Make a fiberglass fan shroud
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| − | This | + | This in-progress article demonstrates 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 constructed from fiberglass. |
| − | This is a radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie | + | This is a radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie which needs a fan shroud. |
[[Image:161_starliner_radiator.JPG|thumb|center|600px|Radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie, in need of a fan shroud.]] | [[Image:161_starliner_radiator.JPG|thumb|center|600px|Radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie, in need of a fan shroud.]] | ||
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#Any significant angles or off-center components. | #Any significant angles or off-center components. | ||
| − | For example, | + | For example, this 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. |
| − | [[Image:261 Starliner rad rh.JPG|thumb|center|600px]] | + | [[Image:261 Starliner rad rh.JPG|thumb|center|600px|Side view of radiator in 1961 Ford Galaxie.]] |
Using a piece of thin plywood is a good way to start on any part that has a flat mounting surface. The plywood gives a sturdy base upon which to lay out and construct your foam buck. | Using a piece of thin plywood is a good way to start on any part that has a flat mounting surface. The plywood gives a sturdy base upon which to lay out and construct your foam buck. | ||
| − | [[Image:3start laying out.JPG|center|600px]] | + | [[Image:3start laying out.JPG|thumb|center|600px|A piece of plywood is used as a sturdy base for constructing the foam buck.]] |
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I had a bunch of 2 lb polyurethane foam left over from other jobs, so I thought this project would be a good place to use some up. | I had a bunch of 2 lb polyurethane foam left over from other jobs, so I thought this project would be a good place to use some up. | ||
| − | It also can illustrate how easy it is to use this foam | + | It also can illustrate how easy it is to use this foam -- it cuts so easily and shapes so well that piecing it up doesn't add all that much time to the project. This foam is available in thicknesses from 1/2" up to 6" thick at any fiberglass supply house. You can also use the polyurethane insulating foam that is available from building supply stores. Just peel the foil layer off. (Keep in mind that styrofoam won't work under any resin with styrene in it, unless you can bar the resin from it.) |
[[Image:7box o scrap foam.JPG|center|600px]] | [[Image:7box o scrap foam.JPG|center|600px]] | ||
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