1967 Fan Shroud

[Charles A.]

On page 130 of the 67 judging manual it calls for unpainted small block radiator shrouds and painted big block shrouds. Is this correct? If so why the difference?

[Mike M.]

Re: 1967 Fan Shroud

Yes, Charles, that is correct.
Earlier shrouds through '65 were metal, painted black for obvious reasons.
Both SB & BB Fiberglas shrouds continued the process and were painted black in '66.
SB's dropped the painting in '67, Black glass, one of the accounting guys probably figured, why bother.
The real puzzle is why they continued to paint the BB's.
Maybe one of the GM guys would know for sure.
HaND

[Chris E.]

Re: 1967 Fan Shroud

I concur. When I took apart my almost completely original 67 327/350, it had a black fiberglass (unpainted) fan shroud.

[Bert L.]

Re: 1967 Fan Shroud

That's right, no paint on '67 small block shrouds.

[Charles A.]

Re: 1967 Fan Shroud

Thanks, other than the paint what is the difference between the small block and big block shrouds on a non-AC car.

[Mike M.]

Re: 1967 Fan Shroud

Totally different configurations, Charles.
The core supports are uniquely specific as well.
HaND

[Charles A.]

Re: 1967 Fan Shroud

Have the radiator support figured out. Anyone have pictures of the difference in shrouds?

[Mike M.]

Re: 1967 Fan Shroud

Charles, great detail in the AIM with an excellent schematic of the additional A/C shroud as well.
HaND

[Charles A.]

Re: 1967 Fan Shroud

Thanks Mike. For future reference the 3 fan shrouds are on pages 228, 308 and 365 of the AIM