Radiator Overflow Bottles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

neonlarry · 10-14-2004, 04:15 PM

I just recently picked up a couple of overflow bottles from some 80's G-Bodies at the local yard. Just installed them over the weekend I thought they came out looking pretty good.

chickenwing · 10-14-2004, 04:33 PM

Looks cool. Do they mount right next to the fender? And......whats a G body?

neonlarry · 10-14-2004, 04:37 PM

Yes they mount next to the fender. G-Body: Monte Carlo, Regal etc.

Hook'em · 10-14-2004, 04:56 PM

Those look good. Couple questions:

Do you just run the radiator burp hose (or a longer hose from the same location) to the bottom of the overflow tank?

How is the overflow tank mounted? Looks like bolts through the wheel well.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2004, 05:47 PM

Just run the hose to the tank, get the proper rad cap, and you're set.
Travis, that is a pretty good fit there. Almost looks like it belongs there huh? Is it too close to the battery? It looks like it might hinder bettery removel a little.

Brainchild · 10-14-2004, 07:58 PM

I have the same thing on mine,and it works great.It allows plenty of room for the battery to slide right in.And yeah looks like it came out with it on there.

Cethern · 10-14-2004, 08:08 PM

From the pic it looks like the hood hinge might hit...But seeing how more than one person has done this I guess not...I guess I'll have to hit the yard's around Denver.

neonlarry · 10-15-2004, 11:16 AM

If you get the tank in just the right place, there is plenty of room for the hood hinge, and to get the battery out.

70c10 · 10-15-2004, 12:19 PM

Thanks for posting neonlarry!. Do you just leave that overflow tank empty or should you put some antifreeze in it?.

neonlarry · 10-15-2004, 02:19 PM

I'll put antifreeze in but right now both are apart.

**53burb** · 03-03-2005, 03:34 AM

I just did this, and it fit like a glove. Thanks for the tip!!! I like it much better than the original.

10-14-2004, 04:15 PM	#1
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Radiator Overflow Bottles I just recently picked up a couple of overflow bottles from some 80's G-Bodies at the local yard. Just installed them over the weekend I thought they came out looking pretty good. Attached Images __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

10-14-2004, 04:33 PM	#2
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Looks cool. Do they mount right next to the fender? And......whats a G body? __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-14-2004, 04:37 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Yes they mount next to the fender. G-Body: Monte Carlo, Regal etc. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

10-14-2004, 04:56 PM	#4
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Those look good. Couple questions: Do you just run the radiator burp hose (or a longer hose from the same location) to the bottom of the overflow tank? How is the overflow tank mounted? Looks like bolts through the wheel well. __________________ Hook'em

10-14-2004, 07:58 PM	#6
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I have the same thing on mine,and it works great.It allows plenty of room for the battery to slide right in.And yeah looks like it came out with it on there. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-14-2004, 05:47 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Just run the hose to the tank, get the proper rad cap, and you're set. Travis, that is a pretty good fit there. Almost looks like it belongs there huh? Is it too close to the battery? It looks like it might hinder bettery removel a little.

10-14-2004, 08:08 PM	#7
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	From the pic it looks like the hood hinge might hit...But seeing how more than one person has done this I guess not...I guess I'll have to hit the yard's around Denver. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

10-15-2004, 11:16 AM	#8
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	If you get the tank in just the right place, there is plenty of room for the hood hinge, and to get the battery out. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

10-15-2004, 12:19 PM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Thanks for posting neonlarry!. Do you just leave that overflow tank empty or should you put some antifreeze in it?. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-15-2004, 02:19 PM	#10
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	I'll put antifreeze in but right now both are apart. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-03-2005, 03:34 AM	#11
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,010	I just did this, and it fit like a glove. Thanks for the tip!!! I like it much better than the original.



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