Thread: Meller's "Last" Hoorah - '62 Fairlane

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yeah Roger, I agree, a thermostat is definitely a must do - - - as far as the make your own shroud goes - - - I have that link and ?if? I had more room in my cracker box shop then it would be a serious consideration but since we've moved down here to yuppieville I am so very limited with anything that requires a good clean surface and proper ventilation - - - Denny turned me on to one at Speedway that's a cut your own hole and 2/5" deep that just might work Walker WS70 Radiator Fan Shroud, Style F, 19-1/4 x 20-1/8 Inch - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop I may have to move the radiator towards the engine also because the pulley surface is 5" from the radiator but that all depends on how things come together- - - a 3" spacer may work?

Originally Posted by MelloYello

.... a 3" spacer may work?

Or four longer bolts and a cast aluminum fan extension atop the pulley, moving the fan out towards the radiator? My old Chevy had one OEM that was 2.5" to 3" long, as I recall....