New guy question - '67 Barracuda fan shroud?

My 1967 Barracuda doesn't have one on its 273 (non-AC). But it could have been removed by a PO. I haven't seen any 67 yet that had one.

Before you go down that road, try to reduce the space between the radiator and the front edge of the fan blade down to 1/2". Then if needed, change over to a 7 blade fan with a thermostatic clutch.