I think I bought the wrong fan shroud? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-15-2020, 06:20 PM

So I purchased this fan shroud through Instagram from a guy who builds some really nice 60-66 trucks out in Arizona. He said it was a metal shroud for a v8 radiator and said that it would fit my 63.

I figured that a metal one would be nicer than the fiberglass ones sold by all the parts places, and his shipped price was something that I was willing to pay.

Now that it is here, I think I messed up. The shroud measures around 24" wide, the barrel is about 20 and a quarter diameter, and the height is about the same as the diameter.

I'm thinking that I could make it fit once I get everything put back together right, but I don't want to have to do any major modifications to the shroud or my side baffles to make it fit. If I have to, I'll just buy the repop fiberglass shroud that should fit with my v8 radiator in the v8 location with my 283 (short water pump).

Thanks in advance for y'alls knowledge!

**chtr65** · 04-15-2020, 08:11 PM

I once owned a 62 with factory V8/ powerglide. This looks almost identical. Those can be hard to come by. I am really not sure if it is correct for a 63 V8. Perhaps someone else can weight in on this.

**Captainfab** · 04-15-2020, 09:50 PM

That is a fan shroud for a '60-'62. 1963 was the first year for the fiberglass/composite fan shroud. They are not interchangeable. You may be able to sell that one here on the forum. I just do not know if it is for a V8 or a I6.

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-15-2020, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chtr65

I once owned a 62 with factory V8/ powerglide. This looks almost identical. Those can be hard to come by. I am really not sure if it is correct for a 63 V8. Perhaps someone else can weight in on this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

That is a fan shroud for a '60-'62. 1963 was the first year for the fiberglass/composite fan shroud. They are not interchangeable. You may be able to sell that one here on the forum. I just do not know if it is for a V8 or a I6.

Well, dang, I did goof up. Thanks for the info guys.
Was the 63-66 shroud only offered in the fiberglass/composite material?

I sure hope that someone needs this one. I definitely don't need it now

LostMy65 · 04-15-2020, 11:14 PM

Those are rather rare.
Check this post out:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5643822

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-16-2020, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Those are rather rare.
Check this post out:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5643822

Thanks for the link. I wish I would have seen that post before I bought the shroud

04-15-2020, 06:20 PM	#1
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	I think I bought the wrong fan shroud? So I purchased this fan shroud through Instagram from a guy who builds some really nice 60-66 trucks out in Arizona. He said it was a metal shroud for a v8 radiator and said that it would fit my 63. I figured that a metal one would be nicer than the fiberglass ones sold by all the parts places, and his shipped price was something that I was willing to pay. Now that it is here, I think I messed up. The shroud measures around 24" wide, the barrel is about 20 and a quarter diameter, and the height is about the same as the diameter. I'm thinking that I could make it fit once I get everything put back together right, but I don't want to have to do any major modifications to the shroud or my side baffles to make it fit. If I have to, I'll just buy the repop fiberglass shroud that should fit with my v8 radiator in the v8 location with my 283 (short water pump). Thanks in advance for y'alls knowledge! Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

04-15-2020, 08:11 PM	#2
chtr65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lewisberry, Pa. Posts: 544	Re: I think I bought the wrong fan shroud? I once owned a 62 with factory V8/ powerglide. This looks almost identical. Those can be hard to come by. I am really not sure if it is correct for a 63 V8. Perhaps someone else can weight in on this.

04-15-2020, 09:50 PM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: I think I bought the wrong fan shroud? That is a fan shroud for a '60-'62. 1963 was the first year for the fiberglass/composite fan shroud. They are not interchangeable. You may be able to sell that one here on the forum. I just do not know if it is for a V8 or a I6. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-15-2020, 11:14 PM	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: I think I bought the wrong fan shroud? Those are rather rare. Check this post out: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5643822 __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035



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