Original Fan Clutch for Dec. 1959 Built Car

[Joe M.]

After conducting research for about a week, I still don't know what fan clutch would have been installed (if it was installed) on a car built during the 3rd week of Dec. 1959. What I have learned is that all units are expensive. I don't think the unit shown in the 58-60 judging guide is correct for a car built in 1959. The only characteristics that appear to be consistent are the smooth face with elongate bump and no hard stampings on the rear bosses. I have read the article from the 1997 Restorer, looked at units on ebay, and entertained info provided by a Vette restorer. I have numerous images of 1959 to 1961 fan clutches that I can share.

Does anyone have a late build 1959 (67 cars reported to have fan clutch) or pre-January 1960 car with an original fan clutch? Or have you ever seen an unrestored car from this time period with a clutch fan?

[Joe M.]

Re: Original Fan Clutch for Dec. 1959 Built Car

Apparently, this question is along the lines of asking for information about C1 power tops! Too rare for responses. And if the owner of a 1959 built 1960 does have an original fan clutch, they would have to remove it to describe it and take photos. It was worth a try.