[72pontiac]

what determines if 65 gto had a fan shroud and or fan guard mine had neither. was that sometimes the case or never. I would like to install a fan shroud and one has come available to me before I buy i wanted some thoughts

[60sstuff]

All 1965 GTO’s came with the top finger guard, except for an air condition optioned car.
The AC cars required a full metal fan shroud. The finger guard did not come with the shroud.

There was another factory fan shroud made of a thick fiber plastic #9774621. This was used for the trailer package or field-installed AC.

Pontiac GTO restoration guide, page 366.

[72pontiac]

Originally Posted by 60sstuff

All 1965 GTO’s came with the top finger guard, except for an air condition optioned car.
The AC cars required a full metal fan shroud. The finger guard did not come with the shroud.

There was another factory fan shroud made of a thick fiber plastic #9774621. This was used for the trailer package or field-installed AC.

Pontiac GTO restoration guide, page 366.

thanks i always forget about my restoration guide

[geeteeohguy]

And the '65's with AC (and a fan shroud) had a different height radiator core. So if you upgrade to a shroud, you'll need to find an aftermarket one for a non-AC radiator, which is 2" shorter at the core.

[72pontiac]

Makes sense.I know it would help cooling efficiancy. Not as concerned with authenticity. I guess fan size would matter too. Going to ask the seller for more info.

[72pontiac]

Decided against it. terrible reviews on the part. Not originally equipped with one anyway. What worked in 65 should work in 2020