1959 T-Bird Build

[keith]

Are you going to fabricate a shroud? I'm looking to have one made for one for my 60 w factory air. There's some info w measurements in the tech library.

I just did a search and Larry's Thunderbird & Mustang Parts carries a steel one. B 8146C Fan Shroud 2-Piece Metal, like original For 1961-1962-1963-1964-1965 Ford Thunderbird (B8146C)

$120.11

SKU: B 8146C Category: 1958-1966 Ford Thunderbird Cooling System and Grill Tags: 1961 Ford Thunderbird, 1962 Ford Thunderbird, 1963 Ford Thunderbird, 1964 Ford Thunderbird, 1965 Ford Thunderbird

[Ratboy]

Wow, thanks!

[Ratboy]

There's a difference from 1960 to the 61. Can the 1961+ shroud be modified to fit the 1958-60? The 58-60 are plastic or fiberglass for $200 + shipping.

[OX1]

The 58-60 never had a stock shroud, correct? Not crazy about the looks of the one they have. The shiny plastic does not look very period correct.

[YellowRose]

As I recall, I found a '63 Bulletbird 2 piece metal shroud on FeeBay and installed it on Tweety and it worked well. Just my 2 cents...

[Ratboy]

That's really great. I live close to Bird Nest, I'll pick one up and report

[keith]

I read where the fiberglass had been discontinued on Dearborn Classics. Ratboy in the resource library it shows a picture of the fiberglass one put on a 58-60. It looks narrow to me, but that would be a easy fix with some extensions pop riveted for fiberglass or spot-welded to the steel shroud. I really can't tell by the picture. However anything close would be a help if you are having cooling issues. The bird I've been working on was a a/c car and had no shroud since new. The owner never spoke of having any cooling issues.

[del]

Here's what the 2 pc abs shroud looks like. I was never happy with it and removed it when the rad was rebuilt.

[Ratboy]

I feel like I'm hacking your build thread, sorry. The PO never mentioned overheating issues but when I resurrected the car after sitting for 29yrs it did. Fixed that. So now I'm just being cautious. I'll wait to see if there's an issue....

[keith]

That's the best part of this group, we are here to help. You didn't hack, you asked a very good question, ask away.