TKOPerformance wrote:

I run a SPAL 30102082.  I find it hard to believe there's something it wouldn't keep cool.  I've driven my car on days when it was 100 degrees and it ran 205 even in stop and go traffic.  Regular copper/brass radiator and stock replacement style water pump with a 180 degree t-stat.  I made an aluminum shroud for it that is only about 1.5" deep. 

 
That fan has a thickness of 3.75.  As long as it tapers down as you move to the outside edge then it should clear my tensioner.

Looks like I may need to remove the lower flange at the base of the core support to get the 70 condenser to fit in my 66.  Wasn’t planning on any more cutting on the project.  Ugh

After my research, I too went with the Spectrum from NPD.

It jumped 0.20 early last week here in SWFL.

TKOperformance, very valid points. 

For me the project has drawn out for so long that some times I want to take an easy way out to get done faster.  So post is also to help keep me focused.  The mechanical fan was an easy option because it wouldn’t require much work.

TKOPerformance wrote:

We get into this debate a lot, and I'm not looking to rehash it, but I see no reason not to run a quality electric fan.  I've had one on my '67 for well over a decade with zero issues.  The problems people claim with electric fans are the result of shoddy wiring and cheap fans.  Every new car you buy has an electric fan.  If they were so failure prone the OEMs would still be using mechanical fans.  I run a SPAL fan with a controller I built. 

 
My only view on it all is I like the simplicity of a mechanical fan and one less electrical thing to have to wire up and or worry about.  I’m not the best at electrical wiring but can fumble my way through with the help of the internet and the forums. 

Can those with the CVF measure the distance you have between the front of the water pump pulley to the radiator?

Pretty sure when I bought the CVF setup I ordered it for an electric fan setup.   Guess I’ll reach out to CVF today and see what I need to order.  Now that I think about, I do have some sort of spacer of some kind in a box that was from CVF.

Toploader wrote:

Nice result! Are you happy with it?
It's a bit hard to tell in the photos, but is there a slight gap between the vent window frame and the door? It looks similar to what I had when I fitted the reproductions on my car.
Also, what's the seal like around the vent window lock? Does the metal on each side of the glass spread apart when you open the lock?

 
The frames are just sitting in the doors.  Nothing is adjusted yet.

RPM, aka Bearing Bob wrote:

RTM wrote:

Got the rear axle bolted in and rechecked for the back spacing I’ll need for the 17x11 rim.  Looks like 6.5 BS will be a perfect fit.   I may go with 6.75 BS just to give myself some extra room and if needed I could use a 1/4 spacer. 

The fronts look like 4.5 will be good but the tire does hit the inner frame at full turn.  It does so with either 4 or 4.5 BS.  The rims I want don’t come with more than 3.5 for a 17x7.  If I go to 17x8 then I can get the 4.5.  I’ll look at this a few more times before I commit to a size. Just want to make sure I order right the first time.

 
Have you moved the axle thru its travel limits to see if it clears the wheel opening lips?

 
Not yet but I’m pretty sure it’ll be fine.  The one picture makes it look closer than it is.

Started on the AC stuff.  Looks like I need to trim the lower flange of the radiator opening.  I’m installing the 70 mustang condenser to match the 24” radiator.  Also installed the water pump and the CVF setup.

Got the rear axle bolted in and rechecked for the back spacing I’ll need for the 17x11 rim.  Looks like 6.5 BS will be a perfect fit.   I may go with 6.75 BS just to give myself some extra room and if needed I could use a 1/4 spacer. 

The fronts look like 4.5 will be good but the tire does hit the inner frame at full turn.  It does so with either 4 or 4.5 BS.  The rims I want don’t come with more than 3.5 for a 17x7.  If I go to 17x8 then I can get the 4.5.  I’ll look at this a few more times before I commit to a size. Just want to make sure I order right the first time.

My last build, many years ago.  I converted my 65 to the 66 gauges.   I recall some of the engine wiring being different.   Maybe it was just the alternator?

I was able to pick up the vent window I needed. Took half the day to go get it but I can try to put the frames back together now.