Where did you mount you coolant overflow tank - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**IT Cowboy** · 02-10-2026, 08:29 AM

Where did you mount your coolant overflow / recovery tank and how did you plumb it. Pictures would also be great.

**Palf70Step** · 02-10-2026, 08:36 AM

Mine is from a 76ish ElCamino. Just a hose run under battery tray and up side of radiator

HO455 · 02-10-2026, 09:49 AM

Casper42 · 02-10-2026, 07:32 PM

proper location for SBC in '72 is the driver side, just above the voltage regulator - one battery configuration

02-10-2026, 08:29 AM	#1
IT Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 618	Where did you mount you coolant overflow tank Where did you mount your coolant overflow / recovery tank and how did you plumb it. Pictures would also be great. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 402 Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility.

02-10-2026, 08:36 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: Where did you mount you coolant overflow tank Mine is from a 76ish ElCamino. Just a hose run under battery tray and up side of radiator Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-10-2026, 09:49 AM	#3
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,407	Re: Where did you mount you coolant overflow tank Do a search there's lots posted. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773213 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=845078 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=433972&page=2 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-10-2026, 07:32 PM	#4
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 605	Re: Where did you mount you coolant overflow tank proper location for SBC in '72 is the driver side, just above the voltage regulator - one battery configuration __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina kept for 50 years, 75k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue paint, 3 owners - one for 40 years & garaged kept. Original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass, immaculate unrestored bed. * * * New - rebuilt engine at 65k in 2015, one frame-on respray in 2010, front bumper, blue houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!



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