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JOJABOY · 04-12-2013, 11:34 PM

I was wondering what everyone is using for a coolant overflow tank. I am looking for a recovery tank (thinking off a late model truck) that will look and fit nice and will put coolant back in radiator when it cools.

Thoughts?

hayhauler71 · 04-12-2013, 11:43 PM

Summit Racing with sight glass and drain

longbed67 · 04-13-2013, 12:07 AM

There are a lot of really nice polished stainless ones made in the USA that can be had for cheap. I actually bought two, one to run methanol in and one for an overflow.

*Mister-B* · 04-13-2013, 12:07 AM

I bought one from Autozone. It was like 10 bucks, and works great
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JOJABOY · 04-13-2013, 12:12 AM

I was just looking for something simple. Doesn't have to look like a time capsule in my old farm truck. I have an OEM overflow now. I'm replacing my shroud and radiator hoses and purging system and what not and felt like I should upgrade to a recovery tank versus just an overflow catch can.

I picked up a mid 90's Silverado washer tank with pump and plan to put it above the driver's side inner fender well. Was thinking I would get a recovery tank and put it over the driver's side head lamp.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-13-2013, 12:27 AM

There have been several threads on these the last year or so. Search the forum for "overflow tank" or "expansion tank". One of the most innovative I've seen posted is to mount another windshield washer tank on the right fender and attach a hose from the radiator to the washer tank top fitting.

Here's a couple threads.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=476075
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546610

**JJorgensen52** · 04-13-2013, 02:42 AM

I grabbed one at the boneyard out of a V8 powered G-body, Olds I think. Fits on the fender okay, I made a quick sheetmetal bracket for it and am going to make something more permanent in the future (I keep saying that but it's been on there almost 3 years now!). If you want to keep the radiator all the way filled up, you need a large volume tank!

I used the radiator cap from a V8 fullsize, roadmaster wagon I believe, early 90's. Fits perfect.

nuke82 · 08-23-2014, 11:43 PM

Dang, bought one out of a Monte Carlo and it doesn't have the notch in the corner so the hood hinge hits it when mounted in a normal position! Gonna go back to the salvage and look for one with that notch.

Andy4639 · 08-24-2014, 02:01 PM

Recycle yard find many, many years ago. I think it was a 90's model Chevy but not sure.

04-12-2013, 11:34 PM	#1
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Radiator overflow / recovery tank I was wondering what everyone is using for a coolant overflow tank. I am looking for a recovery tank (thinking off a late model truck) that will look and fit nice and will put coolant back in radiator when it cools. Thoughts?

04-12-2013, 11:43 PM	#2
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Radiator overflow / recovery tank Summit Racing with sight glass and drain Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

04-13-2013, 12:07 AM	#3
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Radiator overflow / recovery tank There are a lot of really nice polished stainless ones made in the USA that can be had for cheap. I actually bought two, one to run methanol in and one for an overflow. __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

04-13-2013, 12:07 AM	#4
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Radiator overflow / recovery tank I bought one from Autozone. It was like 10 bucks, and works great Posted via Mobile Device

04-13-2013, 12:12 AM	#5
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Radiator overflow / recovery tank I was just looking for something simple. Doesn't have to look like a time capsule in my old farm truck. I have an OEM overflow now. I'm replacing my shroud and radiator hoses and purging system and what not and felt like I should upgrade to a recovery tank versus just an overflow catch can. I picked up a mid 90's Silverado washer tank with pump and plan to put it above the driver's side inner fender well. Was thinking I would get a recovery tank and put it over the driver's side head lamp.

04-13-2013, 12:27 AM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,842	Re: Radiator overflow / recovery tank There have been several threads on these the last year or so. Search the forum for "overflow tank" or "expansion tank". One of the most innovative I've seen posted is to mount another windshield washer tank on the right fender and attach a hose from the radiator to the washer tank top fitting. Here's a couple threads. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=476075 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546610

04-13-2013, 02:42 AM	#7
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Radiator overflow / recovery tank I grabbed one at the boneyard out of a V8 powered G-body, Olds I think. Fits on the fender okay, I made a quick sheetmetal bracket for it and am going to make something more permanent in the future (I keep saying that but it's been on there almost 3 years now!). If you want to keep the radiator all the way filled up, you need a large volume tank! I used the radiator cap from a V8 fullsize, roadmaster wagon I believe, early 90's. Fits perfect. __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

08-23-2014, 11:43 PM	#8
nuke82 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 53	Re: Radiator overflow / recovery tank Dang, bought one out of a Monte Carlo and it doesn't have the notch in the corner so the hood hinge hits it when mounted in a normal position! Gonna go back to the salvage and look for one with that notch.

08-24-2014, 02:01 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Radiator overflow / recovery tank Recycle yard find many, many years ago. I think it was a 90's model Chevy but not sure. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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