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Deryl · 07-14-2011, 10:10 PM

I will be putting a new radiator in my truck in a few days and I need an overflow canister. Does it need to be water tight where the hose goes in? How about some pics of what you guys are using? Creative (cheap) ideas are welcome.

LostMy65 · 07-14-2011, 10:20 PM

I have the same questions.

How about one of those Heineken mini kegs?
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J.Cagle · 07-14-2011, 10:37 PM

I need to know as well. 110 degree weather is making mine run the fluid out quite often.

Rich 5150 69 · 07-14-2011, 10:56 PM

I have a small universal cheapy from auto zone, but here ae some ideas for you guys. If I had to do it over again which I probably will, put it down on the right side in front of the radiator support. http://www.google.com/search?q=radia...w=1223&bih=606

Martin64 · 07-14-2011, 11:14 PM

I poked a hole in a Gatorade bottle and ran the overflow hose into that. It doesn't flow back, but at least it catches it and I pour it back in later when it cools down.

J.Cagle · 07-14-2011, 11:41 PM

Hopfully someone will post some pics. I'd like to see what options there are for stuff that looks like it may have came on the truck from the factory

LostMy65 · 07-14-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Cagle

I'd like to see what options there are for stuff that looks like it may have came on the truck from the factory

So the Heineken mini keg is out?
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corvettejim1968 · 07-15-2011, 12:12 AM

here is the original bottle and cap out of my 65

vgnope · 07-15-2011, 12:40 AM

i just have the hose running down th side of the radiator..no need for the canister.. it was too bulky..plus its only in need to catch the excess release of fluids when hot..i think..

markeb01 · 07-15-2011, 02:59 AM

Here's an earlier thread with some ideas. Mine wasn't cheap, but it's the only one I've ever owned that works perfectly. Each time I open the radiator cap, the coolant is even with the bottom of the cap. Previously I had one of the stainless street rod cylinder types, and it always left 1/2" of air in the radiator.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=overflow

61_FL_Apache · 07-15-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Deryl

I will be putting a new radiator in my truck in a few days and I need an overflow canister. Does it need to be water tight where the hose goes in? How about some pics of what you guys are using? Creative (cheap) ideas are welcome.

My cheap idea is going to be a Full Throttle energy drink can. Just have not installed yet.. Maybe this weekend.

vgnope · 07-15-2011, 09:41 AM

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vgnope · 07-15-2011, 09:45 AM

Energy drink can, if u can complete that sceme throughout the whole truck would be sweet..ie; logos embroidered on seats, decals on quarter panels, etc
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61_FL_Apache · 07-15-2011, 09:55 AM

Well the can is black and I have yellow on the roof and dash. It will blend well, but still look cool. I'll try and do it this weekend and post pics.

Scot_Douglas · 07-15-2011, 12:00 PM

Watched e-bay for two weeks to get the can, brazed in the standpipe after I got it.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 07-15-2011, 03:47 PM

We call them PUKE TANKS.
Universal Overflow Autozone Special!

Greg63 · 07-15-2011, 04:59 PM

I use the factory windshield washer bottle and bracket.
Greg.

J.Cagle · 07-15-2011, 06:15 PM

does everyones over flow reciculate the coolant back in as well?

Greg63 · 07-15-2011, 06:28 PM

Mine does.

Dunenutt · 07-15-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Cagle

does everyones over flow reciculate the coolant back in as well?

You have to make sure you have the right cap for it to suck it back in.

Deryl · 07-15-2011, 07:41 PM

I like the Heineken keg idea LostMy65. I also like the Pabst can. Everybody elses info/ideas are appreciated. Keep em comin.

willyp · 07-15-2011, 07:53 PM

auto zone baby.....cheap. works great lasts long time.

**TR65** · 07-15-2011, 09:03 PM

OK Deryl,

This one isn't cheap but it really works well.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTR-80-201/

TR

61_FL_Apache · 07-15-2011, 09:10 PM

Ok guys!!! Just to tease you a little.

It will be mounted here somewhere.

61_FL_Apache · 07-15-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TR65

OK Deryl,

This one isn't cheap but it really works well.

TR

That looks really sharp.... but.... $103? Dang!!

07-14-2011, 10:10 PM	#1
Deryl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Posts: 125	Radiator Overflow Canisters I will be putting a new radiator in my truck in a few days and I need an overflow canister. Does it need to be water tight where the hose goes in? How about some pics of what you guys are using? Creative (cheap) ideas are welcome. __________________ D's 63

07-14-2011, 10:20 PM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters I have the same questions. How about one of those Heineken mini kegs? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-14-2011, 10:37 PM	#3
J.Cagle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dennis Kansas Posts: 335	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters I need to know as well. 110 degree weather is making mine run the fluid out quite often.

07-14-2011, 10:56 PM	#4
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters I have a small universal cheapy from auto zone, but here ae some ideas for you guys. If I had to do it over again which I probably will, put it down on the right side in front of the radiator support. http://www.google.com/search?q=radia...w=1223&bih=606 __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

07-14-2011, 11:14 PM	#5
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters I poked a hole in a Gatorade bottle and ran the overflow hose into that. It doesn't flow back, but at least it catches it and I pour it back in later when it cools down. __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

07-14-2011, 11:41 PM	#6
J.Cagle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dennis Kansas Posts: 335	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters Hopfully someone will post some pics. I'd like to see what options there are for stuff that looks like it may have came on the truck from the factory

07-15-2011, 12:12 AM	#8
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 949	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters here is the original bottle and cap out of my 65 __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/

07-15-2011, 12:40 AM	#9
vgnope Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 108	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters i just have the hose running down th side of the radiator..no need for the canister.. it was too bulky..plus its only in need to catch the excess release of fluids when hot..i think.. Attached Images

07-15-2011, 02:59 AM	#10
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters Here's an earlier thread with some ideas. Mine wasn't cheap, but it's the only one I've ever owned that works perfectly. Each time I open the radiator cap, the coolant is even with the bottom of the cap. Previously I had one of the stainless street rod cylinder types, and it always left 1/2" of air in the radiator. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=overflow

07-15-2011, 09:41 AM	#12
vgnope Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 108	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters Posted via Mobile Device

07-15-2011, 09:45 AM	#13
vgnope Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 108	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters Energy drink can, if u can complete that sceme throughout the whole truck would be sweet..ie; logos embroidered on seats, decals on quarter panels, etc Posted via Mobile Device

07-15-2011, 09:55 AM	#14
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters Well the can is black and I have yellow on the roof and dash. It will blend well, but still look cool. I'll try and do it this weekend and post pics. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

07-15-2011, 12:00 PM	#15
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters Watched e-bay for two weeks to get the can, brazed in the standpipe after I got it. __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

07-15-2011, 03:47 PM	#16
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters We call them PUKE TANKS. Universal Overflow Autozone Special! Attached Images __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

07-15-2011, 04:59 PM	#17
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters I use the factory windshield washer bottle and bracket. Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee



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07-15-2011, 06:15 PM	#18
J.Cagle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dennis Kansas Posts: 335	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters does everyones over flow reciculate the coolant back in as well?

07-15-2011, 06:28 PM	#19
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters Mine does. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

07-15-2011, 07:41 PM	#21
Deryl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Posts: 125	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters I like the Heineken keg idea LostMy65. I also like the Pabst can. Everybody elses info/ideas are appreciated. Keep em comin. __________________ D's 63

07-15-2011, 07:53 PM	#22
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters auto zone baby.....cheap. works great lasts long time. Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

07-15-2011, 09:03 PM	#23
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters OK Deryl, This one isn't cheap but it really works well. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTR-80-201/ TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

07-15-2011, 09:10 PM	#24
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Radiator Overflow Canisters Ok guys!!! Just to tease you a little. It will be mounted here somewhere. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

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