Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luis_gz06 · 06-27-2008, 11:09 PM

Did all these trucks came with a coolant recovery bottle? how about the Blazer's? I know my 70 Longhorn has one in it, but did Blazer's also had them? And if so, is it the same as a 3/4 ton truck or different? Thanks!

Arad68 · 06-27-2008, 11:15 PM

I might be wrong, but I don't think they had one originally.
I used one from a 79 Firebird. It fits like it was meant to be there.

**breeh** · 06-27-2008, 11:16 PM

I have seen where people have claimed to have a factory recovery system but in all of the trucks that I have ripped apart, I have never seen one. I think that it is mostly an aftermarket addon. No offense to those of you with the factory system!

**El Jay** · 06-27-2008, 11:56 PM

I had to put aftermarkets on both of mine. ('69 & '72)

N2GMTrux · 06-28-2008, 12:44 AM

Try Wes with Classic Heartbeat,,,,,,, he has a coolant recovery bottle which I just bought for my truck and it looks like a factory setup..... And just to add,,,, I have never seen a truck with a factory coolant recovery setup and I have had eight different trucks from 1968 to 72.

Longhorn Man · 06-28-2008, 01:09 AM

there was no factory installed bottle in these trucks, only dealer installed units, and aftermarket ones.

72BLUZ · 06-28-2008, 10:34 AM

i bought a chrome round reservoir and mounted it on the driver side of the radiator

N2GMTrux · 06-29-2008, 01:19 PM

I tried to load the picture of the coolant recovery bottle I bought. Hope it shows up with this post.

N2GMTrux · 06-29-2008, 01:24 PM

It did show up first attempt to post a pic!!!! I bought this recovery from aboard vender,,, Wes at Classic Heartbeat.... It's the only bottle coolant recovery setup that GM would have wished they installed from factory. It looks like it belongs on the passenger side of the truck and it matches the windshield washer bottle,,,, It's a great product!!!!!!

Once again it's not original but it looks like it should have been!!!!!!

dieselarmy13 · 06-29-2008, 04:05 PM

PBR can, baby!

BCOWANWHEELS · 06-29-2008, 08:58 PM

i have a setup like N2GMTRUX i can sell you for 45.00 + shipping.
bob
1 423 384 8938

dwcsr · 06-29-2008, 09:31 PM

Unfortunately I am old enough to have actually work on late 60 early 70 GM when they were new and most didn't come with a puke bottle as we called them. It was a fix for a problem of the hotter running engines dumping there water after they shut off. GM bumped up the running temp to try to get to the imposed emissions levels and it made the radiators puke. So they came up with this bottle and cap that would allow the water to suck back in when it cooled down. I don't think is was standard until mid to late 70's and then not on all trucks.

**PICKMUP** · 06-29-2008, 10:54 PM

Here is the recovery system I designed years ago and sold in large numbers on this board.
GM discontinued the cap, part #340194, so I quit selling them. Notice the price back then. Ask you local GM dealer for this cap & if you find it you can build one from stock/repro parts for about the same price.
Psssst...a little trade secret: You can build this same system now using all of the windshield washer parts. Just insert a short piece of washer hose inside the radiator overflow hose and it will work just like the "special" cap.

c10crazy · 06-30-2008, 07:00 AM

Frank is the man

I've seen plenty of those 2 nipple caps in junk yards

jorgensensc · 06-30-2008, 02:35 PM

I've got an extra one of those caps that I got new from GM not to long agao. If you can't find one locally I will sell you the extra one I have for 4.00 plus shipping and padded envelope.
Shawn

**JQ-72** · 06-30-2008, 06:32 PM

Dealer installed and 1972 only. I've got 1 used and 1 NOS. I'm at work now but can post a picture later if anyone's interested.
Joshua

**john** · 06-30-2008, 07:22 PM

Heres a pic of a spid label with coolant recovery tank someone posted awhile back.

Longhorn Man · 06-30-2008, 07:32 PM

very interesting. I have never seen this nor heard if it in any of my books from GM or otherwise.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-30-2008, 07:58 PM

heres my coolant recovery system

**Ridgeback** · 07-01-2008, 12:38 AM

jorgensensc:

I will take your cap if Luis_gz06 is not interested. Thanks.

**basketcase** · 07-01-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BLUZ

i bought a chrome round reservoir and mounted it on the driver side of the radiator

Mine is mounted just like this only it's a 32 oz. 3" dia. stainless one from Speedway.

71 super · 07-01-2008, 02:35 PM

Dealer installed version on my 71, this is the second or third like this I have seen. This is a legitimate GM item as I bought this new old stock and broke the tape on it myself.

Rod · 07-28-2008, 10:43 PM

Mount them as shown

big_al_71 · 07-29-2008, 07:48 AM

Here is a pict of the one I used in my old Elkie!!!

68gmsee · 07-29-2008, 09:58 AM

My low budget overflow recovery unit. Parts bought at Lowes for less than $10. The bottom cap was glued and the top one was not. Clamp is from an old fire extinguisher (now painted black) but any metal strap would work.

Since these pics, I have replaced the clear hose for a black rubber one, and rerouted it through the radiator support instead of over it.

06-27-2008, 11:09 PM	#1
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? Did all these trucks came with a coolant recovery bottle? how about the Blazer's? I know my 70 Longhorn has one in it, but did Blazer's also had them? And if so, is it the same as a 3/4 ton truck or different? Thanks! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 (Almost done stay tuned) 1970 Chevrolet Pickup Longhorn CST/20 (SOLD)

06-27-2008, 11:15 PM	#2
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? I might be wrong, but I don't think they had one originally. I used one from a 79 Firebird. It fits like it was meant to be there. __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately" Last edited by Arad68; 06-29-2008 at 09:26 PM.

06-27-2008, 11:56 PM	#4
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? I had to put aftermarkets on both of mine. ('69 & '72) __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

06-28-2008, 12:44 AM	#5
N2GMTrux Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX 76133 Posts: 406	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? Try Wes with Classic Heartbeat,,,,,,, he has a coolant recovery bottle which I just bought for my truck and it looks like a factory setup..... And just to add,,,, I have never seen a truck with a factory coolant recovery setup and I have had eight different trucks from 1968 to 72. __________________ ...try'n to be a little! This is a great site. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=375640

06-28-2008, 01:09 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? there was no factory installed bottle in these trucks, only dealer installed units, and aftermarket ones.

06-27-2008, 11:16 PM	#3
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? I have seen where people have claimed to have a factory recovery system but in all of the trucks that I have ripped apart, I have never seen one. I think that it is mostly an aftermarket addon. No offense to those of you with the factory system! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

06-28-2008, 10:34 AM	#7
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? i bought a chrome round reservoir and mounted it on the driver side of the radiator __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan Last edited by 72BLUZ; 06-29-2008 at 09:32 PM. Reason: **

06-29-2008, 01:19 PM	#8
N2GMTrux Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX 76133 Posts: 406	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? I tried to load the picture of the coolant recovery bottle I bought. Hope it shows up with this post. Attached Images __________________ ...try'n to be a little! This is a great site. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=375640

06-29-2008, 01:24 PM	#9
N2GMTrux Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX 76133 Posts: 406	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? It did show up first attempt to post a pic!!!! I bought this recovery from aboard vender,,, Wes at Classic Heartbeat.... It's the only bottle coolant recovery setup that GM would have wished they installed from factory. It looks like it belongs on the passenger side of the truck and it matches the windshield washer bottle,,,, It's a great product!!!!!! Once again it's not original but it looks like it should have been!!!!!! __________________ ...try'n to be a little! This is a great site. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=375640

06-29-2008, 04:05 PM	#10
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? PBR can, baby! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

06-29-2008, 08:58 PM	#11
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? i have a setup like N2GMTRUX i can sell you for 45.00 + shipping. bob 1 423 384 8938 __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

06-29-2008, 09:31 PM	#12
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? Unfortunately I am old enough to have actually work on late 60 early 70 GM when they were new and most didn't come with a puke bottle as we called them. It was a fix for a problem of the hotter running engines dumping there water after they shut off. GM bumped up the running temp to try to get to the imposed emissions levels and it made the radiators puke. So they came up with this bottle and cap that would allow the water to suck back in when it cooled down. I don't think is was standard until mid to late 70's and then not on all trucks.

06-29-2008, 10:54 PM	#13
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,134	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? Here is the recovery system I designed years ago and sold in large numbers on this board. GM discontinued the cap, part #340194, so I quit selling them. Notice the price back then. Ask you local GM dealer for this cap & if you find it you can build one from stock/repro parts for about the same price. Psssst...a little trade secret: You can build this same system now using all of the windshield washer parts. Just insert a short piece of washer hose inside the radiator overflow hose and it will work just like the "special" cap. Attached Images

06-30-2008, 07:00 AM	#14
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? Frank is the man I've seen plenty of those 2 nipple caps in junk yards __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

06-30-2008, 02:35 PM	#15
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? I've got an extra one of those caps that I got new from GM not to long agao. If you can't find one locally I will sell you the extra one I have for 4.00 plus shipping and padded envelope. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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06-30-2008, 06:32 PM	#16
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,589	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? Dealer installed and 1972 only. I've got 1 used and 1 NOS. I'm at work now but can post a picture later if anyone's interested. Joshua __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

06-30-2008, 07:22 PM	#17
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? Heres a pic of a spid label with coolant recovery tank someone posted awhile back. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

06-30-2008, 07:32 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? very interesting. I have never seen this nor heard if it in any of my books from GM or otherwise.

06-30-2008, 07:58 PM	#19
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? heres my coolant recovery system Attached Images __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-01-2008, 12:38 AM	#20
Ridgeback Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 809	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? jorgensensc: I will take your cap if Luis_gz06 is not interested. Thanks.

07-01-2008, 02:35 PM	#22
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? Dealer installed version on my 71, this is the second or third like this I have seen. This is a legitimate GM item as I bought this new old stock and broke the tape on it myself. Last edited by 71 super; 11-15-2008 at 10:52 PM.

07-28-2008, 10:43 PM	#23
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? Mount them as shown Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

07-29-2008, 07:48 AM	#24
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? Here is a pict of the one I used in my old Elkie!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-29-2008, 09:58 AM	#25
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Coolant Recovery In 67-72's? My low budget overflow recovery unit. Parts bought at Lowes for less than $10. The bottom cap was glued and the top one was not. Clamp is from an old fire extinguisher (now painted black) but any metal strap would work. Since these pics, I have replaced the clear hose for a black rubber one, and rerouted it through the radiator support instead of over it. Attached Images

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