I'm trying to identify whether this fan shroud is correct for a 1967 small block (L79). The car did not have A/C from the factory, but it had a "factory" A/C (from a '67 Corvette donor car that was being parted out) installed in 1977 or 1978. I don't know if that would mean it should have a different fan shroud or not, but this one has been on the car since at least 1978 (and maybe since '67).
There was an extension of some kind on the bottom of the shroud that was fabricated from aluminum, but I don't have it anymore. I have seen "correct" matching black fiberglass extensions on the vendor websites, so if this fan shroud is the right one (and salvageable) then I'll need to get an extension for the lower section. What I'm trying to figure out is:
A) Is this the correct fan shroud for a '67 non-A/C small block?
B) Should the fan shroud be different for a car with A/C?
C) If it is correct, is this one salvageable? It looks like it is to me, but I don't know. I'm trying to restore/refurbish/re-use as many original parts as possible, except in cases where it doesn't make sense to do so (and even then, sometimes...)
I have checked the various books and forums for good pictures of the fan shroud, but the the best ones I have found were all pictures of the top portion only (engine bay pictures).
Thanks,
Scott
There was an extension of some kind on the bottom of the shroud that was fabricated from aluminum, but I don't have it anymore. I have seen "correct" matching black fiberglass extensions on the vendor websites, so if this fan shroud is the right one (and salvageable) then I'll need to get an extension for the lower section. What I'm trying to figure out is:
A) Is this the correct fan shroud for a '67 non-A/C small block?
B) Should the fan shroud be different for a car with A/C?
C) If it is correct, is this one salvageable? It looks like it is to me, but I don't know. I'm trying to restore/refurbish/re-use as many original parts as possible, except in cases where it doesn't make sense to do so (and even then, sometimes...)
I have checked the various books and forums for good pictures of the fan shroud, but the the best ones I have found were all pictures of the top portion only (engine bay pictures).
Thanks,
Scott
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