Topic: Fan Shroud Brackets

[suskeenwiske]

I recently found a '65 6-Cylinder Fan Shroud but am still in need of the Brackets. If anyone has a set they would like to sell or if not for sale, would someone consider lending them to me or be willing to trace the Brackets onto paper so that I can make my own set?

Thanks

Ray

[Colorado56]

Did you ever find any brackets?  I am in need of a set as we'll. 

Thanks, Dave

[suskeenwiske]

I didn't find any but another member was kind enough to send me one of his originals. So far, I have made one copy as I experiment with different processes to make these. I'm making one for him and four for myself.

Once I figure out the best way to reproduce these I may make more for other people in need. At this stage however, it's far too time consuming to do entirely by hand. I'm in the process of making a jig for the bends and a rudimentary dye to produce the threaded hole. First I need to make one more to use as a model so I can return the original and a copy to the person who lent me his. If successful, I will contact you and would be more than happy to make a set for you.

I've attached a few photos. My reproduction is identical to the original but has some tool marks that are unavoidable; the next few, through the help of the jig, should do away with that.

Ray

[ruppstang]

Nice work Ray. It is good to see some of the tough parts being reproduced for the 6 cil. cars.

[suskeenwiske]

Thank you. There are other parts that I'm looking into for the six that no one reproduces; Metal Strap for AC Hoses, (same for 8 Cyl.) and Rubber Damper for the Accelerator Linkage.

Ray

[C5ZZ]

Very nice work Ray!

[ruppstang]

Thank you. There are other parts that I'm looking into for the six that no one reproduces; Metal Strap for AC Hoses, (same for 8 Cyl.) and Rubber Damper for the Accelerator Linkage.

Ray

I reproduce the C8OA - 18954 - A metal clamps if that is what you are looking for. I just bumped them to the top of the For Sale section.  I also may have the rubber damper you are looking for.
Marty

[suskeenwiske]

Thanks Marty. I already have 2 of the Dampers; one is so perfect that, I can use it as a Template to make others. The Strap I'm talking about attaches to the Firewall / Shock Tower Brace. I just received one in excellent condition from which I can reproduce others.

I also need to make a correction to my last post. The Strap is not the same for 6 and 8 Cylinders. The 8 Cylinder Strap is shaped to hold two AC Hoses; the 6 is shaped to hold just one. To the best of my knowledge this applies for the pre-'67 models. Not a great picture...sorry.

Ray

[ruppstang]

I forgot you were talking about 65-66s I was thinking 67-68.
Sorry Marty

[Colorado56]

Ray,

keep me posted on the brackets.  I am in for a set if you get the process down to make them. 

Thanks, Dave

[suskeenwiske]

Dave,

I've since been informed that Classic Auto Air makes reproduction Brackets for the six that I understand are exactly as the originals. I plan to buy a set to see for myself. I'll let you know what I find.

Ray

[Colorado56]

ordered a set from Classic Auto air.  Thanks for the info

Dave