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**SOON2BLAZE** · 12-15-2005, 10:35 AM

Has anyonre found one of these in their trucks? I found this in the inner passanger fender of a 72 Custom 10. It looks factory, and it was mounted where the fender bolts to the core support. If it is factory, is anyone making replacement jars for it. Haven't seen them in any catalogs. Since GM used one part in multiple vehicles, I wonder if they are reproducing the jars for other cars that I could use. Any ideas?

ChevLoRay · 12-15-2005, 11:11 AM

I don't recall that there was any coolant recovery system on our trucks, when they were new. When the Arab oil embargo of '73 was hammered home, and antifreeze got to be a high-priced commodity, coolant recovery became an issue.

At first glance the picture reminded me of the vacuum reservoir for the A/C system, but a second look says it isn't. It's hard to tell......the pix is too small and I don't want to copy it, just to look more closely.

I don't have a clue about what it is. It doesn't look like a windshield washer bottle holder.....

Bob Moore · 12-15-2005, 11:46 AM

IIR that is for the charcol (sp) cannister for the smog system. See them now and again on 72's.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 12-15-2005, 12:07 PM

I was afraid of that. I've been thinking of putting an overflow tank on and was hoping this was part of one. Thanks

bouncytruck · 12-15-2005, 12:29 PM

Frank (PICKMUP) was selling coolant recovery tanks and brackets a while back. I think they were a modified version of the windshield washer tank.

ChevLoRay · 12-15-2005, 02:06 PM

I bought me one of them hot rod aluminum overflow tanks. Gonna put it along side the radiator, so it can gather the excess. I hope to be able to actually use my windshield washer to clean the windshield or re-aim the nozzles to spray the vehicles on one side or the other....or even through their open windows...

12-15-2005, 10:35 AM	#1
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	overflow bracket Has anyonre found one of these in their trucks? I found this in the inner passanger fender of a 72 Custom 10. It looks factory, and it was mounted where the fender bolts to the core support. If it is factory, is anyone making replacement jars for it. Haven't seen them in any catalogs. Since GM used one part in multiple vehicles, I wonder if they are reproducing the jars for other cars that I could use. Any ideas? Attached Images

12-15-2005, 11:11 AM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: overflow bracket I don't recall that there was any coolant recovery system on our trucks, when they were new. When the Arab oil embargo of '73 was hammered home, and antifreeze got to be a high-priced commodity, coolant recovery became an issue. At first glance the picture reminded me of the vacuum reservoir for the A/C system, but a second look says it isn't. It's hard to tell......the pix is too small and I don't want to copy it, just to look more closely. I don't have a clue about what it is. It doesn't look like a windshield washer bottle holder..... __________________ 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.

12-15-2005, 11:46 AM	#3
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: overflow bracket IIR that is for the charcol (sp) cannister for the smog system. See them now and again on 72's. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

12-15-2005, 12:07 PM	#4
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: overflow bracket I was afraid of that. I've been thinking of putting an overflow tank on and was hoping this was part of one. Thanks

12-15-2005, 12:29 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: overflow bracket Frank (PICKMUP) was selling coolant recovery tanks and brackets a while back. I think they were a modified version of the windshield washer tank. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-15-2005, 02:06 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: overflow bracket I bought me one of them hot rod aluminum overflow tanks. Gonna put it along side the radiator, so it can gather the excess. I hope to be able to actually use my windshield washer to clean the windshield or re-aim the nozzles to spray the vehicles on one side or the other....or even through their open windows... __________________ 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.



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