Funny you should post that, we have our two grandkids right now. Will be here all week for bible school. The reason I posted the question is, I haven`t had the car out in late okla. summer weather, in traffic. Of course w/o a. c. , I might not anyway ! My blades are 2" thick, or however u say it . pulling the spacer would about center it. The shroud is an alum. reworked summit unit, I made it split in the middle on the sides, like a 88-92 gm pickup. It`s the only way to get it in and out . It`s so close to the engine I have to run a short mopar filter. Just added the lower hose spring, and a rad. to cowl seal. Had to use a trans-am seal to work w/ my fiberglass hood. Hope it all works! Thanks for the replys anyway.