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drink2mny · 07-29-2003, 12:03 AM

Hey just wondering what you guys have used for a radiator overflow can..And where do you have it located?
Mine pukes every now and then..

Thanks

Longhorn Man · 07-29-2003, 12:10 AM

Just grap another windshield washer jug and mount it on the other fender. Looks bone stock and makes everythign look a little more even. (I like thing symentrical myself)

krazy_texan · 07-29-2003, 12:47 AM

i put mine on the rad core support on the driver side of the truck and ran the hose under the fan shroud.

drink2mny · 07-29-2003, 01:54 AM

Thanks guys..
I like the washer bottle idea.seeing how i have an extra one..

Thanks for the info

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-29-2003, 08:09 AM

I use a washer bottle but hide it in the right fender.

Jim

ChevLoRay · 07-29-2003, 09:16 AM

I want one of those street rod type of aluminum overflow cans. But, if you have something you can use, and cost is a factor (always), then the washer bottle makes sense.

**Stocker** · 07-29-2003, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by krazy_texan
i put mine on the rad core support on the driver side of the truck and ran the hose under the fan shroud.

That's exactly how mine is - it was there when I bought the truck in 1977. It's an aftermarket radiator overflow kit.

67chevemall · 07-29-2003, 09:59 AM

Mine just runs on the road! The rad is down a inch but doesn't seem to matter!
Cheers

72c10step · 07-29-2003, 11:04 AM

I just bought one of the street rod Aluminum tanks that ChevLoRay mentioned off EBay for $20.00. I haven't had a chance to install it yet, hopefully this weekend. I have to put the new radiator in first, and I don't have much free time at the moment.

drink2mny · 07-29-2003, 11:59 AM

These ideas are great guys..
I know i'm pushing it but do any of you have a pic I could look at
I pretty much would like it clean looking..

hey 72c10step
You go to the races? what was it 2 weekends ago I think..

I got to get back there to NH and visit..
I have friends and family from manchester on up to deerfield and concord..Hell My fam had a conveniant store called Chasse's Variety in candia...

I like the ideas where to place them..I was thinking about a washer bottle and putting it under the battery tray..

Thanks

Mudder · 07-29-2003, 12:29 PM

Once mine gets to a certain point it wont puke any out. I installed one of the aftermarket ones on the support but took it off because it never had anything in it.

67chevemall · 07-29-2003, 12:52 PM

Same here Mudder!
One good run and rad just levels out fine!

72c10step · 07-29-2003, 12:53 PM

drink2mny,

No, I didn't make it to the races, I was supposed to get tickets, but the deal fell through.
As for the location of the washer bottle overflow, I think it would look great under the battery tray, but in the unlikely event that your battery pukes acid, it'll probably melt that real quick (unless you had an Optima battery). If I was going to use a washer bottle instead of the aftermarket one, I would probably put it there though, because it looks cleaner, and you could always buy a new bottle again.

SLS · 07-29-2003, 02:15 PM

PEP BOYS has an aftermarket Overflow Recovery Tank kit w/ tank/bracket/tubing/ and mounting hardware...about $10.

Not the prettiest thing in the world...but it is quick, clean, and gets the job done. I'll be replacing mine with an original unit at a late date.

SLS has attached this image:

ddsmith · 07-29-2003, 04:54 PM

I have the same one SLS has but I buried mine under the battery tray. I don't think I'll need to get to it that often and it can not be easily seen. It was a little of a pain to install but it was worth it.

bpmcgee · 07-29-2003, 05:06 PM

Hey cool!

I have the same one as you two guys. I mounted it just above the horns. About the same place that you have, but lower and closer to the radiator.

Brian

07-29-2003, 12:03 AM	#1
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	radiator overflow Hey just wondering what you guys have used for a radiator overflow can..And where do you have it located? Mine pukes every now and then.. Thanks __________________ Support The Board

07-29-2003, 12:47 AM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i put mine on the rad core support on the driver side of the truck and ran the hose under the fan shroud. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

07-29-2003, 01:54 AM	#4
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Thanks guys.. I like the washer bottle idea.seeing how i have an extra one.. Thanks for the info __________________ Support The Board

07-29-2003, 09:16 AM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I want one of those street rod type of aluminum overflow cans. But, if you have something you can use, and cost is a factor (always), then the washer bottle makes sense. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-29-2003, 11:04 AM	#9
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	I just bought one of the street rod Aluminum tanks that ChevLoRay mentioned off EBay for $20.00. I haven't had a chance to install it yet, hopefully this weekend. I have to put the new radiator in first, and I don't have much free time at the moment. __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

07-29-2003, 12:10 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Just grap another windshield washer jug and mount it on the other fender. Looks bone stock and makes everythign look a little more even. (I like thing symentrical myself)

07-29-2003, 08:09 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I use a washer bottle but hide it in the right fender. Jim

07-29-2003, 09:59 AM	#8
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Mine just runs on the road! The rad is down a inch but doesn't seem to matter! Cheers

07-29-2003, 11:59 AM	#10
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	These ideas are great guys.. I know i'm pushing it but do any of you have a pic I could look at I pretty much would like it clean looking.. hey 72c10step You go to the races? what was it 2 weekends ago I think.. I got to get back there to NH and visit.. I have friends and family from manchester on up to deerfield and concord..Hell My fam had a conveniant store called Chasse's Variety in candia... I like the ideas where to place them..I was thinking about a washer bottle and putting it under the battery tray.. Thanks __________________ Support The Board

07-29-2003, 12:29 PM	#11
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Once mine gets to a certain point it wont puke any out. I installed one of the aftermarket ones on the support but took it off because it never had anything in it.

07-29-2003, 12:52 PM	#12
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Same here Mudder! One good run and rad just levels out fine!

07-29-2003, 12:53 PM	#13
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	drink2mny, No, I didn't make it to the races, I was supposed to get tickets, but the deal fell through. As for the location of the washer bottle overflow, I think it would look great under the battery tray, but in the unlikely event that your battery pukes acid, it'll probably melt that real quick (unless you had an Optima battery). If I was going to use a washer bottle instead of the aftermarket one, I would probably put it there though, because it looks cleaner, and you could always buy a new bottle again. __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

07-29-2003, 02:15 PM	#14
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	PEP BOYS has an aftermarket Overflow Recovery Tank kit w/ tank/bracket/tubing/ and mounting hardware...about $10. Not the prettiest thing in the world...but it is quick, clean, and gets the job done. I'll be replacing mine with an original unit at a late date. SLS has attached this image: Last edited by SLS; 07-29-2003 at 02:23 PM.

07-29-2003, 04:54 PM	#15
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	I have the same one SLS has but I buried mine under the battery tray. I don't think I'll need to get to it that often and it can not be easily seen. It was a little of a pain to install but it was worth it. __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper

07-29-2003, 05:06 PM	#16
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Hey cool! I have the same one as you two guys. I mounted it just above the horns. About the same place that you have, but lower and closer to the radiator. Brian



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