WW & Radiator Bottle Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72Levi · 02-02-2010, 02:05 PM

I once had a 72 BB parts truck that had the aux battery tray, it had this radiator bottle and bracket on the pass side to hold both ww & radiator bottles. The truck did not have the ww bottle in the bracket when I got it. I know that originally the ww bottle goes on the drivers side with only one bottle. I installed the aux battery tray on the drivers side and want to add the ww bottle in this bracket. The original ww bottle moves around and is not secure in the other bracket. Two questions, is this the original bracket for ww & radiator bottles on BB trucks with aux battery tray on the pass side? If so, which ww bottle goes in there?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-02-2010, 02:39 PM

No thats not, but this is. WES

72Levi · 02-02-2010, 03:16 PM

Yes thats the one I have on the driver side, the original ww bottle and bracket. Did GM not use a radiator recovery coolant bottle? I thought I saw it as an option on some SPIDS's? The combo ww & rad bracket I have installed looks original, if not for our trucks, then for what? Ideas? Thanks.

**DANTIP** · 02-02-2010, 05:07 PM

Here is a pic I saved of a BB truck when I was looking for an overflow bottle. I don't know if you could order the aux battery and overflow bottle together. If someone knows better please post a pic showing how both options/accessories fit together.

Longhorn Man · 02-02-2010, 05:52 PM

that overflow bottle is either a dealer installed one or an aftermarket one. You can still get one today at auto zone that looks very close to that.
All the factory lit I've seen never mentions an overflow bottle, but there was a SPID posted on here from a fleet truck, may have been millitary if memory serves, but it was listed right there. That one is the only proof I have ever seen.

72Levi · 02-02-2010, 06:19 PM

Yes thats the one, I saw the same SPID. Thanks Longhorn Man & Dantip.

71 super · 02-02-2010, 09:19 PM

The one Dantip posted is the correct dealer install as well as correct fleet install. I have the same unit in my bb truck mounted in the same location. Bob in Kingsport was offering a cap that will work on the ww bottle(an extra ww bottle) effectively making it a overflow if you wanted. think he wanted $30 for cap.

**DANTIP** · 02-03-2010, 09:09 AM

Here are a few pics of the dealer-installed accessory (shown in the accessory catalog) overflow system. The instructions show it fastening to the driver's side of the core support. There is a hose run from the overflow connection on the radiator to the bottom of the overflow bottle. The NOS kit also contains a pressure/vacuum radiator cap needed for the overflow system.

02-02-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	WW & Radiator Bottle Question I once had a 72 BB parts truck that had the aux battery tray, it had this radiator bottle and bracket on the pass side to hold both ww & radiator bottles. The truck did not have the ww bottle in the bracket when I got it. I know that originally the ww bottle goes on the drivers side with only one bottle. I installed the aux battery tray on the drivers side and want to add the ww bottle in this bracket. The original ww bottle moves around and is not secure in the other bracket. Two questions, is this the original bracket for ww & radiator bottles on BB trucks with aux battery tray on the pass side? If so, which ww bottle goes in there? Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

02-02-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: WW & Radiator Bottle Question No thats not, but this is. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-02-2010, 03:16 PM	#3
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: WW & Radiator Bottle Question Yes thats the one I have on the driver side, the original ww bottle and bracket. Did GM not use a radiator recovery coolant bottle? I thought I saw it as an option on some SPIDS's? The combo ww & rad bracket I have installed looks original, if not for our trucks, then for what? Ideas? Thanks. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

02-02-2010, 05:07 PM	#4
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Re: WW & Radiator Bottle Question Here is a pic I saved of a BB truck when I was looking for an overflow bottle. I don't know if you could order the aux battery and overflow bottle together. If someone knows better please post a pic showing how both options/accessories fit together. Attached Images

02-02-2010, 05:52 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: WW & Radiator Bottle Question that overflow bottle is either a dealer installed one or an aftermarket one. You can still get one today at auto zone that looks very close to that. All the factory lit I've seen never mentions an overflow bottle, but there was a SPID posted on here from a fleet truck, may have been millitary if memory serves, but it was listed right there. That one is the only proof I have ever seen.

02-02-2010, 06:19 PM	#6
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: WW & Radiator Bottle Question Yes thats the one, I saw the same SPID. Thanks Longhorn Man & Dantip. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it! Last edited by 72Levi; 02-02-2010 at 06:20 PM.

02-02-2010, 09:19 PM	#7
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: WW & Radiator Bottle Question The one Dantip posted is the correct dealer install as well as correct fleet install. I have the same unit in my bb truck mounted in the same location. Bob in Kingsport was offering a cap that will work on the ww bottle(an extra ww bottle) effectively making it a overflow if you wanted. think he wanted $30 for cap. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-03-2010, 09:09 AM	#8
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Re: WW & Radiator Bottle Question Here are a few pics of the dealer-installed accessory (shown in the accessory catalog) overflow system. The instructions show it fastening to the driver's side of the core support. There is a hose run from the overflow connection on the radiator to the bottom of the overflow bottle. The NOS kit also contains a pressure/vacuum radiator cap needed for the overflow system. Attached Images



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