"Custom" radiator overflowbottle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

texanidiot25 · 01-20-2009, 02:20 AM

Not the best stuff, but it's got a big enough bottle to get the job done.

lowriden58 · 01-20-2009, 02:23 AM

had you used a coors light i would give you props..

looks good tho

LuckyHenriksen · 01-20-2009, 02:52 AM

Haha sweet man. I did the same using a NOS energy drink bottle. Gotta love it.

petey-pablo · 01-20-2009, 03:16 AM

That Looks good what did you use to mount it ? Is it a cup holder type thingamagigga .

Swifty · 01-20-2009, 03:22 AM

thats one of my favorite over flows. i'm using an antique budwiser bottle.

cdowns · 01-20-2009, 05:14 AM

it might work better on the side of the rad that has the overflo tube

68gmsee · 01-20-2009, 11:14 AM

It's a good way to recylce..... But you think there's a possibility of the bottle breaking if overheated water is introduced into it in a cold day? Just a thought.

69chevybmx · 01-20-2009, 12:15 PM

Creative.. now it just needs some duct tape.

thirdstreettito · 01-20-2009, 01:50 PM

I'm gonna be using an empty HUGE ammo shell.

70cstjr · 01-20-2009, 01:54 PM

would that count as having an open container in ur vehicle?

oldblue1968chevy · 01-20-2009, 03:38 PM

cool..mite have to copy that.......but dunno bout the temps and it being glass liable to break...

hilandr452 · 01-20-2009, 03:52 PM

Not sure about twist offs, but the reusable bottles had to be heated to 165 degrees to kill all bacteria before filling.

I was thinking of making a bracket to hold a washer fluid jug and drill a hole in a cap so I could just change out the jug instead of filling the thimble sized original equipment jug 47 times and having half full jugs in my toolbox taking up space.

I know it will look a bit tacky but it's my truck, not yours so shut it!!

J/K

Dan

texanidiot25 · 01-20-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

it might work better on the side of the rad that has the overflo tube

Too crowded by the batter and fuse block and wiring. Just have to run a longer hose, that's all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

It's a good way to recylce..... But you think there's a possibility of the bottle breaking if overheated water is introduced into it in a cold day? Just a thought.

Cold day, we have those here in Texas?

In theory yes, but with under hood heat I'm sure the bottle would be fairly warm as it is. We;ll see when the day comes. But I've got a big nasty aluminum rad, it's gonna take some serious heat to over heat that monster.

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Originally Posted by petey-pablo

That Looks good what did you use to mount it ? Is it a cup holder type thingamagigga .

Bicycle cup holder. Not the classiest thing brining an empty Corona into a bike shop haha...

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Originally Posted by lowriden58

had you used a coors light i would give you props..

looks good tho

In this case it was based purely on bottle size. An old Jack Daniels would have been BA, but the paper lable would begone fast. The only other bottle I saw that I liked was something like Arrogent Bastard? Had a BA lookin' devil on the lable.

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Originally Posted by 70cstjr

would that count as having an open container in ur vehicle?

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh....

68gmsee · 01-20-2009, 06:59 PM

Cold day, we have those here in Texas?

Man, I hear you on that one. I'm taking the boat out Thursday. Supposed to be in the 70's. I'm just hoping there's water in the lake.

**leddzepp** · 01-20-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

The only other bottle I saw that I liked was something like Arrogent Bastard? Had a BA lookin' devil on the lable.

Arrogant Bastard is some great strong ale! 7.4% alcohol. Its brewed locally here in San Diego

72hotrodder · 01-21-2009, 02:02 AM

thats awsome i used a jack daniels bottle for mine

bad68bowtie · 01-21-2009, 11:24 AM

I like it, I rigged up a black label Southern Comfort bottle for mine, just zip-tied it to the core support. Wish I had a picture on hand though it does look a little redneck, the bike holder on yours actually looks a little more "professional"

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FlartBastinSr · 01-21-2009, 03:21 PM

I know I'm not a subscriber, but I found a couple of NOS overflow bottles at the house. I'll let em go for $35.00 a piece.

texanidiot25 · 01-21-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FlartBastinSr

I know I'm not a subscriber, but I found a couple of NOS overflow bottles at the house. I'll let em go for $35.00 a piece.

The rare made in Mexico version, of course!

01-20-2009, 02:20 AM	#1
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	"Custom" radiator overflowbottle Not the best stuff, but it's got a big enough bottle to get the job done.

01-20-2009, 02:23 AM	#2
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle had you used a coors light i would give you props.. looks good tho __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

01-20-2009, 02:52 AM	#3
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle Haha sweet man. I did the same using a NOS energy drink bottle. Gotta love it. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-20-2009, 03:16 AM	#4
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle That Looks good what did you use to mount it ? Is it a cup holder type thingamagigga . __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

01-20-2009, 03:22 AM	#5
Swifty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East WA Posts: 243	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle thats one of my favorite over flows. i'm using an antique budwiser bottle.

01-20-2009, 05:14 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle it might work better on the side of the rad that has the overflo tube __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-20-2009, 11:14 AM	#7
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle It's a good way to recylce..... But you think there's a possibility of the bottle breaking if overheated water is introduced into it in a cold day? Just a thought.

01-20-2009, 12:15 PM	#8
69chevybmx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 83	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle Creative.. now it just needs some duct tape.

01-20-2009, 01:50 PM	#9
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle I'm gonna be using an empty HUGE ammo shell. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

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01-20-2009, 03:38 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle cool..mite have to copy that.......but dunno bout the temps and it being glass liable to break... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-20-2009, 03:52 PM	#12
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle Not sure about twist offs, but the reusable bottles had to be heated to 165 degrees to kill all bacteria before filling. I was thinking of making a bracket to hold a washer fluid jug and drill a hole in a cap so I could just change out the jug instead of filling the thimble sized original equipment jug 47 times and having half full jugs in my toolbox taking up space. I know it will look a bit tacky but it's my truck, not yours so shut it!! J/K Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-20-2009, 06:59 PM	#14
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle Cold day, we have those here in Texas? Man, I hear you on that one. I'm taking the boat out Thursday. Supposed to be in the 70's. I'm just hoping there's water in the lake.

01-21-2009, 02:02 AM	#16
72hotrodder THE TOY STORE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence al Posts: 227	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle thats awsome i used a jack daniels bottle for mine

01-21-2009, 11:24 AM	#17
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: "Custom" radiator overflowbottle I like it, I rigged up a black label Southern Comfort bottle for mine, just zip-tied it to the core support. Wish I had a picture on hand though it does look a little redneck, the bike holder on yours actually looks a little more "professional" . __________________ -'68 C10 short/step- 350/350



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