Re: electric radiator fan conversion / part wanted for 74 GTV

["Tony Sims" <simstony@domain.elided>]

Dan writes:

>I want to put an electric radiator fan in my 74 GTV.
>
>I know that I don't want type that mounts with the plastic ties through the
>core and I'd like to have a temp sensor with a proper weld-in bung in the
>bottom tank.
>
>Is there a kit out there that satisfies these requirements or do I have to
>put it together myself.

In my '74 GTV,  used a fan marketed by Vintage Air www.vintageair.com  .  They
are widely distributed, I bought my parts from a local radiator repair shop
(Mac's in Portland).  It comes with metal brackets which I was able to bend to
fit inside the radiator support, allowing the fan to mount flush to the front
of the radiator (pusher style).  I don't recall the exact size, but I think it
was a 12" fan, rated at something like 1400 cfm.  This is not a complete kit,
just the fan.  Vintage Air also sells thermostats, relays, temp controls,
etc., pretty much all the parts you need except wiring.  I decided to use one
of the temp controls with a probe inserted in the lower rad tank through the
hose, it works fine and doesn't leak if installed carefully.

Tony
Portland, OR
74 GTV 2000
70 2800 CS
72 Bavaria (for sale!)
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