Description
Alternator Fan – Correct with Hook (“Shark Fin”) – 1968–1969 GM Models | CHQ Product Offered by AMD
Restore factory-correct engine bay detail with this 11-blade Alternator Fan with the distinctive hooked (“shark fin”) blade, a technically correct reproduction manufactured by Classic Headquarters (CHQ) and offered by Auto Metal Direct (AMD). This hard-to-find fan accurately replicates the original GM design used on many 1968–1969 GM vehicles, featuring the correct hooked blade, OE-gauge steel construction, and exact-fit geometry.
Produced using proprietary tooling, this fan delivers superior balance, correct blade profile, and authentic appearance compared to generic aftermarket alternatives. It is a direct replacement for GM Part Number 1969488 and is ideal for detail-oriented restorations where correctness matters.
PROShop Note: This hooked fan was factory installed on many GM cars from 1968 through early-to-mid 1969. GM transitioned to the smooth, non-hooked fan during mid-to-late 1969, so verification of original configuration is recommended for concours accuracy.
If your application requires the later smooth 11-blade fan without the hook, see AMD part #R-300.
Key Features:
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Correct 11-blade alternator fan with hooked (“shark fin”) blade
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OE-gauge steel with factory-correct thickness and profile
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Exact-fit reproduction using proprietary CHQ tooling
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Superior workmanship vs. generic aftermarket fans
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Direct replacement for GM Part #1969488
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Ideal for OE-correct and concours restorations
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Manufactured by CHQ; offered by AMD
AMD-Relevant Vehicle Applications (1968–1969):
Chevrolet
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Camaro (1968–1969)
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Chevelle / Malibu (1968–1969)
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El Camino (1968–1969)
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Chevy II / Nova (1968–1969)
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Full-Size Chevrolet (Impala, Caprice, Bel Air, Biscayne – 1968–1969)
Pontiac
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Firebird (1968–1969)
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GTO, LeMans, Tempest (1968–1969)
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Full-Size Pontiac (Catalina, Bonneville – 1968–1969)
Oldsmobile
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Cutlass / 442 / F-85 (1968–1969)
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Omega (1968–1969)
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Full-Size Oldsmobile (Delta 88, Ninety-Eight – 1968–1969)
Buick
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Skylark / GS (1968–1969)
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Apollo (1968–1969)
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Full-Size Buick (LeSabre, Electra – 1968–1969)
Application depends on alternator output, engine, and production date. Early- vs. late-1969 builds may differ.
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