Coolant overflow bottle ideas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

howzzzit · 12-12-2023, 09:01 PM

Anyone mount a small coolant recovery set up on the front of the radiator support? Pictures and ideas please. Thanks

**HO455** · 12-13-2023, 01:09 AM

Here are some.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773213

howzzzit · 12-13-2023, 02:32 AM

What do you think about this? Think I would find a better mount than the hose clamps.

Keith Seymore · 12-13-2023, 09:40 AM

For my '63 Grand Prix I just used the existing windshield washer bottle.

K

Warrens69GMC · 12-13-2023, 01:09 PM

Dorman 603-001

HalfBrit · 12-13-2023, 03:19 PM

This one (DeWitts) is similar to the one in howzzzit’s post. Welded the brackets to the existing reservoir tabs, then bolted to the radiator support.

howzzzit · 12-13-2023, 03:43 PM

Wow that looks great! Too fancy for my truck. I am thinking of mounting the Amazon tank next to the a/c receiver on the front sheet metal. I can bring the hose through the hole where the parking light wires come through on a 72.

LS short box · 12-13-2023, 05:22 PM

I got a stainless tank from Speedway Motors. I choose the type that reciculates the coolant back into the radiator.

67C10Step · 12-13-2023, 06:10 PM

I am thinking about moving this to the driver's side behind the core support now that I have installed a new radiator. The old radiator in this photo sprung one too many leaks. My wife says it looks like a diamond in a goat's ass.

howzzzit · 12-13-2023, 08:29 PM

Thought about that. How will you route the tubing?

MARKDTN · 12-14-2023, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by howzzzit

What do you think about this? Think I would find a better mount than the hose clamps.

I had one of these in a '66 Mustang. I used a large "P" style cushioned clamp to mount it. It worked fine.

howzzzit · 12-14-2023, 04:23 PM

Where might I find such a clamp?

**Getter-Done** · 12-14-2023, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by howzzzit

Where might I find such a clamp?

Amazon has those.

Here's a link below.
You just have to get the one for the diameter of your tank.

Link:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cushion+c...sl_6zn8qvi7z_p

howzzzit · 12-15-2023, 01:49 AM

Thanks Getter

72SB · 12-15-2023, 03:07 PM

I put the Dorman in my 72. Bought it on Amazon. Use one existing hole and drilled another. used a 1/2" spacer for the offset in core support between holes

**1970cstblazer** · 12-16-2023, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 72SB

I put the Dorman in my 72. Bought it on Amazon. Use one existing hole and drilled another. used a 1/2" spacer for the offset in core support between holes

Do you have a pic of the front of your truck with the hood shut? I am curious if that tank is easily seen through the grille.

**Sheepdip** · 12-16-2023, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

I am thinking about moving this to the driver's side behind the core support now that I have installed a new radiator. The old radiator in this photo sprung one too many leaks. My wife says it looks like a diamond in a goat's ass.

This is basically the style I use, mine is mounted on the drivers side between the grill and radiator support.......works for me!

howzzzit · 12-16-2023, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Do you have a pic of the front of your truck with the hood shut? I am curious if that tank is easily seen through the grille.

If you want to make the tank black you could use Rit dye. I've dyed many white plastic items black using Rit liquid not the powder. Use the whole bottle and as little hot water as necessary. Let er soak and rinse. Wear gloves.

howzzzit · 12-16-2023, 01:40 PM

Sheepdip how did you route your tubing? I have an a/c condenser in the way or I would mount it on the passenger side. By the way I'm in Modesto. Can I send you a private message on another topic?

**CKfan** · 12-16-2023, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HalfBrit

This one (DeWitts) is similar to the one in howzzzit’s post. Welded the brackets to the existing reservoir tabs, then bolted to the radiator support.

Nice, clean setup.

**Sheepdip** · 12-16-2023, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by howzzzit

Sheepdip how did you route your tubing? I have an a/c condenser in the way or I would mount it on the passenger side. By the way I'm in Modesto. Can I send you a private message on another topic?

Sure can on the private message. My tubing comes back across the top of the radiator as I too have A/C stuff in the way. I'll get a pic tomorrow and post it.

howzzzit · 12-17-2023, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

Sure can on the private message. My tubing comes back across the top of the radiator as I too have A/C stuff in the way. I'll get a pic tomorrow and post it.

PMd you. Do you think if I ran the tubing down under the shroud and across to the radiator cap it would be too low to suck the juice back?

**old51sedan** · 12-17-2023, 11:53 AM

I bought the same Dorman tank, but for some reason it would not fit behind my grille without a big hassle, so I mounted it on the firewall.

howzzzit · 12-17-2023, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

I bought the same Dorman tank, but for some reason it would not fit behind my grille without a big hassle, so I mounted it on the firewall.

You 6 cylinder guys have sooo much room. I like the idea, but my firewall is full of factory a/c boxes.

**Sheepdip** · 12-17-2023, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by howzzzit

PMd you. Do you think if I ran the tubing down under the shroud and across to the radiator cap it would be too low to suck the juice back?

My hose runs on top between the radiator support panel and the radiator. As long there are no leaks and the overflow bottle has coolant in it, it will suck it back.

12-12-2023, 09:01 PM	#1
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 307	Coolant overflow bottle ideas Anyone mount a small coolant recovery set up on the front of the radiator support? Pictures and ideas please. Thanks

12-13-2023, 01:09 AM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,820	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Here are some. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773213 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 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

12-13-2023, 02:32 AM	#3
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 307	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas What do you think about this? Think I would find a better mount than the hose clamps. Attached Images Last edited by howzzzit; 12-13-2023 at 02:42 AM.

12-13-2023, 09:40 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,149	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas For my '63 Grand Prix I just used the existing windshield washer bottle. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-13-2023, 01:09 PM	#5
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Dorman 603-001 Attached Images

12-13-2023, 03:19 PM	#6
HalfBrit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 84	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas This one (DeWitts) is similar to the one in howzzzit’s post. Welded the brackets to the existing reservoir tabs, then bolted to the radiator support. Attached Images

12-13-2023, 03:43 PM	#7
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 307	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Wow that looks great! Too fancy for my truck. I am thinking of mounting the Amazon tank next to the a/c receiver on the front sheet metal. I can bring the hose through the hole where the parking light wires come through on a 72.

12-13-2023, 05:22 PM	#8
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,927	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas I got a stainless tank from Speedway Motors. I choose the type that reciculates the coolant back into the radiator.

12-13-2023, 06:10 PM	#9
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,411	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas I am thinking about moving this to the driver's side behind the core support now that I have installed a new radiator. The old radiator in this photo sprung one too many leaks. My wife says it looks like a diamond in a goat's ass. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

12-13-2023, 08:29 PM	#10
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 307	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Thought about that. How will you route the tubing?

12-14-2023, 04:23 PM	#12
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 307	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Where might I find such a clamp?

12-15-2023, 01:49 AM	#14
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 307	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Thanks Getter

12-15-2023, 03:07 PM	#15
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 701	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas I put the Dorman in my 72. Bought it on Amazon. Use one existing hole and drilled another. used a 1/2" spacer for the offset in core support between holes Attached Images

12-16-2023, 01:40 PM	#19
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 307	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas Sheepdip how did you route your tubing? I have an a/c condenser in the way or I would mount it on the passenger side. By the way I'm in Modesto. Can I send you a private message on another topic?

12-17-2023, 11:53 AM	#23
old51sedan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 877	Re: Coolant overflow bottle ideas I bought the same Dorman tank, but for some reason it would not fit behind my grille without a big hassle, so I mounted it on the firewall. Attached Images



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