Thanks so much for showing those who want to tackle this how to get it done with a little on sight engineering. Something I’ve done in the past… Yoga matts can be purchased cheaply these days, cut into strips, and offer a thick piece of compressible foam that can be contact adhesive applied (or just squeezed in) in various places around a car to prevent wind whistle, etc.
Finally an honest video like what most of us suffer through. Small garage area, no overnighting new parts from the vendor and all isn't perfect quick and easy. Great job sticking to it. I'm thinking aluminum and fans. Money spent sanity saved.
@@ProblemSolverGarage your channel is my go to resource for help in reconstructing my own '69 Stingray. You have been a great amount of help. There is several Corvette channels I just can't take. Pretentious, big big money, custom shop with more room than I have in my house. Anyway thank you and my 'vette thanks you.
Lots of episodes left still, changing all the fluids, doing the brakes, exhaust, both windows don’t go up or down and I’m sure they’ll be something else
A great explanation of the issues around Replacement OEM parts... i was even warned by the guys at Bairs Corvettes that this was a huge issue with "new" fan shrouds... thanks for doing all the problem solving!!! I have to install one on my 73 this summer...and i will try to look for a good used one!!
You are awesome and a Corvette Hero! One thing not mentioned in the video is make sure you have new or newer motor mounts. If the engine moves when you punch the throttle, one side will touch and rip off part of your new shroud. Another option is to get a fan one inch smaller in diameter.
Great video...This was such a pain to install on my 74... and it was GM NOS (got lucky) I also added an extension, so it was a 2 piece set up for my Vette.
The original shroud was a 2 piece on the C-3 s. I have the original factory assembly and parts books from Chevrolet. I was gifted them when I joined the corvette club at AJFoyts dealership in Houston texas
My 75 was a pain as well, I don't think anyone really knows which brackets or shroud goes on what year...they just send you what they want and hope its close and you have to make it work. The fan shroud seal kit makes it even more fun.
I appreciate you trying to show different ways to make things work, but there is no way I would have accepted this shroud from the seller after all the modifications and adjustments that needed to be made. I would have sent this shroud back in a heartbeat. It should be known that home mechanics and pro's are getting some second rate aftermarket items. And for the amount of money we all fork out for these products, we need to demand a certain standard of quality. Thanks for the effort.
I agree with you but the idea of the video is, in case somebody is coming across the same problem, just so they know it’s not something they’re doing wrong, the part itself is screwed up. I was on a deadline I did not have the time to send it back and wait for another one. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment
Awesome videos Tom. Your honest and old cars are frustrating, you need to have an extra 3 joints in your arm. But that’s just cars and keeping them alive. Please don’t stop making videos. Feel free to drop the background music 🙄
you want an original come to Pennsylvania Corvettes at Carlisle Aug 26 -28 you'll find almost any parts you need. I wish you didn't live so far I'd give you lots of work I don't know where you got that shroud from but i would send it back
the first thing I said when I saw the shroud was.." did he paint it, they're not solid black"? The OEM/original is charcoal grey with a swirl look to it. I'm guessing this is a cheaply made aftermarket. Hence the poor, substandard, fitment. Don't get me wrong, they"re a pain to install.. Many people give up and start hacking away at it gaining clearances.. I find it's easier to loosen the rad support bolts (inside the wheel well) and stand it up as if pivoting it towards the front of the car first.
Obviously your 'new' shroud was a REPRODUCTION part... and not even close to original specifications. Welcome to the WORLD of reproduction parts, where NOTHING is exactly the same as original Chevrolet parts!
Thanks so much for showing those who want to tackle this how to get it done with a little on sight engineering. Something I’ve done in the past… Yoga matts can be purchased cheaply these days, cut into strips, and offer a thick piece of compressible foam that can be contact adhesive applied (or just squeezed in) in various places around a car to prevent wind whistle, etc.
Finally an honest video like what most of us suffer through. Small garage area, no overnighting new parts from the vendor and all isn't perfect quick and easy. Great job sticking to it. I'm thinking aluminum and fans. Money spent sanity saved.
Thanks for watching.
@@ProblemSolverGarage your channel is my go to resource for help in reconstructing my own '69 Stingray. You have been a great amount of help. There is several Corvette channels I just can't take. Pretentious, big big money, custom shop with more room than I have in my house. Anyway thank you and my 'vette thanks you.
Gotta say... that seemed like a true game of patience. Well done and some great tips!
Thanks and thanks for watching
I am so glad this project isn’t over yet. Can’t wait to see you driving it.
Lots of episodes left still, changing all the fluids, doing the brakes, exhaust, both windows don’t go up or down and I’m sure they’ll be something else
A great explanation of the issues around Replacement OEM parts... i was even warned by the guys at Bairs Corvettes that this was a huge issue with "new" fan shrouds... thanks for doing all the problem solving!!! I have to install one on my 73 this summer...and i will try to look for a good used one!!
No problem thanks for watching
Had the same problem gave up and put electric fan it worked well
You are awesome and a Corvette Hero! One thing not mentioned in the video is make sure you have new or newer motor mounts. If the engine moves when you punch the throttle, one side will touch and rip off part of your new shroud. Another option is to get a fan one inch smaller in diameter.
Good thinking, hopefully that doesn’t happen to mine, and then I’m making a video about that LOL
Great video...This was such a pain to install on my 74... and it was GM NOS (got lucky) I also added an extension, so it was a 2 piece set up for my Vette.
The original shroud was a 2 piece on the C-3 s. I have the original factory assembly and parts books from Chevrolet. I was gifted them when
I joined the corvette club at AJFoyts dealership in Houston texas
Again, Great video Tom, may I request a door assembly problems solving. The car looks great too.
Hey thanks, yes there will be a Episode On that in the future
keep the '69 vids coming. I am putting mine back together.
Awesome, thanks for watching and yes there’s more coming
Keep up the great work. I'm doing the same and fund all your videos really useful. The more videos on the C3 on UA-cam, the better. !
Thank you and thanks for watching
Good stuff
Thx
My 75 was a pain as well, I don't think anyone really knows which brackets or shroud goes on what year...they just send you what they want and hope its close and you have to make it work. The fan shroud seal kit makes it even more fun.
Lol
Yeah I hated it
I appreciate you trying to show different ways to make things work, but there is no way I would have accepted this shroud from the seller after all the modifications and adjustments that needed to be made. I would have sent this shroud back in a heartbeat. It should be known that home mechanics and pro's are getting some second rate aftermarket items. And for the amount of money we all fork out for these products, we need to demand a certain standard of quality. Thanks for the effort.
I agree with you but the idea of the video is, in case somebody is coming across the same problem, just so they know it’s not something they’re doing wrong, the part itself is screwed up.
I was on a deadline I did not have the time to send it back and wait for another one.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment
Awesome videos Tom. Your honest and old cars are frustrating, you need to have an extra 3 joints in your arm. But that’s just cars and keeping them alive. Please don’t stop making videos. Feel free to drop the background music 🙄
Is it the music all together or just the type of music that you don’t like? I never got any feedback on the music before
@@ProblemSolverGarage I like the music you use, a lot actually. It's personal taste.
I own a69 big block 427 it's a two piece design .
That is correct, there’s three different styles or 4 I do talk about it in the video
Had the same problem, nothing lined up. So, I went with a custom radiator shroud....It wasn't cheap.
I’m glad I got it to fit
you want an original come to Pennsylvania Corvettes at Carlisle Aug 26 -28 you'll find almost any parts you need. I wish you didn't live so far I'd give you lots of work I don't know where you got that shroud from but i would send it back
I wish I could send it back but I need this thing driving, plus shipping would be expensive
the first thing I said when I saw the shroud was.." did he paint it, they're not solid black"? The OEM/original is charcoal grey with a swirl look to it. I'm guessing this is a cheaply made aftermarket. Hence the poor, substandard, fitment. Don't get me wrong, they"re a pain to install.. Many people give up and start hacking away at it gaining clearances.. I find it's easier to loosen the rad support bolts (inside the wheel well) and stand it up as if pivoting it towards the front of the car first.
don't forget the engine in these cars are not right in the center
Obviously your 'new' shroud was a REPRODUCTION part... and not even close to original specifications. Welcome to the WORLD of reproduction parts, where NOTHING is exactly the same as original Chevrolet parts!
Yes it was horrible as you can see by watching the video