Hello everyone, a few days ago I bought a '81 Luv 4x4 for $900. The truck has 88k miles, no rust (just real dirty), engine and transmission work fine and smooth, and a very simplified engine bay. Besides working for 2 days straight installing a radio system, I noticed my truck has a little fan on the engine with no fan shroud. The temperature gauge doesn't work, so I think I'm going to have to order a temp sending unit, but until then I think my engine has been running a little hot. Is it a necessity that I buy a fan shroud? How much will it run me? If there are any Luv owners out in Las Vegas that could tell me where to find a shroud or quick parts I'd greatly appreciate it! My goal is to at least have this truck last me for a couple years to get me to and from college, and have some fun on the side every now and then. I know my way around engine mechanics so I'm prepared to work on whatever myself. I'm also trying to find a headliner and a driver side inside door panel.
Here's a pic of him. Later on down the road I plan to redo the paint and get some Luv badges to put on him.
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