Make a fiberglass fan shroud
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===Measurement and analysis=== | ===Measurement and analysis=== | ||
This radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie needs a fan shroud. | This radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie needs a fan shroud. | ||
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Start by measuring all of the dimensions, taking care to consider all of the following: | Start by measuring all of the dimensions, taking care to consider all of the following: | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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| + | |[[Image:3start laying out.JPG|thumb|center|A piece of plywood is used as a sturdy base for constructing the foam buck.]] | ||
| + | |[[Image:161_starliner_radiator.JPG|thumb|center|600px|Radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie, in need of a fan shroud.]] | ||
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===Constructing the foam buck=== | ===Constructing the foam buck=== | ||
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