How to make a fan shroud for electric fans

[@thehaze1972]

Sitting in the garage sipping coffee with cream from my Fitzee's Fabrications mug watching how to make a fan shroud, what a nice sunday morning. :-) Happy easter everybody!

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Sat in my truck in a ‘foreign land’ watching Fitzee make stuff (just drinking water though) beautiful day here in England it’s pretty good..don’t have a Futzee mug though 🤔🚛

[@lucif3r174]

So I spent almost 24min watching a man basically bend a piece of aluminum... And I loved every second of it! All your videos are great material. I especially like the whole "basic tools"-concept, no fancy $2000 TIG welder, no plasma table, no hydraulic pipe bender etc etc.. Just some grinding, a hammer, a (homemade)break, and a MIG welder. With all the videos circulating on youtube its so easy to get blinded with "you need fancy expensive tools to do this, period!", and yet here you are, proving that NO - you dont NEED that, it is possible to get excellent result with a bit of manual labor and smart thinking. Im currently trying to get my thick skull to think on the work in sections, rather than the whole thing at once. Cant say its working fully yet though, but I'll get there... eventually :P

[@curbo34]

I often sit there and wonder... If all these things are easy to Fitzee, what does a hard job look like? 😂 Thanks for the tips!

[@tonegeerkins491]

I would venture to suggest that when Mrs Fitzee says "Come on you..we are going Xmas shopping"

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Hahaha

[@SINNER5150]

He's been in this line of work 30+ years! Of course it's all easy to him! Though some of his work is a little harder for us novices!

[@samsalado5957]

I wish there was a way to give a like for every time I watch the same video. I rewatch these every time I go to work on the same project and pick up something I missed before. Thanks for showing how you do things. Makes working on these cars so much easier.

[@leesmith2162]

Being a good fabricator / carpenter it’s not by making no mistakes it’s knowing how to fix them 👍👍 another great video

[@TomMarquis66]

Love the hammering over. You can tell you've done that once or twice. I think I will rewatch that part to music.

[@daveybora3756]

Great tip about drilling the small holes to stop the corner creases.. Great video as always. 😁

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Those little holes drilled to stop the corners rising...me likely... me likely a lot. Learn something new everytime I watch you Fitzee. Need an I Beam.... need to make a Tube anvil.... I’ll be sticking around!

[@malcolmchadwick4047]

I love watching Tony so talented. I watch his vids every night sometimes twice.

[@michaelwdavis]

Wow Fitzee, such a great video! Great metal work, great simple presentation of how to do it, and so practical. I am thankful that you are taking the time and effort to share this content. It is helpful for those who are able to do it to see it presented so well, and for those that are probably willing to try it having after seeing it demonstrated, and for those that really have no idea how things are made or may not even thought about being able to make things with their hands, they now have a teacher.

[@joell439]

Thanks for all the tips Fitz. I picked up a perfect length of i-beam a few months ago and what a joy it is to use. I would have never tried fab’ing up stuff like this before seeing your ingenious tutorials. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@Danno74Z]

Another great lessen by the Master! Here is what I do with all Fitzee's videos. I think of four legs of a chair. I watch, listen, take notes, then make a fabrication list, such as, what tools are needed to make a rolled edge and of course practice. My notebook is filling up. Thank you Fitzee!!

[@Bigskyguy56]

Thanks Fitzee for walking through this fab project. It makes it very clear on how to fab a shroud up , when you explain & demonstrate it. Thank you again. STAY REAL.

[@grahamturner2469]

Thanks again Fitzee, love your work and the simple way you end up with perfection.

[@kelleysimonds5945]

Good project and I just thought I'd mention, I'm enjoying your new lights.

[@scottandkatieparsons3681]

Hello Sir, just wanted to say thanks for this video. I was able to use your methods. I used a small HF brake that I had and did some hammer forming on some 18g steel to fab up a fan shroud for my 51 Flatfender. I appreciate your videos!

[@laurensiemens1436]

At lunch today I built a test piece for a fan shroud just like the one you built and I appreciate the effort you put into it with all the hammering that took place. Sometimes old school ideas work well

[@JodyBarrInvestigates]

Incredible talent. I could spend hours watching you do this work. Well, through the miracle of KZbin, I do!

[@gregpaterno1446]

Hi fitzie like the little holes on each corner trick a other great job 💪🏼👍🏽🇦🇺👌🏼🔨

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Good idea using a straight edge for a guide.I really appreciate all the tips you give us in your videos. I have learned more about metal working using simple techniques in your videos than i had ever learned in the auto body classes that I have taken. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, very educational.

[@steveyackel4637]

Wish I could have seen your channel years ago. After watching you I could have done so much myself.

[@overengineered6009]

Great advice and process. I have never fabricated any sheet metal before but your advice, walk through and tips helped me make a fantastic shroud!

[@clmym00]

Worth it even if just for the tip about drilling holes in the corners to stop kinks

[@anogi2507]

Just made my first shroud thanks to this man right here, saved me 100+ bucks for the mass produced variety haha

[@geneschaffer4123]

All your race car fab videos are much appreciated Fitz!! Thanks man, making my own fan shroud for my hotrod is now in my future plans!

[@toast6135]

I now have an urge to go and make a fan shroud. I've no need for one in my life and I'm sure the wife won't appreciate it, but I now feel I need to make one!

[@kelleysimonds5945]

Good project and just thought I'd mention, I'm enjoying your new lights.

[@garethmcgregor1621]

Happy easter Fitzee👍 Great idea with the double folded edges, I never would have thought of that but it makes so much sense.

[@LJC5865]

I installed mine a couple weeks ago when you mentioned put something between the shroud and radiator I did also using a discarded bicycle inner tube cut about 1/4" wide..seems strong enough to do the trick. Also cut 3" lengths of 5/8" heater hose set side by side for the bottom radiator to sit on..set in place with silicone caulk. Then..removed the obvious magnetic spare key box and taped key there with HD gorilla duct tape much safer.

[@davehogan4776]

You make everything look so easy!!! You do amazing work! Thanks & "Happy Easter!" Now I'm going to watch that video again!! Thanks Tony!

[@petergoodwin2465]

Great work mate, I was going to do this for the wife's impala. Just measured the radiator and ordered a nice alloy baking sheet from eBay, cut a few slots and made some tabs to bolt it on. Very strong, has a wire insert around it. Everyone thinks I did a nice job until I tell them what it is. Ha,ha,

[@CompToyZ]

Mr. Fitzee if you ever decide to teach a class let us know please. Im sure Alberta could do without me a little while lol

[@c50ge]

He is teaching a class. If your watching your learning! Don’t forget to pay your tuition.

[@laurensiemens1436]

I love this video. I build parts for my truck and it is always nice to see what others are doing out there

[@joeswartz1238]

Thanks so much for all the wisdom and experience, Fitzee!! This weekend I am doing the floor plans in my ‘66GTO, following your guidance from a previous video. You are inspirational AND educational. Keep up the great work!

[@jamesg2343]

Thanks Fitzee, Im a big fan of your work!

[@novaguy509]

Nice job. Thank you for the tutorial. I’ll be starting on my shroud this weekend. 👍

[@michaelmerta8956]

Beautiful work and it is looking like a million dollars, love it.

[@gregandsharonritter6881]

I use to work in aircraft I really miss it now I’m retired another good job Fitzee👍

[@papertarget6270]

Fitzee thanks for another great video. When you drop a video you know I’m sticking around

[@deanm4138]

Another awesome video this will come in very handy since I’m going to be Ls swapping my Tahoe and will be using electric fans , that aluminum shroud looks way better than the plastic ones

[@monadking2761]

Your weather should be getting better. I live in CT and it's starting to be nice outside. Happy Easter too!

[@paulkaakee4051]

Good on the choice of pen Fitzee ,old aircraft mechanic told me that pencil on al will make it crack at the bend

[@DougsMessyGarage]

The fan shroud turned out fantastic. Thanks for the video.

[@marsford2716]

New subscriber! Excellent workmanship good sir, happy to have found your channel!

[@paulcharman44]

Great video as always. I have made several of these and will adopt your idea for the next one. Picking up on a couple of points, you are absolutely correct in your comments about shape and bends providing strength. Just look at your I beam, the reason its an I section is that all of the strength is in the material / shape. A solid block would not have any more strength but would weigh considerably more. The thing I always do when drilling small holes in corners of bends is to drill the hole and de-burr it before cutting out the waste, its so much easier.

[@philipmiller1030]

Another fantastic piece of engineering, with basic tool's. Keep up the excellent work.

[@julianfisher6373]

Another great video ! impressive to say the least. All these tips & tricks are invaluable to me please keep them coming.

[@tobygathergood4990]

Really nice job as always Fitzee! A lot of strength will be lost when the holes are cut into it, they can always have a flange added though. It did make me cringe some when you were cutting the aluminum sheet with a grinder without using a respirator... Aluminum dust = bad for lungs! This is exactly the job I'm in the middle of right now for my old 7.3 IDI diesel. I'm using 0.3125 aluminum so it will be welded rather than bent and since I am using a single 16" fan I'll put a 1 1/2" dome into the shroud face for better air flow.

[@__MAT__]

Excellent content! Thanks for taking me along.

[@dateatorjr9671]

Rumor has it Fitzee built the perseverance rover with just hand tools..

[@stevelangworthy9553]

Very nicely done. Thank you for sharing this.

[@darrenhebert8740]

another great job showing how to do it. Can't wait for the next one. Thanks again.

[@NewRiverRepair]

Nice project Fitzee! We can all use a shroud that’s well thought out and engineered well. Thanks for the tips sir

[@mongomay1]

Thank you very much Fitzee. I will definitely start looking for some scrap pieces of steel to make a brake and bending block material, should last forever.

[@deadwood3764]

Thank-You for posting these vids .I really do learn alot from you.

[@jayjohnston2821]

"I likes to cut it with a grinder!" Nah Surely Not Fitzee :D Awesome my friend I used your techniques to help a friend out with a very rusty Shogun / Pajero rear wheel inner arches and got some good results Thank You for sharing

[@andrewbanuelos7473]

Loved the tutorial sir! Great job.

[@craigpearson4622]

Great job. I said you were a magician with steel and stone in your last video - and today’s stone was bauxite😎

[@jimmyh7718]

Thank you again for a great informative project video. I also will be making a fan shroud soon. This helps so much. Can't wait for the next corolla project video.

[@mickholgate3347]

good job Tony!!! love every video you put up mate! Happy Easter!

[@kwalr9483]

Interesting tips as usual thank you and Happy Easter would like to see a video on how you deal with oil cans on car panels

[@brianworley7705]

I agree. Seeing you solve tin can on a large panel would be very helpful.

[@BrucePierson]

Another interesting project that required no welding. It's really handy having a variety of skills.

[@rickbarger7921]

Cool job on that shroud I thought it'd be a lot harder you make it look simple I'm gonna try 11 I just bought a bigger radiator and I wanna put a shroud with 2 fans on itwo fans on it sure appreciate the video I always enjoy them thank you

[@bobs1345]

Nice job again! Reminds me of one of those cookie baking sheet pans.

[@buannajim8091]

Great tips as always, Tony!

[@alanperdue4658]

Fitzee...I have a suggestion...use white out pens for marking metal. Easier to see and doesn't run off easily.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

I have that there. The marks are too wide I like thin sharp lines. Good idea tho

[@can-cruiser]

Great video and tips. Many thanks for posting!!

[@JustinPaul1st]

Great execution...you make anything look easy...im sure if I can make it deeper for my truck it will pull in more air ...👌👌👌

[@tommills2097]

That is annealed/ softened or a non- heat treated aluminum. Most Al is so brittle that you can’t bend it without cracking or breaking it. Great work, as always, Fitzee. Thx

[@daos3300]

it's probably 3003, very easy to bend, no cracks. all depends on the alloy, some are better than others.

[@peterimmington549]

Nice clean job that Tony. Nothing fancy lol.

[@DoggyDogYT]

Gosh this guy is like a wizard.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Very nice work, Sir. Yes, you are correct about the fabrication improving the strength without weight gain. Compare a Hydroformed Unibody panel to an actual full frame- the Unibody, seamed adhesive & sealer, is just as strong as a framed car, at 1/2 the weight, and much safer with "crumple zones" to take the damage in a collision. Much easier to repair, too.

[@jim21804]

Nice tips for bending corners.

[@thegarage5919]

Awesome video as always Fitz.

[@ggordon4127]

The tips were very good. Thanks.

[@filibertob22]

Coincidence, that is one of those things that need my old truck. Thanks a lot Fitzee

[@krisley5178]

Love your work man. I"m a little confused how you grind against your straight edge and then still consider it a "straight edge".🤔

[@R0yL33]

I wonder how he hasn't trashed his straight edge yet.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

One side for grinding other side is straight edge

[@janeblogs324]

We call them rulers here

[@troy3052]

I been looking forward to your video all day thanks!!!

[@kennethpeterson6413]

Thanks very nice job,now I’m doing one.

[@tims72demon]

something I might try for my old dodge, Thanks !!! 👍

[@ddblairco]

great teacher you are!

[@Luvless69Chevy]

Love the videos! Almost always learn something.

[@charleskaufman5826]

Very Nice Work

[@markfuchs9385]

Great Job Fitz, Happy Easter...

[@dayslife]

as always make it simple with fitzee's help..thank you for sharing .

[@UcantBeSerious03]

im blown away! great tips thank you

[@jordanglover8345]

Awesome job fitz!

[@antiricergt]

I need this for my Jeep YJ. Just got a champion aluminum radiator and I’m installing an electric fan. The stock shroud is busted on the bottom which is common for some reason? Not sure why I posted on the Jeep page on FB and lots of others have the same issue with the shroud

[@arturogonzalessr.6248]

Cool job mate 👍

[@jamest813]

How thick is the aluminum? Thinking about making one for my 88 f150

[@endeavour2127]

Perfect start to the day, watching Fitzee!!👌

[@garymucher9590]

You need to build yourself a finger brake. Then you could bend all those bends with ease. Just an idea and would be easy to make too... Thumbs Up!

[@kennethpeterson6413]

What size gauge is that. Thanks

[@Manandmachine772]

Very informative video, appreciate the tips.

[@kellyjones334]

Great tips again..thank you.

[@sizzler66]

Great video.

[@patadamson4005]

That’s brilliant and no need to tig it.

[@honeydoshandymanservices-l670]

Another great Video! I want to make this. What Gauge of Aluminum is necessary with two fans on it for strength?

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Think this is only 22 gage. The bends give it strength

[@Fred82ndAbn]

Outstanding work!

[@jasonbeightol3620]

Great video!