Make a fiberglass fan shroud
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This will be a pictorial article showing one way to build a fiberglass fan shroud. The techniques used in this article can be applied to just about any part that can be construced from fiberglass, I will work on it as time permits. | This will be a pictorial article showing one way to build a fiberglass fan shroud. The techniques used in this article can be applied to just about any part that can be construced from fiberglass, I will work on it as time permits. | ||
| − | This is a radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie that needs a fan shroud | + | This is a radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie that needs a fan shroud. |
| − | [[Image:161_starliner_radiator.JPG|thumb|center|600px|1961 Ford Galaxie | + | [[Image:161_starliner_radiator.JPG|thumb|center|600px|Radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie, in need of a fan shroud.]] |
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| + | Start by measuring all of the dimensions, taking care to consider all of the following: | ||
| + | #How the shroud will attach to the radiator. | ||
| + | #If there are any obstructions you need to take into consideration. | ||
| + | #The distance between the fan and the radiator. | ||
| + | #Any significant angles or off-center components. | ||
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| + | For example, his fan is off center towards the passenger side by about 1/2 inch, sets back about 1 3/8" ,and it swings about 1" above the top of the radiator. It is parallel with the radiator, and there are no hoses or other obstructions to deal with on this particular project. | ||
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