1963 fan shroud
The lower rubber seal. JG is hard to read. DOES ALL OF THE SEAL GO ON THE INSIDE WITH STAPLES GOING THRU THE METAL AND THRU THE RUBBER. We have what looks to be an original and that is the way it is. JG does not address the rubber inside or outside the metal. Thanks in advance.
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Re: 1963 fan shroud
Jerry, have a Mar64 car (not a 63) but assume
64 was the same and it is as you describe in post #1.
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Re: 1963 fan shroud
Inside, staple curls up.
TonyRegion VII Director (serving members in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas).
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"ALL OF THE SEAL GO ON THE INSIDE WITH STAPLES GOING THRU THE METAL AND THRU THE RUBBER" (post # 1)
as shown in Harry's picture, post #4
Tony confused me since that could be the opposite way ? yes ? no ?Comment
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Yes, the seal lays on top (inboard) of the lower portion of the metal fan shroud, and the seal is attached to the lower portion of the fan shroud by staples. As shown in Harry's photo, the staple curls are up and the staple flats are down. Hope that helps. TonyRegion VII Director (serving members in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas).
Original member of the Kansas City Chapter, est'd 07/11/1982.
Member: 1965 and 1966 National Judging Teams
Judging Chairman--Kansas City Chapter.
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My 63 L76 is missing the seal. Staple holes are present in the shroud. Looks like 9 very randomly placed staples were used and they do appear to have been installed from the outside of the shroud judging by the way the metal around the staple holes is pushed toward the inside of the shroud. Is it necessary to use the existing staple holes and what gage of staple or wire is correct? Stainless or galvanized?Comment
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Good Morning Harry. It Appears That Your Seal Is Folded Under An Forward . That Makes Sense Sealing Off The Lower Shroud Forcing Air Through The Rad. I Thought The Seal Just Laid Flat . I Like The Way Yours Is Positioned. Well Done. Peter Hannigan 🇨🇦Comment
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I thought it laid flat also. I test fitted my new seal and it seems to fit best with the curved edge stapled to the inner face of the shroud and extend back and rest on top of the frame crossmember. The angled side of the seal on the driver side.
I don't know if that's correct, just trying to figure it out.Comment
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Harry,
Can you comment on the placement of your seal? Does it lay flat or is it "folded under" as Peter indicates? I believe the photo is taken from below. I see the seal laying flat on top of the inner surface of the shroud and extending back over the top of the cross member thus covering the gap between the shroud and the frame member.
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They are in there flat.
From my April 63.
April 63.jpg
From my July 63
July 63.jpg
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Thank you for the photos.Comment
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The small block lower seal lays flat inside the metal fan shroud. The staple curls should face up.Region VII Director (serving members in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas).
Original member of the Kansas City Chapter, est'd 07/11/1982.
Member: 1965 and 1966 National Judging Teams
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Co-Editor of the 1965 TIM and JG, 6th and 7th editions.
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