boat behind it also. I haven't even came close to running hot with them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

steve k. · 03-17-2004, 02:30 AM

Thanks Wes.

Does the shroud fit an '81 Chevy c30? with a big 4 row radiator?

thanks,
steve

03-04-2004, 03:13 PM	#1
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Where did you buy your electric fan?? The snow finally is melting and I want to start the Chevy but I need a new electric fan!! Who has em and which one is the best! Thanks for any advice! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-04-2004, 03:31 PM	#2
chevyhouse BEER-Vacation in a can... Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 444	the junkyard is where I am going to look, the best one is the one (or 2) that fits. __________________ Kurt 03' Trailblazer 69' C10 "SPSHL-K", 388 stroker/BTO 700R4, 2400 stall, 3.73 posi, lwb, fleetside long box, 3.5"/5" drop, 18" Budnik 2000 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom For Sale-87' V10-4x4, 408/700r4, 4.10's PM for pics

03-06-2004, 10:54 AM	#3
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	Gmc Paul makes a kit specifically for our trucks, and I think Wes does too. For my little 6, I bought one from JCW for about $70 that does the job. I didnt feel like going to the junkyrd in early spring when I switched. I would go that route if I was to do it again,in the summer! __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

03-06-2004, 12:08 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Kas68c10, Thank you. We designed and make a kit for the 67-72 trucks. We give the choice of deraily or flex-a-light fans. We offer standard steel, powder coated steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and pollished stainless steel shrouds. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/radi...&__related.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 Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 03-06-2004 at 12:11 PM.

03-06-2004, 12:20 PM	#5
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	Is that good for a referrall discount Wes ?!?!? just kiddin' ! __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

03-06-2004, 01:00 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Will it work with a long water pump ? __________________ 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

03-06-2004, 02:28 PM	#7
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I bought my flex-a-lite black magic fan from summit racing, but there's a similar one being sold on ebay for considerably less that looks the same and has the same specs... Says it's for a mustang, but it's a universal and you can make it work by fabbing your own brackets if the ones in the kit won't work.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2463941074 I just ordered one for a hemi-powered 53 Ferd stepside that my father-in-law is building, so I'll be able to report on how it compares to the more expensive flex-a-lite unit in a few days... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project Last edited by bigvinnie; 03-06-2004 at 02:34 PM.

03-06-2004, 02:46 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Yes it works with a long water pump. The space needed between the radiator and the water pump is 4 1/2". 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

03-16-2004, 09:23 PM	#9
steve k. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 26	Wes, The shroud seems to block a large portion of the radiator. Will that prevent the flow at the higher speeds through the portions of the radiator that do not have a fan directly on them? Also will this set up fit on an '81 C30 with 454? thanks, steve

03-16-2004, 10:19 PM	#10
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Welcome to the board Steve. It actually improves the air flow by forming a venturi forcing air over the coils at a higher rate of flow, thereby increasing the cooling capacity of the radiator. Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

03-17-2004, 12:16 AM	#11
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	Wes can you mount those on the outside of the Rad? or does it have to be on the motor side of the Rad? __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-17-2004, 02:15 AM	#12
steve k. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 26	Thanks for the welcome! I was more wondering at higher speeds when the fan is not active and the air speed comeds from the movement of the truck. The original shroud is not blocking any part of the radiator, but this one looks like it does. steve k.

03-17-2004, 02:24 AM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	The shrouds can not be mounted from the front. I just don't have it designed that way. The core support, and grill support would get in the way. gr8scott51, is correct about the better cooling. As for blocking air, it doesn't block air, because it is on the back (engine side) of the radiator. I have been running this shroud assembly on my BB Blazer for over 4 years now, and that's pulling my 5000 lb boat behind it also. I haven't even came close to running hot with them. 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

03-17-2004, 02:30 AM	#14
steve k. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 26	Thanks Wes. Does the shroud fit an '81 Chevy c30? with a big 4 row radiator? thanks, steve



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