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Old 03-06-2013, 08:16 PM   #1
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82-87 (~91) Aftermarket Core Support Covers??

Does anyone make a different (better ) core support cover for the mechanical fan & radiator for these year trucks? I started re-assembling the cover & shroud assembly on my 89 CC only to confirm my previous thoughts.... it's fugly.

Not going back together as is but would prefer to not have to build something myself for simplicity.
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Old 03-07-2013, 10:56 AM   #2
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Re: 82-87 (~91) Aftermarket Core Support Covers??

I don't think I've ever seen anything like that. It's always been use factory, or remove and use electric fans.
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Old 03-07-2013, 01:00 PM   #3
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Re: 82-87 (~91) Aftermarket Core Support Covers??

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I don't think I've ever seen anything like that. It's always been use factory, or remove and use electric fans.
I've come across several options for earlier trucks but nothing for newer models. Electric fans would eliminate the mechanical fan shroud but the top would still be a visual issue.
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Old 03-07-2013, 01:52 PM   #4
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Re: 82-87 (~91) Aftermarket Core Support Covers??

I know what you mean..I put my electric fan in and never found anything to cover the angle with all the pretty holes..lol
I would love to see or hear some ideas.
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Old 03-07-2013, 02:20 PM   #5
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Re: 82-87 (~91) Aftermarket Core Support Covers??

Or something pretty (that I don't have to fan/chrome myself) for the top of the core support
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Old 03-07-2013, 03:38 PM   #6
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Re: 82-87 (~91) Aftermarket Core Support Covers??

What sux is the top/front of the core support isn't symmetrical L to R which makes creating something visually appealing a PITA. My approach will be just a cover for the radiator that allows the factory shroud to bolt in place like OE. Anything else I feel will require re-working the core support.
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Old 03-07-2013, 04:45 PM   #7
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Re: 82-87 (~91) Aftermarket Core Support Covers??

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