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What is this clip for on the fan shroud?
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 24, 2025 7:30 pm    Post subject: What is this clip for on the fan shroud? Reply with quote

Stock 67. Does anyone know what the clip is for that I circled?

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 24, 2025 7:47 pm    Post subject: Re: What is this clip for on the fan shroud? Reply with quote

On cars that didn't use a remote regulator, it secures the + cable that runs from the generator-mounted regulator, or alternator, back behind the shroud and down to the solenoid. Might be used to secure other wiring on different year cars too...
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 25, 2025 4:07 am    Post subject: Re: What is this clip for on the fan shroud? Reply with quote

Back up lights wiring and fuse, I guess not as on 2nd look I see yours on top of this.
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