That's an interesting question. The larger engine (physical length vs
displacement) would have been the 235.5 cu in (3,859 cc) inline
6-cylinder. That's a long time ago to remember (my best friend had a
'57 Chevy like this one) but I don't think that bulkhead was moved based
on engine size. As I recall they installed a shroud between the
radiator and mechanically driven fan on the shorter V8 engine. Why this
car has an auxiliary electrically driven fan is a question for the owner.
My friend's car had 2 enormous 4 barrel carburetors. We used to keep a
big, heavy rag in the car to beat out the fire. Sometimes the engine
would backfire through the carburetors and set them on fire.
Interesting times.
Chuck Norcutt
On 8/28/2016 8:23 PM, Lawrence Woods wrote:
I have a question about the unused front foot of the engine compartment
in the Chevy. Is the internal front wall that the horns and fan are
mounted on something car makers put in back then if you chose an engine
that was physically smaller than the biggest option? The fan is
definitely an add-on. The factory fan would be belt-powered and behind
the radiator in the 50's.
That's a sweet lookin' '57 Chevy.
Tina's original picture:
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http://www.pbase.com/tinamanley/image/163960317
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