Originally Posted by bigbadswingdaddy
OK, 2 schools of thought from the factory.


Chevy trucks with the 8 used the same rear crossmember as the six cylinder trucks. This caused the V8 to sit to far back to effectively pull air through the radiator. A fan shroud was used to overcome the distance.


As far as 55 to 57 there was no fan shroud used. The radiator support was moved back and a spacer plate installed between the hood latch and the support.


Kicking self for selling off my Taskforce trucks.
Still looking for an LCF or conventional big bolt in decent shape.


As of 10-26-2022, A 55.2 Taskforce long bed now the work begins