Re: [FWDLK] radiator shroud

["David Homstad" <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 13:59:09 -0600
>To: brians <brians@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>From: David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: [FWDLK] radiator shroud
>
>List,
>
>My 56 315 Hemi D500, non-air, originally had a 4 bladed fan. I installed a
6 bladed fan from a 56 DeSoto with no trouble. It fit right on.
>
>Dave Homstad
>56 Dodge D500
>-------------------------------------------
>At 05:16 PM 2/28/99 -0500, you wrote:
>>Clay,
>>
>>After looking again at my '57 Dodge 325cid D500s with
>>factory air they both do have six blade fans and one has a
>>1.75" wide metal fan shroud.  My '57 325cid Red Rams
>>(non-hemi, non air) both have four blade fans.
>>
>>It could be that the hemi made more difference than the air
>>or maybe the combination of hemi and air determined the six
>>blade fan and perhaps the plant ran out of shrouds the day
>>that car was assembled?? Who knows?
>>
>>Brian
>>
>>
>>Clay Wood wrote:
>>>
>>> In a message dated 99-02-28 13:32:03 EST, you write:
>>
>>>There's a strong possibility to that. I just figured that they (being
>>>Chyrsler
>>>engineers) would have made a standard for cars with more options a
>>>better way
>>>to cool them off. But from what I've gathered, only the larger cubic
>>>inch
>>>engines were the ones to recieve better cooling equipment. But a six
>>>blade on
>>>a 325.. hummm... sounds like where ever your car was made they did it
>>>right!
>>>Congratulations! Now if only I can find the same for mine. Granted I
>>>have
>>>never had an overheating problem as of yet, but most asuradly dont want
>>>to
>>>take that chance either! Till then, take care and thanks for the
>>>response!
>>
>>Clay
>>
>>
>>Clay Wood wrote:
>>>
>>> In a message dated 99-02-26 17:38:37 EST, you write:
>>>
>>> << Jack Luiten wrote:
>>>
>>>  > did 58 plymouths come with radiator shrouds? ive never seen one but
>>would
>>> like
>>>  > one to avoid overheating when in traffic at car shows.
>>jack
>>>
>>>  I believe that air-conditioned models had a shroud, as well as a
>>6-bladed,
>>>  clutched fan.  Anyone? >>
>>
>>Date:Sat, 27 Feb 1999 21:56:22 -0500
>>From: Ron Waters <Ronbo97@xxxxxxxx>
>>
>>Fan shrouds were available for 55-56 mopars either with or
>>without a/c.
>>For
>>57-58, they were available only if you had air.  The  part
>>number for
>>57-58
>>upper and lower set is 1686463.  There is also a bumper that
>>is
>>associated
>>with the lower shroud.  This info is in the parts book.
>>
>>Ron
>>
>>>  Hey people!
>>>
>>> As far as I can tell on mine (being factory a/c) there wasnt a shoud
>>nor was
>>> there a 6 blade fan, but then again, I could be mistaken. The little
>>animals
>>> that called my car home for a good while might have though the shoud
>>made a
>>> pretty good meal, but I dont see any remains of one. Sorry. BUT, if
>>someone
>>> should come across one, would love to hear about it! Be a nifty
>>addition to
>>> mine as well!
>>>
>>> Clay
>>>
>>> PS, the sticker order went in on Friday and should have them back in
>>about 2
>>> weeks. I will be returning e-mails with amount and an address very
>>shortly!
>>> And for those new list members or others that didnt get the first
>>message,
>>> static cling club member stickers are available. They can be seen on
>>my web
>>> page at: members.aol.com/mydesoto/home2.html The sticker that is
>>currently
>>> available is the RECTANGULAR one.. sorry for not having updated my
>>page yet ;)
>>> please bear with me... Anyway, e-mail me with you quanities and here
>>very
>>> shortly I should start mailing them out! Till then, take care....
>>
>
Dave