Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GMC406 · 05-22-2009, 08:47 PM

In trying to clean up the look under my hood I would love to replace the now brown 38 year old antifreeze overflow resevouir with a new one, cant seem to find one in LMC, unless I have overlooked it a dozen times! Customer suport was no help either. This seems like such a simple little piece that I shouldnt have this hard of a time finding one!

oldblue1968chevy · 05-22-2009, 08:50 PM

try a junkyard or something...for the overflow bottle.....texanidiot has a cool one, its a whiskey bottle or somethign...maybe he'll chime in....i like it alot lol

i armor all alot of stuf under the hood...but it'd be beter to find somethig that dont attract dust, armorall does badly lol polish the siny stuff too while ya there

**fine69** · 05-22-2009, 09:00 PM

You cant find it because there wasn't one from the factory normally.

Hose ran down the side of the radiator, spit overflow on the ground.

GMC406 · 05-22-2009, 09:10 PM

Well I supose that makes sense why I cant find one then!

It sure looked like it belonged there fit perfect with the contours on the inner fender! Guess if I want something clean looking I will have to improvise and the PO aparently did.

Uwe Blab · 05-22-2009, 09:10 PM

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...texanidiot has a cool one, its a whiskey bottle or something...maybe he'll chime in....

I really like that idea. Has he posted any pictures of it before? Any particular brand work better than others?...lol

I bet an old moonshine mason jar would work pretty well.

cdowns · 05-22-2009, 09:33 PM

try taking tyour discolored piece of junk and soak it in vinegar and see what happens

**truckdude239** · 05-22-2009, 09:45 PM

the one on the driver side vendor wheel was for wash fluid wasn't it?

ZombieWeinerDog · 05-22-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

the one on the driver side vendor wheel was for wash fluid wasn't it?

yes

71swb4x4 · 05-22-2009, 09:58 PM

GMC406, post a picture of it. Chances are someone here will know what it came from originally, and then you can order a new one for that car/truck.

The washer bottles to make good overflow cans too.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-22-2009, 10:16 PM

go to texanidiots build thread its in there somewhere hang on leme look..

oldblue1968chevy · 05-22-2009, 10:27 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223124

GMC406 · 05-22-2009, 10:39 PM

Here are some pics. It fits nicely on the drivers side inner fender, not far at all from the windshild washer tank.

Uwe Blab · 05-22-2009, 11:09 PM

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go to texanidiots build thread its in there somewhere hang on leme look..

Is this it?

That's a great lookin' setup.

**truckdude239** · 05-23-2009, 06:40 AM

well that nor difantiy isn;t factory try looking at one on a late 70s model

cparman · 05-23-2009, 07:19 AM

look carefully for a part number on it. It looks like to me that is is from a Ford, and they are usually pretty good about a part number. If I am correct their number usually in in a couple of letters. IE: AA AB BB that kind of thing. The Corona bottle is pretty cool though!

*b-rad* · 05-23-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Uwe Blab

Is this it?

That's a great lookin' setup.

hope the cops don't raise up your hood the will get for a open container

05-22-2009, 08:47 PM	#1
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? In trying to clean up the look under my hood I would love to replace the now brown 38 year old antifreeze overflow resevouir with a new one, cant seem to find one in LMC, unless I have overlooked it a dozen times! Customer suport was no help either. This seems like such a simple little piece that I shouldnt have this hard of a time finding one! __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

05-22-2009, 08:50 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? try a junkyard or something...for the overflow bottle.....texanidiot has a cool one, its a whiskey bottle or somethign...maybe he'll chime in....i like it alot lol i armor all alot of stuf under the hood...but it'd be beter to find somethig that dont attract dust, armorall does badly lol polish the siny stuff too while ya there __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-22-2009, 09:00 PM	#3
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? You cant find it because there wasn't one from the factory normally. Hose ran down the side of the radiator, spit overflow on the ground. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

05-22-2009, 09:10 PM	#4
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? Well I supose that makes sense why I cant find one then! It sure looked like it belonged there fit perfect with the contours on the inner fender! Guess if I want something clean looking I will have to improvise and the PO aparently did. __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

05-22-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? try taking tyour discolored piece of junk and soak it in vinegar and see what happens __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-22-2009, 09:45 PM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? the one on the driver side vendor wheel was for wash fluid wasn't it? __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-22-2009, 09:58 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? GMC406, post a picture of it. Chances are someone here will know what it came from originally, and then you can order a new one for that car/truck. The washer bottles to make good overflow cans too. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-22-2009, 10:16 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? go to texanidiots build thread its in there somewhere hang on leme look.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-22-2009, 10:27 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223124 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-22-2009, 10:39 PM	#12
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? Here are some pics. It fits nicely on the drivers side inner fender, not far at all from the windshild washer tank. Attached Images __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

05-23-2009, 06:40 AM	#14
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? well that nor difantiy isn;t factory try looking at one on a late 70s model __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-23-2009, 07:19 AM	#15
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Why is it so hard to find a simple piece? look carefully for a part number on it. It looks like to me that is is from a Ford, and they are usually pretty good about a part number. If I am correct their number usually in in a couple of letters. IE: AA AB BB that kind of thing. The Corona bottle is pretty cool though!



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