Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
Yeah... this makes sense so it shouldn't matter if it's 4 core, instead of the stock 3 core. Kevin Riel - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 6:55 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud I think Tom already said this, but the difference is the depth, not the width. -Original Message- I'm looking at the OPG catalogue and it lists both the small and big block shroud at 29" wide, which is the width of the core of my radiator. Are you sure about this? Kevin Riel From: [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 22:26:33 EDT Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud Just FYI, the 68 fan shroud is a year specific item. It has 3 bolt holes to hold it to the radiator top plate instead of 2 like the 69-72's. As long as you have the same top plate, get the shroud for the engine in the car, not what radiator is in it. Big blocks are 2 inches longer than a small block which brings the fan closer to the radiator. If you put a big block shroud on a small block car, the fan will not sit in the shroud where it needs to be making it ineffective. Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
I think Tom already said this, but the difference is the depth, not the width. -Original Message- I'm looking at the OPG catalogue and it lists both the small and big block shroud at 29" wide, which is the width of the core of my radiator. Are you sure about this? Kevin Riel From: [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 22:26:33 EDT Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud Just FYI, the 68 fan shroud is a year specific item. It has 3 bolt holes to hold it to the radiator top plate instead of 2 like the 69-72's. As long as you have the same top plate, get the shroud for the engine in the car, not what radiator is in it. Big blocks are 2 inches longer than a small block which brings the fan closer to the radiator. If you put a big block shroud on a small block car, the fan will not sit in the shroud where it needs to be making it ineffective. Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
I just looked in the OPG catalog and I see what you are talking about. I just measured mine and it measures the same 29x19. Maybe this is something new. They were not available when I was looking. I would call them and verify the application and ask about the return policy just in case. Good Luck, Scott--- On Wed 05/03, Kevin Riel < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: From: Kevin Riel [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Chevelle-list@chevelles.netDate: Wed, 3 May 2006 16:33:16 -0700Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud I'm looking at the OPG catalogue and it lists both the small and big block shroud at 29" wide, which is the width of the core of my radiator. Are you sure about this? Kevin Riel - Original Message - From: Scott To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 8:09 AMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud The regular SBC shroud will not work. It is not wide enough (left to fight). The width is the same as a BBC but the BBC shroud is not deep enough (front to back). Scott--- On Wed 05/03, Kevin Riel < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: From: Kevin Riel [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Chevelle-list@chevelles.netDate: Wed, 3 May 2006 05:00:05 -0700Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud Ok... all of this makes sense. Does anyone know what the difference is for the 68 w/AC and the heavy duty radiator? Do you think the regular 68 small block shroud would work? Thanks for the help so far!Kevin Riel - Original Message - From: Scott To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud FYI There is not a reproduction nor is it available from GM for 68 w/AC or heavy duty radiator option--- On Mon 05/01, < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: From: [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netDate: Mon, 1 May 2006 22:26:33 EDTSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud Just FYI, the 68 fan shroud is a year specific item. It has 3 bolt holes to hold it to the radiator top plate instead of 2 like the 69-72's. As long as you have the same top plate, get the shroud for the engine in the car, not what radiator is in it. Big blocks are 2 inches longer than a small block which brings the fan closer to the radiator. If you put a big block shroud on a small block car, the fan will not sit in the shroud where it needs to be making it ineffective.Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
I'm looking at the OPG catalogue and it lists both
the small and big block shroud at 29" wide, which is the width of the core of my
radiator. Are you sure about this?
Kevin Riel
- Original Message -
From:
Scott
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 8:09
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan
shroud
The regular SBC shroud will
not work. It is not wide enough (left to fight). The width is the same
as a BBC but the BBC shroud is not deep enough (front to back).
Scott--- On Wed 05/03, Kevin Riel < [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
wrote:
From:
Kevin Riel [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]To:
[EMAIL PROTECTED], Chevelle-list@chevelles.netDate:
Wed, 3 May 2006 05:00:05 -0700Subject: Re:
[Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
Ok... all of this makes sense. Does anyone
know what the difference is for the 68 w/AC and the heavy duty
radiator? Do you think the regular 68 small block shroud would work?
Thanks for the help so far!Kevin Riel
- Original Message -
From:
Scott
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 8:31
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68
fan shroud
FYI There is not a
reproduction nor is it available from GM for 68 w/AC or heavy
duty radiator option--- On Mon 05/01,
< [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
From:
[mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]To:
Chevelle-list@chevelles.netDate:
Mon, 1 May 2006 22:26:33 EDTSubject: Re:
[Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
Just FYI,
the 68 fan shroud is a year specific item. It has 3 bolt
holes to hold it to the radiator top plate instead of 2 like
the 69-72's. As long as you have the same top plate, get the
shroud for the engine in the car, not what radiator is in
it. Big blocks are 2 inches longer than a small block which
brings the fan closer to the radiator. If you put a big
block shroud on a small block car, the fan will not sit in
the shroud where it needs to be making it
ineffective.Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
In a message dated 5/3/2006 1:12:29 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do you think the regular 68 small block shroud would work? I have one for sale if anyone is interested. Perfect condition. $85 shipped Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
The regular SBC shroud will not work. It is not wide enough (left to fight). The width is the same as a BBC but the BBC shroud is not deep enough (front to back). Scott--- On Wed 05/03, Kevin Riel < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: From: Kevin Riel [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Chevelle-list@chevelles.netDate: Wed, 3 May 2006 05:00:05 -0700Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud Ok... all of this makes sense. Does anyone know what the difference is for the 68 w/AC and the heavy duty radiator? Do you think the regular 68 small block shroud would work? Thanks for the help so far! Kevin Riel - Original Message - From: Scott To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 8:31 PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud FYI There is not a reproduction nor is it available from GM for 68 w/AC or heavy duty radiator option--- On Mon 05/01, < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: From: [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netDate: Mon, 1 May 2006 22:26:33 EDTSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud Just FYI, the 68 fan shroud is a year specific item. It has 3 bolt holes to hold it to the radiator top plate instead of 2 like the 69-72's. As long as you have the same top plate, get the shroud for the engine in the car, not what radiator is in it. Big blocks are 2 inches longer than a small block which brings the fan closer to the radiator. If you put a big block shroud on a small block car, the fan will not sit in the shroud where it needs to be making it ineffective.Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
Ok... all of this makes sense. Does anyone know what the difference is for the 68 w/AC and the heavy duty radiator? Do you think the regular 68 small block shroud would work? Thanks for the help so far! Kevin Riel - Original Message - From: Scott To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud FYI There is not a reproduction nor is it available from GM for 68 w/AC or heavy duty radiator option--- On Mon 05/01, < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: From: [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netDate: Mon, 1 May 2006 22:26:33 EDTSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud Just FYI, the 68 fan shroud is a year specific item. It has 3 bolt holes to hold it to the radiator top plate instead of 2 like the 69-72's. As long as you have the same top plate, get the shroud for the engine in the car, not what radiator is in it. Big blocks are 2 inches longer than a small block which brings the fan closer to the radiator. If you put a big block shroud on a small block car, the fan will not sit in the shroud where it needs to be making it ineffective.Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
FYI There is not a reproduction nor is it available from GM for 68 w/AC or heavy duty radiator option--- On Mon 05/01, < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: From: [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netDate: Mon, 1 May 2006 22:26:33 EDTSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud Just FYI, the 68 fan shroud is a year specific item. It has 3 bolt holes to hold it to the radiator top plate instead of 2 like the 69-72's. As long as you have the same top plate, get the shroud for the engine in the car, not what radiator is in it. Big blocks are 2 inches longer than a small block which brings the fan closer to the radiator. If you put a big block shroud on a small block car, the fan will not sit in the shroud where it needs to be making it ineffective. Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
Just FYI, the 68 fan shroud is a year specific item. It has 3 bolt holes to hold it to the radiator top plate instead of 2 like the 69-72's. As long as you have the same top plate, get the shroud for the engine in the car, not what radiator is in it. Big blocks are 2 inches longer than a small block which brings the fan closer to the radiator. If you put a big block shroud on a small block car, the fan will not sit in the shroud where it needs to be making it ineffective. Tom
[Chevelle-list] 68 fan shroud
I lost the original fan shroud for my 68 El Camino, 327 Powerglide years ago. During that time the radiator was replaced with a 4 core unit. Now that I want to get a shroud back on it, should I buy a shroud for a small block or one for a big block? The clips are still in place in the bottom of the radiator supports to hold it, and the speed nuts are there in the top. I just need to get the right unit to put in. I'm worried that a small block unit won't fit since this is a deeper radiator than what was in there as stock. Kevin Riel
[Chevelle-list] 68 Fan Shroud FOR SALE
Anyone need a 68 model Small Block fan shroud? I have one that is in excellent condition, has been professionally painted gloss black. $50 plus shipping. OBO I have a picture if anyone is intersted, let me know. Mike
