Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-06-2015, 01:29 AM

1971 Chevy

I believe the original(s) mounts to the core support. I've seen two bracket types that are claimed original. On one bracket, the belt holding the bottle slopes downward. The other bracket is square with the bottle.

I'm certain the one that slopes downward is original, but haven't seen the back portion that mounts to the core support. Anyone have a picture? Feel free to post the square one as well.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-06-2015, 04:23 PM

Rare like hen's teeth?

demi · 09-06-2015, 04:39 PM

I tried taking a pic of my bracket, but because it's mounted I can't get a good picture. Are you looking for the angled bottom bracket piece that mimics the bottom angle of the bottle?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-06-2015, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demi

I tried taking a pic of my bracket, but because it's mounted I can't get a good picture. Are you looking for the angled bottom bracket piece that mimics the bottom angle of the bottle?

Thanks for trying Demi. For the most part, I'd like to see the backside, i.e., the portion in contact with the core support. Especially the one shown in this thread. post 10 and 20. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546610

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-07-2015, 06:32 PM

"still" curious.

Bigdav160 · 09-07-2015, 08:19 PM

There's a bottle or just a bracket for a hose?

My '72 Corvette is original (except paint) and there is no overflow bottle.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-07-2015, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

There's a bottle or just a bracket for a hose?

My '72 Corvette is original (except paint) and there is no overflow bottle.

Bottle and bracket. Most of these came without a bottle. From what I can make out, Government vehicles came with, right down to the SPID. The few others that had them were a GM part, dealer added.

Not aware of just a hose bracket, but I suppose there would be. There is a hose bracket for the bottle and bracket. It mounts to the core support under the shroud.

See post 20 here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546610

tommys72 · 09-07-2015, 11:24 PM

I'll get you a pic or two of mine tomorrow

demi · 09-08-2015, 09:43 AM

This is the one I'm running on mine currently. I'll try to get a better pic of the backside of the bracket.

bgood70 · 09-09-2015, 01:05 PM

I think I have an original bottle and bracket on my shelf if you looking for one.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-09-2015, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgood70

I think I have an original bottle and bracket on my shelf if you looking for one.

If the bottle is like new and the metal good, definitely.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-16-2015, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demi

This is the one I'm running on mine currently. I'll try to get a better pic of the backside of the bracket.

Demi, is your bracket square with the bottle?

By chance does the back of your bracket like this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-15996772-...-/111677506557

Or like the one here, post 14? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546610

demi · 09-16-2015, 10:52 PM

The bottom of the bracket is angled. The one on ebay looks square to the bottle. or maybe I'm just looking at it weird. I hope this helps. My coolant hose is too snug too lift the bottle out of the bracket so I could get a better look.

**leddzepp** · 09-16-2015, 11:06 PM

The bottom bracket is very easy to bend up or down by hand.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-16-2015, 11:45 PM

Well, I've seen two claimed originals. One, the bracket is square with the bottle. the other, the bracket is angled. Important to note there are those that came with the truck, others a GM part dealer installed. The bracket with the angle is said to be dealer installed.

Looking at parts books, I'd expect to find the reservoir under category 1.240. There's no mention of a reservoir for these older trucks. Just a hose and clip.............Under 1.240 for a 1991 model, for example, "RESERVOIR, COOL RCVY" is included.

Thanks for checking Demi. Wouldn't want you to scratch the bottle anyway.

09-06-2015, 01:29 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? 1971 Chevy I believe the original(s) mounts to the core support. I've seen two bracket types that are claimed original. On one bracket, the belt holding the bottle slopes downward. The other bracket is square with the bottle. I'm certain the one that slopes downward is original, but haven't seen the back portion that mounts to the core support. Anyone have a picture? Feel free to post the square one as well. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 09-17-2015 at 12:01 AM.

09-06-2015, 04:23 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? Rare like hen's teeth? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

09-06-2015, 04:39 PM	#3
demi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 305	Re: Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? I tried taking a pic of my bracket, but because it's mounted I can't get a good picture. Are you looking for the angled bottom bracket piece that mimics the bottom angle of the bottle?

09-07-2015, 06:32 PM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? "still" curious. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

09-07-2015, 08:19 PM	#6
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? There's a bottle or just a bracket for a hose? My '72 Corvette is original (except paint) and there is no overflow bottle. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

09-07-2015, 11:24 PM	#8
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? I'll get you a pic or two of mine tomorrow __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

09-08-2015, 09:43 AM	#9
demi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 305	Re: Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? This is the one I'm running on mine currently. I'll try to get a better pic of the backside of the bracket.

09-09-2015, 01:05 PM	#10
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? I think I have an original bottle and bracket on my shelf if you looking for one. __________________ 70 C-10 SWB 350/700r4 Good 70 SWB Build 72 GMC Sprint SP Custom 350/Turbo300

09-16-2015, 10:52 PM	#13
demi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 305	Re: Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? The bottom of the bracket is angled. The one on ebay looks square to the bottle. or maybe I'm just looking at it weird. I hope this helps. My coolant hose is too snug too lift the bottle out of the bracket so I could get a better look.

09-16-2015, 11:06 PM	#14
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? The bottom bracket is very easy to bend up or down by hand. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-16-2015, 11:45 PM	#15
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Picture of OEM bracket for coolant overflow? Well, I've seen two claimed originals. One, the bracket is square with the bottle. the other, the bracket is angled. Important to note there are those that came with the truck, others a GM part dealer installed. The bracket with the angle is said to be dealer installed. Looking at parts books, I'd expect to find the reservoir under category 1.240. There's no mention of a reservoir for these older trucks. Just a hose and clip.............Under 1.240 for a 1991 model, for example, "RESERVOIR, COOL RCVY" is included. Thanks for checking Demi. Wouldn't want you to scratch the bottle anyway. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 09-17-2015 at 12:19 PM.

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