57 Commander 259 Fan Shroud

[tim333]

Anyone know of the availability of a fan shroud, #1542867, or any other vehicle's shroud that will fit a 57 Commander with a 259V8?

[StudeRich]

I have seen a LOT of '57 Sedan/Wagons both brand New and Used, and never saw one.

It must have only been used as a special option for the very rare Air Cond. Cars, what makes you think you need one. No one has yet.

[tim333]

Don't have one, just would like one for protection when working around engine, seems rather ominous with the fan spinning in the open. Didnt know if it was supposed to be there until I saw it in the parts book.

[tim333]

At least there's $140 or so I can save now, lol.

[acolds]

Studebaker International had the shroud but if you get it you will need to replace the twenty inch fan with a eighteen inch one. I installed the one from SI and fan from Summit racing. The shroud will not cover all the fan half the blade width still is exposed which is the accepted standard for shroud usage Also made paper copy of shroud parts and we made another from sheet metal to install on my brothers 56 President

[tim333]

Thanks for the info. I'll stay as I am, don't want to change the fan.

[StudeRich]

Don't have one, just would like one for protection when working around engine, seems rather ominous with the fan spinning in the open. Didnt know if it was supposed to be there until I saw it in the parts book.

It isn't "Supposed to be there"!

[RadioRoy]

On my 56 Commander wagon, I painted the tip of one fan blade a bright safety yellow, from the top about two inches down. It shows up fairly well when the fan is spinning. Also, I never do any work when I am distracted or intoxicated, or medicated. I like to keep my full wits about me.

One time the last bulb in my trouble light broke. All I had was a yellow, insect repelling bulb from the outdoor light. That made the engine look completely different. That made me quit for the night.

Working around spinning, moving machinery takes good light, forethought, safety glasses, and all your attention.

[tim333]

Thanks for the insight Roy.