Is Fan Shroud for 69 GS400 the same as for the small block?

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  1. Patent Pending

    Patent Pending Well-Known Member

    I need to replace the cracked fan shroud on my 69 GS400. I came across someone who has one out of a small block car, but he isn't sure if Buick used the same shroud for big and small block motors. Does anyone know?
    I know I can just find one from a big block, but now I am curious as to whether they are interchangeable.
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    No, they are different. Fix yours.
     
  3. Patent Pending

    Patent Pending Well-Known Member

    Thanks Larry!! Unfortunately, mine is cracked in a few places. A prior owner hit something with the front bumper and it cracked the shroud in a few places. Its zip-tied down and is fine now, but it's on my list of things to replace.
     
  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Do you have all the pieces? Contact Jason (Buick64203). He has experience repairing them.
     
  5. 2manybuicks

    2manybuicks Founders Club Member

    I have a fiberglass replacement if you want it -- maybe 10 years old but never installed.
     
  6. Patent Pending

    Patent Pending Well-Known Member

    I wish I did Larry. Unfortunately, there are some chunks missing at the lower portion and a missing mounting tab that make a humpty-dumpty type of repair impossible.
     
  7. Patent Pending

    Patent Pending Well-Known Member

    Thank you! I may still try to find a decent original one. Not sure yet. My car is a driver and not a show piece, but I am trying to use original parts when I can do so reasonably.
     
  8. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I would still contact Jason. He is very good at restoring them, and sometimes, you can use pieces from other shrouds that truly are to far gone.
     

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