Any quality rad shrouds being made?
Half million or more vehicles were delivered without a fan shroud. Todays need of a shroud related to global warming? Traffic? I have the OEM shroud for my 67 273. Never installed it. Don't need it. I'll let it go with the Commando vert project.
Where a 16 inch fan faces a 26 inch radiator a shroud is very beneficial. Same fan facing a 22 inch radiator,,, not so much, especially in the case of the 2 row radiator.
The shroud was added to those with 3 and 4 row radiators or a/c condensers due to that added restriction. Not to utilize more of the radiator surface though. The shroud serves as a duct in how it directs air flow.
As far a safety is concerned... The fan shroud was a safety hazard in the beginning. Consumer advocates/insurance institute had all mfgrs permanently emboss " CAUTION FAN " in top of shrouds so oblivious folks wouldn't continue to loose fingers.
We can only dream that some consumer advocate would look at aftermarket part quality.
I've heard that buzzards don't have butt holes so that isn't absolutely required either. Just thought I would toss that in here.