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67 GT500 Fan Shroud Repair

Started by bullitt1939, May 12, 2023, 11:18:17 PM

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bullitt1939

Does anyone repair fan shrouds. Mine has a crack on the top. Not sure the cause, maybe heat or age. I bought a new one, but it's a smooth finish. I was just seeing if this one could be repaired.

Bob Gaines

Quote from: bullitt1939 on May 12, 2023, 11:18:17 PM
Does anyone repair fan shrouds. Mine has a crack on the top. Not sure the cause, maybe heat or age. I bought a new one, but it's a smooth finish. I was just seeing if this one could be repaired.
I have seen some that were repaired where you couldn't tell that it had been and others that have been repaired where you can clearly see the repair. I have also seen the modern smooth otherwise nice reproduction doctored to have a finish like the assemblyline one. It all depends on the re finishers expertise.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

JD

Quote from: Bob Gaines on May 13, 2023, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: bullitt1939 on May 12, 2023, 11:18:17 PM
Does anyone repair fan shrouds. Mine has a crack on the top. Not sure the cause, maybe heat or age. I bought a new one, but it's a smooth finish. I was just seeing if this one could be repaired.
I have seen some that were repaired where you couldn't tell that it had been and others that have been repaired where you can clearly see the repair. I have also seen the modern smooth otherwise nice reproduction doctored to have a finish like the assemblyline one. It all depends on the re finishers expertise.

the "Immings Technic" come to mind ;-)


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Bob Gaines

Quote from: JD on May 13, 2023, 10:17:40 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on May 13, 2023, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: bullitt1939 on May 12, 2023, 11:18:17 PM
Does anyone repair fan shrouds. Mine has a crack on the top. Not sure the cause, maybe heat or age. I bought a new one, but it's a smooth finish. I was just seeing if this one could be repaired.
I have seen some that were repaired where you couldn't tell that it had been and others that have been repaired where you can clearly see the repair. I have also seen the modern smooth otherwise nice reproduction doctored to have a finish like the assemblyline one. It all depends on the re finishers expertise.

the "Immings Technic" come to mind ;-)
Yep . :D
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby