Coolant overflow bottle ideas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

howzzzit · 12-12-2023, 09:01 PM

Anyone mount a small coolant recovery set up on the front of the radiator support? Pictures and ideas please. Thanks

**HO455** · 12-13-2023, 01:09 AM

Here are some.

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

howzzzit · 12-13-2023, 02:32 AM

What do you think about this? Think I would find a better mount than the hose clamps.

Keith Seymore · 12-13-2023, 09:40 AM

For my '63 Grand Prix I just used the existing windshield washer bottle.

K

MARKDTN · 12-14-2023, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howzzzit

What do you think about this? Think I would find a better mount than the hose clamps.

I had one of these in a '66 Mustang. I used a large "P" style cushioned clamp to mount it. It worked fine.

howzzzit · 12-14-2023, 04:23 PM

Where might I find such a clamp?

**Getter-Done** · 12-14-2023, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howzzzit

Where might I find such a clamp?

Amazon has those.

Here's a link below.
You just have to get the one for the diameter of your tank.

Link:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cushion+c...sl_6zn8qvi7z_p

Warrens69GMC · 12-13-2023, 01:09 PM

Dorman 603-001

HalfBrit · 12-13-2023, 03:19 PM

This one (DeWitts) is similar to the one in howzzzit’s post. Welded the brackets to the existing reservoir tabs, then bolted to the radiator support.

howzzzit · 12-13-2023, 03:43 PM

Wow that looks great! Too fancy for my truck. I am thinking of mounting the Amazon tank next to the a/c receiver on the front sheet metal. I can bring the hose through the hole where the parking light wires come through on a 72.

**CKfan** · 12-16-2023, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HalfBrit

This one (DeWitts) is similar to the one in howzzzit’s post. Welded the brackets to the existing reservoir tabs, then bolted to the radiator support.

Nice, clean setup.

LS short box · 12-13-2023, 05:22 PM

I got a stainless tank from Speedway Motors. I choose the type that reciculates the coolant back into the radiator.

67C10Step · 12-13-2023, 06:10 PM

I am thinking about moving this to the driver's side behind the core support now that I have installed a new radiator. The old radiator in this photo sprung one too many leaks. My wife says it looks like a diamond in a goat's ass.

howzzzit · 12-13-2023, 08:29 PM

Thought about that. How will you route the tubing?

**Sheepdip** · 12-16-2023, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

I am thinking about moving this to the driver's side behind the core support now that I have installed a new radiator. The old radiator in this photo sprung one too many leaks. My wife says it looks like a diamond in a goat's ass.

This is basically the style I use, mine is mounted on the drivers side between the grill and radiator support.......works for me!

72SB · 12-15-2023, 03:07 PM

I put the Dorman in my 72. Bought it on Amazon. Use one existing hole and drilled another. used a 1/2" spacer for the offset in core support between holes

**1970cstblazer** · 12-16-2023, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72SB

I put the Dorman in my 72. Bought it on Amazon. Use one existing hole and drilled another. used a 1/2" spacer for the offset in core support between holes

Do you have a pic of the front of your truck with the hood shut? I am curious if that tank is easily seen through the grille.

howzzzit · 12-16-2023, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Do you have a pic of the front of your truck with the hood shut? I am curious if that tank is easily seen through the grille.

If you want to make the tank black you could use Rit dye. I've dyed many white plastic items black using Rit liquid not the powder. Use the whole bottle and as little hot water as necessary. Let er soak and rinse. Wear gloves.

howzzzit · 12-16-2023, 01:40 PM

Sheepdip how did you route your tubing? I have an a/c condenser in the way or I would mount it on the passenger side. By the way I'm in Modesto. Can I send you a private message on another topic?

**Sheepdip** · 12-16-2023, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howzzzit

Sheepdip how did you route your tubing? I have an a/c condenser in the way or I would mount it on the passenger side. By the way I'm in Modesto. Can I send you a private message on another topic?

Sure can on the private message. My tubing comes back across the top of the radiator as I too have A/C stuff in the way. I'll get a pic tomorrow and post it.

72SB · 12-18-2023, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Do you have a pic of the front of your truck with the hood shut? I am curious if that tank is easily seen through the grille.

Don't have a pic nor the truck anymore. You could audition something (piece of paper) in the area I put the tank to see if you can see it through grill. If so, it was never a concern I had.

howzzzit · 12-18-2023, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72SB

I put the Dorman in my 72. Bought it on Amazon. Use one existing hole and drilled another. used a 1/2" spacer for the offset in core support between holes

Anyone know the hose barb size for the Dorman 630-001? I cant find it and they definitely don't answer the phone.

72SB · 12-19-2023, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howzzzit

Anyone know the hose barb size for the Dorman 630-001? I cant find it and they definitely don't answer the phone.

I just used the hose from radiator that was on the truck that otherwise was open and just used that on the Dorman barb. Put it through one of the holes, large, that was already in the core support

72SB · 12-18-2023, 01:55 PM

^^^, I have that OER tank in my 67 Camaro. The tank is for a 75 Nova.

The only reason I didn't use it in my 72 (post 15) is because charcoal canister is there so used a Dorman one on core support.

**MikeB** · 12-19-2023, 06:19 PM

OER 551448 tank with Dorman 82590 cap. Had to use an "L" bracket to support the bottom.

12-12-2023, 09:01 PM	#1
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 350	Coolant overflow bottle ideas Anyone mount a small coolant recovery set up on the front of the radiator support? Pictures and ideas please. Thanks

12-13-2023, 01:09 AM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,281	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Here are some. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773213 __________________ 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

12-13-2023, 02:32 AM	#3
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 350	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas What do you think about this? Think I would find a better mount than the hose clamps. Attached Images Last edited by howzzzit; 12-13-2023 at 02:42 AM.

12-13-2023, 09:40 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,213	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas For my '63 Grand Prix I just used the existing windshield washer bottle. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-14-2023, 04:23 PM	#6
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 350	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Where might I find such a clamp?

12-13-2023, 01:09 PM	#8
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Dorman 603-001 Attached Images

12-13-2023, 03:19 PM	#9
HalfBrit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 90	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas This one (DeWitts) is similar to the one in howzzzit’s post. Welded the brackets to the existing reservoir tabs, then bolted to the radiator support. Attached Images

12-13-2023, 03:43 PM	#10
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 350	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Wow that looks great! Too fancy for my truck. I am thinking of mounting the Amazon tank next to the a/c receiver on the front sheet metal. I can bring the hose through the hole where the parking light wires come through on a 72.

12-13-2023, 05:22 PM	#12
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,095	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas I got a stainless tank from Speedway Motors. I choose the type that reciculates the coolant back into the radiator.

12-13-2023, 06:10 PM	#13
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,471	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas I am thinking about moving this to the driver's side behind the core support now that I have installed a new radiator. The old radiator in this photo sprung one too many leaks. My wife says it looks like a diamond in a goat's ass. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

12-13-2023, 08:29 PM	#14
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 350	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Thought about that. How will you route the tubing?

12-15-2023, 03:07 PM	#16
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 768	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas I put the Dorman in my 72. Bought it on Amazon. Use one existing hole and drilled another. used a 1/2" spacer for the offset in core support between holes Attached Images

12-16-2023, 01:40 PM	#19
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 350	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Sheepdip how did you route your tubing? I have an a/c condenser in the way or I would mount it on the passenger side. By the way I'm in Modesto. Can I send you a private message on another topic?

12-18-2023, 01:55 PM	#24
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 768	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas ^^^, I have that OER tank in my 67 Camaro. The tank is for a 75 Nova. The only reason I didn't use it in my 72 (post 15) is because charcoal canister is there so used a Dorman one on core support.

12-19-2023, 06:19 PM	#25
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,565	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas OER 551448 tank with Dorman 82590 cap. Had to use an "L" bracket to support the bottom. 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!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.