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**MikeB** · 09-16-2021, 04:01 PM

Looking for a coolant recovery tank for my 69 C10. What are you using?

**MySons68C20** · 09-16-2021, 04:07 PM

I bought an aluminum one from Summit.
If you want a pic of what it looks like let me know.

Blake

Carl Spangler · 09-16-2021, 04:15 PM

If you search eBay for "78-88 El Camino Chevelle Malibu Monte Carlo Radiator Overflow Bottle GM 14085692" you'll come up with one that fits like this. There's a lot of other options for the tanks, including someone selling overflow tanks in the parts forum. I'm runing the Malibu tank with a 7# radiator cap. Works fantastic!

Roostre · 09-16-2021, 05:05 PM

I have a beer can zip tied to the battery tray. It's a 16oz can, so there's plenty of overflow room. If you're going for a classy restoration, I don't recommend this route.

Carl Spangler · 09-16-2021, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roostre

I have a beer can zip tied to the battery tray. It's a 16oz can, so there's plenty of overflow room. If you're going for a classy restoration, I don't recommend this route.

We need pics!!!

Roostre · 09-16-2021, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Carl Spangler

We need pics!!!

Unfortunately, I took it apart to do body work on the front clip. I'll be sure to get a few when it goes back together.

CWW · 09-16-2021, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roostre

I have a beer can zip tied to the battery tray. It's a 16oz can, so there's plenty of overflow room. If you're going for a classy restoration, I don't recommend this route.

That is farmer engineering at its best

**MySons68C20** · 09-16-2021, 05:39 PM

Here is a pic of what I used.

**Ironhorse** · 09-16-2021, 05:47 PM

I used a stock windshield washer tank and bracket mounted on passenger side inner fender near the battery. Mimics the look of the W/S washer tank on the driver side. Used a newer style cap for the tank with a vent port on the cap with a pick up tube inside. Can do pics tomorrow of the install and the cap both. Also will supply the GM part number of the cap I used. Works great and looks like a GM original, and the cost was minimal.

**DA71Grande** · 09-16-2021, 06:07 PM

Also did a stock washer tank with bracket like Ironhorse

**cericd** · 09-16-2021, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

I used a stock windshield washer tank and bracket mounted on passenger side inner fender near the battery. Mimics the look of the W/S washer tank on the driver side. Used a newer style cap for the tank with a vent port on the cap with a pick up tube inside. Can do pics tomorrow of the install and the cap both. Also will supply the GM part number of the cap I used. Works great and looks like a GM original, and the cost was minimal.

The part number for the cap would be great! What hose did you use?

Thanks.

**geunther** · 09-16-2021, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Roostre

I have a beer can zip tied to the battery tray. It's a 16oz can, so there's plenty of overflow room. If you're going for a classy restoration, I don't recommend this route.

I think the beer brand would determine whether classy or not?

Roostre · 09-16-2021, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by geunther

I think the beer brand would determine whether classy or not?

Haha, probably. It is a Brainbelt can. Grainbelt released in a special can for the zombie pub crawl in Minneapolis.

**HO455** · 09-16-2021, 09:18 PM

There's always this route.

Or these.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433972

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773213

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=290165

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=814193

**MikeB** · 09-17-2021, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roostre

I have a beer can zip tied to the battery tray. It's a 16oz can, so there's plenty of overflow room.

That's one for a Jeff Foxworthy book: "You might be a redneck if..."

Quote:

Originally Posted by eneg688

This is mine.got from summit

Wow, just remembered I bought one of these for a project car, but never used it, Now I just have to find it!

Several good ideas above. Thanks!

...

Roostre · 09-17-2021, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB

That's one for Jeff Foxworthy's book: "You might be a redneck if..."

You make do with what's available, and it doesn't drip coolant on my shop floor anymore.

**dagnabbitt** · 09-17-2021, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB

That's one for a Jeff Foxworthy book: "You might be a redneck if..."

Wow, just remembered I bought one of these for a project car, but never used it, Now I just have to find it!

Several good ideas above. Thanks!

...

That's what I have in my 72 with a 6.2 diesel, works good.

**MikeB** · 09-17-2021, 11:54 AM

My old 82 C10 came with a tiny tank under the battery box. I ended up installing this one from an 85 truck. It worked very well because it's the highest point in the cooling system and has a vented cap for air bubbles to escape. I don't think it would fit my 69's inner fender contour though.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-16-2021, 06:38 PM

Sub’d for pics

**Ironhorse** · 09-16-2021, 07:29 PM

Not the best pic, a little grainy but should get the idea. Was an easy to mount mod and works great. The small red cap you see has a maybe 1/16'' hole in it to allow air in the tank. The white cap itself is GM part # 340194 but is a dis-continued part I believe. I bought a box of 5 years ago and have used all but one. Saving it to install a similar recovery tank on my 57 two door sedan. I used some clear vinyl tubing I got from our local farm/ranch supply store. Believe it is 5/8'' ID.

EDIT: Looked on the dreaded Evilbay and there are some caps on there but prices have gone up considerable for these thru the years. I bought the last ones our local GM dealership had July of '05 and cost was under $15 for the five of them. Seems they are now in the $20 range EACH if you can find them on Ebay. I do know they were used on the 2nd generation Camaros, the lowly Chevettes of that time, mid-70s Corvettes and Cadillacs of the same era. Might get lucky hitting a salvage yard if you still have any of those near you. Most all the yards around here don't keep anything past 10 years old. The Gubment Cash For Clunkers program sure recycled a LOT of old American Iron off the road.

Will add a pic of the remaining cap I have for clarity shortly.

eneg688 · 09-16-2021, 08:13 PM

This is mine.got from summit

**cericd** · 09-17-2021, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Not the best pic, a little grainy but should get the idea. Was an easy to mount mod and works great. The small red cap you see has a maybe 1/16'' hole in it to allow air in the tank. The white cap itself is GM part # 340194 but is a dis-continued part I believe. I bought a box of 5 years ago and have used all but one. Saving it to install a similar recovery tank on my 57 two door sedan. I used some clear vinyl tubing I got from our local farm/ranch supply store. Believe it is 5/8'' ID.

EDIT: Looked on the dreaded Evilbay and there are some caps on there but prices have gone up considerable for these thru the years. I bought the last ones our local GM dealership had July of '05 and cost was under $15 for the five of them. Seems they are now in the $20 range EACH if you can find them on Ebay. I do know they were used on the 2nd generation Camaros, the lowly Chevettes of that time, mid-70s Corvettes and Cadillacs of the same era. Might get lucky hitting a salvage yard if you still have any of those near you. Most all the yards around here don't keep anything past 10 years old. The Gubment Cash For Clunkers program sure recycled a LOT of old American Iron off the road.

Will add a pic of the remaining cap I have for clarity shortly.

Thanks for the info. Where did you get the red cap to plug the extra inlet on the cap?

**Ironhorse** · 09-17-2021, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cericd

Thanks for the info. Where did you get the red cap to plug the extra inlet on the cap?

Not really sure where the cap came from. I have several coffee cans of various plugs, caps and such I have picked up thru the years or salvaged from parts and projects. I put the cap on to give a more "finished" look to the top of the tank. The small hole "may" help to keep the pressure equalized in the tank, altho not sure if that would even be an issue.

Warrens69GMC · 09-16-2021, 09:19 PM

Universal like this available at all auto parts store usually under 12.00

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-54002

**Steeveedee** · 09-16-2021, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

Universal like this available at all auto parts store usually under 12.00

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-54002

I have one like that I bought at NAPA, just below the horn relay.

09-16-2021, 04:01 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,563	Coolant recovery tank? Looking for a coolant recovery tank for my 69 C10. What are you using? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

09-16-2021, 04:07 PM	#2
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 923	Re: Coolant recovery tank? I bought an aluminum one from Summit. If you want a pic of what it looks like let me know. Blake

09-16-2021, 04:15 PM	#3
Carl Spangler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central Coast Ca. Posts: 425	Re: Coolant recovery tank? If you search eBay for "78-88 El Camino Chevelle Malibu Monte Carlo Radiator Overflow Bottle GM 14085692" you'll come up with one that fits like this. There's a lot of other options for the tanks, including someone selling overflow tanks in the parts forum. I'm runing the Malibu tank with a 7# radiator cap. Works fantastic! Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB step side: Original NM Forestry truck, then NM Fire truck, and now a ranch truck.

09-16-2021, 05:05 PM	#4
Roostre Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: St. James, MN Posts: 168	Re: Coolant recovery tank? I have a beer can zip tied to the battery tray. It's a 16oz can, so there's plenty of overflow room. If you're going for a classy restoration, I don't recommend this route. __________________ My 67: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=784468

09-16-2021, 05:39 PM	#8
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 923	Re: Coolant recovery tank? Here is a pic of what I used. Attached Images

09-16-2021, 05:47 PM	#9
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,284	Re: Coolant recovery tank? I used a stock windshield washer tank and bracket mounted on passenger side inner fender near the battery. Mimics the look of the W/S washer tank on the driver side. Used a newer style cap for the tank with a vent port on the cap with a pick up tube inside. Can do pics tomorrow of the install and the cap both. Also will supply the GM part number of the cap I used. Works great and looks like a GM original, and the cost was minimal. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-16-2021, 06:07 PM	#10
DA71Grande Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Liberty Twp, Ohio Posts: 342	Re: Coolant recovery tank? Also did a stock washer tank with bracket like Ironhorse Attached Images __________________ Doug 71 Sierra Grande C25 16 Sierra 2500HD All Terrain 23 Chevy Tahoe Z71 https://paypal.me/digdug7131?locale.x=en_US Last edited by DA71Grande; 09-16-2021 at 06:39 PM. Reason: .

09-16-2021, 09:18 PM	#14
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,268	Re: Coolant recovery tank? There's always this route. Or these. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433972 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773213 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=290165 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=814193 Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-17-2021, 11:54 AM	#18
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,563	Re: Coolant recovery tank? My old 82 C10 came with a tiny tank under the battery box. I ended up installing this one from an 85 truck. It worked very well because it's the highest point in the cooling system and has a vented cap for air bubbles to escape. I don't think it would fit my 69's inner fender contour though. Attached Images __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

09-16-2021, 06:38 PM	#19
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,352	Re: Coolant recovery tank? Sub’d for pics __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

09-16-2021, 07:29 PM	#20
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,284	Re: Coolant recovery tank? Not the best pic, a little grainy but should get the idea. Was an easy to mount mod and works great. The small red cap you see has a maybe 1/16'' hole in it to allow air in the tank. The white cap itself is GM part # 340194 but is a dis-continued part I believe. I bought a box of 5 years ago and have used all but one. Saving it to install a similar recovery tank on my 57 two door sedan. I used some clear vinyl tubing I got from our local farm/ranch supply store. Believe it is 5/8'' ID. EDIT: Looked on the dreaded Evilbay and there are some caps on there but prices have gone up considerable for these thru the years. I bought the last ones our local GM dealership had July of '05 and cost was under $15 for the five of them. Seems they are now in the $20 range EACH if you can find them on Ebay. I do know they were used on the 2nd generation Camaros, the lowly Chevettes of that time, mid-70s Corvettes and Cadillacs of the same era. Might get lucky hitting a salvage yard if you still have any of those near you. Most all the yards around here don't keep anything past 10 years old. The Gubment Cash For Clunkers program sure recycled a LOT of old American Iron off the road. Will add a pic of the remaining cap I have for clarity shortly. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 09-16-2021 at 08:52 PM. Reason: Added info.

09-16-2021, 08:13 PM	#21
eneg688 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: orland ca. Posts: 21	Re: Coolant recovery tank? This is mine.got from summit Attached Images

09-16-2021, 09:19 PM	#24
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Coolant recovery tank? Universal like this available at all auto parts store usually under 12.00 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-54002



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